Pennsylvania Record Report News
Nathan Larkin Selected as a Committee of Seventy Buchholz Fellow
Nathan Larkin, an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been selected as a Buchholz Fellow of the Committee of Seventy, a nonpartisan civic leadership organization that advances representative, ethical, and effective government across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Paul T. Rushton and Lee S. Piatt Presented at the Business Law Institute on October 17, 2023
Our own Paul T. Rushton and Lee S. Piatt presented a seminar titled “Back to the Drawing Board: Recent Law Changes and M&A Developments Warrant Reconsideration of Governance Documents by Closely Held Businesses” at the Business Law Institute in Philadelphia this past Tuesday.
International Student Population Grows at Temple Law
This semester Temple Law School received 69 international students and scholars in our Master of Laws (LLM), exchange student, SJD, and visiting research scholar programs.
Cumberland County Lawyer Eric L. Brossman Receives PBA Sell/Clark Award Recognizing Extraordinary Contributions in Business Law
Eric L. Brossman, partner at Bybel Rutledge LLP, Lemoyne, received the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) W. Edward Sell/William H. Clark Jr. Business Lawyer Award during the 2023 Business Law Institute on Oct. 17 in Philadelphia.
AG Henry Agrees to Suspend Lawsuit Against Prospect Medical Holdings as Company Pursues Sale of CrozerHealth in Delaware County
Attorney General Michelle Henry has agreed to suspend her office’s ongoing litigation against Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., to allow the company to pursue sale of Prospect Crozer, commonly known as CrozerHealth, in Delaware County.
Ballard Spahr Named "Intimidating Opponent" in BTI Consulting's Litigation Outlook 2024
Ballard Spahr was named to BTI Consulting’s list of “Intimidating Opponents: The Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation” and was ranked among the top firms poised to help clients go beyond the challenges they are likely to face in the coming year, according to the organization’s Litigation Outlook 2024 report.
Ballard Spahr's Marcel Pratt Named to Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Marcel S. Pratt, Managing Partner of Ballard Spahr’s Philadelphia office, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, the Chamber announced.
Louis Pellicori Honored During Philadelphia CIO of the Year Awards Program
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Chief Information Officer Louis Pellicori, who was named a finalist in the Large Corporate category of the 2023 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards, hosted by the Philadelphia CIO Leadership Association.
2023 Philadelphia Regional Employer Conference on October 27
After experiencing yet another year of dramatic legal and cultural change, employers continue the work required to both maintain and reinvent the workplace – it's a puzzle, and it has not gotten any easier.
PhillyCIO Recognizes Dechert’s Mike Rinehart in its 2023 ORBIE Awards
Mike Rinehart, Dechert LLP’s chief information officer, has been honored with an ORBIE Award by PhillyCIO, a peer network for chief information officers in the Philadelphia area.
Community Involvement Spotlight: Robert N. Gawlas Jr. and the Back Mountain Memorial Library Association
Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Robert N. Gawlas, Jr. and his service with the Back Mountain Memorial Library Association.
AG Henry Leads $10 Million Settlement with ACI Worldwide for More than a Million Unauthorized Withdrawals of Mortgage Payments
Attorney General Michelle Henry joined a coalition of 50 Attorneys General announcing a $10 million settlement with ACI Worldwide, a payment processor whose testing error in 2021 resulted in unauthorized withdrawals, and attempted withdrawals, of more than $2 billion from mortgage holders.
Gary Samms Secures a Defense Verdict on Behalf of a Primary Care Physician
On October 18, 2023, Gary Samms, Chair of Obermayer’s Professional Liability and Catastrophic Loss Group, secured a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas before The Honorable Angelo Foglietta, after a contentious nine-day trial.
Catherine Monte Appointed ILTA Board Member Director at Large
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer Catherine M. Monte, who was appointed Board Member Director at Large of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA). She will serve a two-year term.
Pro Bono Month 2023
The PBA is proud to again join with the American Bar Association in 2023 to encourage you to plan and participate in the celebration.
Taking the Labor World by Storm: Aftermath of 2023 NLRB Decision Blitz and Dark Clouds on the Horizon on October 24, 2023
In this labor-focused breakfast briefing, we will bring you up to date regarding the NLRB's recent spate of blockbuster decisions that departed from long-standing precedent and provide tips for both non-union and union employers to respond to the changes.
Bankruptcy Attorneys Diane Vuocolo and Kevin Ray Join Ballard Spahr
Diane E. Vuocolo—who advises clients in corporate workouts, business reorganization, loan restructuring, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters, primarily for clients in the financial sector—and Kevin P. Ray—a bankruptcy attorney who represents secured lenders in corporate loan transactions—have joined Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department and Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group as Partner and Of Counsel, respectively, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
Stephanie Henrick Appointed to Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) Board
Stephanie Henrick, Obermayer Trusts & Estates partner, and mayor of Pottstown, was appointed to the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) Board.
How to Handle the Tough Situations? on October 23, 2023
Alycen A. Moss will present “How to Handle the Tough Situations” for the Law Firm and Corporate Counsel Leadership Workshop at the FDCC’s 2023 Corporate Counsel Symposium in Philadelphia.
Three Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada has recognized Cozen O'Connor attorneys Shane Hardy (Intellectual Property), Michael G. Osborne (Competition/Antitrust: Litigators), and Steven J. Weisz (Restructuring/Insolvency) in its nationwide 2024 rankings.