Legal Roundup
AG Henry Leads $10 Million Settlement with ACI Worldwide for More than a Million Unauthorized Withdrawals of Mortgage Payments
Attorney General Michelle Henry joined a coalition of 50 Attorneys General announcing a $10 million settlement with ACI Worldwide, a payment processor whose testing error in 2021 resulted in unauthorized withdrawals, and attempted withdrawals, of more than $2 billion from mortgage holders.
Gary Samms Secures a Defense Verdict on Behalf of a Primary Care Physician
On October 18, 2023, Gary Samms, Chair of Obermayer’s Professional Liability and Catastrophic Loss Group, secured a defense verdict in the Court of Common Pleas before The Honorable Angelo Foglietta, after a contentious nine-day trial.
Catherine Monte Appointed ILTA Board Member Director at Large
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer Catherine M. Monte, who was appointed Board Member Director at Large of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA). She will serve a two-year term.
Pro Bono Month 2023
The PBA is proud to again join with the American Bar Association in 2023 to encourage you to plan and participate in the celebration.
Taking the Labor World by Storm: Aftermath of 2023 NLRB Decision Blitz and Dark Clouds on the Horizon on October 24, 2023
In this labor-focused breakfast briefing, we will bring you up to date regarding the NLRB's recent spate of blockbuster decisions that departed from long-standing precedent and provide tips for both non-union and union employers to respond to the changes.
Bankruptcy Attorneys Diane Vuocolo and Kevin Ray Join Ballard Spahr
Diane E. Vuocolo—who advises clients in corporate workouts, business reorganization, loan restructuring, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters, primarily for clients in the financial sector—and Kevin P. Ray—a bankruptcy attorney who represents secured lenders in corporate loan transactions—have joined Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department and Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group as Partner and Of Counsel, respectively, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
Stephanie Henrick Appointed to Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) Board
Stephanie Henrick, Obermayer Trusts & Estates partner, and mayor of Pottstown, was appointed to the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) Board.
How to Handle the Tough Situations? on October 23, 2023
Alycen A. Moss will present “How to Handle the Tough Situations” for the Law Firm and Corporate Counsel Leadership Workshop at the FDCC’s 2023 Corporate Counsel Symposium in Philadelphia.
Three Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada has recognized Cozen O'Connor attorneys Shane Hardy (Intellectual Property), Michael G. Osborne (Competition/Antitrust: Litigators), and Steven J. Weisz (Restructuring/Insolvency) in its nationwide 2024 rankings.
Two Marshall Dennehey Practice Group Leaders Named “Best of the Bar” by the Philadelphia Business Journal
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that John J. “Jack” Delany, III, Chair of the firm’s Catastrophic Claims Litigation Practice Group, and John J. Hare, Chair of the firm’s Appellate Advocacy and Post-Trial Practice Group, have been named 2023 Best of the Bar honorees in the area of Business Litigation by the Philadelphia Business Journal (PBJ).
Barnes & Thornburg Achieves Mansfield 6.0 Certification
Barnes & Thornburg has earned Mansfield 6.0 certification after a yearlong review by Diversity Lab.
Twelve Noteworthy Statistics From the 2022 Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Annual Report
For members of the workers’ compensation bar, insurers, physicians, expert witnesses, and anyone else who spends most their time in the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation universe, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report is a must-read. T
Jackson Lewis Achieves 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has achieved Diversity Lab’s 2022-2023 Mansfield 6.0 Plus Certification, the highest law firm designation, for the fourth consecutive year.
James N. Boudreau Recognized on Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 ‘Top 50 Labor & Employment Litigators’ List
Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice Global Co-Chair James N. Boudreau received recognition on Benchmark Litigation’s 2024 ‘Top 50 L&E Litigators’ list—the only attorney in Pennsylvania honored this year.
Troutman Pepper Attorney Selected as a Fellow of the National Filipino American Lawyers Association’s Inaugural Leadership Academy
Maria Kennison, a Troutman Pepper associate, has been selected as a fellow for the National Filipino American Lawyers Association’s (NFALA) inaugural Leadership Academy
Ballard Spahr Achieves Mansfield Certification for 2022-2023 Cohort
Ballard Spahr has achieved 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification for its efforts to diversify firm leadership, Diversity Lab, an incubator for innovations that boost diversity and inclusion in law, announced.
Consumer Alert: How Pennsylvanians Can Safely Make Donations to Assist Those Impacted by the Crisis in Israel and Palestine
Attorney General Michelle Henry is offering advice on how Pennsylvanians can support causes amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict and avoid being victimized by ill-intentioned solicitors and scammers.
Employment law updates: What’s new in the Keystone State and beyond on October 19, 2023
The labor and employment law landscape is continually shifting, and 2023 was no exception, with legislation in Pennsylvania and nationally challenging employers to stay compliant in a host of areas, from wage and hour laws to unions.
Life Science Leasing – Not Your Parent’s Traditional Office Lease on October 18, 2023
Matt Weinstein and Adam Silverman will present “Life Science Leasing – Not Your Parent’s Traditional Office Lease” at the Health, Biotech & Pharma CLE Institute hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Morgan Lewis Partner Laura Mcnally Named Among 2023 Women of Influence
Philadelphia Business Journal has included Morgan Lewis partner Laura McNally on its 2023 Women of Influence list; she is one of just three law firm partners among the 30 honorees.