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Privacy and Security In the 21st Century.

No. 1,319 Everybody needs privacy.  But the internet has a strange way of giving it to the undeserving, like hackers, and taking it away from those who need it most, like lawyers and their clients. A lawyer has an ethical duty to protect a client’s confidences and that duty is becoming increasingly difficult.  We receive […]

On Smoozing Clients, or is it Smooching?

No. 1,318 Guess who is clueless about the difference between keeping on the good side of a wife, as opposed to a client.  In most practice areas, you are not going to win any points with a client by dispensing a big a big wet telephone kiss.  Reminds me of Charlie the Tuna who was […]

The Appraiser Shortage Strikes Again.

No. 1,317 DS News, a newsletter for mortgage servicers and lenders, reports that that there are serious shortages of residential real estate appraisers, especially in four western states. The article says that in busy areas there can be delays up to six weeks.  Those of us who have been in the real estate market in […]

A Change of Pace

No. 1,316 Here’s a link to a piece I wrote for the Lebo Life Blog called People of the Morning.  I think you may like it.

If You Kill My Dog, Just Maybe, You Kill Part of Me.

No. 1,315 Since I discovered Judge Kopf’s post yesterday, (see post below) I added Mimesis to my regular reading list. I found this thoughtful analysis of a one year prison sentence for the killer of a puppy.  I suppose we should feel conflicted about prison sentences for even the most extreme cases of animal cruelty. […]

Judge Richard Kopf: Still Crazy After All These Years

No. 1,314 I knew it couldn’t last. Judge Richard Kopf, a Senior United States District Judge in Nebraska, is blogging again. He shut down his long-time site,Hercules and the Umpire, a couple of years ago because court employees stated in a poll that they thought that the blog reflected poorly on the reputation of the […]

Seminar Presentation: Implied Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment in Pennsylvania

No. 1,313 The following is a seminar presentation I gave for the Continuing Legal Education program sponsored by the Community College of Allegheny County on April 10, 2017. IMPLIED COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA Rise of the Implied Warranty of Habitability Everybody knows about the Warranty of Habitability.  The landmark case in the Supreme […]

My Bucket List Starts in Philadelphia!

No. 1,312 I just learned about the Museum of the American Revolution, opening April 19 in Philadelphia and I want to go there as soon as possible.  I still haven’t made it to the National Constitution Center and the Franklin — I need to go there too.  

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CLIFF TUTTLE has been a Pennsylvania lawyer for over 45 years and (inter alia) is a real estate litigator and legal writer. The posts in this blog are intended to provide general information about legal topics of interest to lawyers and consumers with a Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania focus. However, this information does not constitute legal advice and there is no lawyer-client relationship created when you read this blog. You are encouraged to leave comments but be aware that posted comments can be read by others. If you wish to contact me in privacy, please use the Contact Form located immediately below this message. I will reply promptly and in strict confidence.

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