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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Urges Participation In National Drug Take Back Day
As the April 24th Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day approaches, Acting United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler urges the public to participate in the biannual event and remove dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from your home, where they could be stolen or abused by family members and visitors, including children and teens. -
Ongoing order that protects renters from eviction is unfair for landlords, lawsuit complains
PITTSBURGH - The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and four national executives were sued in Pennsylvania federal court by a landlord advocacy group that's had enough of the pandemic-related eviction protections for renters. -
Landlord rights group says Pittsburgh has violated city and state laws through eviction regulation ordinance
PITTSBURGH – A landlord advocacy group has brought suit against the City of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh City Council, claiming that the City has violated its Home Rule Charter and the state constitution, in its implementation of a temporary eviction measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Montgomery County plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss case against health authorities over virtual learning
ALLENTOWN – A group of Montgomery County citizens has voluntarily dismissed litigation they filed, claiming the lives of schoolchildren were being negatively impacted by a switch from in-person learning to virtual learning. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady Engages in Public Outreach Regarding the CDC Order Temporarily Halting Residential Evictions
Landlords and tenants in the Western District of Pennsylvania are advised that the federal order issued by the Centers for Disease Control ("CDC") temporarily halting residential evictions of covered persons for nonpayment of rent has been extended to January 31, 2021, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady announced. -
Montco health officials say parents' case over virtual learning order is “moot” and ripe for dismissal
ALLENTOWN – Montgomery County health authorities argue that a federal lawsuit brought by a group of citizens, claiming the lives of schoolchildren are being negatively impacted by a switch from in-person learning to virtual learning, is moot and should be dismissed for failure to state a claim. -
Gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, after vetoing bill that extended lawsuit relief to businesses
HARRISBURG – In the wake of increasing cases statewide, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19, stating he is not symptomatic and quarantining at home after receiving his test result. -
Plaintiffs allege Montco health authorities’ closure orders negatively impacting students district-wide
ALLENTOWN – A group of citizens has brought suit in federal court against Montgomery County health authorities, claiming the lives of schoolchildren are being negatively impacted by a switch from in-person learning to virtual learning and that the closure of schools in response to COVID-19 is just “an emotional response.” -
Giant Eagle update: Store says ADA plaintiffs objecting to dismissal attempt cannot make its supermarkets less safe
PITTSBURGH – While plaintiffs who objected to wearing a mask in Giant Eagle grocery stores during the coronavirus pandemic are objecting to the supermarket chain’s attempts to dismiss a consolidated lawsuit filed against it, the store counters that the plaintiffs “cannot justify claims that seek to make its supermarkets less safe.” -
Coronavirus construction update: Companies still say Pa. Gov. Wolf and Health Secretary Levine denied them due process
PITTSBURGH – A series of construction companies continue to claim they were deprived of constitutional due process by top state authorities, during their enforcement of shutdown orders meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. -
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: I Won't Come to Work! Legal and Practical Guidance for Employers Facing Accommodation Requests During COVID-19
This program will address the myriad of reasons why employees cannot or will not come to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, including disabilities, age, fear, anxiety, high-risk family members, commuting, pregnancy, etc. -
Lawsuit: Giant Eagle pharmacists giving flu shots unprepared for side effects
PITTSBURGH - Giant Eagle failed a girl who passed out after her flu shot, a new lawsuit says. -
Construction companies sue Pa. Gov. Wolf for due process violations in coronavirus shutdown
PITTSBURGH – A group of construction companies is suing Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine, contending that state authorities enforcing shutdown orders for the coronavirus pandemic have deprived it of due process. -
HOURIGAN KLUGER & QUINN: When Medication errors cause harm
When someone says the term ‘medication error’ what is the first thing that comes to mind? -
Judge dismisses some of AG Shapiro's 'rent-a-bank' lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has dismissed some claims filed by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro related to a “rent-a-bank scheme” allegedly conducted by a group of lenders. -
Professor's wrongful termination lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh includes an escaped monkey
PITTSBURGH – A former immunology professor and laboratory director fired from the University of Pittsburgh after reporting alleged safety and procedural violations believes the institution violated the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law when it dismissed her. -
CEO of consumer loan company pleads guilty to Ponzi scheme
A Northampton County businessman admitted to federal prosecutors that he orchestrated a scheme to defraud lenders of millions of dollars that he used for his personal purchases.