News from September 2024
Supporting the Next Generation of Ethical Technologists
The Responsible Computing for Just Futures Initiative (RC4JustFutures), an initiative of the Responsible Computing Challenge housed at Penn Carey Law, has ambitious plans for the mindset with which the next generation of UPenn students will engage careers at the intersection of law and technology.
Laid-off minorities can't add class action to attack on child development company
ERIE - Nine non-white workers who were laid off by Child Development Centers during the COVID pandemic have lost one of their discrimination lawsuits.
DOL Investigations: What You Need to Know on September 25-27, 2024
The ESOP Association is excited to invite you to our extraordinary collaborative regional chapter event hosted by the Pennsylvania/Delaware and New York/New Jersey Chapters of The ESOP Association.
Pennsylvania points: Navigating the latest employment laws on September 25, 2024
2024 has proven to be a wild year of new regulations, trends, and related challenges in the employment space. Join us for an in-person seminar to catch up on where we have come in 2024 and where we are heading in 2025.
AI in Healthcare: Transforming Patient Care and Ensuring Compliance on September 25, 2024
Today’s business leaders must respond to more risks than ever before yet at the same time innovation is seen as an imperative and there can be no innovation without risk.
Lawyers make $433K for getting $250K for Kings Family Restaurant servers
PITTSBURGH - Lawyers will take nearly $200,000 more in fees than they scored for 400 Pittsburgh-area restaurant servers in a class action lawsuit.
Penn State Law Minority Mentor Program celebrates tenth year of supporting students
The Penn State Law Minority Mentor Program (MMP) held its tenth annual kickoff reception on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Toftrees Golf Resort in State College.
COST's 55th Annual Meeting on September 24-27, 2024
This three and a half day Annual Meeting offers sessions for every state tax and government affairs professional with tax responsibilities.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know about, including animal testing at Pitt
Recently filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania courts include a religious discrimination lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh, plus another suit against a York construction company.
Reed Smith wins 3 tier-1 rankings and 56 individual recognitions in IFLR 1000 global directory
International law firm Reed Smith has been recognized for its excellence in financial and corporate law by the IFLR 1000, a leading guide to the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers.
AG Henry Warns Vehicle Owners to be Vigilant after Recent Arrests of Philadelphia-Based Group Charged with Entering, Stealing Cars with Re-Programmed Key Fobs
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of three Philadelphia men and a juvenile charged in a vehicle-theft ring, and advises vehicle owners to always be vigilant in securing their cars so they are not vulnerable to theft.
Third Circuit rules NLRB orders on scrap metal company's alleged labor violations will be enforced
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled in favor of the National Labor Relations Board, which had been seeking enforcement of two orders related to its prior findings of unfair labor practices by United Scrap Metal PA, LLC.
Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys
Barnes & Thornburg has added litigation and government services and finance attorneys to its Columbus, Los Angeles and Philadelphia offices.
Reed Smith litigation and bankruptcy lawyers recognized by Lawdragon 500
Five Reed Smith lawyers have been endorsed by U.S.-based legal ranking firm Lawdragon Inc. for their outstanding work in litigation and bankruptcy/insolvency.
Pa. Supreme Court ruling cuts vote lead in 117th District House race from five to four
HARRISBURG – A recent 5-2 ruling from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania may bring the Republican Party primary election to a seat in the State House of Representatives for the Commonwealth’s 117th District one step closer to a resolution, as the Court found one voter’s provisional ballot to be invalid and another voter’s to be valid.
The Role of Technology in Modern Governance, Risk, and Compliance on September 18, 2024
Today’s business leaders must respond to more risks than ever before yet at the same time innovation is seen as an imperative and there can be no innovation without risk.
Ethics for the Trial and Transactional Attorney and Some Diversity Concerns on September 18, 2024
Daniel Q. Harrington will present the CLE “Ethics for the Trial and Transactional Attorney and Some Diversity Concerns” for the Gloucester County Legal Education Association.
Attorney General Henry Offers Condolences Following the Death of a Philadelphia Police Officer
Attorney General Michelle Henry released the following statement regarding the death of a Philadelphia police officer late Tuesday night, who succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a traffic stop more than two months ago:
2024 White-Collar Symposium on September 18, 2024
Join our national White-Collar Criminal Defense & Regulatory Compliance team and other leading practitioners for an afternoon of lively discussion, informative presentations and networking.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Hotel Operators Following Severe Injury
Desiree Whitfield has filed a lawsuit claiming severe injury due to unsafe conditions at a property operated by J.R. & Sons Inc., McIntosh Motor Inns Inc., Mukeshkumar Patel (Mukesh Patel), and Vimal Patel (Milan Patel). The suit seeks damages up to $50K for alleged negligence leading to permanent injury.