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Saturday, April 27, 2024

The Penn Record News


Nonprofit group who said Federal Highway Administration violated National Environmental Policy Act wants summary judgment

By Nicholas Malfitano |
HARRISBURG – An environmental nonprofit group has motioned for summary judgment in its case against a component of the U.S. Department of Transportation and its chief, over claims that the highway agency failed to conduct environmental impact reports for a proposed highway extension, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act.

Estate of man killed by passing vehicle maintains Marple Township police officers were responsible

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – The estate of a man left at a bus stop while in an intoxicated state by Marple Township police officers and killed by a passing vehicle shortly thereafter more than two years ago, has reiterated claims that the Township, its Police Department and a plethora of officers the plaintiff believes are responsible for the man’s death.

5-Star Real Estate Department Review

By The Penn Record |
“Very knowledgeable, courteous, and professional.

2024 NASP Spring Conference on March 21, 2024

By The Penn Record |
Suzanne C. Radcliff and Joseph F. Rich of Cozen O’Connor’s Subrogation & Recovery Department will present at the 2024 NASP Spring Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Troutman Pepper Wins 3 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, Shortlisted for 3 More

By The Penn Record |
The Legal Intelligencer has recognized Troutman Pepper’s Joan Arnold, Andrew Medeiros, and Zachary Torres-Fowler with three Pennsylvania Legal Awards, and the firm and Partner Deborah Spranger are finalists in three additional categories. All winners will be announced at a May 15 awards dinner.

The Business of Artificial Intelligence: Practical Applications in the IP Ecosystem on March 20-21, 2024

By The Penn Record |
Blank Rome partner David M. Perry, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology practice group, is serving as co-chair and panel moderator for the International Trademark Association’s The Business of Artificial Intelligence: Practical Applications in the IP Ecosystem conference, being held March 20 and 21, 2024, at Convene in New York City.

Lauren McKenna Named a Distinguished Leader in Pennsylvania Legal Awards

By The Penn Record |
Fox Rothschild congratulates Lauren P. McKenna on being selected to The Legal Intelligencer’s 2024 list of Distinguished Leaders.

You’re Killing Me, Smalls: Circuit Splits We’d Like to See Resolved on March 20, 2024

By The Penn Record |
Joshua Bachrach (Partner-Philadelphia) will present “You’re Killing Me, Smalls: Circuit Splits We’d Like to See Resolved” at the DRI Life, Health, Disability, and ERISA Seminar held in Philadelphia on March 20-24, 2024.

Private Equity Investments in Healthcare on March 20, 2024

By The Penn Record |
Join us on March 20th to explore the intersection of private equity and healthcare.

Empowering Voices: Dilworth’s Women Leaders Illuminate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

By The Penn Record |
During Women’s History Month, Dilworth proudly celebrates the strength, leadership, and accomplishments of the remarkable women in the firm.

Reed Smith honored in 6 Pennsylvania Legal Award categories on March 14, 2024

By The Penn Record |
Reed Smith was named a finalist in four categories and a winner in two more for the upcoming 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards.

Reed Smith remembers Kristi Ifft Wells, trailblazing M&A lawyer

By The Penn Record |
Reed Smith is saddened to announce the passing of Kristi Ifft Wells, a longtime Reed Smith partner, nationally recognized dealmaker, mentor and supporter of numerous community causes in Pittsburgh.

Corporate COffee Break: 2024 Federal Tax Considerations in Middle Market M&A on March 19, 2024

By The Penn Record |
With merger and acquisition activity on the rise in 2024, businesses are presented with many opportunities and challenges as M&A transactions are often fraught with tax considerations for both buyers and sellers.

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Rawle & Henderson As One of the Best Law Firms to Work For in the U.S.A.

By The Penn Record |
Rawle & Henderson, LLP has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its prestigious lists of Best Companies to Work For!

Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky Honored with Trailblazing Partner Award by Philadelphia VIP

By The Penn Record |
Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky is proud to announce it has been selected to receive the Trailblazing Partner Award from Philadelphia VIP.

Federal judge rejects dismissal motion from Taiwanese group named in Pa. doctor's bike crash suit

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss from a Taiwanese company named in an injury lawsuit brought by a local ophthalmologist, who suffered a tear of his left triceps tendon and other injuries when his bicycle’s coaster brake allegedly failed and he crashed on a roadway.

Parents who alleged their home was stormed by Philly deputies, say res judicata does not apply

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – Parent plaintiffs who claimed multiple officers from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Department violated their civil rights when they executed a search warrant at their home in an attempt to find the plaintiffs’ son, who had been murdered five months before the search took place, have countered arguments from the City of Philadelphia that res judicata should bar their case.

Plaintiff discontinues suit against Lycoming County SPCA, over aggressive dog it adopted out

By Nicholas Malfitano |
WILLIAMSPORT – A Williamsport woman has, for now, discontinued her lawsuit alleging that the local Society for the Protection of Animals failed to warn her that the dog she was adopting had aggressive tendencies and a result, after bringing the dog home, it attacked her cat.

Third Circuit upholds terrorism sentencing enhancement for ISIS-affiliated potential church bomber

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has affirmed a terrorism-based sentencing enhancement, in the criminal case of an ISIS supporter who was arrested in June 2019 for planning to bomb a Nigerian-American church in Pittsburgh.

Counselor claims she was fired for complaining about lack of handicap access at Pittsburgh's St. Benedict's

By Pennsylvania Record |
PITTSBURH - A woman who uses a prosthetic leg is suing the company that employed her as a youth counselor, claiming retaliation for complaints about a lack of handicap parking spots and ramps at one school she worked at.