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Jackson Lewis Achieves 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has achieved Diversity Lab’s 2022-2023 Mansfield 6.0 Plus Certification, the highest law firm designation, for the fourth consecutive year.
Rite Aid's pending bankruptcy proceedings lead to stay of class action over online customer data
PHILADELPHIA – A class action lawsuit against pharmacy retailer Rite Aid, charging that it installed tracking tools on its website which would share its customers’ search and purchase information with Google and other applications like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, has been stayed as a result of the retailer filing for bankruptcy this week.
Breach of contract suit against furniture seller over allegedly shoddy merchandise is settled
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who alleged that the sofa and ottoman she purchased had arrived to her home in a defective condition has settled her claims.
Walmart brings to federal court and denies wrongful arrest claims of 81-year-old great-grandmother
PITTSBURGH – Walmart has removed to federal court and denied the claims of a lawsuit from an 81-year-old woman, which alleged that she and her great-granddaughter were assaulted, threatened with criminal arrest and wrongfully detained while shopping at one of the company’s stores just over one year ago.
Sesame Place Philadelphia takes issue with report in lawsuit accusing it of racism
PHILADELPHIA – SeaWorld’s Sesame Place Philadelphia has denied the conclusions of a special master’s report and recommendation, in litigation which charged that employees of the park discriminated against the plaintiff’s daughter, a Black child, during a meet-and-greet session with some costumed characters.
Postal worker who suffered seizure says responding police assaulted and wrongfully prosecuted him
HARRISBURG – A postal worker alleges a pair of Hampden Township police officers used unreasonable force upon him in the course of their response to his medical emergency, thereby violating his constitutional rights.
James N. Boudreau Recognized on Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 ‘Top 50 Labor & Employment Litigators’ List
Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice Global Co-Chair James N. Boudreau received recognition on Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 ‘Top 50 L&E Litigators’ list—the only attorney in Pennsylvania honored this year.
Troutman Pepper Attorney Selected as a Fellow of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association’s Inaugural Leadership Academy
Maria Kennison, a Troutman Pepper associate, has been selected as a fellow for the National Filipino American Lawyers Association’s (NFALA) inaugural Leadership Academy
Ballard Spahr Achieves Mansfield Certification for 2022-2023 Cohort
Ballard Spahr has achieved 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification for its efforts to diversify firm leadership, Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovations that boost diversity and inclusion in law, announced.
Chipotle claims class action lawyers improperly solicited clients
PITTSBURGH – Chipotle Mexican Grill, which is facing a class action lawsuit that claimed it fails to provide proper amounts of change, is now seeking summary judgment in the case – claiming once again that plaintiff counsel unethically solicited clients, including the daughter of one of the attorneys.
Magistrate judge recommends denying dismissal of gay teacher's wrongful termination suit against Catholic diocese
PITTSBURGH – A federal magistrate judge has once again recommended that a Pennsylvania federal court not approve the Diocese of Greensburg’s attempt to dismiss litigation from a sixth-grade teacher, allegedly fired from Aquinas Academy once his employer learned of his same-sex marriage.
PICC inmate's assault claims dismissed without prejudice
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has dismissed without prejudice claims from a man incarcerated at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, who insisted that prison officials ignored the prior conduct of two fellow inmates with a propensity for violent behavior, who attacked the plaintiff with a homemade weapon last summer.
Lower Frederick Township police deny attempting to undermine plaintiff's case
PHILADELPHIA – Lower Frederick Township, its Chief of Police and one of its officers have denied committing discrimination, retaliation and witness intimidation against a Gilbertsville man, who claimed he was terminated from his role at the Internal Revenue Service due to the defendants’ actions.
Western Pennsylvania man who lost fingers in cylindrical cask crush reiterates his claims
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania man has reiterated claims that he lost two fingers on his left hand when a heavy-duty cylindrical cask he was helping to load slipped from a skid and crushed his hand.
Employment law updates: What’s new in the Keystone State and beyond on October 19, 2023
The labor and employment law landscape is continually shifting, and 2023 was no exception, with legislation in Pennsylvania and nationally challenging employers to stay compliant in a host of areas, from wage and hour laws to unions.
Consumer Alert: How Pennsylvanians Can Safely Make Donations to Assist Those Impacted by the Crisis in Israel and Palestine
Attorney General Michelle Henry is offering advice on how Pennsylvanians can support causes amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict and avoid being victimized by ill-intentioned solicitors and scammers.
Life Science Leasing – Not Your Parent’s Traditional Office Lease on October 18, 2023
Matt Weinstein and Adam Silverman will present “Life Science Leasing – Not Your Parent’s Traditional Office Lease” at the Health, Biotech & Pharma CLE Institute hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Morgan Lewis Partner Laura Mcnally Named Among 2023 Women of Influence
Philadelphia Business Journal has included Morgan Lewis partner Laura McNally on its 2023 Women of Influence list; she is one of just three law firm partners among the 30 honorees.
Ballard Spahr Lawyers and Practices Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
Three Ballard Spahr practices and 22 of the firm’s attorneys are recognized in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation, “the definitive guide to the leading litigation law firms and lawyers around the world.”
Troutman Pepper Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2024
Troutman Pepper and 25 attorneys with the firm have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Benchmark Litigation – United States, a guide that provides analysis of commercial and financial litigators and law firms across the country.