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Plaintiff Alleges Auto Giant Breached Warranty Obligations Over Defective Vehicle
A Pennsylvania man has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleging that his new truck suffers from persistent defects rendering it unusable despite multiple repair attempts under warranty.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against church following slip-and-fall incident
In a lawsuit filed on February 27th in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas, Leslie Bediako accuses Mt Zion Methodist Church of negligence after sustaining serious injuries from a slip-and-fall accident on their premises last May.
Blank Rome Welcomes Labor & Employment Associates Michael G. Greenfield and Derek E. Schultz in Philadelphia
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Michael G. Greenfield and Derek E. Schultz have joined the firm’s Philadelphia office as associates in the Labor & Employment group.
Former Federal Prosecutor and Longtime In-House Bank Counsel Matthew T. Smith Joins Ballard Spahr
Matthew T. Smith—whose experience includes more than 15 years practicing as in-house bank counsel and as a federal prosecutor—has joined Ballard Spahr as a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today.
Troutman Pepper Locke Represents Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg in Sale to Mary Washington Healthcare
Troutman Pepper Locke represented Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg, a team of fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers, in its sale to Mary Washington Medical Group, an affiliate of Mary Washington Healthcare, which is a fully integrated, regional health care system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at more than 80 facilities.
New Jersey agency can't be dragged into Pa. court, Supreme Court holds
PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania isn't the place for a lawsuit against a New Jersey agency, the state Supreme Court recently ruled.
Judge finds no sin in Villanova's firing of non-Catholic Black woman
PHILADELPHIA - Villanova University has defeated a discrimination lawsuit from a fired non-Catholic Black employee who, among her allegations, cried racism when discussing a painting it commissioned depicting Saint Augustine as Black.
Five Startups Selected as Finalists for 2024 – 2025 Duquesne New Venture Challenge
The 2024-2025 Duquesne New Venture Challenge (DNVC) selected five finalists from a highly competitive pool of applicants.
Thomson Reuters Recognizes Eckert Seamans Attorneys as 2025 Stand-out Lawyers
Five attorneys with national law firm Eckert Seamans have been named among the Stand-out Lawyers of 2025 by Thomson Reuters.
Hundreds of employees at TEKsystems grouped into four overtime pay class actions
PITTSBURGH - A federal judge's ruling raises the stakes on a labor lawsuit against a global business and technology firm.
Cooperative Purchasing Use Related to Grants and Federal Funds on March 13, 2025
This presentation explores the various types of cooperative purchasing agreements available to school districts and public entities.
Attorney General Sunday Issues Statement on Current Status of Crozer Health System
Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement on the current status, and potential closure, of Crozer Health System in Delaware County:
A Novel Approach to Civil Litigation
Assistant Professor of Law Gilat Juli Bachar always loved writing, but when she pictured her career, she thought of a very different kind of writing than what she does now.
Women on the Bench in Pennsylvania
In recognition of National Women’s History Month, the Pennsylvania Courts released an infographic looking at the history of women in the Pennsylvania judiciary, as well as those women currently serving.
Plaintiff lawyers want judge off Zantac cases, but wife's job-switch could stonewall effort
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia judge with a reputation for keeping "junk science" out of his court is resisting calls from plaintiff lawyers with questionable evidence in Zantac cases to step down.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant operator 'Not Just Wings' liable for injury due to unsafe premises
Arlene Young has taken legal action against 'Not Just Wings' after suffering significant injuries from tripping over a raised mat at their Glenolden location.
Championing Change
George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology & Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights Dorothy E. Roberts was named to TIME’s 2025 list of ‘The Closers,’ recognizing 25 Black leaders working to end racial equity gaps.
Holland & Knight Advises SEI in Sale of Family Office Services Business to Aquiline Capital
Holland & Knight represented SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC), a provider of technology and investment solutions for the financial services industry, in the sale of its Family Office Services business to Aquiline Capital Partners LP, a private investment firm dedicated to financial services and technology.
Former U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan to Join McGuireWoods as Partner in Pittsburgh
Eric Olshan, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and a veteran federal prosecutor, will join McGuireWoods’ nationally recognized Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Department as a partner in Pittsburgh.
Clear the Clutter: Actionable Tips for Organizing Your Practice on March 12, 2025
Kathy Jaffari and Sarah Schlossberg will present “Clear the Clutter: Actionable Tips for Organizing Your Practice” for the American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE).