Pro Bono Spotlight: Lauren Cirrinicione, Esq. Accepts a Plaque Commemorating 10 Years of Volunteer Service to the Office of the Child Advocate.

Over 10 years ago, Ms. Cirrinicione was first appointed to serve as a child attorney to one of Delaware’s abused, neglected or dependent children. At the time, she had no experience representing children in the Family Court, but was encouraged to learn due to the high volume of children in need in our state. Since
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Murphy & Landon Supports Combined Campaign for Justice

The Combined Campaign for Justice (CCJ) raises funds each year to provide operating support for Delaware’s three civil legal aid organizations: Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI) Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc. (DVLS) Legal Services Corporation of Delaware (LSCD) These organizations provide free legal services to Delaware’s most vulnerable citizens – people who are poor,
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Firefly is BACK!

The Firefly Music Festival is coming back this year.  COVID-19 delayed this 4-day music festival in Dover, Delaware last year, and even pushed it from its normal JUNE timeframe to September this year. On September 23, 2021, the festivities will begin! But, slow your roll, folks. First, let’s talk TRAFFIC.  We are a small state
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The impact of the September 11th terror attacks – 20 years later

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. For those of us who remember that day, this anniversary causes us to think about that day and how it impacted, and continues to impact, our lives.             Where were you on the day?            
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Let Them Eat Cake!

We, as a firm, thoroughly enjoy celebrating; especially when it is someone’s birthday. During COVID and the necessary restrictions and all of the challenges of remote working and limited number of people able to come into the office, this really hasn’t been a good option in the last 15-months. In June we were able to
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Bill Introduced to Ban Forced Arbitration

Arbitration clauses in consumer transactions.   They are found in cell phone contracts and credit card agreements, but in more recent years have been venturing into online profiles for small businesses such as local gyms, children’s athletic teams, and even spas. What is forced arbitration? A forced arbitration clause is language within a contract that says
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Frank Murphy selected as DSBA Treasurer

Congratulations to Frank Murphy who has been selected by the Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA) to serve as Treasurer for the 2021-2022 year.  Among other things, the DSBA works to advance the law, the honor and dignity of the legal profession, and upholds principles of legal ethics and professional responsibility.  In his selection, Frank’s dedication
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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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