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ABRAHAM WATKINS NICHOLS SORRELS: $41 Million Awarded to Woman Injured by Vaginal Mesh
On February 1, 2019, a jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $41 million to a Pennsylvania couple after the woman was injured by vaginal mesh.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania Collects Over $20 Million On Behalf Of U.S. Taxpayers In Fiscal Year 2018
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that the Middle District of Pennsylvania collected $20.2 million in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018. Of this amount, $4 million was collected in criminal actions and $16 million was collected in civil actions.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia Businessman Ordered to Pay $81,217 in Restitution for Failure to Pay Employment Taxes
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced today that Jong Young Choi, 46, of Chalfont, PA, was ordered to pay $81,217.00 in restitution for willful failure to pay employment taxes.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Pennsylvania Healthcare Provider Paying $39,704 in Back Wages, Damages to 92 Employees
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Bethlen Home of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America – a continuing care retirement community based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania – paid $39,704 in back wages and liquidated damages to 92 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Pennsylvania Restaurants to Pay $1 Million in Back Wages, Damages, and Penalties Following U.S. Department of Labor Investigation
Two Philadelphia restaurants, J.H.S.K, Inc. and Osaka Japan Restaurant, Inc., both doing business as Osaka, and their owner, have agreed to a consent judgment ordering them to pay $935,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 201 employees for willful violations of the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The employers must also pay a $65,000 civil money penalty.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore Among Top State, National Counsel in 2018 Bond Buyer Rankings
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP earned high marks in The Bond Buyer 2018 rankings, including being ranked second overall in Kentucky and Ohio and second in Pennsylvania for the number of transactions.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Barry M. Abelson Recognized in Chambers Global 2019
Barry M. Abelson, of counsel with Pepper Hamilton, has been recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers Global.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY: Marshall Dennehey Expands Pittsburgh Health Care Department
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin has expanded its Pittsburgh Health Care Department with the addition of new shareholder.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Business Lawyer John Wright Rejoins Ballard Spahr, Brings Decades of Industry Experience
Prominent corporate and finance attorney John B. Wright, II has rejoined Ballard Spahr after nearly 15 years leading the legal department of a large global manufacturing corporation that is a longtime client of the firm.
OGLETREE DEAKINS: Paul Lancaster Adams Named 2019 Client Choice Awards Recipient
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that Paul Lancaster Adams has received The International Law Office’s 2019 Client Choice Award. Adams is the exclusive winner of the Employment & Benefits category for Pennsylvania.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY: Buchanan Welcomes Returning Commercial Litigator William J. Moorhead
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is pleased to welcome back William J. Moorhead as of counsel in the Litigation section. Following nearly two years at a national firm.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Prime Healthcare Services and CEO, Dr. Prem Reddy, to Pay $1.25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. (“Prime”) and Prime’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Prem Reddy, have agreed to pay the United States $1.25 million to settle allegations that two Prime hospitals in Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT: Public Notice for Reappointment of a Bankruptcy Judge
The current term of office of the Honorable Jeffery A. Deller, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is due to expire on October 5, 2019.
PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT: Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy
The current term of the office of the United States Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is due to expire October 19, 2019.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Llanerch Country Club to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Llanerch Country Club (LCC) of Havertown, Pa., has agreed to pay $30,000 in monetary relief and furnish significant equitable relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Expands Global Legal Hackathon into Philadelphia
Morgan Lewis is hosting the Global Legal Hackathon (GLH) on February 22-24 in our Philadelphia office, bringing the world’s largest legal hackathon to the city for the first time.
JONES DAY: Amy Pandit and Tarek Abdalla join Jones Day's Pittsburgh Office as new partners
The global law firm Jones Day announces that Amy Pandit and Tarek Abdalla have joined the Firm's Pittsburgh Office as partners in its Banking, Finance & Securities, and Business & Tort Litigation practices, respectively.
BENESCH LAW: Juan Morado, Jr. Named to 2018 “Latinos 40 Under 40” List by Negocios Now
Benesch is pleased to announce that Juan Morado, Jr. has been honored by Negocios Now on its 2018 “Latinos 40 Under 40” list. The fourth annual list recognizes 40 men and women for their leadership within and beyond the Latino community.
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Chris Ballod to Present at 2019 Winter Bench Bar Forum
Lewis Brisbois issued the following announcement on Feb. 7.Philadelphia Partner Christopher E.
DILWORTH PAXSON LLP: Neil Sklaroff Joins Dilworth Paxson’s Zoning and Land Use and Real Estate Practice Groups
Dilworth Paxson LLP announced that attorney Neil Sklaroff has joined the firm, effective February 1, as a partner in the Zoning and Land Use and Real Estate practice groups.