School of Law
Recent News About School of Law
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Appointment to the Administrative Conference of the United States
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor of Law Kate Shaw is among the newest appointed members and senior fellows of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). -
Environmental Partner Aaron Mapes Joins Fox Rothschild in Philadelphia
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Aaron S. Mapes to the Philadelphia office as a partner in the Environmental Department. -
Nursing facility employee again says suit over underpaid staff should remain in Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH – A nursing home employee who alleged that the managing companies of the facility engaged in false advertising and categorical underpayment of their “Weekend Warrior”-level staff, maintains for the second time that the case should retain jurisdiction in Allegheny County. -
Leading Environmental Lawyer Paul R. McIntyre Returns to Greenberg Traurig in Philadelphia
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP recently welcomed back Paul R. McIntyre to its Environmental Practice in the firm’s Philadelphia office. -
Josh J.T. Byrne Appointed to Board of Governors of Philadelphia Bar Association
Josh J.T. Byrne, shareholder and Chair of the Disciplinary Board Representation Practice Group at Marshall Dennehey, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Bar Association. -
Marilou Watson of Fox Rothschild to Receive Philadelphia Bar Association Sandra Day O'Connor Award
In recognition of her career-long dedication to mentoring and the advancement of women in the legal profession and beyond, the Philadelphia Bar Association will honor Fox Rothschild partner Marilou E. Watson with its prestigious Sandra Day O’Connor Award. -
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin. -
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Names Leadership Team
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Names Leadership Team. -
Archer Welcomes Class of 2022 Summer Associates
Archer Welcomes Class of 2022 Summer Associates. -
Morgan Lewis Foundation Awards 2022 Scholarships to 14 Diverse Law Students
Morgan Lewis Foundation Awards 2022 Scholarships to 14 Diverse Law Students. -
John F. Yaninek Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Harrisburg Office as a Shareholder in the Casualty Department
John F. Yaninek Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Harrisburg Office as a Shareholder in the Casualty Department. -
ALI members question foundations of recently passed Restatement of Consumer Contracts
WASHINGTON – Subsequent to the American Law Institute’s approval of a Restatement for law related to Consumer Contracts earlier this week, two of the group’s members expressed concerns that the document may be a step in the wrong direction for the legacy of the venerable legal scholarship group. -
ALI approves controversial Restatement of Consumer Contracts at its annual meeting
WASHINGTON – At its annual meeting this week, the Philadelphia-based American Law Institute voted to approve a Restatement intended to give legal clarity to consumer contracts – a project which has been subject to controversy, since its foundation is said to diverge from established contract law in some respects. -
Public defender settles age discrimination and wrongful termination case with Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – A local attorney of more than four decades, who said he was fired from his role as a Delaware County public defender in 2020 due to his age and disability and after a stroke, has settled his claims with the County. -
Fox Welcomes Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Haley Warden-Rodgers to Litigation Group in Pittsburgh
Fox Welcomes Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Haley Warden-Rodgers to Litigation Group in Pittsburgh. -
Delaware County public defender allegedly fired for his age and disability seeks sooner trial date
PHILADELPHIA – Counsel for a local attorney of more than four decades, who said he was fired from his role as a Delaware County public defender in 2020 due to his age and disability and after a stroke, is now seeking a sooner trial date. -
Delaware County continues to deny age discrimination claims from former public defender
PHILADELPHIA – Delaware County continues to ardently deny liability in age discrimination litigation brought by a local attorney of more than four decades, who said he was fired from his role as a county public defender in 2020 due to his age and disability, after returning to his duties following a stroke. -
Montgomery McCracken Adds Associate Joseph P. McCool in Philadelphia Office
Montgomery McCracken Adds Associate Joseph P. McCool in Philadelphia Office. -
Member: ALI 'aligning' with courts that accept pro-plaintiff lawyer theory of liability
PHILADELPHIA – When it reconvenes this week, members of the Philadelphia-based American Law Institute are expected to discuss and further revise the group’s proposed guidelines on the topic of medical monitoring, a practice which critics say may expand damage recoveries in tort cases. -
Public defender adds new age discrimination count in wrongful termination action against Delaware County
PHILADELPHIA – A Delaware County attorney of over 40 years who returned to his duties as a public defender after suffering a stroke and alleged he was fired from his role in 2020 due to his age and disability, has added a count for violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act in the new version of his complaint.