Berger Montague is pleased to announce that it has promoted Shareholder Caitlin G. Coslett to become the newest co-chair of the Firm’s antitrust department, joining Eric L. Cramer, David F. Sorensen, and Merrill G. Davidoff. Berger Montague’s antitrust department is often lauded for its innovation and expertise, most recently in November 2020, when the group was named one of Law360’s Competition Groups of the Year.
SCRANTON – The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a Scranton cannabidiol (CBD) shop owner, who alleged he was targeted and unlawfully prosecuted for receiving shipments of that product, when authorities believed he had been receiving shipments of marijuana instead.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, U.S. Attorney McSwain delivered the Veterans’ Address at the Chester County Bar Association’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. U.S. Attorney McSwain, a Chester County native and a member of the Chester County Bar Association, served in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry from 1993 to 1997.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 95 95A against Criterion Corp. on Oct. 6: 'Summons Issued As To Criterion Corporation (main Docoument Is As To (pittsburgh Air Force Base) (attachments: # 1 Summons Issued As To Criterion Corporation (ohio Air Reserve Station) (jv)'.
PHILADELPHIA – A class action lawsuit over a profit-sharing plan between employees and American Airlines Group has been stayed by a federal judge, pending a decision in a separate, but related action.
Steven M. Richman was recently awarded the 2020 Outstanding COVID Series Program Award for his program, “Force Majeure and COVID-19: An International Perspective” by the ABA International Law Section.
United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $200,000 and abide by compliance requirements in connection with any application seeking federal grant funds or cooperative agreements with any federal agency.
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit over a profit-sharing plan between employees and American Airlines Group is currently under review for certification as a potential class action litigation.
U.S. Attorney David J. Freed joined Attorney General William P. Barr and the entire Department of Justice in observing the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2020
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge opted to reject a dismissal motion from American Airlines Group, on the grounds that a dispute over an employee profit sharing plan does in fact fall within the court’s jurisdiction.
Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro warned against hacking teleconferences during the coronavirus pandemic.
PHILADELPHIA – Legislation stating the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance does not constitute law or public policy if it conflicts with established federal, state or case law recently passed in the states of Utah and Kentucky.
PHILADELPHIA – A former local public school teacher whose plight called greater public attention to the issue of asbestos in Philadelphia schools has reached a financial settlement with the district.
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Feb. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carla Frederick against C&K Trucking LLC, Carlos A Peguero-Nova, Ground Force Freight LLC, Michael Burton and Nova Transportation LLC on Feb. 10.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that U.S. Attorney David J. Freed presented awards on Thursday, January 30, 2020, to 32 individuals, including law enforcement officers, agency counsel and private citizens for their outstanding efforts in fighting crime.
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