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FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Julianna Theall Earp and Stephanie Resnick Named 2019 Women, Influence & Power in Law Honorees
In recognition of their exemplary leadership and unwavering efforts to promote diversity in the legal industry, Julianna Theall Earp and Stephanie Resnick are among the law firm honorees for the 2019 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards presented by Corporate Counsel and InsideCounsel. -
Eight-day hearing on viability of witnesses in talc lawsuits set to conclude
TRENTON, N.J. – Eight days of scientific expert witness testimony in a New Jersey federal court, centered on whether Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing baby powder causes women to develop both ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, will conclude Wednesday and ultimately determine if 12,000 lawsuits on the subject move forward. -
Facing 12,000 lawsuits, J&J has expert testify that there is no link between talc and ovarian cancer
TRENTON, N.J. – The fate of about 12,000 lawsuits claiming Johnson & Johnson’s talc-containing baby powder causes women to develop both ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, will be decided after eight days of expert witness testimony in a New Jersey federal court. -
A Supreme Court ruling falls on deaf ears in Pennsylvania
It’s one of life’s major annoyances – being forced to repeat oneself because someone isn’t paying attention. -
Companies dragged into Pennsylvania courts get ammo with recent federal decision; SCOTUS intervention a possibility
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge’s recent ruling which said that Pennsylvania’s requirement for out-of-state corporations to both register in and consent to general jurisdiction here was “a statutory scheme” and “unconstitutional” may have lasting effect on a number of prominent cases statewide, both pending and in the future. -
Federal judge says Pennsylvania's jurisdiction requirements are 'unconstitutional'
PHILADELPHIA – In a potentially far-reaching ruling which diverted from those made in recent years at both state and federal levels, a judge declared that the requirement for out-of-state corporations to register in Pennsylvania and thus consent to general jurisdiction within it, is both “a statutory scheme” and “unconstitutional.” -
Boyertown School District's transgender restroom policy will stand after denial from SCOTUS
PHILADELPHIA – On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to the Boyertown Area School District’s policy of allowing transgender students to use the restroom facilities corresponding to their gender identity. -
Consumer advocates, business interests form rare alliance to block American Law Institute project
WASHINGTON - An unusual coalition of consumer advocates and business interests joined to delay and possibly defeat a controversial “restatement” of consumer contract law that critics said presents a misleading picture of how courts are actually deciding cases in the rapidly evolving area of “clickwrap” and “browsewrap” agreements. -
'This doesn't help': Law profs say influential group's take on Internet agreements is based on faulty analysis
PHILADELPHIA - One of the latest projects from a legal group that influences judges relies upon a faulty analysis of case law to support its conclusion that courts have developed new ways to interpret “clickwrap,” “browsewrap” and other standardized consumer agreements, some law professors say in a pair of recent articles. -
Pa. Supreme Court set to consider jurisdiction questions in pelvic mesh litigation
HARRISBURG – Pelvic mesh litigation in Philadelphia may now be greatly affected by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s choice to examine a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision pivotal to the issue of jurisdiction. -
5 Things To Look For When Selecting A Personal Injury Attorney & How Brian Cummings Checks Each Box
It is a scenario few of us ever expect to face. You or a loved one suffered a serious injury at the hands of people you trust: your team of healthcare professionals. -
Sherwin-Williams says private lawyers hired by Pa. counties want money, not justice
PHILADELPHIA – Sherwin-Williams says a public nuisance lawsuit over lead paint by Delaware County has been tainted by the county’s attorneys having a financial stake in its outcome, and should be dismissed for violating its due process rights. -
Washington Legal Foundation urges Superior Court to stop letting out-of-state plaintiffs sue in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - Opponents of what is called "forum shopping" are urging the full panel of Pennsylvania's Superior Court to overturn a decision finding that out-of-state plaintiffs can sue any company registered in the state. -
Talc defendant had hoped to challenge jurisdictional rules in Pennsylvania, but just went bankrupt
PITTSBURGH – The outcome of an appeal questioning Pennsylvania's jurisdictional rules is uncertain, as lawsuits alleging talcum powder causes cancer face question marks after one of the main defendants, Imerys Talc America, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. -
'That can't be right': Group defending disputed insurance law project gets judges involved
PHILADELPHIA – It's curious that a group of lawyers and scholars that traditionally sought to help judges by restating existing laws - but has since been accused of trying to create its own - is involving federal judges as it explains itself, attorneys feel. -
Federal court will hear case of man who claimed Capital One Auto Finance violated Pennsylvania laws
PHILADELPHIA -- A district court has denied a motion to remand filed by a person who sued Capital One Auto Finance after his vehicle was repossessed. -
Delaware County fights for its right to sue; Sherwin-Williams wants to block Pa. lead paint litigation pushed by private lawyers
PHILADELPHIA — Delaware County has filed a motion to dismiss a preemptory lawsuit filed by Sherwin-Williams Co. that attempts to block counties around Pennsylvania from pursuing possibly nine-figure litigation over lead paint. -
Talc-asbestos lawsuits to stay in Pa. courts because of corporate registration law
PHILADELPHIA – According to the ruling of a federal judge, Pennsylvania courts now have jurisdiction over a talc and asbestos exposure injury case because the defendant followed state law in registering to do business here. -
Federal judge troubled by decision to order sexual harassment case into arbitration
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge who last month ordered a sexual harassment lawsuit against a Maryland-based talent agency into arbitration admitted he was troubled by his seemingly inevitable decision in the case. -
Talc lawsuits come to Philadelphia; Plaintiffs around the country have scored massive verdicts
PHILADELPHIA – Lawsuits alleging that Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder contained asbestos fibers that led female plaintiffs to develop cancer could be the latest legal trend with a track record of multimillion-dollar verdicts to make its way to the Philadelphia court system.