Legal Roundup
Community Involvement Spotlight: Dan Taroli and the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
For this week’s Community Involvement Spotlight, we recognize Dan Taroli’s service with the Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR) and the important work that EPCAMR does to improve the environment and economy of our region.
Troutman Pepper Locke Advises NewSpring Capital in $15M Investment in Jones
Jones, the vertical software company leading AI innovation in insurance verification, recently announced the close of its $15 million Series B funding round led by Troutman Pepper Locke client NewSpring Capital, a growth equity firm managing $3.5 billion in capital with over 250 platform investments, via its dedicated growth and expansion strategy, NewSpring Growth. Read a company press release about the investment.
Remembering Stephen Cozen C’61, L’64
Penn Carey Law honors the legacy of Stephen Cozen C’61, L’64, a legal giant in Philadelphia and the Law School community.
Office of Attorney General Wins Ruling, Ban on Luzerne County Home Improvement Contractor and $79K in Restitution for Consumer Victims
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Luzerne County Judge’s ruling on a lawsuit against a local contractor will ban the contractor from working in home improvement Pennsylvania and will result in $79,000 in restitution payments to consumers who were harmed.
Greenberg Traurig Represents The Riverside Company in its Acquisition of The Vomela Companies
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented The Riverside Company (Riverside) in connection with its acquisition of The Vomela Companies (Vomela), including Vomela Specialty Company, C2 Imaging, LLC, and C2 Canada Imaging, ULC, a leading, full-service provider of specialized graphic solutions and associated creative design, engineering, prototyping, installation, and project management services.
Buchanan Attorneys Take the Helm of South Asian Bar Association of Philadelphia
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is proud to announce that two of its attorneys have been named to the South Asian Bar Association of Philadelphia (SABA-Philly) Board of Directors.
A message to the Pitt Law Community from Dean Dickinson
January 15 marked my first day as Dean of Pitt Law, and I could not be more excited or honored to step into this role.
Consumer Alert: AG Henry Warns Pennsylvanians that Big Lots’ Bankruptcy Could Close 64 Stores Across the Commonwealth
Attorney General Michelle Henry is notifying Pennsylvania consumers that Big Lots — one of the nation’s largest closeout retailers — recently announced that it could close the remainder of its stores amidst Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Leaders in Legal Academia
Reflecting the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s commitment to advancing impactful careers at the forefront of the legal profession, eight Penn Carey Law fellows and graduates have accepted positions at distinguished law schools and universities.
McGuireWoods Bolsters Employment Litigation Prowess With Partner Gretchen E. Woodruff
Accomplished litigator Gretchen E. Woodruff has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Pittsburgh, bringing 14 years of experience advising companies on complicated employment and business disputes and compliance matters.
Troutman Pepper Locke Launches ‘PE Pathways’ Podcast
The private equity landscape is constantly evolving, with new trends, regulatory changes, and innovative investment strategies shaping the future of the industry. To help listeners stay informed and navigate these complexities, Troutman Pepper Locke is launching its latest podcast, PE Pathways.
Jay A. Dorsch Appointed to the 2025 ERISA Advisory Council by U.S. Department of Labor
Jay Dorsch, chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice, was appointed by the U.S. Department of Labor to the 2025 ERISA Advisory Council.
Widener Law Commonwealth Alumna Bunmi Emenanjo: From Legal Career Award-Winning Author
Bunmi Emenanjo, a 2005 graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, has seamlessly navigated between two worlds: law and literature.
McGuireWoods and Kaplan Award LSAT Prep Scholarship to Pitt Student
On Nov. 15, 2024, McGuireWoods partner Alex Madrid awarded the McGuireWoods-Kaplan LSAT Prep Scholarship to Mela Brown of the University of Pittsburgh as part of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law Student of Color Visitation Day.
Professor Juliet Moringiello Honored with Prestigious AALS Mentorship Award
Widener University Commonwealth Law School Professor Juliet Moringiello, who also serves as associate dean for academic affairs, has been named the recipient of the 2025 mentorship award by the Association of American Law Schools, known as AALS, section on Commercial and Consumer Law.
Littler Appoints Two New Office Managing Shareholders
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed two new office managing shareholders (OMS).
Consumer Alert: AG Henry Warns Pennsylvanians that Big Lots’ Bankruptcy Could Close 64 Stores Across the Commonwealth
Attorney General Michelle Henry is notifying Pennsylvania consumers that Big Lots — one of the nation’s largest closeout retailers — recently announced that it could close the remainder of its stores amidst Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Katayun Jaffari Installed as the 98th Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association
Katayun Jaffari, chair of the Corporate Governance and ESG Practices and co-chair of the Capital Markets & Securities Practice at Cozen O’Connor, was installed as Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the oldest bar association in the United States, during its Annual Meeting in December.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Represents Bullskin Stone & Lime in the Sale of Its Pure Play Aggregates Business
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to announce its representation of Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania-based aggregate company Bullskin Stone & Lime, LLC, and its ownership group in the sale of its pure play aggregates business to Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP), for $152 million.
Data Subject Rights on January 9, 2025
This webinar will explore data subject rights in the context of upcoming amendments to Israeli law.