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Philadelphia loses key ruling after cops blind 2-year-old boy with taser
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia can't escape litigation brought by the mother of a two-year-old boy blinded in one eye by a cop's taser.
Troutman Pepper’s Joan Arnold Recognized in 2024 Who’s Who Legal
Joan Arnold, a partner and leader of Troutman Pepper’s Tax Practice Group, has been recognized in Lexology’s Who’s Who Legal (WWL) report in the Corporate Tax category.
Troutman Pepper Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2025
Troutman Pepper and 33 attorneys with the firm have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation – United States, a guide that provides analysis of commercial and financial litigators and law firms across the country.
Central Park 5 sue Trump over statements during debate
PHILADELPHIA - It's back to court for the Central Park 5, a group of then-teenagers were wrongfully convicted of the assault and rape of a woman in 1989.
Climate Change As Human Rights Issue
Trevor Stankiewicz L’23, a Legal Fellow at Climate Rights International (CRI), recently co-authored, “On Thin Ice: Disproportionate Responses to Climate Change Protesters in Democratic Countries,” which documents the increasingly heavy-handed treatment of climate protests in Australia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
‘Midwife’ Jailed at Least 8+ Years for Failing to Seek Proper Care for Sullivan County Newborn who Died in 2022
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a woman who acted as a midwife and failed to seek medical care for an ailing baby in Sullivan County during a 2022 home birth will serve 8 ⅔ years to 17 ⅓ years in prison.
Got a ticket in Upper Darby? You might be entitled to compensation
PHILADELPHIA - Upper Darby Township will pay $800,000 to some of the motorists who were issued parking tickets and were unable to contest them.
Verizon (telecommunications provider) sues Nieder Contracting (construction company) for Property Damage
Verizon Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Nieder Contracting over alleged damages caused during an excavation project in Crafton Avenue last year. The telecommunications giant claims negligence led to significant repair costs exceeding $169k and seeks compensation through the Allegheny County Court system.
Plaintiff Erin Mata sues Refuse Materials Inc., alleging negligence after workplace injury
Erin Mata has initiated legal action against Refuse Materials Inc., claiming negligence led to severe injuries from an accident involving a forklift on their premises. Filed in Allegheny County on October 8th by Swartz Culleton PC attorneys Anthony J. Giannetti and Adam D. Shorr, the lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for medical expenses and lost earnings potential due to alleged unsafe conditions maintained by the defendant.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Nonprofit Organization Over Disability Termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a nonprofit organization alleging wrongful termination due to disability discrimination under ADA and PHRA laws. The plaintiff seeks damages for lost wages and emotional distress while demanding accountability for alleged discriminatory practices.
Shoemans Allege Negligence Against UPMC Following Medical Complications
A Pennsylvania couple has filed a lawsuit against UPMC Altoona and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center alleging professional negligence after routine fracture treatment escalated into severe complications resulting in amputation. Represented by Leon Aussprung MD Esq., they seek substantial damages for alleged breaches in standard care practices.
Defending Democracy, 10/23
Democracy, as we have understood it, appears to be under siege from within and without.
Reunification Update: Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law Submit Applications for Acquiescence to the Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law have entered the critical final steps of reunification with the recent submission of Applications for Acquiescence in a Substantive Change of Program or Structure to the Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the recognized accreditor for law schools.
Polsinelli Continues Philadelphia Growth With In-House Lateral Christine Soares
Approximately two months after opening in Philadelphia with a 47-lawyer team, Polsinelli is continuing its expansion in the city with new Shareholder Christine Soares.
Insurance Firm Alleges Negligence Against Motorists Following Costly Collision
Main Street America Protection Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Amisha Mandy and Karonna Campbell following an October 2022 car accident that allegedly resulted from negligence on part of the defendants. Filed in Delaware County Court on October 8th, 2024, this case seeks over $12k in damages for property loss and rental expenses incurred by their insured client due to this incident.
Luzerne Co. settles Election Day lawsuit after running out of paper in 2022
SCRANTON - Luzerne County admits voters couldn't cast ballots through no fault of their own during the 2022 election in a settlement presented in Scranton federal court on Oct. 15.
Christopher Popper Appointed to Exton Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Fox Rothschild congratulates Christopher C. Popper on his appointment to the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Court won't boot lawyers off Blank Rome case, or DQ retired judge
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has refused two disqualification motions in litigation brought by a lawyer who is suing Blank Rome.
Two Reed Smith partners selected as Fellows of the American College of Bankruptcy
Reed Smith announced two members of its Restructuring & Insolvency Group were selected as Fellows by the American College of Bankruptcy.
Fox Rothschild Teams Up With Allegheny County Bar Foundation to Support Domestic Violence Victims
The Pittsburgh office of Fox Rothschild has joined the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership to support the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Project.