News from March 2019
Trade practices law applies to oil companies; AG Shapiro can proceed with lawsuit
HARRISBURG – State Attorney General Josh Shapiro will be allowed to pursue his lawsuit against oil companies being sued for unfair trade practices.
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for patent cases
The following patent-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
OBERMAYER: Attorney Adam Tanker Appointed Editor of “The Pennsylvania Family Lawyer”
Attorney Adam Tanker was recently appointed as an editor of the Bar Review Column for the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section’s periodic publication, The Pennsylvania Family Lawyer.
Commonwealth Court tells board to consider new data in revocation of Reading school's charter
HARRISBURG – A school district, which appealed of an appeal board decision regarding the charter status of a Reading school, has obtained a victory in court.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Bruce Ficken Named 2019 Influencer of the Law by the Philadelphia Inquirer
Cozen O'Connor Construction Law Practice Chair Bruce W. Ficken has been selected as a Philadelphia Inquirer 2019 Influencers of Law Award Winner in the category of Business Litigation. Ficken was selected by a panel of experts based on accomplishments in his practice area, his business impact, and his civic and community service.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Cozen O’Connor Continues its Pittsburgh Expansion with the Addition of Veteran Litigators Laura L. Reinhart and Gary Kelly
Cozen O’Connor welcomed two more accomplished litigators — Laura L. Reinhart, who defends Union Pacific, CSX Transportation Inc. and other major transportation companies in Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)-related litigation; and Gary Kelly, who served as general counsel at health products behemoth General Nutrition Corp. (GNC) — to its fast-growing Pittsburgh office.
BLANK ROME: The Top Lateral Hires of 2018
The Legal Intelligencer recently published a special supplement on "The Top Lateral Hires of 2018." The following Blank Rome lateral moves were featured.
BLANK ROME: Blank Rome Appoints Sophia Lee as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Sophia Lee has been appointed Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, joining Christopher A. Lewis, Blank Rome’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer since May 2011, on advancing Blank Rome’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Bethlehem landfill isn't obligated to protect neighbors from bad odors, judge rules
PHILADELPHIA – A district court has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against a landfill company that was accused of disturbing residents with its bad odor.
Federal judge determines Lannett Co. statements to investors were not inherently misleading
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has partially dismissed a lawsuit against a drug manufacturer accused of making misleading statements to its investors.
Court affirms expulsion of special needs student who brought knife to Plymouth Whitemarsh High
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled against a special needs student who was expelled for bringing a knife to school.
Split at Pittsburgh plaintiffs firm turns nasty; A stolen spreadsheet contains possible targets for ADA lawsuits, attorney says
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh law firm is suing a former partner for an alleged violation of trade secrets regarding its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) practice.
Case activity for Kunji Harrisburg LLC vs Axis Surplus Insurance Company on March 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kunji Harrisburg LLC against Axis Surplus Insurance Company, York Risk Services Group Inc. and John O'keefe on March 21:
Case activity for Rita Bishop vs Merck & Co. Inc. on March 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rita Bishop against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on March 21:
Case activity for Tammy Gose vs Merck & Co. Inc. on March 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tammy Gose against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on March 21:
Case activity for Christopher T. Hepler vs Minnesota Life Insurance Company on March 21
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christopher T. Hepler against Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Group Inc. on March 21:
Case activity for Rita Bishop vs Merck & Co. Inc. on March 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rita Bishop against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on March 22:
Case activity for Tammy Gose vs Merck & Co. Inc. on March 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tammy Gose against Merck & Co. Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on March 22: