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Plaintiff alleges United Parcel Service violated hiring laws due to past conviction
A former job applicant is suing United Parcel Service for rescinding an employment offer based on outdated criminal history details that allegedly do not impact job performance capability as a driver role applicant within Pennsylvania boundaries.
$800K settlement over parking tickets in Upper Darby OK'd
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has approved a settlement that will see Upper Darby Township pay $800,000 to resolve claims motorists who were issued parking tickets and were unable to contest them.
Greenberg Traurig Awarded Best Lawyers® Tier 1 National, Metro Rankings for Immigration Law in ‘Best Law Firms’ 2025 Report
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice was ranked “Tier 1” nationally in the “Best Law Firms” 2025 report from Best Lawyers®.
Navigating the World of US Regulations: What You Need to Know on December 10, 2024
Navigating the complex web of US regulations is critical for organizations striving to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including a teen seeing the TA who sexually abused him kill herself
A boy sexually assaulted by a teacher's aide who later killed herself is now suing the Pennsbury School District, plus four other new cases of interest filed in Pennsylvania courts.
Ex-Saltz Mongeluzzi paralegal appeals loss of privacy case against firm
PHILADELPHIA - A former paralegal at a prominent Pennsylvania plaintiffs firm is appealing the loss of her privacy lawsuit against it, after a federal judge found she was the first one to tell the public she refused the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lancaster cop beats lawsuit after woman resisting arrest has arm broken
PHILADELPHIA - A woman whose arm was broken after she fought being handcuffed by Lancaster cops has lost her lawsuit against its police department.
Leadership's Role in Supporting Belonging Culture on December 5, 2024
Simeon Brier, Leslie Gomez, and Miguel Alexander Pozo will present “Leadership's Role in Supporting Belonging Culture” with Felicia Washington, Vice President of Human Resources at the University of Pennsylvania, at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel Diversity Summit.
Health Care & Life Sciences 2025 on December 5, 2024
Cozen O'Connor will host Health Care & Life Sciences 2025, our annual in-person seminar exploring critical issues impacting health care and life sciences businesses.
McGuireWoods Wins Closely Watched Trademark Infringement Trial for Penn State
A McGuireWoods trial team proved to a federal jury that an online retailer and manufacturer infringed The Pennsylvania State University’s trademarks by selling unlicensed merchandise with names and vintage images associated with the university.
Spotting and Solving Workplace Issues Before They Lead to Legal Troubles - Part 2 on December 3, 2024
Due to popular demand, a second webinar is being offered, ffocused on the employment lifecycle and the risk spectrum created by cultural or leadership issues that go unaddressed.
Del. port companies lose bid to appeal ruling that blocked Delaware River site
PHILADELPHIA - Entities with an interest in putting a port on the Delaware River in Delaware waited too long to join the court fight that recently put a block to their plan.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Pittsburgh Apartment Complex Over Icy Sidewalk Slip
Rafael Motta has filed a lawsuit against The Revival on Carson Apartments and MultiVersity Housing Partners after slipping on an icy sidewalk outside their property in Pittsburgh.
Duquesne Light Company accuses driver Tameka Evans of negligence causing property damage
Duquesne Light Company has taken legal action against Tameka Evans following an incident where she allegedly damaged their utility pole while driving negligently in Wilkinsburg last year.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against auto repair company over faulty vehicle services
Carl Stevens has taken legal action against Firestone Complete Auto Care LLC over alleged negligent repairs that led to significant mechanical failures in his vehicles.
Plaintiff (electricity provider) sues Defendant (individual driver) for Negligence
Duquesne Light Company has filed a lawsuit against Nathan Williams following an incident where he allegedly damaged their utility pole through negligent driving while impaired and without a valid license.
Plaintiff accuses Debt Collector Midland Credit Management Inc of Violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Kimberly Ghrist has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management Inc., accusing them of violating federal debt collection laws by misreporting disputed debts to credit agencies.
Plaintiff accuses Debt Collector Company of Violating Federal Debt Collection Laws
In a recent lawsuit filed in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas, Reginald Cundy alleges that LVNV Funding violated federal debt collection laws by inaccurately reporting a disputed debt to credit agencies after losing a previous case against...
Company keeps three defenses in case that could give state AGs nationwide powers
PHILADELPHIA - A finance company targeted by several states in an important case that will decide if they can deploy a law intended for use by a federal agency will get to argue some of its intended defenses.
2024 Higginbotham Memorial Lecture
This year’s A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Lecture, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Center for Africana Studies, featured Damon T. Hewitt L’00, presenting “A Third Reconstruction: Toward a New Vision of Racial Justice.”