Legal Roundup
Newly-Launched Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force Nabs Man for Attempted Murder of 3 Law Enforcement Officers, Bricks of Heroin/Fentanyl
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the first significant investigation and arrest from the recently-launched Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force — a Pittsburgh man charged with the attempted murder of three police officers.
Greenberg Traurig Reports 10th Year of Record Revenue, Hitting More Than $2.3 Billion
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported more than $2.3 billion of revenue for FY 2023, a 6% increase over the prior year and the 10th consecutive year of record revenue.
Woman Jailed At Least 5 Years, Ordered to Pay Restitution for Elaborate Worker’s Compensation Scam
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Delaware woman will serve 5 to 10 years in state prison for a worker’s compensation scam that spanned 2½ years, two states, and cost a Pennsylvania employer more than $170,000.
Status of IVF shaken by Alabama supreme court decision that embryos are ‘children’
Legal news publisher Law.com featured Reed Smith lawyers’ in-depth analysis of the Alabama Supreme Court’s decision holding that embryos have the same rights as “children” under state law.
Troutman Pepper Counsels Cagent Vascular in Series C Financing
Troutman Pepper counseled Cagent Vascular Inc., a rapidly growing commercial stage medical device company, in a Series C Preferred Stock Financing which raised in excess of $30M.
Jones Day's Kaavya Ramesh named among Pittsburgh Business Times “30 Under 30”
Kaavya Ramesh has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times' "30 Under 30" list for 2024.
Complying with ESG Laws for Accountants and Lawyers on February 29, 2024
Corporate attorney Robin Feiner and Tax attorney Kerry Halpern and will speak at an LA&CCA event titled "Complying with ESG Laws for Accountants and Lawyers."
Walking the Legal Higher Ed Tightrope: The Delicate Balance Between Lawsuits vs. Care & Support on March 1, 2024
Maureen Holland will present “Walking the Legal Higher Ed Tightrope: The Delicate Balance Between Lawsuits vs. Care & Support” at the Delaware Valley Student Affairs Conference.
Steptoe & Johnson’s Pittsburgh Office Continues Expansion with the Addition of Samantha Phillips Beers
Samantha Phillips Beers has joined the Pittsburgh office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as Of Counsel. She joins the firm’s Business Department and will focus her practice on assisting clients with navigating the vast scope of federal programs that incentivize economic development and environmental projects.
U.S. wage and hour outlook: Trends, compliance, and strategies for success on February 28, 2024
State and federal wage and hour regulations are consistently evolving, complicated by legal frameworks that vary from state to state.
Ted Hages selected for Pittsburgh Business Times 2024 30 Under 30
Ted Hages, an associate in Reed Smith’s Pittsburgh office and member of the firm’s appellate practice, has been selected by the Pittsburgh Business Times to be part of its 2024 class of 30 Under 30 honorees.
Nuisance-Value Lawsuits on February 27, 2024
Mariah Passarelli will present “Nuisance-Value Lawsuits,” a webinar hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel Litigation Network.
TEI Houston Tax School on February 26-29, 2024
Join David Gutowski and Aaron Young as they will be speaking at the TEI Houston Tax School.
U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam Announces Fraud Alert For Covid-19 Cryptocurrency Scam
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is alerting the public about a nationwide scam to trick unsuspecting individuals into paying cryptocurrency to lift non-existent arrest warrants.
Law Enforcement Authorities Hold Anti-Gang Program For The Scranton School District
United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office organized an anti-gang program yesterday for over 2,000 Scranton School District students grades 7-12.
Greenberg Traurig Extends 2024 Philadelphia Thought Leadership Series with Latest CLE Installment
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Philadelphia office will continue its 2024 CLE series March 5 with a lunchtime presentation to aid legal practitioners and real estate professionals seeking to learn more about commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) financing.
Navigating Ethical Waters In Your Practice: Witness Preparation, Candor, Practice Management and Well-Being on February 23, 2024
Deborah Winokur will speak on the panel ”Navigating Ethical Waters In Your Practice: Witness Preparation, Candor, Practice Management, and Well-Being” at the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ 2024 DUI and Motor Vehicle Law Summit.
Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Chairs, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions
Cozen O’Connor announced several new practice group chairs, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives.
Pharmaceutical Patents Leader Duke Fitch Joins Troutman Pepper’s National Health Sciences IP Team
Duke Fitch, a leading patent practitioner in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, has joined Troutman Pepper’s Health Sciences Intellectual Property Practice Group as a partner in its Berwyn, Pennsylvania office.
Hot Topics in Professional and Management Liability Coverage and Claims on February 23, 2024
Gary L. Gassman and Rafael Rivera will speak on the panel “Hot Topics in Professional and Management Liability Coverage and Claims” at the ABA’s TIPS 32nd Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Mid-Year Program in La Jolla, California.