News from 2018
Coal company wins part of appeal in long-term property dispute
HARRISBURG - A Pennsylvania coal company has won, in part, an appeal of a verdict denying it land rights in a long-standing property dispute.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Mark Silow Named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Mark L. Silow, who is featured among the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100.
FOX ROTHSCHILD: Fox Practice Groups Ranked in Top Tiers by ‘Best Law Firms in America’
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that Best Law Firms in America has ranked 13 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 44 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier for 2019.
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN: Marshall Dennehey Named a 2019 "Best Law Firm" in Multiple Practice Areas by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® -- Firm's Appellate Practice is ranked both nationally and regionally for the first time
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin has been named a "2019 Best Law Firm" in multiple practice areas, both nationally and across numerous regions of the country, by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Eli Segal selected for 2019 Leadership Philadelphia Core Class
Eli Segal, a partner with Pepper Hamilton, was one of 120 leaders selected for the 2019 Leadership Philadelphia Core Class.
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton earns National and Metropolitan First-Tier Placements in U.S. News- Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' Rankings for 2019
Pepper Hamilton received nine national first-tier placements and 43 first-tier metropolitan placements in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2019.
DILWORTH PAXSON LLP: Dilworth Paxson LLP Again Named One of the “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
Dilworth Paxson LLP has been honored for both national and metropolitan rankings by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2019.
MCNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC: Mcnees earns National and Metropolitan 'Best Law Firms' rankings in U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC was ranked nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in more than 30 practice areas in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ninth edition of “Best Law Firms” rankings.
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA: Cambria County Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty in $4.5M Fraud Scheme
A resident of Lilly, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, and filing false income tax returns, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced.
NAUMAN SMITH SHISSLER & HALL: Nauman Smith Named Best Law Firm
Nauman, Smith, Shissler & Hall, LLP has been named a Metropolitan Tier 1 law firm in Harrisburg for Municipal Law and a Metropolitan Tier 2 law firm in Commercial Litigation in the 2019 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
HOURIGAN KLUGER & QUINN: Attorney Nicole M. Santo appointed to Board of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Attorney Nicole M. Santo, HKQ Law, Kingston, PA has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Harrisburg, PA.
ARCHER & GREINER: Archer ranked Nationally among "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report and best Lawyers®
Archer has been named to the 2019 list of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.
OGLETREE DEAKINS NASH SMOAK & STEWART: Ogletree Deakins named a "Law Firm of the Year" for Eighth Consecutive Year
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for the eighth consecutive year by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Woman drops some sexual harassment claims against Lancaster company
PHILADELPHIA — One of five employees of a Lancaster-based asbestos testing company named in a woman's sexual harassment lawsuit is off the hook -- for now -- after she agreed to drop some of her claims in the case, according to a federal judge's recent opinion.
Court finds SciMedica Group, Cephalon did have permission to send faxes
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that the defendants in a case over a fax sent to a doctor did in fact have permission to send it and granted their motions for summary judgment.
A dozen more come forward with lawsuits against Catholic Church over Pennsylvania sexual abuse scandal
PITTSBURGH – As the fallout from Pennsylvania’s clergy abuse scandal and the state grand jury report continues, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, its Bishop David A. Zubik and Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl are the targets of a dozen new fraud-based lawsuits filed in the previous week.
Sysco Philadelphia looks to recoup default judgment against BBQ restaurant
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia food services company is actively seeking a default judgment to be levied against a barbecue restaurant that formerly operated in Honey Brook, alleging it committed breach of contract.
Judge rules fraud claim cannot be added to Atlantic Holding's lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has ruled a holding company based in India cannot add a fraud claim and name additional defendants in its groundwater contamination dispute against a Bethlehem metal electroplating company expected to go to trial in December.
Consumer sues utility service providers for alleged telephone harassment
HARRISBURG — A consumer is suing Titan Gas and Power, citing alleged unfair trade practices.
Former employee claims she was wrongfully fired by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
HARRISBURG — A female employee is suing a university, citing alleged discrimination and retaliation.