Battle of the Barnes: Montgomery County Hires a Lawyer

It took them almost three months, but The Montgomery County Commissioners has finally gotten around to hiring an attorney, Mark Schwartz of Bryn Mawr, pursuant to their resolution to seek “proposals from law firms to explore legal strategies and options” to keep the Barnes Fourdation from moving to Philadelphia.
He faces a formidable challenge: A court case has already been decided, allowing the move, and Philadelphia’s movers and shakers are solidly behind it.