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	Non-Competes Losing Favor as the Economy Continues to Stumble Featured in Pennsylvania Law Weekly, Joseph H. Blum examines how Pa. courts are taking a more lenient view of post-employment non-competition agreements, probing further into the impact on the employee and increasing the burden on employers to show there is truly a protectable business interest at stake.
	Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich Hosts Arts & Business Council Event at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Partners Stephen H. Frishberg (center) and Mark N. Suprenant (far right) gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia's "Business Backstage" event on December 16, 2011. Museum President and COO Gail Harrity (left center) welcomed guests and shared a rare view of the Museum's 10-Year Master Plan, as designed by Frank O. Gehry, including a tour of the Museum's underground areas.

	New Partner Mark N. Suprenant Featured in The Legal Intelligencer Reporter Zack Needles highlights Mark N. Suprenant's extensive corporate background as former General Counsel at Wawa and explains how he will add depth to the firm's current practice areas, while providing clients with a broad, one-stop approach to experienced legal counsel.
	Partner Frank Murphy Re-Elected to Board of Directors of Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Murphy was first elected in 2009 to the board of directors of the school district, which encompasses Chadds Ford, Delaware County, and several communities in Chester County.
	Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich Becomes Member of Exclusive Lease Enforcement Attorney Network The firm has been selected for membership in the Lease Enforcement Attorney Network (LEAN), a non-profit organization of law firms throughout North America who have a practice concentration in the enforcement of equipment leasing and finance obligations. The firm joins LEAN as one of 38 elite members, and is one of only two in the state of Pennsylvania.
	Partner Stephen H. Frishberg Profiled in Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Publication As an art collector and active member of the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA), Partner Stephen H. Frishberg is featured in the non-profit organization's recent newsletter "The Artful Lawyer."
	Former Wawa General Counsel Mark N. Suprenant Joins Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich Mark N. Suprenant, former General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Wawa, Inc., has joined Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich as a partner, adding depth to the Corporate, Employment and Real Estate Law practices, as well as offering new expertise in government relations.
	Newly Reorganized Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich Renews Focus on High-Quality, Personalized Service Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich, PC has reorganized and changed the firm name from Deeb, Petrakis, Blum & Murphy, P.C., and has updated its website domain to www.dbmfmlaw.com.
	The Costs of Withholding Payments: Developments in Pa. Construction Payment Law Featured in The Legal Intelligencer, Adam S. Barrist and Erin P. Loucks explore developments in the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 and the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act, examining how recent holdings in the Pennsylvania courts have shed new light on the interaction between the two statutes, which parties have priority in recovering claims, and what steps an owner should take to minimize litigation costs.
	Partner Stephen Frishberg's Philanthropic Work Featured Partner Stephen Frishberg shared his philanthropic efforts as president of Golden Slipper Club & Charities in the Fall issue of Chutzpah Magazine.
	Managing Partner Peter Deeb Supports National Kidney Foundation Charity Event Congratulations to Managing Partner Peter Deeb (Far right), whose foursome won the National Kidney Foundation annual golf event at the Huntington Valley Country Club on September 23, 2011. Pete and his golf-mates will advance to the national tournament in Pebble Beach, CA, this January 2012. The National Kidney Foundation Cadillac Golf Classic is the nation’s premier amateur golf event for charity, raising over $80 million dollars since it began in 1981 to support research, prevention, and resources to those suffering with kidney disease. From Left to Right, (front): Ernie Verrecchio, Nick Verrecchio; (back) Bob Zakian, Pete Deeb

	The Risk of Retaliation: Local Businesses and New Jersey Civilian Criminal Citations A pair of citizens in southern New Jersey has made headlines by issuing hundreds of citations against local businesses for failure to ensure handicap-parking access. Featured in the New Jersey Law Journal, Joseph H. Blum and Erin P. Loucks examine how local businesses should respond to such citations.
	Employee Substance Abuse: A Disability Under New Version of the ADA? Featured in The Legal Intelligencer, Joseph H. Blum and Christine C. McGuigan examine the effects of the new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, which have been implemented to make it easier for employees to prove they have a "disability" and are entitled to protection under the ADA.
	Partners Inez Markovich and Adam Barrist named 2011 Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich partners Adam S. Barrist and Inez M. Markovich were recently named 2011 Super Lawyers "Rising Stars," a distinction awarded to only 2.5 percent of lawyers in Pennsylvania.
	Fraud in Asset-Based Lending: Recovery Tips for Lenders, Part II In the last of a two-part feature in The Secured Lender, partner Inez Markovich and associate Ashley Federer explore a hypothetical situation to provide information on involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against top management and family members of unscrupulous borrowers. Part I was featured in the April issue.
	Fraud in Asset-Based Lending: Recovery Tips for Lenders, Part I In the first of a two-part feature in The Secured Lender, partner Inez Markovich and associate Ashley Federer explore a hypothetical situation to provide information on involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against unscrupulous borrowers. Part II will be featured in the May issue.
	Inez Markovich Serves as Co-Moderator at the Russian-Speaking Professionals Network's Annual Business Trends Forum Partner Inez Markovich (far right), a founding board member of the Russian-Speaking Professionals Network of Greater Philadelphia (RPSN), served as a co-moderator on the "Availability of Credit Markets and Acquisition Opportunities" panel at RSPN's Annual Business Trends Forum on May 6 at International House Philadelphia. The Forum focused on growth opportunities in the post-recession economy, and explored how business leaders can position their companies for growth moving forward.

	U.S. District Court of New Jersey upholds $1.9 million decision for Sun National Bank New Jersey Law Journal: In a March 9 decision, The U.S. District Court of New Jersey upheld a Bankruptcy Court ruling that Joseph and Terry Dwek remained responsible for a loan obtained by their nephew, Solomon Dwek.
	Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich Hosts Business Backstage Event at National Museum of American Jewish History Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich sponsored the Arts & Business Council's March 10th "Business Backstage" event at the newly opened National Museum of American Jewish History on Independence Mall. Guests and Council volunteers gathered in front of the "Dreams of Freedom" exhibit for remarks by Karen Davis, President & CEO of the Arts & Business Council (fourth from left), and Michael Rosenzweig, President & CEO of the museum (third from left), before guided tours of the interactive exhibit.

	Steve Frishberg featured in The Philadelphia Business Journal Law and Accounting supplement In a special section on personal finance and the state of the economy, partner Steve Frishberg finds his clients optimistic about the future of their investments.
	Foreclosure Rescue Transactions: Advice for the Commercial Lender in a Consumer-Focused Environment Featured in The Legal Intelligencer, Partners Joseph H. Blum and Inez Markovich examine the growing trend of consumers naming commercial lenders as defendants in litigation over failed foreclose rescue attempts.
	Deeb Blum Murphy Frishberg & Markovich Hiring Strategy Featured in the PBJ The Philadelphia Business Journal gives an inside look at the new hiring strategy the firm used to reach first-year associates like Mark Merkel.


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