News from 2025
Pa. court sides with med-mal lawyers, draws line on if doctor picked surgery for patient
HARRISBURG - A state appeals court has revived a medical malpractice lawsuit against Geisinger Medical Center, in a win for Pennsylvania's plaintiff lawyers.
Roofers, check your ladders; Court rules against worker who fell off one placed on a block
PITTSBURGH - A roofer should have known better, a Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled, finding that a ladder placed on a wooden block is an obviously dangerous condition.
Fox Rothschild Launches Trump Administration Initiatives Resource Center
Fox Rothschild has launched a one-stop resource center to help leaders of businesses, nonprofits and institutions stay informed about major changes in federal policy being implemented by the Trump administration and how they will be affected.
Remembering Sarah Best L’21
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School mourns the loss of Sarah Best L’21, who was among those who perished on the tragic American Airlines flight in Washington, D.C.
Ashley Wagner Selected as Co-Chair of Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is pleased to announce that Ashley Wagner, an established corporate and real estate attorney, has been selected as the new co-chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) group.
VERDICT: Jury Convicts Former Franklin County Youth Sports Coach of Sexually Assaulting 3 People, Secretly Filming 2 Others
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Franklin County jury has convicted a former area youth baseball coach of dozens of sexual assault and invasion of privacy charges for crimes against two adults and three children.
Domino's decision a win for Pa. plaintiff lawyers, though other states have reached the opposite conclusion
PHILADELPHIA - A recent decision by a Pennsylvania appellate judges not only goes against an earlier ruling by their own court but also at least six others.
More than Memorabilia: How Professor Amanda Sholtis Brings Legal History to Life
For Professor Amanda Sholtis of Widener University Commonwealth Law School, legal history isn't just a matter of casebooks and lectures; it's a living, tangible experience brought to life through her unique collection of legal memorabilia.
Eckert Seamans Members Mark Vogelbacker and Candace Lynn Bell Recognized in 2025 Edition of World Trademark Review 1000
Mark T. Vogelbacker and Candace Lynn Bell, both Members with national law firm Eckert Seamans, have been recognized in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals among leading individuals in the prosecution and strategy category.
Community Involvement Spotlight: Thomas MacNeely and the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen
Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Thomas MacNeely’s service with the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen and the important work they do to help our community.
Greenberg Traurig’s Public Finance Practice Ranked as Top Bond Counsel by The Bond Buyer
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized as a top bond counsel firm by The Bond Buyer in their annual ranking of leading bond counsel in the United States.
Immigration in 2025: Key Changes U.S. Employers Need to Know on February 6
Kelli Natrin, Elizabeth Olivera, and Michael Schmidt will present “Immigration in 2025: Key Changes U.S. Employers Need to Know.”
Domino's too controlling over franchisee, must pay for its $2.3M mistake
PHILADELPHIA - Domino's Pizza has lost its effort to avoid paying its slice of a $2.3 million verdict to a man whose leg was amputated after a traffic accident involving a pizza deliveryman.
Four Buchanan Trademark Lawyers Named to WTR 1000 2025
Bassam Ibrahim, David Kramer, Bryce Maynard, shareholders in the firm's Intellectual Property section, have once again been named to World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000, which recognizes the top trademark professionals across the globe.
Reed Smith represents Elevate on its acquisition of Sagacious IP
Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that a cross-office mergers and acquisitions team led by Reed Smith partners Mark Pedretti and Seth Merl advised Elevate Services, a leading provider of software, consulting, and services for law, in its acquisition of India-based intellectual property research company Sagacious IP.
Unique Book Collection from Special Friendship Graces Library
The first time Bruce Ledewitz, Adrian Van Kaam Endowed Chair in Scholarly Excellence and Professor of Law, met fellow Professor of Law Robert Taylor, L’79, was during the summer of 1980.
Celebrating 15 Years of The Regulatory Review
On December 24, 2009, we launched a new publication, originally called RegBlog, now known as The Regulatory Review.
Navigating Change in the New Administration: Insights for In-House Counsel and Human Resources on February 5, 2025
As we approach a pivotal transition in our nation's governance, Littler attorneys present this exclusive discussion tailored for in-house counsel and human resources professionals.
Allegheny County Convicted Felon Charged with Having Firearms, ‘Ghost Gun,’ and Hundreds of Bricks of Fentanyl
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that collaboration with local law enforcement resulted in the recent arrest of a western Pennsylvania felon who had multiple firearms and thousands of fentanyl doses.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Samantha Phillips Beers Appointed to Grand Canyon Conservancy Board
Steptoe & Johnson attorney Samantha Phillips Beers has been appointed to the Grand Canyon Conservancy Board of Directors as of January 2025.