Recent News About Philadelphia Inquirer
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Philly newspaper publisher looking to satisfy judgment in excess of $17K over advertising dispute
PHILADELPHIA – The parent company and publisher of two of Philadelphia’s major print news publications wants to satisfy a judgment of more than $17,000 regarding advertising placements in those same newspapers from a dental practice. -
Reputed Philly crime figure has third defamation suit challenging his alleged past dismissed
PHILADELPHIA – A reputed member of Philadelphia’s organized criminal element who claims that a law enforcement officer-turned-author defamed him in his autobiography, will potentially have a second opportunity to pursue a lawsuit on that charge per the order of a federal judge. -
Gov. Wolf vetoes Republican bill that looked to reform prescription drug distribution to injured workers statewide
PHILADELPHIA – A bill set to completely change the way in which prescription drugs were distributed and provided to injured workers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was recently vetoed by Gov. Tom Wolf, who said the bill’s aims ran “counter to the impact [the state] has made with injured workers.” -
Gov. Wolf to decide fate of GOP bill calling for regulation of prescription drug distribution to injured workers
HARRISBURG – A Republican-backed bill whose proponents and allies say has the potential to improve workers compensation law practices and help stop opioid addiction now heads to the desk of Gov. Tom Wolf, after passage in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. -
Governor Wolf’s talking the talk. Now he needs to walk the walk!
Recently, it was reported in the Philadelphia Inquirer that Governor Wolf’s largest campaign contributor to his re-election effort is a political action committee called “Fairness PA,” which was reported to have given $1 million to Governor Wolf’s campaign in 2017. -
Philly newspaper publisher wants to recoup more than $15K in ads placed for dental care practice
PHILADELPHIA – The parent company and publisher of two of Philadelphia’s major print news publications is pursuing legal action against a dental care practice, for over $15,000 in fees it’s looking to reconcile from advertising placements in those same newspapers. -
After kidnapping, torture of young girl, another lawsuit filed against a W.C. Bryant Elementary employee
PHILADELPHIA – A new civil lawsuit has been filed against a school employee who allegedly allowed a child to be kidnapped from an elementary school in 2013, leading to the girl's torture. -
Philly doctors, pharmacists and medical companies at center of alleged multimillion-dollar Workers Comp fraud
PHILADELPHIA – More than three dozen defendants, including local doctors, pharmacists and medical entities, are the targets of a recently-filed fraud lawsuit in Philadelphia alleging they prescribed $4.7 million worth of ineffective pain medication creams to injured workers. -
Retiree claims union failed to keep record of employment, denied pension
PHILADELPHIA — A retiree from the newspaper industry is suing Teamsters Local Union No. 1414, Newspaper and Magazine Employees Union, citing alleged breach of contract for denying his pension. -
Former Pa. AG Kane sentenced to 10 to 23 months in prison on perjury conviction
NORRISTOWN – Former State Attorney General Kathleen Kane received a prison sentence of 10 to 23 months in Montgomery County court on Monday, for revealing confidential details pertinent to a grand jury investigation to retaliate against a political rival and lying about it under oath. -
IKEA recall leaked by Consumer Product Safety Commission
CONSHOHOCKEN – Before IKEA could announce a massive recall on one of its furniture products, the information was leaked prematurely by a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) employee. -
Kane defends record in statement about grand jury report
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has maintained her innocence in light of -
Philadelphia School District sues former webmaster for developing 'Teachers of Philly' app on district equipment
In 2011, a new app hit the iTunes store that parodied the Philadelphia School District's budget woes. Inspired by Angry Birds, the game, "Teachers of Philly" depicted three schoolteachers as superheroes going up against villains such as the Superintendent and the Mayor, doing battle on game levels reminiscent of the district headquarters at 440 N. Broad St.; the School Reform Commission meeting auditorium -
Philly judge dismisses union leader's malpractice suit against former attorney
A Philadelphia union leader's legal malpractice suit against his former attorney's has been -
New Inquirer owner Katz killed in plane crash
Five days after buying out his former partners for control of The Philadelphia Inquirer, -
Media coalition argues for access to utility company's records
A group of Pennsylvania media outlets filed a motion with the Commonwealth Court demanding access to documents the Pennsylvania Utility Commission used during a decision-making process that resulted in a settlement with PPL Utilities for its perceived favoritism of neighborhoods serviced during a winter storm in 2011. -
$88 million bid earns Katz ownership of Inquirer
The fractured relationship between the group of investors who own and operate the parent -
Media banned from Inquirer auction
A Delaware judge has ruled that the media may not have access to next week's auction of Interstate General Media Holdings L.L.C., the parent company for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News. -
Feds charge former Phila. L&I official with extortion, conspiracy for steering business for favorable treatment
A man who worked for more than three decades as a high-up official at Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections has been indicted on extortion and other charges. -
Judge dismisses former Phila. mob boss's eyesight suit against U.S. Govt.
A judge has dismissed a complaint by a former reputed head of the