PHILADELPHIA — Patents related to two of the University of Pennsylvania’s Juxtapid high-cholesterol treatment methods were upheld by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board after they were challenged by hedge fund manager Kyle Bass’ Coalition for Affordable Drugs.
HARRISBURG – A staple of recent annual legislature sessions has been the introduction of a state equivalent to the federal False Claims Act (FCA), and one Pennsylvania congressman has said he plans to soon bring such a bill back to the floor for consideration. But opinions remain divided on the effectiveness of that legislation to benefit the state.
HARRISBURG - Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform opened its doors in Harrisburg under the leadership of former state House member from Chester County and long-time advocate Curt Schroder.
HARRISBURG – A recent Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruling could have a significant impact on the length of time public entities have to review and respond to requests for large volumes of records under the commonwealth’s Right-to-Know Law (RTKL).
PHILADELPHIA – A federal appeals court decided last week that the appeal of a Coal Township man who claimed his civil rights were violated when he was unlawfully incarcerated for over three months presented no substantial question.
PITTSBURGH — A former employee is suing Consol Energy Inc., Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC and Craig Dickerson, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and wrongful termination.
PITTSBURGH — A roof bolter is suing Consol Energy Inc. and Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC, citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and wrongful termination.
PHILADELPHIA — It can be difficult for companies with large numbers of images to keep track of the licenses they have for each, but they have a legal responsibility to do so, according to an advocate for simplifying image rights management.
On Sept. 4, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania denied the appeal made by a Waynesburg couple against a coal company they felt didn’t have the right to construct a new mine under their property.
PHILADELPHIA – On May 4, on their second attempt, the City of Philadelphia and other defendants won a motion for summary judgment against an incarcerated man who claims he was subjected to an unlawful strip search and other civil rights violations.
The Pennsylvania Civil Legal Justice Coalition recommended to the state's Senate Judiciary Committee the creation of a commission that would further study ways to expand access to legal services for poor and low-income individuals and family.
