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CEI attorney: Kane a 'laughingstock,' should face jail time
A senior attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute recently turned his focus toward the trouble of state Attorney General Kathleen Kane, concluding that she has become a "laughingstock." -
City Of Philadelphia withdraws motion for sanctions against co-defendant
The City of Philadelphia has withdrawn its motion for sanctions directed to a co-defendant in a negligence lawsuit it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
City Of Philadelphia still pursuing sanctions against negligence co-defendant
Following a continuance, the City of Philadelphia is still seeking sanctions to be levied against a negligence lawsuit co-defendant it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
Legal ethics expert weighs in on Kane case
On Sept. 21, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an order temporarily suspending Attorney General Kathleen Kane's law license for allegedly leaking confidential information, and committing perjury and false swearing before a statewide investigative grand jury. -
Pa. AG's undercover operation reveals 8 contractors working illegally
State law requires contractors to carry specific levels of insurance and include certain items in their contracts. -
Pa. AG: Investigations into insurance fraud leads to charges against 8
Attorney General Kathleen Kane says insurance fraud is "one of the most costly crimes" in the nation. -
Additional perjury charge filed against Kathleen Kane
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said the new charge stems from a “secrecy oath” signed by the attorney general that was found during a search of her offices last month. -
State Supreme Court suspends Kathleen Kane’s law license
The court’s order, issued Monday, is limited to a temporary suspension of the attorney general’s license. It does not remove her from elected office. -
City Of Philadelphia seeking sanctions against slip-and-fall co-defendant
The City of Philadelphia is seeking sanctions levied against a negligence suit co-defendant it claims hasn’t abided by orders from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. -
District attorney charges Kane with obstruction, other crimes related to leak
Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said the criminal charges stem from a probe that revealed Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane “personally orchestrated” the illegal release of confidential and secret grand jury information. Kane said she plans to fight the charges. -
Defendant claims no service of $42.5K arbitration judgment against him
One of the defendants in a personal injury negligence action wants an arbitration judgment against him thrown out, claiming he never received proper notice. -
Reading Terminal Market Merchants' Association dismissed from slip-and-fall suit
Reading Terminal Market's Merchant Association filed a motion for summary judgment, which successfully resulted in being dismissed from a negligence suit last week. -
AG Kane suing Golden LivingCenters, claims it understaffed nursing homes
A Pennsylvania nursing home chain is facing accusations that it failed to provide basic services to its vulnerable and elderly residents, said Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane on July 1. -
Federal court assumes jurisdiction over visa non-issuance
A motion to dismiss filed on behalf of U.S. Immigration Services and the Department of Justice regarding the non-issuance of an immigrant visa for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was denied in federal court on June 10 -
Federal court assumes jurisdiction over visa non-issuance
PHILADELPHIA – A motion to dismiss filed on behalf of U.S. Immigration Services and the Department of Justice regarding the non-issuance of an immigrant visa for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was denied in federal court on June 10. -
Class action against IDT Energy stayed until utilities board makes ruling
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia federal judge has granted a motion from IDT Energy to stay a pending class action lawsuit against it while also setting aside its motion to dismiss the case. -
Counsel for plaintiff suing over fall at Philadelphia community center withdrawing from case
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia man suing a pair of management service companies and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a fall sustained in a city community center will need to seek new counsel. -
Judge dismisses poker player's claims against state troopers over incident at Harrah's Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A Bala Cynwyd man’s motion for reconsideration in a case of alleged civil rights violations against Harrah’s Philadelphia and two Pennsylvania State Police officers was denied in federal court recently. -
Cohen Milstein law firm strengthening relationships with state AGs, earning millions
WASHINGTON - Plaintiffs law firm Cohen Milstein Sellers & Troll has donated more than $70,000 to various state attorney general campaigns in the last five years. -
Feds, Virginia allege Worcester contractor contaminated waterways
PHILADELPHIA – The United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia have filed litigation against a contractor and materials producer they allege contaminated waterways in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia during the course of its construction activities between 2004 and 2006.