Latest News
Pa. State Police Corporal Faces New Charges Regarding Secret Recordings, Child Sexual Abuse Materials — Including Files he Created with A.I.
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of new charges against a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal who kept a cache of pornography, including child sexual abuse material and lewd images and videos he created using artificial intelligence.
Bianca Taipe Earns Honorable Mention in National Jurist’s Law Student of the Year Awards
Temple Law 3L Bianca Taipe has been named an Honorable Mention in The National Jurist’s Law Student of the Year awards, a recognition that highlights law students making a difference in their schools and communities.
Six Bradley Partners Recognized in Inaugural Legal 500’s U.S. Elite – Charlotte List
Bradley is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 U.S. Elite – Charlotte list.
Success at the polls leads to failure in court for Rep. Walsh
WILKES-BARRE - There's a limit on the spoils for the victor, a federal judge has ruled in a lawsuit challenging the voting process in Luzerne County.
DLA Piper receives multiple recognitions from Legal Intelligencer as part of 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the firm has received several recognitions as part of the Legal Intelligencer’s 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards.
Scholarly Excellence
In its 31st annual survey, the Corporate Practice Commentator invited corporate and securities scholars to select the ten most distinguished articles published in 2024. From over 300 eligible works, Professor Elizabeth Pollman’s “The Making and Meaning of ESG” (Harvard Business Law Review) was elected to the Top Ten—her eighth recognition on this list in eight years.
Kelly Dobbs Bunting to Speak at ABA International Labor and Employment Law Mid-Year Meeting
Kelly Dobbs Bunting, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice’s Workplace Compliance & Counseling Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak at the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Labor & Employment Section’s International Labor and Employment Law Mid-Year Meeting, held May 4-8 in Madrid.
Troutman Pepper Locke Attorneys Recognized by Support Center for Child Advocates
The Support Center for Child Advocates (Child Advocates) has recognized Sara Richman, chair of pro bono at Troutman Pepper Locke, as one of the 2025 Distinguished Advocates for Children. Additionally, Nicole ElMurr, an associate in the firm’s Consumer Financial Services Practice, has been named the recipient of the Child Advocates Rising Star Award.
Two cars, one dead: Lawsuit faults Philadelphia Police Dept.'s chase tactics
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia wants to fight a lawsuit alleging cops recklessly chased two vehicles in a densely populated neighborhood, leading to the death of a teenager, in federal court.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month
In a demonstration of its ongoing efforts to create a more understanding and accommodating court system, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has formally recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month with the issuance of an official citation.
Meeting the Moment: Focus on LGBTQ+ Rights on April 29, 2025
Maureen Holland will moderate a panel discussion, “Meeting the Moment: Focus on LGBTQ+ rights,” hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association.
Leveling Up with Purpose: Navigating Career Milestones on April 29, 2025
Calli Padilla, Catherine Yun, and Kathy Jaffari will participate in a panel discussion during the 2025 Women’s Sumit hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia that will explore the concept of leveling up your career – from identifying critical turning points to making purposeful decisions to strategically achieving your ambitions.
Remembering Curtis R. Reitz L’56
Penn Carey Law honors the legacy of Algernon Sydney Biddle Professor, Emeritus Curtis R. Reitz L’56, an esteemed Law School faculty member and University leader for over 50 years.
Corporate Attorney Andy Berger Joins Fox Rothschild in Exton, PA
Fox Rothschild welcomes Andy Berger to the Exton, PA office as Counsel in the Corporate Department.
AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Again Charges Repeat Sex Offender From Philadelphia — This Time for Sexual Abuse of 15-Year-Old Girl
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia-based repeat sex offender who was out on bail for child sexual abuse material charges when he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in recent months.
Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition in Urging Feds to Allow Law Enforcement Access to Tips from National Human Trafficking Hotline
Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 Attorneys General in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services asking for law enforcement access to National Human Trafficking Hotline tips.
Pittsburgh must lift residency requirement to find more paramedics, lawsuit says
PITTSBURGH - A requirement that emergency medical professionals live in Pittsburgh in order to work there is the subject of a lawsuit that claims it is to blame for understaffing.
Reed Smith named 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards finalist in six categories by Legal Intelligencer
Renowned publisher The Legal Intelligencer has named Reed Smith and several of its lawyers and innovation leaders as finalists in six categories of its 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards.
ACLU backs pro-Palestine student group in lawsuit against Pitt
PITTSBURGH - A pro-Palestine student group at the University of Pittsburgh has filed a federal lawsuit after the school hit it with a suspension.
Reed Smith advises Webster Equity Partners on sale of CenExel
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that it provided regulatory counsel to Webster Equity Partners and its portfolio company, CenExel Clinical Research, on a definitive agreement to sell CenExel to investment firm BayPine.