News from 2024
Troutman Pepper Advises Palvella Therapeutics in Reverse Merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals and Concurrent Private Placement of $78.9 Million
Troutman Pepper client Palvella Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVLA), a clinical-stage rare disease biopharmaceutical company, recently announced the completion of its previously announced reverse merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Pieris).
Mayer Brown welcomes resolution in anti-discrimination case against the School District of Philadelphia
Mayer Brown helped successfully resolve a significant anti-discrimination case on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) against the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), addressing repeated incidents of antisemitic harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
Reproductive Rights & Justice
Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts designed her course around a reproductive justice framework, which extends far beyond access to abortion.
Lawsuit: Understaffing at Northumberland County jail led to murder of inmate
WILLIAMSPORT - Northumberland County and the warden of its county jail are facing a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who died from injuries sustained in an attack.
Model wins more than $1M after picture in dressing room falls on her
PHILADELPHIA - It's a seven-figure payday for a model who sued Neiman Marcus after a picture fell on her in a dressing room while on a photo shoot.
Owner of Montgomery County-Based Home Care Agency and 19 Others Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Montgomery County-based home care agency, its owner, and 18 other people, have been charged in a scheme that allegedly defrauded the Medicaid program out of millions of dollars.
Real Estate Buyer Alleges Fraud Against Property Seller Over Misrepresented Lease Agreement
Arturo Burigatto has filed a lawsuit against UG2 SBS Portfolio LP alleging fraud in a real estate transaction involving a dental office lease agreement in Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff alleges Property Owners' Negligence Led To Serious Injuries
Anthony DiGiacomo has taken legal action against Mazaltov Development LLC among others for negligence after sustaining severe injuries from a fall caused by unsafe sidewalk conditions at their property in Morton PA.
Narcotics agent, fired for struggles with gun and other reasons, keeps pushing discrimination case
PHILADELPHIA - A Puerto Rican narcotics agent found to be fired over incompetence is appealing the loss of her discrimination lawsuit against the State of Pennsylvania.
Insurance Giant Sues Motorist Over Alleged Negligence in Costly Car Crash
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has initiated legal proceedings against Michael Salvitti following a car accident allegedly caused by his negligence on June 8th in Upper Chichester Township.
Insurance Company Alleges Negligence Against Motorist in Subrogation Claim
Nationwide General Insurance Co., representing its insured Jean Claude Darcisse, has filed a lawsuit against Miguel Ayala Delgado following a car accident allegedly caused by Delgado's negligence in Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania.
Restaurant Chain Accused of Negligence After Patron Suffers Severe Injuries
Deborah Lustig alleges negligence after suffering severe injuries due to inadequate lighting at Barnaby's restaurant chain location.
Columbia Gas alleges construction firm Niando Construction Inc.'s negligence caused costly infrastructure damage
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Niando Construction Inc., accusing them of causing significant damage to their gas mains during an excavation project in Pittsburgh on June 3, 2024.
Virginia Resident Sues Pittsburgh Auto Shop for Negligence and Deceptive Practices
Megan Mateosky has filed a lawsuit against Vince's Auto Service & Performance for allegedly failing to repair her vehicle properly after an accident involving a deer collision.
Duquesne Light Company alleges negligence against driver over utility pole damage
Duquesne Light Company has filed a lawsuit against Jasmir Brown-Dorsey alleging negligence resulting in significant property damage after a vehicular accident involving their utility pole.
Reed Smith’s Jim Mogan wins a Connect CRE Lawyers in Real Estate Award
Jim Mogan, a partner at global law firm Reed Smith, has been recognized as a standout commercial real estate attorney, earning a spot in the National category of Connect CRE’s 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards.
Blank Rome lawyers win case against them over Avco aircraft-crash litigation
PHILADELPHIA - A federal jury has found for lawyers at the firm Blank Rome who were accused of threatening a colleague's career with accusations she had improperly shared information.
Forging Pathways to Careers in Legislation and Public Policy
Since 1997, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Legislative Clinic has provided students the opportunity to gain real experience in legislative lawyering and the formation of public policy, combining fieldwork with a robust weekly seminar.
Holland & Knight Advises SEI Investments Company in Acquisition of LifeYield
Holland & Knight advised SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC), a provider of technology and investment solutions for the financial services industry, in connection with its acquisition of LifeYield, a tax-smart technology provider. The deal was announced on December 11.
FieldTurf settlement finalized; Pa. school district gets $25K incentive award
TRENTON, N.J. - A Pennsylvania school district is among lead plaintiffs that have officially settled long-running litigation against the maker of FieldTurf.