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Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Judge: No racism in firing reckless driver

By John O'Brien |
PITTSBURGH - A Black truck driver has lost his racism claim against the company that fired him over reports he was speeding with unsecured items on his trailer.

AG Sunday Announces National Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family will Bring up to $212M to Pa. for Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Resources

By The Penn Record |
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties have reached a $7.4 billion settlement, in principle, with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, Inc., for their role in fueling an opioid crisis that continues to devastate families and communities across Pennsylvania.

Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Minefield on January 31, 2025

By The Penn Record |
Stephen Cobb will present “Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Minefield” with Alex Levine, General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Officer at Dapper Labs, at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel GC/CLO Summit.

Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including gender issues in high school sports

By John O'Brien |
A high-school girl complains she was forced to race against a biological male, a conspiracy lawsuit against the food industry and an NFC championship celebration goes wrong are among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania.

The 19th Annual John F. Scarpa Conference on Law, Politics and Culture, 01/31

By The Penn Record |
The November 2024 election delivered a big win for conservatives.

What to Expect in the Trump Administration 2.0 on January 31, 2025

By The Penn Record |
Public Policy & Regulation attorneys Tom Davis, Dan Sennott and Paul Stimers will be speaking on a panel at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Greater Philadelphia's GC/CLO Summit.

Lisa M. Lind Brings High-Level Public Company Experience to McGuireWoods

By The Penn Record |
Lisa M. Lind, an accomplished public company lawyer who provided legal and strategic guidance to boards and leaders at two publicly traded companies, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Pittsburgh.

Navigating Caution and Opportunity: Insights from the Legal Market in 2024 and Beyond on January 30, 2025

By The Penn Record |
Jill M. Caughie will present the annual State of the Legal Industry webinar “Navigating Caution and Opportunity: Insights from the Legal Market in 2024 and Beyond” for Leopard Solutions.

Plaintiff sues Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino for Negligence after Slip-and-Fall Incident

By Pennsylvania Record |
William Logan has filed a lawsuit against Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino following a slip-and-fall incident at their premises on February 18th last year.

Value of Dwayne Haskins wrongful death case discovered; Family and widow continue legal war

By John O'Brien |
PITTSBURGH - With the wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins coming to a close, a federal judge has refused to silence any concerns his widow has with a documentary planned by his parents.

Congratulations 2025 Keedy Cup Winners!

By The Penn Record |
The Penn Carey Law community joins Dean Sophia Lee in congratulating Ari Goldstein L’25, WG’25 (left) and Douglas Snyder L’25, MBE’26 on their Keedy Cup victory.

Attorney General Sunday Announces Settlement with State College-Based Landlord that Allegedly Withheld Security Deposits from Student Tenants

By The Penn Record |
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement agreement with a State College area landlord, Rodney Hendricks, doing business as Hendricks Investments, regarding his alleged unlawful deductions from security deposits and poor living conditions provided to tenants.

RPPT Law Section to to Host Estate Planning Clinic with SeniorLAW Center in Philadelphia

By The Penn Record |
The Real Property Probate and Trust (RPPT) Law Section is once again joining forces with SeniorLAW Center of Philadelphia to host a pro bono Estate Planning Clinic for Seniors.

Reed Smith advises FFL Partners and Leonard Green & Partners on sale of Eyemart Express

By The Penn Record |
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that it provided regulatory counsel to FFL Partners and Leonard Green & Partners on the sale of longtime client Eyemart Express to VSP Vision.

Troutman Pepper Locke Counsels Bogart Wealth in Minority Investment From Constellation Wealth Capital

By The Penn Record |
Troutman Pepper Locke client Bogart Wealth, an award-winning, independent wealth management and registered investment advisory firm with over $3 billion in assets under advisement, including $2.7 billion of assets under management, recently announced that it has closed on a minority, long-duration investment from Constellation Wealth Capital (CWC), a long-term strategic investor that provides capital solutions exclusively to wealth management businesses and multi-family offices. For more information, read the press release.

Fox Rothschild Welcomes Litigator Stephen Guzzetti in Pittsburgh

By The Penn Record |
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Stephen L. Guzzetti in Pittsburgh as a partner in the Litigation Department.“

Key Employment Shifts for 2025 and Beyond on January 29

By The Penn Record |
Set your business up for success in 2025 with our annual half-day webinar covering emerging trends and significant developments in workplace policy, laws and regulations.

Plaintiffs Accuse Delaware County Election Officials of Violating Sunshine Act

By Pennsylvania Record |
Four residents have filed a lawsuit against Delaware County election officials alleging violations including suppression of public participation and breaches under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act laws during recent meetings

Plaintiff Scientist Alleges Chemical Manufacturer Negligence Over Defective Product

By Pennsylvania Record |
Megan Morris has filed a lawsuit against EMD Millipore Corporation claiming negligence after sustaining severe chemical burns from a defective product at work.

Court activity on Jan. 20: Spring Oaks Capital Supervisor, LLC vs Anthony Lewis

By Pennsylvania Record |
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity in the suit brought by Spring Oaks Capital Supervisor, LLC against Anthony Lewis on Jan. 20: 'Complaint'.