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Plaintiff alleges Ability Recovery Services violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A new lawsuit has been filed in Allegheny County by Brea Altreche against Ability Recovery Services for allegedly violating federal laws related to debt collection practices.
Plaintiff (electricity provider) alleges Defendant (individual driver) of Negligence
Duquesne Light Company has initiated legal action against Sandy L. Doyle for allegedly causing damage to its electric facilities through negligent driving practices in February 2023.
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Caretaker of Theft and Negligence
John and Kathryn Dorsey's trust was shattered after hiring Madelyn Novick through an app to care for their home while on vacation.
Cozen O’Connor Welcomes David Ebby to Its Award Winning Real Estate Group
Cozen O’Connor today announced prominent lawyer David A. Ebby, one of the country’s leading real estate attorneys and a longstanding friend to many throughout the firm, has joined its international Real Estate Group.
Navigating the FTC's Amended COPPA Rule: Key Updates and Compliance Strategies on February 25, 2025
The FTC's recent amendments to the COPPA Rule bring sweeping changes to how organizations collect, manage and secure children's personal information. From new requirements for privacy notices and parental consent to stringent governance and data retention policies, these updates significantly reshape compliance obligations for businesses operating in this space.
DiveIN & SBA Anti-Racism Conversations (ARC): Environmental Law Society on February 25, 2025
Join DiveIN and SBA in the 3rd Floor Gallery for a series of discussions to open community dialogue about systemic racism and implicit bias.
Pa. SC protects retailers from new consumer protection theory
PITTSBURGH - Collecting sales tax does not open retailers to lawsuits under Pennsylvania's consumer protection law, the state Supreme Court has held in a proposed class action against companies like Kohl's and J. Crew.
York County Couple — Exercising Power of Attorney and Primary Caregiving Responsibilities — Charged with Neglect, Financial Exploitation of Elderly Woman
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a York County husband and wife have been charged with abandoning a care-dependent woman — the wife’s mother — in a basement, while the couple went on vacation.
Widener Law Commonwealth's Bar Success Program: Supporting Every Step of the Way
Preparing for the bar exam is one of the most significant challenges law graduates face, and Widener University Commonwealth Law School is committed to ensuring its students have the tools and support they need to succeed.
Pennsylvania-Florida Snowbirds: Estate Planning and Elder Law Considerations on February 21, 2025
Howard Krooks will present "Pennsylvania-Florida Snowbirds: Estate Planning and Elder Law Considerations" at the Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys' 17th Annual Winter Conference.
Leading Financial Services Litigator Christopher Soller Joins McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods bolstered its formidable financial services litigation capabilities with the arrival of Pittsburgh partner Christopher J. Soller, who comes to the firm after serving as a senior legal officer at BNY.
Lawyers' tobacco playbook hits Big Food; How big can litigation get?
PHILADELPHIA - It's no secret that plaintiff lawyers often try to emulate the successes they had in the 1990s suing tobacco companies, when they teamed with government officials to score billions of dollars in fees from massive settlements.
Advancing Legal Theory
Professor Mitchell Berman, the Leon Meltzer Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, was awarded the Jurisprudence Section Article Award from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) for his article, How Practices Make Principles, and How Principles Make Rules, 28 Journal of Ethics and Social Philosophy 299 (2024).
Franklin County Judge Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Wedding Marathon
Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Todd Sponseller celebrated Valentine’s Day by presiding over a series of wedding ceremonies, helping 12 couples tie the knot over the course of the day.
Clark Hill Adds Evan Gelacek to Corporate Group
Clark Hill announced that Evan Gelacek has joined its Corporate practice as a Member in the firm’s Pittsburgh office.
5 new cases to know: Where should the Amish use the bathroom?
In recent cases of note filed in Pennsylvania courts, America is fighting for the rights of Old Order Amish persons to use outhouses, while a woman is suing the maker of a candle that set her hair on fire.
Chambers Global Guide 2025 Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke and 15 attorneys are recognized in the Chambers Global Guide 2025. The firm achieved global recognition in five departments: Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation), Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional), Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded, and Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy.
Lighting Up: Pursuing Recovery for Grow Lamp and Fixture Failures on February 20, 2025
Paul R. Bartolacci, Natalie Keusseyan, and Andrew Thoresen of Oracle Forensics will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Lighting Up: Pursuing Recovery for Grow Lamp and Fixture Failures."
Protecting Against Gender-Based Cyber Threats
At The Regulatory Review, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Senior Adjunct Professor of Global Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, examines the gendered gaps in the newly adopted U.N. Cybercrime Convention.
Buchanan Announces 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow and Pathfinder Participants
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is proud to announce that three attorneys have been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow and Pathfinder programs.