News from November 2024
2024 Higginbotham Memorial Lecture
This year’s A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Lecture, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Center for Africana Studies, featured Damon T. Hewitt L’00, presenting “A Third Reconstruction: Toward a New Vision of Racial Justice.”
Nationwide Jeweler that Allegedly Misled Servicemembers Must Reopen Refund Portal so Consumers Owed Millions of Dollars can Claim Money
A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its refund claims process and reach back out to thousands of consumers — mostly, servicemembers — who were duped by misleading marketing and sales practices.
Reed Smith launches new Alumni Network website
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that it is expanding its Alumni Network program by launching a dedicated website to enhance the experience of its members.
Company to pay $1.3M over contamination at Beaver Co. swimming chemicals site
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania will recover $1.3 million from a company it sued over environmental concerns at a site in Beaver County.
Troutman Pepper’s Deborah Enea Named Editor of Lexis-Nexis’ ‘Commercial Loan Documentation Guide’
Deborah Enea, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Finance Practice, has served as the editor of LexisNexis’ “Commercial Loan Documentation Guide”.
AG Henry, Pa. State Police Collaboration Nets ‘Large-Scale’ Philly-Based Cocaine Trafficker and 19 Affiliates; Search Warrants Uncover 20 Firearms, 12.5 Pounds of Cocaine
Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and New Jersey State Police, announced charges against 20 alleged cocaine traffickers, who investigators allege, used firearms to protect their “large-scale” trafficking operation in the greater Philadelphia area.
Stolen money passed down the line can still be recovered, judge rules
PITTSBURGH - An investment firm will stay caught up in an embezzlement scheme involving the money of a prominent scientist who helped launch the Voyager spacecraft and the Hubble telescope.
Local Resident Alleges Negligence Against Upper Darby Township Over Sidewalk Injury
Karen McKinney has filed a lawsuit against Upper Darby Township following an accident caused by an allegedly defective sidewalk condition that resulted in severe injuries.
Homeowner Alleges Local HVAC Company Engaged in Fraudulent Practices
Scott Thatcher Gleason has taken legal action against A Waldron HVAC LLC over allegations of fraudulent business practices related to electrical repair services at his home.
Michele Volansky Accuses Debt Collector LVNV Funding of Violating Federal Laws
Michele Volansky has filed a lawsuit against LVNV Funding LLC alleging violations of federal debt collection laws after a favorable court ruling in her favor was ignored by the company when they reported false credit information regarding a...
Plaintiff alleges former creditor violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Brian Corbett has filed a lawsuit against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by misrepresenting his disputed debts to credit agencies like TransUnion as being in collection status despite prior...
Plaintiff alleges Midland Credit Management violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A recent lawsuit filed by Lora Cousineau against Midland Credit Management highlights allegations of deceptive debt collection practices in violation of federal law.
Neighbor Accuses Couple of Harassment and Privacy Invasion
Allison Zappone has filed a lawsuit against her neighbors John and Paula Gabriel for alleged harassment and invasion of privacy after previous disputes over property boundaries escalated into ongoing intimidation tactics.
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector Violated Federal Law in Disputed Debt Case
A recent lawsuit highlights allegations against a debt collection company accused of violating consumer protection laws by misrepresenting a disputed debt's status to credit agencies after losing in court against Christie Sutlovich.
Strength in Unity: Dwans Todd Clark and Andrea Douglas pond cummings forge a path for Widener's law schools
The collaboration between Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Widener University Delaware Law School is reaching new heights, as Deans andré douglas pond cummings and Todd J. Clark work together to enhance their institutions’ profiles, foster mutual growth and belonging.
Cozen O’Connor Sponsors Up and Coming LPGA Star Rachel Kuehn
In a move that reaffirms its ongoing commitment to women’s sports, Cozen O’Connor has announced its sponsorship of rising star Rachel Kuehn for the 2024-2025 LPGA season.
Court says narcotics agent fired over incompetence, not discrimination
PHILADELPHIA - An undercover narcotics agent was fired after failing to master basic skills including using her firearm, not because she was female and of Puerto Rican descent, a federal court ruled.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against McDonald's Operators After Slip-and-Fall Incident
A lawsuit filed by Katrina and Alfonso Dashiell accuses operators of an Upper Darby McDonald's restaurant of negligence following a slip-and-fall incident that left Katrina with severe injuries.
Plaintiff alleges LVNV Funding violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
James Bogart has taken legal action against LVNV Funding, accusing them of violating federal laws governing fair debt collection practices by misrepresenting a disputed debt's status to credit agencies.
Supreme Court: Cities can't bypass legislature to make own gun laws
PHILADELPHIA - The state Supreme Court has rejected calls from plaintiffs who feel Pennsylvania cities should be able to implement their own gun control laws.