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Student Advocacy in Action
Practice Professor Colleen Shanahan empowers Penn Carey Law students to advocate for social justice by representing clients and advancing systemic reform.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Township Over Unsafe Conditions Leading to Injury
A couple from Bensalem has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Haverford following an accident at a community center that left one severely injured.
Plaintiff accuses Republican State Committee Member of Defamation
A forensic computer scientist has accused a Republican State Committee Member of defamation following an incident involving allegations about election misconduct reporting.
Plaintiff sues Apartment Complex for Negligence Following Laundry Room Fall
Alec’Zander Wood has filed a lawsuit against MacDade Apartments LLC after sustaining injuries from a fall in their laundry room due to alleged negligence in maintenance.
Plaintiff (utility provider) sues Defendants (vehicle owner and driver) for Negligence
Duquesne Light Company has initiated legal proceedings against two individuals following an accident involving one of its utility poles in McKeesport last year.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against regional retailer Giant Eagle following slip-and-fall incident
A Pittsburgh woman has filed a lawsuit against Giant Eagle after allegedly suffering severe injuries from slipping on water at one of their GetGo locations.
Arson suspect who would've beat Gov. Shapiro with a hammer now in hospital
HARRISBURG - The man accused of setting fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro's home will not be arraigned today in Dauphin County, court officials say.
AG Sunday Sues York County Contractor for Taking $150K+ in Deposits and Failing to Honor Contracts
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against York County contractor, Eric Christopher Ward, and his business entities regarding advanced payments that Ward’s companies took before failing to honor contracts.
Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Hidden River Strategic Capital in Investment in Miles Ahead Brands
Troutman Pepper Locke client Hidden River Strategic Capital (Hidden River) announced its latest investment in Miles Ahead Brands (MAB), a family of industry-leading aggregate distribution companies across the Southeastern and Southwestern U.S. Hidden River’s investment includes both debt and equity financing that will support MAB’s growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. For more information, see the press release.
Student-centric outcomes propel continued rise in U.S. News ranking
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University has risen two places in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Law Schools rankings, securing the #92 position among 196 ranked law schools nationwide.
Temple Law Rises in 2026 US News & World Report Ranking
Temple Law School rose four spots to #50 in US News & World Report’s 2026 Law School Rankings.
Wrongful death case blames Johnstown fire on prosthetic arm's battery
PITTSBURGH - A house fire in Johnstown that claimed the lives of two is blamed on the charger for a prosthetic arm, in a recently filed lawsuit in Pittsburgh state court.
Admissions On-Campus Information Session on April 12, 2025
Please join us for a Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University On-Campus Information Session.
Supreme Court Affirms FDA’s Authority in E-Cigarette Regulation
A scholar of constitutional law and health law, Ruger unpacks the significance of FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments—a case that tested the limits of agency discretion in a shifting judicial landscape.
'Death trap': Morgan & Morgan adds stairs to list of dangers to health
PITTSBURGH - As the nation's largest personal injury firm sues the food industry for allegedly ruining the nation's health, it now blames a woman's heart attack on having to take the stairs to her apartment.
The Intersection of Law & Public Policy: 2025 Update on April 11
The Intersection of Law & Public Policy: 2025 Update CLE Symposium.
Jonathan Lipson: Asking Questions at the Core of Bankruptcy and Business Law
Jonathan Lipson often has a creative and controversial take on business law issues.
Distracted driving offenses in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania had over 10,000 offenses reported between 2020 and 2024.
Kendra McGuire Named in 2025 “Women of Excellence” Class by YWCA
McNees Wallace & Nurick attorney Kendra McGuire was honored at the 36th Annual Tribute to Women of Excellence, presented by the YWCA Greater Harrisburg on March 26, 2025.
Phila. Roundup lawyers seek smoking guns from glyphosate group
PHILADELPHIA - Lawyers looking for jackpots in Philadelphia want information from a new group led by Bayer AG that advocates for the continued use of the herbicide glyphosate in weedkiller's like Roundup.