News from November 2024
Model looks headed to victory in court after picture falls on her in dressing room
PHILADELPHIA - Neiman Marcus now faces penalties for a picture that fell on a model while she was working at its King of Prussia store.
Washington County Priest Pleads Guilty to Stealing Church Donations, Pays $155K in Restitution
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Washington County-based priest has pleaded guilty to felony theft regarding misappropriations of hundreds of church donation checks, which the priest signed and deposited via ATM transactions for personal use.
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Court strikes $2.5M verdict for fired helicopter pilot, balancing when at-will employees can sue
PITTSBURGH - A helicopter pilot has lost the $2.5 million verdict he scored in Allegheny County, as a state appeals court has found as an at-will employee, he could not pursue a wrongful termination claim.
65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition, 11/21
The 65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel ’24 CLAS Moot Court Competition will begin with preliminary rounds from November 11 to 14.
Troutman Pepper Receives the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s 2024 Pro Bono Award for the Creation of The Pepper Center for Public Service
routman Pepper has been awarded the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s 2024 Pro Bono Award for creating The Pepper Center for Public Service.
Temple Law Students to Assist Low-Income Pennsylvanians with State Tax Relief via $50K Grant
Temple University Beasley School of Law’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) has received a $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to expand its services and assist more low-income individuals facing state tax issues.
Bullying lawsuit against Beaver Area schools could be tossed soon
PITTSBURGH - The Beaver Area School District has received good news in a lawsuit over the hazing of an eighth-grade football player who was called names and concussed with a tennis racket.
Accessing Private Wealth on November 20, 2024
Michael Crossey will present "Accessing Private Wealth" at Philly Startup Leaders' annual Founder Factory.
The Controversial Land Development Project: Management and Presentation in the Public Eye on November 20, 2024
This panel will discuss approaches to addressing public scrutiny and opposition to a client’s development project that requires approval from a municipal body or state agency.
Attorney General Henry Warns of Phishing Scammers who may Contact you about ‘Fraudulent’ Activity to Steal Personal Information
Attorney General Michelle Henry is alerting Pennsylvanians about a phishing scam involving contact with targets about claims of fraudulent activity on the target’s banking account in order to access personal data and information.
AG Henry's bid to stop closure of Pyrex plant hits road block
PITTSBURGH - A federal judge won't - for now - block plans that would close a Pyrex plant in Charleroi and eliminate hundreds of jobs.
An Introduction to AI Technology and Its Legal Implications on November 19, 2024
An Introduction to AI Technology and Its Legal Implications on November 19, 2024 at The Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law J. Willard O'Brien American Inn of Court.
McNees Government Relations Adds Philadelphia Area Team Member
McNees Government Relations (McNees GR) has added a Philadelphia-area team member to its professional roster, deepening the firm’s ability to expand its services across the Delaware Valley region.
Plaintiff Alleges Contractor Negligence Resulted in Damage to Utility Infrastructure
Peoples Natural Gas Company has taken legal action against JR Contracting over allegations of negligent excavation practices leading to damage worth over $3,000 in repair costs for natural gas facilities in Western Pennsylvania during early 2024...
Plaintiff alleges debt collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Cathy Jackson has sued Portfolio Recovery Associates for allegedly violating federal laws in their debt collection practices against her disputed debt claim.
Plaintiff alleges LVNV Funding violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Brandy McFarland has taken legal action against LVNV Funding for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by misreporting disputed debts to credit agencies even after a favorable court ruling for her case was issued earlier this year
Plaintiff alleges Higher Education Loan Authority mishandled student loan repayments
Isaiah Ham has filed a lawsuit against the Higher Education Loan Authority of Missouri (MOHELA), accusing them of unauthorized deductions and false claims about his student loan repayments since October 2023.
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Krystal Simon has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating federal laws governing fair debt collection practices by misrepresenting her debt status after withdrawing their initial complaint against her
Casino Patron Sues Harrah's Philadelphia Casino for Negligence After Injury
Karen Wilkinson has taken legal action against Harrah's Philadelphia Casino following an injury caused by malfunctioning automatic doors on their premises.