News from February 2025
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.
Lawyers supporting J&J's $9B talc settlement seek protection from rival firms
HOUSTON - Law firms that want Johnson & Johnson's massive talc bankruptcy plan approved object to the nature of a probe by lawyers who want it rejected, as the fight for votes continues ahead of a key hearing.
K&L Gates Advises Universal Stainless & Alloy Products in its Acquisition by Aperam
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., a US-based producer of specialty steel products for aerospace and industrial applications, through its merger with Luxembourg-headquartered Aperam S.A., a global leader in stainless, specialty steel solutions and recycling.
RJG Selected as a Platinum Winner in the Times Leader’s 2024 Best Places to Work Contest
We are proud to announce that Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald has been named a Platinum Winner in the Times Leader’s 2024 Best Places to Work contest.
Pittsburgh Resident Sues City and Non-Profit Over Negligence Leading to Injury
Meta Jones has taken legal action against the City of Pittsburgh and The Kingsley Association following an injury she sustained from a fall on an uneven sidewalk during roadwork activities.
Plaintiff alleges debt collector misrepresentation by financial services company
Adam Halloran has taken legal action against Jefferson Capital Systems for allegedly violating federal debt collection laws by reporting inaccurate credit information despite being informed that the debts were disputed.
Customer Alleges Grocery Chain Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
Marla Oatneal has filed a lawsuit against Giant Eagle Inc., claiming negligence after slipping on a liquid spill at their Pittsburgh store resulted in severe injuries.
Columbia Gas alleges negligence by Pittsburgh resident over costly infrastructure damage
Columbia Gas has filed a lawsuit against Steven Chatham for allegedly damaging its gas mains during unauthorized excavation work in Pittsburgh.
Pa. company loses $7M appeal for not paying travel time
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania home health care company has lost its appeal of a $7 million ruling that found it should have paid its employees for the time they spent driving to clients' homes.
The First Generation Law Society General Body Meeting on February 4, 2025
The First Generation Law Society is having its first General Body Meeting of the Spring semester! Join us for snacks, sharing first-gen moments, and a look at what's to come.
Accountability Before International Courts
Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Senior Fellow at Penn Carey Law and CEDAW member, worked closely with Hon. Nicole Amaline, former French Minister to include language on gender apartheid in the General Recommendation 40 of the CEDAW.
Unlocking Opportunities: How Widener Law Commonwealth's Trial Admissions Program Transforms Legal Aspirations into Careers
Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Trial Admissions Program, known as TAP, offers a unique pathway to law school for students who are determined to study the law but are challenged by traditional admission procedures that focus largely on LSAT scores or undergraduate grades.