News from 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.
Greene County PD shows little fight in abuse-of-power lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - Arrested 911 employees in Greene County will get to advance their claims in court against a police department that didn't even fill up two pages in its own defense.
Insurance Company Sues Vehicle Renters Over Negligence Causing Property Damage
Erie Insurance Exchange has filed a lawsuit against Diana Jaden and Angela Romonovich following a car accident that damaged insured property belonging to Dee Briggs.
Real Estate Attorney Toki Rehder Joins Fox Rothschild in Philadelphia
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Toki Rehder as Counsel in the Real Estate Department in Philadelphia.
Plaintiff alleges Delight Restaurant Group LLC (restaurant operator) of Negligence
Frederic Roane has filed a lawsuit against Delight Restaurant Group LLC following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at a Wendy's location in Monroeville.
Judge: No racism in firing reckless driver
PITTSBURGH - A Black truck driver has lost his racism claim against the company that fired him over reports he was speeding with unsecured items on his trailer.
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Minefield on January 31, 2025
Stephen Cobb will present “Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Minefield” with Alex Levine, General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Officer at Dapper Labs, at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel GC/CLO Summit.
AG Sunday Announces National Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family will Bring up to $212M to Pa. for Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Resources
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties have reached a $7.4 billion settlement, in principle, with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, Inc., for their role in fueling an opioid crisis that continues to devastate families and communities across Pennsylvania.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including gender issues in high school sports
A high-school girl complains she was forced to race against a biological male, a conspiracy lawsuit against the food industry and an NFC championship celebration goes wrong are among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania.
What to Expect in the Trump Administration 2.0 on January 31, 2025
Public Policy & Regulation attorneys Tom Davis, Dan Sennott and Paul Stimers will be speaking on a panel at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Greater Philadelphia's GC/CLO Summit.