News from 2024
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.
State Farm accuses Nationwide General Insurance Company of breaching arbitration agreement over unpaid subrogation claim
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Nationwide General Insurance Company for failing to pay an arbitration award related to a car accident claim between their insured parties.
Plaintiff accuses debt collector Midland Credit Management of unlawful debt collection practices
Courtney McFarlane has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by misrepresenting a disputed debt's status after withdrawing their initial claim against him.
Plaintiff alleges Debt Collector violated Federal Debt Collection Laws
Kenneth Detweiler has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by misrepresenting his disputed debts to credit agencies.
Consumer Lori Burns Accuses Debt Collector Midland Credit Management of Violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Lori Burns has taken legal action against Midland Credit Management for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by reporting false credit information about her disputed debt status to TransUnion without acknowledging it was contested.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including a SWAT team shootout and York charter school troubles
The fatal shooting by Philadelphia SWAT officers who say a suspect shot at them first is among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania, as is a man suing Frontier Airlines after hot water spilled on his crotch.
Reed Smith represents Webster Equity Partners on sale of Retina Consultants of America
Global law firm Reed Smith served as health care regulatory counsel to Webster Equity Partners and its portfolio company, Retina Consultants of America, in its entry into a definitive agreement to sell RCA to Cencora, Inc.
Former Uniontown City Treasurer Convicted of Stealing More Than $106,000 in Taxpayer Funds for Gambling
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Antoinette Hodge, a former treasurer of Uniontown city, was convicted of stealing approximately $106,000 in taxpayer funds collected by the Treasurer’s Office between 2020 and 2021.
Plaintiff lawyer penalty coming for not backing theory of liability
SCRANTON - A plaintiff lawyer will have a punishment hanging over his head as he pursues a lawsuit that alleges man was discharged from a senior living facility and sent on a three-hour Uber drive, during which he experienced a medical emergency and later died.
Labor & Employment Writing Competition Winner
David Sowry L’24 was selected for the top prize in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law’s Annual Law Student Writing Competition.
Reed Smith honored across practice areas by Best Lawyers’ 2025 Best Law Firms
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that its practices were listed in 172 national and metropolitan categories in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, a peer-review directory published by Best Lawyers.
Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally
Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor as a 2025 “Best Law Firm” in 31 practice areas nationwide and 54 practice areas regionally.
Pennsylvania’s Veterans Treatment Courts Make a Difference for Veterans
Pennsylvania’s veteran population ranks fourth in the U.S. with over 697,655 veterans as of 2023.
School district pays lawyer $350K after first-graders taught transgender issues
PITTSBURGH - The Mount Lebanon School District will pay more than $350,000 to a lawyer who alleged parents' civil rights were violated when first-graders were taught the concepts of gender dysphoria and transgender transitioning.