News from January 2025
Marshall says Pitt's first complaint over canceled 2020 football game should be dismissed
HUNTINGTON – A month before Marshall University filed its $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh alleging breach of contract over the cancelation of a 2020 football game, Pitt filed its own lawsuit in its home court. But Marshall says that complaint should be dismissed because the university is an arm of state government and has sovereign immunity.
Jews lose anti-Semitism case against Haverford College; Judge not sure what to make of complaint
PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit by a group of Jewish students at Haverford College who alleged they faced anti-Semitism on campus.
The great Haitian debate in Charleroi: Vocal critic says First Amendment protects him from lawsuit
WASHINGTON - A Washington County man worried about the influx of Haitians to his hometown is defending his right to speak freely on the matter, as he faces a defamation lawsuit from a Charleroi business owner who has turned to the migrants to staff his operation.
J&J scores talc verdict in Pittsburgh from confused jurors
PITTSBURGH - Johnson & Johnson has avoided a jackpot verdict in Pittsburgh, though jurors there still tried to punish the company for selling Baby Powder.
What Employers Can Expect From a Trump-Vance Administration on January 9, 2025
What Employers Can Expect From a Trump-Vance Administration on January 9, 2025
Data Subject Rights on January 9, 2025
This webinar will explore data subject rights in the context of upcoming amendments to Israeli law.
CFPB accused of overstepping authority in case against Pa. credit card company
PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania company accused of selling junk credit cards says a federal consumer protection agency has no case, as it clearly disclosed the terms to those who wished to use them.
Beaver schools to face claim in bullying lawsuit that football coach created danger
PITTSBURGH - A federal judge has mostly dismissed a bullying lawsuit against Beaver Area School District but will let the plaintiff proceed with claims a football coach created a state-created danger.
Plaintiff Alleges Dog Owner's Negligence Led to Severe Injuries
In a gripping legal case filed in Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas on January 7th, India Linder accuses Darrell Coleman of negligence after being attacked by his bullmastiff at his residence.
Financial Services Regulatory Crystal Ball Outlook for 2025 on January 7
Holland & Knight's Financial Services Regulatory Team is hosting a roundtable discussion on what to expect on the financial services landscape in 2025: Which agency leaders are out and who is in?
Marshall sues Pitt for $1 million for backing out of 2020 football game
HUNTINGTON – Marshall University has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh for breaching a contract to play a football game during the 2020 COVID season.
TikTok sued after phone charger explodes, burns Mercer County youth
PITTSBURGH - TikTok is among defendants blamed for a fire allegedly caused by a portable phone charger and left a Mercer County boy with third-degree burns.