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TCPA class action against accident attorneys for unsolicited phone calls gets new defendant
WILLIAMSPORT – A Central Pennsylvania man has named an additional defendant in a class action lawsuit against the Accident Attorneys of America, alleging that the firm has violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) with its unsolicited phone calls to potential clients.
East Allegheny School District reiterates its argument in tax increase appeals case
PITTSBURGH – A senior residential development has reiterated claims that the East Allegheny School District has violated the Pennsylvania Constitution’s Uniformity Clause and the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause by selectively filing increase appeals against the assessments of properties recently purchased by new buyers, while leaving unchanged the assessments of properties not recently sold – and opposed their preliminary objections refuting that claim.
Days Inn hotel in Pittsburgh says it's not responsible for injuries of man who fell exiting shower
PITTSBURGH – A Days Inn Hotel in Pittsburgh has denied liability for injuries which a local man says he suffered during his stay two years ago, when he exited a shower, fell and sustained a broken hip.
Firefighter sues to have insurance pay for gender-affirmation surgery
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia firefighter says she was blocked from gaining insurance benefits to pay for her gender-affirmation surgeries and became suicidal.
Slippery Rock prof, worried about COVID, sues after not being allowed to teach remotely
PITTSBURGH - A Slippery Rock University professor says the school was wrong to keep her from teaching remotely, as in-person learning could lead to a serious case of COVID.
Trump and the Battle Over the 2024 Presidential Ballot
In an amicus, Prof. Kermit Roosevelt argues that the U.S. Supreme Court should affirm the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision that keeps Trump off the presidential ballot.
Shraddha Chirania, LL.M. ’24, Makes an Impact on Commercial Courts Act in India
On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of India issued an order clarifying Section 12A of the Indian Commercial Courts Act, setting an important national precedent on the defendant’s right to mediation before commercial litigation thanks to efforts led by new Temple LL.M. alumna Shraddha Chirania.
The Bounded Triumph of Health Care Ballot Initiatives
“Medicaid expansion ballot initiatives show state referenda can expand health care access—but they have their limits,” write Prof. Allison K. Hoffman and Katie Cohen L’24, MBE’24.
DPO Privacy Protection Officer Course on February 13, 2024
In this digital age, organizations are required to deal with the extensive regulations both in the United States, the European Union and Israel.
West Chester charter school hit with sexual abuse lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA - A charter school allowed sexual abuse to occur, a federal lawsuit brought by a Jane Doe says.
Lawsuit says Philly officer made pictures of suicide go viral
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia and an unknown police officer are accused of snapping pictures of a man's suicide and sharing them with the world.
Claims made by former inmate at Montgomery County Correctional Facility are dismissed after his death
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation from a man incarcerated at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility arguing that his civil rights were violated during his stay, has been voluntarily dismissed without prejudice in the wake of his death.
Lancaster civic group denies liability for injuries sustained by woman who fell outside its building
LANCASTER – A Lancaster civic group has denied claims of negligence, in litigation from a Delaware woman who claimed such circumstances resulted in her falling on a broken curb and sidewalk located in front of its headquarters more than two years ago.
Brookville is denied dismissal of suit over former cop who allegedly sexted and assaulted plaintiff
PITTSBURGH – The Borough of Brookville has been denied dismissal of litigation from a Clarion County woman, who alleged that a now-former member of the Brookville Police Department sent her salacious messages through social media and when his advances were rebuffed, stalked and sexually assaulted her.
Judge tosses claims in wrongful death suit of intoxicated man left at bus stop by cops and hit by car
PHILADELPHIA – Marple Township and several of its police officers have won partial dismissal of claims in civil rights litigation brought by the estate of a man who was left at a bus stop while intoxicated and then killed by a passing vehicle shortly thereafter.
The Employee Retention Tax Credit: Issues, Enforcement, and the Voluntary Disclosure Program on February 12, 2024
This CLE will provide an overview of the Pandemic-Era Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC). Attendees will gain an understanding of what the ERC is, why it was established as a refundable credit, and issues facing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and businesses that have claimed and continue to claim the ERC.
Fox Rothschild Formalizes AI Practice; Names First Chief Artificial Intelligence and Information Security Officer
Responding to the ever-increasing needs of the industry, Fox Rothschild has formalized its nationwide Artificial Intelligence Practice.Mark McCreary, a partner at the firm since 1998 and its newly appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence and Information Security Officer, will lead the 25+ member practice group and also lead the development and implementation of the firm’s AI and information security strategy.
Class action says Pa. company underpaid workers in Colorado
PITTSBURGH - A staffing agency based in Pennsylvania faces a Pittsburgh class action lawsuit from workers in Colorado who say they weren't paid enough.
Police chief says he was fired without cause, seeks more than $400K
PITTSBURGH - The ex-chief of police of an Allegheny County town says he was wrongly fired four years before his contract expired and wants to be paid.
Philly wins dismissal of RFK Jr.-chaired nonprofit's case against COVID child vax measures
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia has won dismissal of litigation from a California nonprofit group chaired by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. concerning allegations that the City was vaccinating young children against COVID-19 without parental consent, for a lack of subject matter jurisdiction.