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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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Reed Smith represents Elevate on its acquisition of Sagacious IP

By The Penn Record |
Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that a cross-office mergers and acquisitions team led by Reed Smith partners Mark Pedretti and Seth Merl advised Elevate Services, a leading provider of software, consulting, and services for law, in its acquisition of India-based intellectual property research company Sagacious IP.

Celebrating 15 Years of The Regulatory Review

By The Penn Record |
On December 24, 2009, we launched a new publication, originally called RegBlog, now known as The Regulatory Review.

Unique Book Collection from Special Friendship Graces Library

By The Penn Record |
The first time Bruce Ledewitz, Adrian Van Kaam Endowed Chair in Scholarly Excellence and Professor of Law, met fellow Professor of Law Robert Taylor, L’79, was during the summer of 1980.

Navigating Change in the New Administration: Insights for In-House Counsel and Human Resources on February 5, 2025

By The Penn Record |
As we approach a pivotal transition in our nation's governance, Littler attorneys present this exclusive discussion tailored for in-house counsel and human resources professionals.

Allegheny County Convicted Felon Charged with Having Firearms, ‘Ghost Gun,’ and Hundreds of Bricks of Fentanyl

By The Penn Record |
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that collaboration with local law enforcement resulted in the recent arrest of a western Pennsylvania felon who had multiple firearms and thousands of fentanyl doses.

Steptoe & Johnson’s Samantha Phillips Beers Appointed to Grand Canyon Conservancy Board

By The Penn Record |
Steptoe & Johnson attorney Samantha Phillips Beers has been appointed to the Grand Canyon Conservancy Board of Directors as of January 2025.

Lawyers supporting J&J's $9B talc settlement seek protection from rival firms

By John O'Brien |
HOUSTON - Law firms that want Johnson & Johnson's massive talc bankruptcy plan approved object to the nature of a probe by lawyers who want it rejected, as the fight for votes continues ahead of a key hearing.

RJG Selected as a Platinum Winner in the Times Leader’s 2024 Best Places to Work Contest

By The Penn Record |
We are proud to announce that Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald has been named a Platinum Winner in the Times Leader’s 2024 Best Places to Work contest.

Pittsburgh Resident Sues City and Non-Profit Over Negligence Leading to Injury

By Pennsylvania Record |
Meta Jones has taken legal action against the City of Pittsburgh and The Kingsley Association following an injury she sustained from a fall on an uneven sidewalk during roadwork activities.

Plaintiff alleges debt collector misrepresentation by financial services company

By Pennsylvania Record |
Adam Halloran has taken legal action against Jefferson Capital Systems for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by reporting inaccurate credit information despite being informed that the debts were disputed.

Customer Alleges Grocery Chain Negligence Led to Severe Injuries

By Pennsylvania Record |
Marla Oatneal has filed a lawsuit against Giant Eagle Inc., claiming negligence after slipping on a liquid spill at their Pittsburgh store resulted in severe injuries.

Columbia Gas alleges negligence by Pittsburgh resident over costly infrastructure damage

By Pennsylvania Record |
Columbia Gas has filed a lawsuit against Steven Chatham for allegedly damaging its gas mains during unauthorized excavation work in Pittsburgh.

Pa. company loses $7M appeal for not paying travel time

By John O'Brien |
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania home health care company has lost its appeal of a $7 million ruling that found it should have paid its employees for the time they spent driving to clients' homes.

Unlocking Opportunities: How Widener Law Commonwealth's Trial Admissions Program Transforms Legal Aspirations into Careers

By The Penn Record |
Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Trial Admissions Program, known as TAP, offers a unique pathway to law school for students who are determined to study the law but are challenged by traditional admission procedures that focus largely on LSAT scores or undergraduate grades.

Accountability Before International Courts

By The Penn Record |
Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Senior Fellow at Penn Carey Law and CEDAW member, worked closely with Hon. Nicole Amaline, former French Minister to include language on gender apartheid in the General Recommendation 40 of the CEDAW.

The First Generation Law Society General Body Meeting on February 4, 2025

By The Penn Record |
The First Generation Law Society is having its first General Body Meeting of the Spring semester! Join us for snacks, sharing first-gen moments, and a look at what's to come.

Greene County PD shows little fight in abuse-of-power lawsuit

By John O'Brien |
PITTSBURGH - Arrested 911 employees in Greene County will get to advance their claims in court against a police department that didn't even fill up two pages in its own defense.

Insurance Company Sues Vehicle Renters Over Negligence Causing Property Damage

By Pennsylvania Record |
Erie Insurance Exchange has filed a lawsuit against Diana Jaden and Angela Romonovich following a car accident that damaged insured property belonging to Dee Briggs.

Real Estate Attorney Toki Rehder Joins Fox Rothschild in Philadelphia

By The Penn Record |
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Toki Rehder as Counsel in the Real Estate Department in Philadelphia.

Plaintiff alleges Delight Restaurant Group LLC (restaurant operator) of Negligence

By Pennsylvania Record |
Frederic Roane has filed a lawsuit against Delight Restaurant Group LLC following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at a Wendy's location in Monroeville.