News from 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet Attorney Paul T. Rushton
Paul counsels business clients on corporate law, commercial transactions, business formations, employment agreements, governance agreements, shareholder disputes, and mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.