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From the Editor and Reader's Forum by Deborah Weinstein 
Briefs and in Memoriam Briefs and in Memoriam 
Business Law Follow an orderly process to make law firm mergers go smoothly. by Robert W. Denney 
Ethics Should Lawyers Be Required to Help Those in Need? by David I. Grunfeld and Evie Boss Cogan 
Criminal Justice Make sure to consult with the U.S. Treasury Department before representing a foreign client. by Thomas F. Liotti and Drummond Smith 
Clam Bake Nothing beats the simple pleasure of an authentic New England clam bake. by Marc W. Reuben 
The Life and Travels of a Por Hac Lawyer A Philadelphia lawyer travels the country and no two courtrooms are the same. by James M. Brogan 
Perspectives from the Pipeline Philadelphia law school career professionals speak out on the great recession by Elaine Petrossian 
Untold Stories Celebrate Pro Bono Work Meet a sampling of people who help Philadelphia's neediest residents. by Michael Petitti 
The Desert and the Lost City A visit to Petra, Jordan's ancient abandoned "Red City." by Richard G. Freeman 
Economy Takes Toll on Family Pets
People are being forced to give up their companion animals and shelters struggle for answers. by Gail H. Griffin
Crimes against grammar, syntax, clarity and common sense. by Michael Carrol
When it comes to Internet searches, there's more to the Web than Google. by Dan Giancaterino
Packing the Court provides a comprehensive review of the Supreme Court's use of judicial review. by Benjamin F. Johns
The magazine formerly known as The Shingle rolls off the presses.