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Saturday, November 2, 2024

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Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including four killed in police chase

By John O'Brien |
A fatal car chase, a creep at Burlington Coat Factory and a neighborhood fracas are among recently filed cases of interest in Pennsylvania.

AG Henry Announces $305K Award Against Pastor who Used Church Funds for Personal Purchases

By The Penn Record |
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the founder and pastor of the now-defunct Pennsylvania branch of Peniel Christian Fellowship International has been ordered to pay $305,704 regarding his misuse of ministry funds.

Lawyers to ask for $175K in Philadelphia Inquirer settlement

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA - A $525,000 class action privacy settlement with The Philadelphia Inquirer is one step closer to being finalized, as a federal judge has given it preliminary approval.

Judge blocks plan that would help Delaware cash in on dredging of Delaware River

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has blocked plans to dredge the Delaware River to accommodate a proposed port in Delaware, finding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers "did not engage in reasoned decision making" when approving the project.

Fox Rothschild Represents Treya Partners in Major Investment from VSS Capital Partners

By The Penn Record |
A Fox Rothschild M&A team, led by partner Peter J. Tucci, provided legal counsel to Treya Partners, a management consulting firm specializing in procurement value creation, in its investment from VSS Capital Partners, a private investment firm investing in the health care, education, and business services industries.

It’s 2024 and … It’s Decision Time in the Retirement Plan World!! on October 30, 2024

By The Penn Record |
Faegre Drinker is excited to invite you to its annual webinar focused on retirement plan matters! Our sessions this year highlight issues that have been top of mind for our clients.

Troutman Pepper’s Capital Markets and M&A Practices Achieve Top Industry League Table Rankings Through Q3 2024

By The Penn Record |
Troutman Pepper has achieved top rankings in the latest industry league table rankings released by Bloomberg and LSEG (formerly Refinitiv), notably ranking in the top 20 for global equity deals among all worldwide law firms by volume through Q3.

AG Henry, Pa. State Police Announce Charges Against 22 People in Philadelphia-Based Human Trafficking Organization that Operated for Years

By The Penn Record |
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police announce the disbanding of a long-running, Philadelphia-based human trafficking ring with charges against 22 individuals.

Rape case against travel company moves forward, sort of

By John O'Brien |
WILLIAMSPORT - A federal judge won't let a tour company out of a lawsuit that pins blame on it for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old in a hotel in Spain - yet - but also won't let the girl conduct her deposition remotely.

Spotting and Solving Workplace Issues Before They Lead to Legal Troubles - Part 2 on October 29, 2024

By The Penn Record |
Due to popular demand, a second webinar is being offered focused on the employment lifecycle and the risk spectrum created by cultural or leadership issues that go unaddressed.

Lawyers want three times more than they won client in age discrimination case

By John O'Brien |
PITTSBURGH - Lawyers who scored a nearly $80,000 jury verdict in an age discrimination lawsuit now want to be paid three times that amount.

Plaintiff alleges McDonald's operator's negligence led to severe injury

By Pennsylvania Record |
Gabrielle Cifaldi has filed a lawsuit against Robert QSR Management Inc., operating as McDonald's in Pennsylvania court over alleged negligence leading to her injury at one of their locations.

Utility Provider Sues Local Resident for Negligence Following Vehicle Collision

By Pennsylvania Record |
Duquesne Light Company has initiated legal action against Rotasia Haymon following an alleged vehicular collision that damaged their utility infrastructure.

Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Car Wash Company

By Pennsylvania Record |
Gabrielle Smith has filed a lawsuit against ModWash LLC alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination during her employment at their Pittsburgh location.

Utility Provider Sues Local Resident for Negligence Following Collision

By Pennsylvania Record |
A recent lawsuit filed by Duquesne Light Company accuses Vanessa Faith Schoedel of negligence after she allegedly crashed into their utility pole causing significant damage.

Hey PA: Dog the Bounty Hunter comes to Delco for wild lawsuit over search for missing teen, plus four other new cases

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA - Online slander, institutional racism and a Philadelphia power-trip are among the accusations in five recently filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania.

Jackson Kelly Associate Brontë Arreola Admitted to the Pennsylvania State Bar

By The Penn Record |
Jackson Kelly is pleased to announce that Fall Associate Brontë Arreola has been officially admitted to the Pennsylvania State Bar.

Paul T. Rushton Co-Presented “Negotiating Key M&A Provisions” Seminar at the Business Law Institute on October 9th

By The Penn Record |
On October 9th, Paul T. Rushton, our Managing Partner and a member of our Business & Finance Department, co-presented a session at the Pennsylvania Business Law Institute in Philadelphia.

Judge won't change how Philadelphia picks students for criteria high schools

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has tossed a challenge to changes made by the School District of Philadelphia in 2021 for admissions into so-called "criteria-based" high schools.

New Federal ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule that Protects Consumers from Auto-Subscriptions Includes Input from Attorney General Henry-Led Coalition

By The Penn Record |
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the Federal Trade Commission amended the Negative Option Rule, or “Click to Cancel” rule, incorporating many of the changes the Office of Attorney General sought for Pennsylvanians trapped in undesirable subscriptions.