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Sunday, February 23, 2025

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Plaintiff Shareholder Accuses Insurance Company Executives of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty

By Pennsylvania Record |
Anthony Morgan has filed a derivative lawsuit against current and former executives at Lincoln National Corporation for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment related to misleading financial statements that caused significant stock losses.

Lincoln National Corporation Shareholder Alleges Breach of Fiduciary Duty Against Company's Leadership

By Pennsylvania Record |
A shareholder has filed a derivative lawsuit against Lincoln National Corporation's leadership for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment following significant financial misstatements that caused substantial stock value loss

Plaintiff insurance company sues individual over motor vehicle accident damages

By Pennsylvania Record |
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company has initiated legal action against Robin Terry following a motor vehicle accident involving their insured party's parked car in Darby Township last May.

Professor Juliet Moringiello Honored with Prestigious AALS Mentorship Award

By The Penn Record |
Widener University Commonwealth Law School Professor Juliet Moringiello, who also serves as associate dean for academic affairs, has been named the recipient of the 2025 mentorship award by the Association of American Law Schools, known as AALS, section on Commercial and Consumer Law.

Littler Appoints Two New Office Managing Shareholders

By The Penn Record |
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed two new office managing shareholders (OMS).

Consumer Alert: AG Henry Warns Pennsylvanians that Big Lots’ Bankruptcy Could Close 64 Stores Across the Commonwealth

By The Penn Record |
Attorney General Michelle Henry is notifying Pennsylvania consumers that Big Lots — one of the nation’s largest closeout retailers — recently announced that it could close the remainder of its stores amidst Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Paralyzed teen snowboarder loses case against Shawnee Mountain

By John O'Brien |
SCRANTON - A 1980 law addressing the risks of skiing will keep a Delaware family from blaming Ski Shawnee for the paralysis suffered by a then-16-year-old who struck a light pole while snowboarding.

Katayun Jaffari Installed as the 98th Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
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

By Pennsylvania Record |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By John O'Brien |
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

By John O'Brien |
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

By John O'Brien |
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

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
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

By John O'Brien |
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

By John O'Brien |
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

By Pennsylvania Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
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?