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FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Three Philadelphians Selected to National List of Law Influencers
Mark Silow was one of three Philadelphia lawyers selected to a national list of notable attorneys.
JONES DAY: 19 Jones Day offices unite for 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage
On June 4, 2019, nineteen Jones Day offices joined together via video conference for a special afternoon of conversation and celebration to commemorate the courage and perseverance of women determined to change the world.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: EEOC Celebrates The 20th Anniversary of Its Mediation Program - Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Area Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) invites the public to attend an open house on July 30 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the agency's successful alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Natural Gas Pipeline Contractor to Pay $354,933 in Back Wages and Damages to Employees Nationwide Following Federal Wage Investigation
Rockford Corp. – a natural gas pipeline construction company in Montrose, Pennsylvania – has entered into a consent judgment with the U.S. Department of Labor requiring payment of $177,466 in back wages, with an equal amount in liquidated damages, to 306 employees across the nation.
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Wins Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Law Firm of the Year Award From Chambers USA
The practice was ranked in Band 1 on the national level and secured several state rankings in Chambers USA 2019.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia-based Company Agrees to $300,000 Judgment for Sale of Improperly Sourced Computer Supplies to Federal Agencies
U.United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Support of Microcomputers Associates (“SOMA”) has agreed to a judgment against it in the amount of $300,000 for selling printers and other equipment to federal agencies that was manufactured in China and other non-compliant countries..
MORGAN LEWIS: Morgan Lewis Earns Wilef ‘gold Standard’ for 5th Consecutive Year
WILEF recognizes with Gold Standard status major law firms that meet objective requirements concerning the number of women among equity partners, in firm leadership positions, and in the ranks of their most highly compensated partners.
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Shapiro Secures $5.3 Million in Debt Relief for 570 Pennsylvania ITT Tech Students in Multistate Settlement
Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that a bipartisan coalition of 44 Attorneys General reached a settlement with Student CU Connect CUSO, LLC (“CUSO”) that includes more than $168 million in debt relief for more than 18,000 former students of ITT Tech schools nationwide.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Fox Named Among 2019 Healthiest Employers in Three Regions
As a testament to its ongoing commitment to the health and welfare of its attorneys and staff, Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked among the 2019 Healthiest Employers in Philadelphia, New York and South Florida by Healthiest Employers.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Pride Affinity Group Celebrates Pride Month in Philadelphia
On June 9, attorneys and staff from Pepper’s Philadelphia office celebrated Pride Month by marching together in the city’s LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Legal 500 Recognizes Six Cozen O'Connor Practice Areas and Nine Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its 2019 Legal Guide
The Legal 500 United States named Cozen O’Connor’s Aviation, Construction, Immigration, Insurance, and Maritime practices and Cozen O'Connor attorneys Scott Bettridge, Raymond DeLuca, Geoffrey Ferrer, Bruce Ficken, David Heffernan, Jeffrey Lawrence, Robert Magovern, Anne Mickey, and Jeffrey Mullen to its 2019 Legal Guide.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Three Pepper Hamilton Lawyers Named Ip Stars
Three partners from Pepper Hamilton have been designated IP Stars for 2019-20 by Managing Intellectual Property, a guide to the world’s leading IP firms and practitioners.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Curtis Toll to Speak at ABA’s Master Class on Complex Environmental Liability Resolution
Curtis B. Toll, managing shareholder of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Philadelphia office, spoke at the American Bar Association’s Master Class on Complex Environmental Liability Resolution, June 12.
DRINKER BIDDLE: Drinker Biddle Names Dan Aiken to Lead Philadelphia Office
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP announced that Daniel H. Aiken has been appointed Regional Partner in Charge (RPIC) of the firm’s Philadelphia office. Aiken’s appointment took effect on May 24, 2019.
ARCHER & GREINER: Archer Welcomes Eight Summer Associates
Archer is pleased to welcome our 2019 Summer Associates. This year’s summer class includes eight students from various law schools. Archer’s Summer Associate Program provides a wide range of opportunities for accomplished law students to gain real world experience working with attorneys, staff and clients, as well as the opportunity to socialize with many of the firm’s lawyers, professionals and staff.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Leading M&A Attorney Craig Circosta Joins Holland & Knight in Philadelphia
Well-known Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney Craig Circosta has joined Holland & Knight's Philadelphia office as a partner. Mr. Circosta focuses on M&A and general corporate and securities matters for clients ranging from small, privately owned companies to Fortune 100 public companies.
OBERMAYER: Attorney Lanique Roberts to be a Panelist at “Dear Black Fathers” Event
Family law attorney Lanique Roberts will be a panelist at the Dear Black Fathers event.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Langhorne Podiatrist to Pay $75,000 and Cease Prescribing Schedule II Opioids for Two Years
U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Langhorne podiatrist Dr. Ronald Klein will pay $75,000 and stop prescribing Schedule II opioids, a class of controlled substances with a high potential for abuse, for two years to resolve allegations that he improperly prescribed opioids to one of his patients from October 2014 to October 2016.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Boosts Its Reach in the Philadelphia Real Estate Market, Doubling Local Team
The latest addition of real estate attorney Jennifer L. Wunder comes amid 18 months of robust growth for the Real Estate group in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Philadelphia office.
GREENBERG TRAURIG: Greenberg Traurig Named USA Restructuring Law Firm of the Year at 2019 Turnaround Atlas Awards
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named USA Restructuring Law Firm of the Year for middle markets at Global M&A Network’s11th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards, May 20, 2019, in New York.