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Cooperative Purchasing Use Related to Grants and Federal Funds on March 13, 2025
This presentation explores the various types of cooperative purchasing agreements available to school districts and public entities.
Attorney General Sunday Issues Statement on Current Status of Crozer Health System
Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement on the current status, and potential closure, of Crozer Health System in Delaware County:
A Novel Approach to Civil Litigation
Assistant Professor of Law Gilat Juli Bachar always loved writing, but when she pictured her career, she thought of a very different kind of writing than what she does now.
Women on the Bench in Pennsylvania
In recognition of National Women’s History Month, the Pennsylvania Courts released an infographic looking at the history of women in the Pennsylvania judiciary, as well as those women currently serving.
Plaintiff lawyers want judge off Zantac cases, but wife's job-switch could stonewall effort
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia judge with a reputation for keeping "junk science" out of his court is resisting calls from plaintiff lawyers with questionable evidence in Zantac cases to step down.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant operator 'Not Just Wings' liable for injury due to unsafe premises
Arlene Young has taken legal action against 'Not Just Wings' after suffering significant injuries from tripping over a raised mat at their Glenolden location.
Championing Change
George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology & Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights Dorothy E. Roberts was named to TIME’s 2025 list of ‘The Closers,’ recognizing 25 Black leaders working to end racial equity gaps.
Holland & Knight Advises SEI in Sale of Family Office Services Business to Aquiline Capital
Holland & Knight represented SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC), a provider of technology and investment solutions for the financial services industry, in the sale of its Family Office Services business to Aquiline Capital Partners LP, a private investment firm dedicated to financial services and technology.
Former U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan to Join McGuireWoods as Partner in Pittsburgh
Eric Olshan, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and a veteran federal prosecutor, will join McGuireWoods’ nationally recognized Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Department as a partner in Pittsburgh.
Clear the Clutter: Actionable Tips for Organizing Your Practice on March 12, 2025
Kathy Jaffari and Sarah Schlossberg will present “Clear the Clutter: Actionable Tips for Organizing Your Practice” for the American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education (ALI CLE).
Plaintiff (insurance company) sues Defendant (auto repair shop) over motor vehicle accident
American States Insurance Company has initiated legal proceedings against GAR KG Auto Repair LLC and Naizier Griffin-Holt following a vehicular accident involving one of its insured vehicles last year.
W.Va. AG fights Maryland bill that targets out-of-state coal producers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is speaking out against a bill before Maryland lawmakers that would target out-of-state coal producers.
CHARGES: Pa. State Police Trooper Repeatedly Contacted Witness in Attempts to Influence Cooperation in Abuse Investigation
Attorney General Dave Sunday and Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against a trooper who allegedly attempted to persuade a witness from cooperating in a police investigation.
Superior Court to Hold Special Session in Scranton
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania will hold a special session in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna County, on Tues., March 11 and Wed., March 12, 2025.
Criminal Justice Reform: A Bipartisan Story, 03/11
Criminal justice reform appears to be one of the few public policy areas that garners bipartisan support.
Community Involvement Spotlight: Thomas J. Campenni and the West Pittston Library
Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Thomas J. Campenni and his service with the West Pittston Library.
Man beaten, paralyzed in prison loses lawsuit against Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia won't be penalized for a prison attack that left one man paralyzed.
Plaintiff accuses Giant Eagle grocery chain of negligence after slip-and-fall incident
A slip-and-fall accident at a Giant Eagle store has led William Desantis to file a lawsuit against the grocery chain for negligence in maintaining safe premises.
Plaintiff alleges financial institution harassed him through repeated phone calls
A Pennsylvania resident has taken legal action against Synchrony Bank for alleged harassment via persistent phone calls aimed at collecting a debt.
Plaintiff (property owner) sues Defendant (construction company) for Negligence
Climbing Silver LLC has filed a lawsuit against AA Soto Construction LLC over alleged negligence in a painting contract that resulted in significant property damage.