News from April 2025
2025 Matthew J. Ryan Law and Public Policy Forum, 04/25
This colloquium will examine crucial developments in sentencing law across two distinct domains: federal civilian sentencing jurisprudence and military justice reform.
Careers in Tax Law on April 23, 2025
Join the CSO for an Alumni Panel about Careers in Tax Law.
Global Constitutional Advocacy
Each year, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Black Law Student Association (BLSA) leads a trip to give back to the Black diaspora and learn about different issues Black communities are facing around the world.
Estate Alleges Negligence Against Healthcare Providers Leading to Elderly Woman's Death
An elderly woman's estate has filed a lawsuit against multiple healthcare providers alleging negligence led to her untimely death.
Plaintiff sues Apartment Complex Owners over Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
Aquil Patterson has taken legal action against Bishop Hill Apartments and affiliated entities after sustaining severe injuries due to alleged negligence at his residence.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Following Severe Injury
A Pennsylvania woman has filed a lawsuit against Dollar Tree after sustaining severe injuries from a fall at one of their stores due to allegedly unsafe conditions.
Whistles and name-calling: Pa. school district defends response to racism claims
PHILADELPHIA - Bi-racial students alleging racism at Northwestern Lehigh Middle School lied about its response to their claims, the school district is claiming in court documents.
Fox Rothschild Celebrates Multiple Distinctions in Pennsylvania Legal Awards
Fox Rothschild congratulates three partners and one business professional who were named honorees or finalists in The Legal Intelligencer’s 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards.
Pay Transparency: the Good, the Bad, and the Legal Implications on April 24, 2025
Mariah L. Passarelli will present "Pay Transparency: the Good, the Bad, and the Legal Implications" at the ACC's Western PA Chapter 2025 Spring Training.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reacts to Recent Act of Violence at Pa Governor’s Residence
Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Debra Todd, on behalf of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, is holding Governor Josh Shapiro and his family close in thought following the recent arson attack at the governor’s official residence.
As Pa. Supreme Court decides how long disabled students get free education, federal judge refuses to weigh in
PHILADELPHIA - Four students who claimed they were entitled to a free education until they turn 22 years old have lost their lawsuit against the Council Rock and Central Bucks school districts.
Navigating Tariffs: Pitfalls & Practical Tips on April 23, 2025
With the Trump administration pushing to significantly expand tariffs, businesses need to learn how to avoid compliance risks.
Amputated foot verdict to cost Pa. company millions
PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia jury has awarded $2.7 million to a man who claimed his employer's help line discouraged him from seeking medical attention for an injury to his foot that caused it to be amputated later.
42nd Annual UVA Law Softball Invitational Champions
The “Penn Carey Law Goats” represented the Law School en route to winning the annual law school softball tournament held at the University of Virginia.
Cumberland County Man Jailed up to 46 Years for Repeated Sexual Abuse of Child
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Cumberland County man has been sentenced to 23 to 46 years in prison for repeated sexual abuse, including rape, of a child from 2020 to 2021.
Ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to selling human remains
WILLIAMSPORT - The former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School accused of harvesting and selling body parts like skin and heads has pleaded guilty.
Drexel Kline Law in Action: Students Bring Legal Help to the Mexican Consulate
With immigration legal help often unaffordable or hard to access, students at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law took the initiative with an event designed to meet that need.
Widener Law Commonwealth Clinic Students Bring Estate Planning Services to Harrisburg Seniors
Students from Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic visited B’Nai B’Rith Apartments on April 4 to provide free estate planning services to senior residents, part of the law school’s longstanding commitment to public service and experiential learning.
Asbestos cases in PA keep coming, and lawyers want new trial after confused jurors rule for J&J, sort of
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia was 2024's fourth-most popular U.S. destination for new asbestos lawsuits with an almost 11% increase, according to new research by the firm KCIC, while plaintiff lawyers seek a new trial after a bizarre defense verdict in Pittsburgh.
Professor Iannarone Addresses ‘Small Claims Securities Arbitration’ in University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law Article
Professor Nicole Iannarone’s article “Small Claims Securities Arbitration” has been published in the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law.