News from 2024
Lawyers get $200K in fees for $80K verdict
PITTSBURGH - Age discrimination lawyers will get about 250% more than their client, as a Pittsburgh federal judge has awarded them $200,000 for their work on a case against a custom cabinets company.
Holland & Knight Advises Harris Freeman & Co. in Sale of Harris Tea to TreeHouse Foods
Holland & Knight advised Harris Freeman & Co. Inc., a leading private brand tea manufacturer, in its definitive agreement to sell certain subsidiaries that operate its private brand tea business in the U.S., Harris Tea, to TreeHouse Foods Inc. (NYSE: THS).
Winter Is Coming: Freeze, Water, & Fire Subrogation Claims Against Tenants on December 12, 2024
Kyle Reich and Kyle Rice will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Winter Is Coming: Freeze, Water, & Fire Subrogation Claims Against Tenants."
Attorney General Michelle Henry Warns Pennsylvanians About Price Gouging Following Winter Storm in Erie
Attorney General Michelle Henry shared the following alert that price gouging protections are in effect in Erie County, following a major storm that deposited more than three feet of snow.
Huge personal injury verdicts in Philadelphia lead to No. 1 'Judicial Hellhole' distinction
PHILADELPHIA - Massive verdicts as high as $2 billion have landed Philadelphia's court of common pleas the No. 1 spot on the annual "Judicial Hellholes" report by the American Tort Reform Association.
Morning Blend: A Blend of Legal, HR, and Best Practices Updates on December 10, 2024
Please join us for our bi-monthly webinar series where Lori Armstrong Halber, Labor and Employment Partner at Fox Rothschild, and Alison DiFlorio, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Exude Human Capital, will provide timely discussion around the latest updates in employment law and human resources and the best practices employers should consider.
Jake Oresick Joins Tucker Arensberg, P.C. as Senior Counsel Attorney
The law firm of Tucker Arensberg, P.C., one of the premier law firms in Pittsburgh with offices in Harrisburg, Beaver, Cleveland, New York, and the San Francisco Bay Area*, is pleased to announce that Jake Oresick has joined the firm as a Senior Counsel attorney.
Plaintiff alleges state correctional facility's negligence caused severe injury
Jason Sklar has filed a lawsuit against George W. Hill Correctional Facility claiming negligence led to severe injuries while he was incarcerated there.
Plaintiff alleges United Parcel Service violated hiring laws due to past conviction
A former job applicant is suing United Parcel Service for rescinding an employment offer based on outdated criminal history details that allegedly do not impact job performance capability as a driver role applicant within Pennsylvania boundaries.
$800K settlement over parking tickets in Upper Darby OK'd
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has approved a settlement that will see Upper Darby Township pay $800,000 to resolve claims motorists who were issued parking tickets and were unable to contest them.
Greenberg Traurig Awarded Best Lawyers® Tier 1 National, Metro Rankings for Immigration Law in ‘Best Law Firms’ 2025 Report
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice was ranked “Tier 1” nationally in the “Best Law Firms” 2025 report from Best Lawyers®.
Navigating the World of US Regulations: What You Need to Know on December 10, 2024
Navigating the complex web of US regulations is critical for organizations striving to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including a teen seeing the TA who sexually abused him kill herself
A boy sexually assaulted by a teacher's aide who later killed herself is now suing the Pennsbury School District, plus four other new cases of interest filed in Pennsylvania courts.
Ex-Saltz Mongeluzzi paralegal appeals loss of privacy case against firm
PHILADELPHIA - A former paralegal at a prominent Pennsylvania plaintiffs firm is appealing the loss of her privacy lawsuit against it, after a federal judge found she was the first one to tell the public she refused the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lancaster cop beats lawsuit after woman resisting arrest has arm broken
PHILADELPHIA - A woman whose arm was broken after she fought being handcuffed by Lancaster cops has lost her lawsuit against its police department.
Leadership's Role in Supporting Belonging Culture on December 5, 2024
Simeon Brier, Leslie Gomez, and Miguel Alexander Pozo will present “Leadership's Role in Supporting Belonging Culture” with Felicia Washington, Vice President of Human Resources at the University of Pennsylvania, at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel Diversity Summit.
Health Care & Life Sciences 2025 on December 5, 2024
Cozen O'Connor will host Health Care & Life Sciences 2025, our annual in-person seminar exploring critical issues impacting health care and life sciences businesses.
McGuireWoods Wins Closely Watched Trademark Infringement Trial for Penn State
A McGuireWoods trial team proved to a federal jury that an online retailer and manufacturer infringed The Pennsylvania State University’s trademarks by selling unlicensed merchandise with names and vintage images associated with the university.
Spotting and Solving Workplace Issues Before They Lead to Legal Troubles - Part 2 on December 3, 2024
Due to popular demand, a second webinar is being offered, ffocused on the employment lifecycle and the risk spectrum created by cultural or leadership issues that go unaddressed.
Del. port companies lose bid to appeal ruling that blocked Delaware River site
PHILADELPHIA - Entities with an interest in putting a port on the Delaware River in Delaware waited too long to join the court fight that recently put a block to their plan.