Legal Roundup
Duane Morris Partners John A. Nixon and Joseph K. West Named to Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Lawyers List
Duane Morris partners John A. Nixon and Joseph K. West have been named in Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Lawyers list.
‘A Right to a Better Decision’
Prof. Cary Coglianese writes that “public preferences for human decisions may give way in time to calls for governmental decisions made by artificial intelligence.”
VERDICT: Former Luzerne County Band Director Convicted of Sexual Assault of Student
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a former band director at a Luzerne County high school was convicted this week of sexual assault for groping a student in 2019.
Penn State Law’s Professor Mattson Receives Service Award From Aall
Rebecca Mattson, head of faculty and research services and professor of legal research at Penn State Law in University Park, was recently awarded the prestigious 2024 Service Award by the Research Instruction & Patron Services Special Interest Section (RIPS-SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL).
Mcnees Welcomes Sara Reohr as CFO
McNees announced experienced financial leader Sara Reohr joined the firm as its Chief Financial Officer.
AG Henry Files Lawsuit to Stop King of Prussia-Based Company from Scamming Vehicle Owners with After-Market Warranties
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Concord Auto Protect, Inc., a vehicle service repair contract company that is allegedly scamming vehicle owners with after-market warranties that promise full coverage for vehicle repairs, but in actuality the warranties do not provide full coverage.
Continued Access to Emergency Abortion Care
The Supreme Court has dismissed Moyle v. United States, allowing doctors in Idaho to continue providing abortions in emergency medical situations.
Alpharetta, GA Man Wins $2.3M Verdict Against Gun Manufacturer Sig Sauer
Robert Lang claimed Sig Sauer defectively designed its P320 model and failed to warn customers about the potential for it to discharge unintentionally.
Congratulations to Rising Stars Honoree Zachary J.C. Watkins
Congratulations to Attorney Zachary J.C. Watkins on being named a 2024 Rising Stars honoree!
Reed Smith's ESG practice recognized in Chambers' Crisis & Risk Management Guide
Reed Smith’s ESG practice has been recognized in Chambers’ 2024 Crisis & Risk Management Guide.
Following Landmark $2.35 Million Georgia Jury Verdict Against “Dangerously Defective Gun” Maker, Law Firm Prepares to File More Defective Product Claims Against Sig Sauer
Attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky are planning to file more claims this week on behalf of wounded Sig Sauer P320 gun owners following last week’s landmark $2.35 million Federal jury award to their Georgia client who was shot by his holstered P320 pistol without ever touching the trigger.
Professor Jill Family named Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development
Widener University Commonwealth Law is thrilled to announce that Professor Jill E. Family has been appointed as the Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development.
Reed Smith advises Flexpoint Ford on growth equity investment into Create Music Group
Global law firm Reed Smith represented Flexpoint Ford on its $165 million growth equity investment into Create Music Group.
Mssg Policy Advisory Kevin Sunday Honored as City & State Pa Forty Under 40
McNees Strategic Solutions Group Policy Advisor Kevin Sunday was named one of City & State Pa.’s most impactful young residents.
8 Greenberg Traurig Immigration Attorneys, 5 Regions Included in 2024 Chambers USA Guide
The 2024 Chambers USA Guide includes eight attorneys and five regions from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Immigration & Compliance Practice.
Congratulations to the United Way of Wyoming Valley’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society and Dorothy Darling Society on Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Our firm would like to congratulate the United Way of Wyoming Valley on celebrating the 40th Anniversary of its Alexis de Tocqueville Society and the 20th anniversary of its Dorothy Darling Society!
Zach Watkins Graduates from Leadership Northeast’s Core Program
Congratulations to Attorney Zachary J.C. Watkins and his Leadership Northeast classmates on their graduation!
Allentown Man to Serve 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault of a Minor, Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Allentown resident, Jacob Torres, was sentenced to 9 to 24 years in prison for the assault of a minor and for disseminating child sexual abuse materials.
Former North Braddock Police Officer Charged with Dealing Cocaine, Providing Privileged Police Information to Drug Trafficker
Attorney General Michelle Henry, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a former North Braddock Police Officer for drug trafficking and providing sensitive law enforcement information to assist a trafficker in avoiding police.
Congratulations to Super Lawyers Honoree Jane Smedley Anzalone
Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald is proud to announce that Attorney Jane Smedley Anzalone of our Estates & Tax Practice Group was named a 2024 Super Lawyers honoree!