The Delaware Courts are Entering “Phase 3” – What Does that Mean?

It is anticipated that on June 1, Delaware courts will move to Phase 3 of the reopening plan.  Phase 3 permits increased public access to the courthouse subject to temperature checks, social distancing, mask-wearing, and increased capacity limits.  After a hiatus beginning in March 2020, jury trials are anticipated to resume in Phase 3.  It
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Phil Edwards Wins Argument, Guarantees that Jury will Decide Whether Insurer Pays Punitive Damages for Bad Faith

Phil Edwards won a motion for summary judgment filed by American Zurich Insurance Company, seeking to dismiss Plaintiff’s claims for punitive damages.  In the case, Mr. Edwards represents a workers’ compensation claimant whose insurer refused to timely pay his medical bills.   Determining that there were enough facts to support a finding that American Zurich was
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May Is Global Youth Traffic Safety Month

One of the many rites of passage for a teenager is being able to get their driver’s license. To the teen, driving gives them a new sense power and freedom; to be able get behind the wheel of a car and just GO. But, as the saying goes: “With great power comes great responsibility.” There
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Frank Murphy, of Murphy & Landon, Has Been Named President of the Newly Founded Delaware Chapter of the American Constitution Society

The American Constitution Society (ACS) is a diverse nationwide network of progressive lawyers, judges, scholars, students, and others “who work to uphold the Constitution in the 21st Century by ensuring that law is a force for protecting our democracy and the public interest and for improving people’s lives.” In 2021, Frank Murphy helped to found,
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Is Cinco de Mayo the celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day?

No!  Mexico celebrates their Independence Day on September 16. On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army won the Battle of Puebla against Napoleon Bonaparte’s French army during the Franco-Mexican War.  The French attempted to take over Mexico and, after many battles fought during the 5-year war, the French won.  Nevertheless, winning one battle against the
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Delaware High School Mock Trial Competition Goes VIRTUAL

The Delaware High School Mock Trial competition is an annual competitive event held over two days at the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington.   Teams of high school  students compete in presenting a variety of cases before the court.  The teams are given the same case details or fact-patterns to present.  The cases can be
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Van the mailman won the Jefferson Award – his foundation facebook page Cameron Hamlin Foundation

Please join us in congratulating the Cameron D. Hamlin Foundation for receiving the Delaware Salute to Service 2020 Jefferson Award. The Cameron D. Hamlin Foundation is a charitable organization that helps to lift up the community by hosting back to school drives, clothing drives, coat and hat drives, neighborhood cookouts, toy drives, and numerous scholarship
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Human Trafficking Awareness Event: #Moving Forward, Hope In Action

Murphy & Landon attorney Lauren Cirrinicione, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, is expected to speak at the Zoé Ministries human trafficking awareness event on January 23. January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness month. The event, entitled “#Moving Forward, Hope in Action” will feature local community leaders, pastors, law enforcement and survivors, who
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Mental Health Break: Modern Day Treasure Hunting – Geocaching

Finding safe activities can be a bit of a challenge during COVID. Geocaching is something that will both get you outdoors and spark your inner treasure hunter. Participants, use a mobile device GPS and specific coordinates to locate a hidden container (geocache). There are a number of apps and websites to help you get started. The
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Delaware Today Names Top Lawyers 2020

Murphy & Landon congratulates Francis J. Murphy, Esq. and Philip T. Edwards, Esq. for being recognized in Delaware Today magazine’s “Top Lawyers 2020. Both attorneys are respected Delaware trial attorneys who work tirelessly to seek justice Tor medical malpractice and personal injury clients. Attorneys at Murphy & Landon serve clients in all three counties in
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