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Dean Of The International Academy Of Trial Lawyers With The 2023 Dean’s Address

Dean of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Joe Tucker

01/30/2026
Joe Tucker’s Leadership at the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Joe H. Tucker Jr. kicked off his tenure as Dean of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers with the 2023 Dean’s Address, aptly titled “The Journey Continues.” Delivered at the Academy’s Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas, Tucker traced the organization’s evolution since its 1954 founding and celebrated the global fellowship of trial lawyers dedicated to excellence in advocacy and the Rule of Law. https://vimeo.com/828065175 In his remarks, Tucker warned of mounting threats to judicial independence and the integrity of legal institutions, calling on members to uphold the highest standards of ethics and civility, and to bridge divides between prosecutors and defense counsel. He highlighted new public-facing initiatives launched under his leadership to respond to attacks on the justice system, and issued a rallying cry for sustained collaboration and vigilance—reminding every fellow that safeguarding democracy is a shared, ongoing journey.
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Navigating Personal Injury Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide

10/06/2025
The Step-by-Step Personal Injury Claim Process in PA & NJ The claims process in Pennsylvania can be daunting, especially when you are focused on healing. Seeking assistance is not just advisable; it’s essential. If you were injured in an accident due to another party’s negligence and are ready to file a personal injury claim, the attorneys at Tucker Law Group are ready to help you navigate your way through the process. In the meantime, we’ve prepared a step-by-step guide. What Do Personal Injury Claims Do? Personal injury claims allow individuals to seek compensation when they’ve been harmed due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions. These claims can help cover costs like medical bills and lost wages. Claims filed in Pennsylvania often stem from incidents such as car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and workplace injuries. To pursue a personal injury claim, the accident must have caused a physical [...] Read More >
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Attacks on Lawyers and Judges: Constitutional Concerns Explained

07/03/2025
Trump’s Attack on Lawyers and Judges Trump’s Attack on Lawyers and Judges: Warning Signs of a Looming U.S. Constitutional Crisis Katie Couric’s recent segment “Trump’s attack on lawyers and judges: Is this a constitutional crisis?” features an in-depth discussion with Joe Tucker, President of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, about the administration’s escalating use of executive orders and presidential memoranda to target legal professionals—ranging from suspending attorneys’ security clearances to threatening to bar firms from federal contracts—which Tucker warns represents an unprecedented assault on judicial independence and risks upending the constitutional separation of powers. He underscores that safeguarding the Rule of Law depends on lawyers and citizens standing firm against these tactics, arguing that failure to do so could erode democratic checks and balances and precipitate a full-blown constitutional crisis. contact us WATCH VIDEO

TLG Establishes New Employment Law in the Third Circuit

02/22/2017
Leslie M. Greenspan, Esquire led a TLG trial team that established new law in the Third Circuit in the employment realm.  This precedent-setting litigation is a significant victory for employers litigating Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation claims.  On January 30, 2017, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals adopted TLG’s argument that the “honest belief” defense can overcome a retaliation claim under the FMLA.  The opinion confirmed an employer’s right to terminate an employee for suspected abuse of FMLA leave – a legitimate and non-discriminatory basis for termination. In Fredrick Capps v. Mondelez Global LLC, the employee had been approved for intermittent FMLA leave for many years based on a medical condition that required “full bedrest during exacerbations,” according to the employee’s certifying physician.  He invoked his FMLA leave and called out of work because of leg pain for two days in February 2013. Approximately one year later, the [...] Read More >

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