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Katayun Jaffari Installed as the 98th Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Katayun Jaffari, chair of the Corporate Governance and ESG Practices and co-chair of the Capital Markets & Securities Practice at Cozen O’Connor, was installed as Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the oldest bar association in the United States, during its Annual Meeting in December.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Represents Bullskin Stone & Lime in the Sale of Its Pure Play Aggregates Business
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce its representation of Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania-based aggregate company Bullskin Stone & Lime, LLC, and its ownership group in the sale of its pure play aggregates business to Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP), for $152 million.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against property owners over dog attack
In a lawsuit filed in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas on January 2nd, Jazmine Simone Basiege accuses multiple property owners of negligence following an unprovoked dog attack that caused her severe injuries and emotional distress last year.
Marshall says Pitt's first complaint over canceled 2020 football game should be dismissed
HUNTINGTON – A month before Marshall University filed its $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh alleging breach of contract over the cancelation of a 2020 football game, Pitt filed its own lawsuit in its home court. But Marshall says that complaint should be dismissed because the university is an arm of state government and has sovereign immunity.
Jews lose anti-Semitism case against Haverford College; Judge not sure what to make of complaint
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit by a group of Jewish students at Haverford College who alleged they faced anti-Semitism on campus.
The great Haitian debate in Charleroi: Vocal critic says First Amendment protects him from lawsuit
WASHINGTON - A Washington County man worried about the influx of Haitians to his hometown is defending his right to speak freely on the matter, as he faces a defamation lawsuit from a Charleroi business owner who has turned to the migrants to staff his operation.
J&J scores talc verdict in Pittsburgh from confused jurors
PITTSBURGH - Johnson & Johnson has avoided a jackpot verdict in Pittsburgh, though jurors there still tried to punish the company for selling Baby Powder.
Data Subject Rights on January 9, 2025
This webinar will explore data subject rights in the context of upcoming amendments to Israeli law.
What Employers Can Expect From a Trump-Vance Administration on January 9, 2025
What Employers Can Expect From a Trump-Vance Administration on January 9, 2025
CFPB accused of overstepping authority in case against Pa. credit card company
PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania company accused of selling junk credit cards says a federal consumer protection agency has no case, as it clearly disclosed the terms to those who wished to use them.
Beaver schools to face claim in bullying lawsuit that football coach created danger
PITTSBURGH - A federal judge has mostly dismissed a bullying lawsuit against Beaver Area School District but will let the plaintiff proceed with claims a football coach created a state-created danger.
Plaintiff Alleges Dog Owner's Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
In a gripping legal case filed in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas on January 7th, India Linder accuses Darrell Coleman of negligence after being attacked by his bullmastiff at his residence.
Financial Services Regulatory Crystal Ball Outlook for 2025 on January 7
Holland & Knight's Financial Services Regulatory Team is hosting a roundtable discussion on what to expect on the financial services landscape in 2025: Which agency leaders are out and who is in?
Marshall sues Pitt for $1 million for backing out of 2020 football game
HUNTINGTON – Marshall University has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh for breaching a contract to play a football game during the 2020 COVID season.
TikTok sued after phone charger explodes, burns Mercer County youth
PITTSBURGH - TikTok is among defendants blamed for a fire allegedly caused by a portable phone charger and left a Mercer County boy with third-degree burns.
Collier Twp. faces lawsuit after 97-year-old woman dropped in nursing home parking lot
PITTSBURGH - Collier Township and its emergency medical services team are accused of dropping a 97-year-old woman on the ground, causing her pain and suffering before her death.
2025 Edwin R. Keedy Cup
The Keedy Cup, named for Edwin R. Keedy, who served as Dean of the Law School during World War II, is Penn Carey Law’s intramural moot court competition.
Plaintiff Alleges Property Owners Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Amber Morris has filed a lawsuit against Annette D'Angelo and others over an alleged failure to maintain safe premises leading to severe injuries from an icy sidewalk fall.
Plaintiff alleges Automobile Manufacturer violated Lemon Law
A Pennsylvania resident sues a major car manufacturer over persistent defects in a leased RAM truck under lemon law provisions.
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A recent lawsuit filed by Zachary Zuppe accuses NCB Management Services of violating federal law through misleading debt collection practices involving disputed debts reported inaccurately to credit agencies like TransUnion.