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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman Recognizes National Police Week with Visits to Law Enforcement Entities to Award Service and Salute Sacrifice
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman joins U.S. Attorneys across the nation in recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler Recognizes Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. -
Lawsuits against B. Braun allege carcinogenic gas was released from Hanover Township plant
PHILADELPHIA – 16 people who developed cancer, some of them fatally, and their families have brought suit against German medical device manufacturer B. Braun, alleging that emissions of a carcinogenic gas named ethylene oxide (EtO) from the company’s plant in Hanover Township led to their illnesses. -
Judge says frequent TCPA suit filer lacks legal standing to amend claims against energy company
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge ruled that a frequent filer of Telephone Consumer Protection Act litigation was not entitled to amend his case against an energy company, as the judge found that the proposed allegation lacked statutory merit. -
U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Facebook action has tremendous import, Pittsburgh lawyer says
WASHINGTON – A unanimous panel of the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a 1991 definition of an automatic telephone dialing system did not govern unsolicited text messages social media company Facebook sent to a cell phone number in its database, a ruling that could change the landscape of litigation brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). -
Dead voters update: Pa. settles with Indiana law advocacy group in case over deceased voters on registration rolls
HARRISBURG – Litigation brought by an Indianapolis advocacy group which charged the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with violating the National Voter Registration Act in allegedly failing to maintain and update its rolls by removing deceased voters, has been settled. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Promotes 15 Attorneys to Member
Cozen O'Connor promoted 15 attorneys to member: Donnie Apodaca, Brian Burack, Jason Cabrera, Kristina Cherevas, Jonathan Gale, Matthew Glavin, Yehudah Gordon, Max Kaplan, Jason Kreps, Anna Will Kentz, Daniel Levine, Peter Lim, Matthew Policastro, Laura Reinhart, and Danielle Sapega. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Feb. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Feb. 23 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Feb. 23: Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund vs Cab Works LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Trustees of the Elevator Constructors Annuity and 401(K) Retirement Fund, Trustees of the Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund, Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Educational Plan, Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan and Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund against Cab Works LLC and Jeffrey Omara on Feb. 23. -
Pittsburgh man who lost parents in Tree of Life synagogue shooting sues NRA, Colt and perpetrator
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man whose parents were killed in the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in October 2018 has filed legal action against the manufacturers and seller of the weapon the perpetrator used to commit the crime, the shooter himself and the National Rifle Association, claiming the group’s inflammatory rhetoric directly influenced the shooter’s actions. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Dec. 7 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund vs Eastern Elevator Service Inc. on Dec. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund against Eastern Elevator Service Inc. on Dec. 7. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Nov. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Nov. 5 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Nov. 5: Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund vs Jaz Elevator Products Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by Trustees of the Elevator Constructors Annuity and 401(K) Retirement Fund, Trustees of the Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund, Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Educational Plan, Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan and Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund against Anita Mullins and Jaz Elevator Products Inc. on Nov. 5. -
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Kelley Hodge Joins The National Black Lawyers Top 100
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Kelley B. Hodge on her inclusion in The National Black Lawyers Top 100, an honor given only to select lawyers from across the country who excel in their industry and promote diversity. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Sept. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Sept. 17 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund vs Caliber Elevator Corp. on Sept. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund against Caliber Elevator Corp. on Sept. 17. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Sept. 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Sept. 9 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund vs Consolidated Elevator Co. Inc. on Sept. 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Pension Fund against Consolidated Elevator Co. Inc. on Sept. 9. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Actions Taken on Aug. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity on Aug. 25 in the suits below: