Legal Roundup
Former Greene County District Attorney, Chief of Detectives Charged with Conspiracy, Conflict of Interest by Statewide Investigating Grand Jury
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that charges were filed against former Greene County District Attorney David Russo and former Chief Detective for the Greene County DA’s Office Zachary Sams, following a presentment from the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury.
Chris Walters receives Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2024 Veterans in Business Award
Global law firm Reed Smith today proudly announces that Senior Pro Bono Counsel Chris Walters is among 14 business professionals selected to receive a 2024 Veterans in Business Award from the Philadelphia Business Journal.
RPPT Law Section to Participate in Life Planning Clinic at LIFE Pittsburgh on October 4, 2024
Together with the Allegheny County Bar Foundation (ACBF), Duquesne University Kline School of Law Tribone Center for Clinical Education, and LIFE Pittsburgh, the RPPT Law Section is participating in a pro bono life planning clinic for low income clients on Friday, October 4, 2024 at McKees Rocks Adult Day Health Center, 130 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, 15136.
VERDICT: Head of Luzerne County Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Guilty of Several Felonies
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a jury has convicted the main supplier of a Luzerne County-based drug trafficking organization of numerous felonies.
Pitt Law Honors Gerald Hathaway With Distinguished Alumni Award
Fox Rothschild congratulates Gerald “Jerry” T. Hathaway, who was among the 2024 Distinguished Alumni award honorees bestowed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Troutman Pepper Counsels Plan Management Corporation in Acquisition by Empower
Troutman Pepper client Plan Management Corporation (PMC), the creator of OptionTrax®, a leading digital equity plan administration platform and service provider, recently announced that it has been acquired by Empower, a leading provider of retirement and wealth management services.
Pennsylvania Courts Educating Students on Civics with Digital Education Toolkit
In recognition of Civics Education Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Courts are promoting an educational digital toolkit aimed at helping students learn about the work and role of the state’s judiciary.
Office of Attorney General Testifies to Urgent Need to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud, Supports HB 2064 at Joint Senate Committee Hearing
The Office of the Attorney General presented testimony last week to a joint hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Committees on Banking and Insurance and Aging and Youth, advocating for House Bill 2064, which would enable banks and other financial institutions to offer greater protections to older Pennsylvanians who often are targets of cyber fraud.
Law Firm Administrators Conference on October 2, 2024
We welcome you to the PBA’s Western PA Legal Administrators Conference! Enjoy a catered lunch, connect with your colleagues, and participate in informative sessions presented by the PBA and USI Affinity.
McGuireWoods Advises Constellation in Major Clean Power Purchase Deal With Microsoft
McGuireWoods advised client Constellation in negotiating a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft to launch the Crane Clean Energy Center, restarting Constellation’s Three Mile Island (TMI) Unit 1 in Pennsylvania to produce carbon-free energy for Microsoft’s data centers.
Chief AI Officer Summit on October 1-2, 2024
Join the 11th CDAO Summit and/or the 2nd Chief AI Officer Summit in Washington, DC on October 1-2, 2024.
Cozen O’Connor Announces Eight New Shareholders
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce the promotion of eight members to shareholders: Alexandra Campau, Nathan Dooley, Kyle Farnam, Paul Ferland, Matthew Glavin, Aaron Lukas, Dana Meyers, and Judd Serotta.
The Evolving Landscape of Accommodating Mental and Psychiatric Disabilities in the Workplace on October 1, 2024
David Garraux, Kira Geary, and Michael Schmidt will present “The Evolving Landscape of Accommodating Mental and Psychiatric Disabilities in the Workplace.”
PBA Large Law Firm Managing Partner Social on October 1, 2024
The Pennsylvania Bar Association's Large Law Firm Committee is hosting its third regional Managing Partner Social in Pittsburgh.
Pregnancy Laws: The Old, the New, and Best Practices on September 26, 2024
Mariah Passarelli will present “Pregnancy Laws: The Old, the New, and Best Practices” at the 2024 PHRA Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Managing AI, Virtual Service & Social Media Compliance Strategy with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission & Holland & Knight on September 26, 2024
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance attorney Colbey Reagan will speak at the 2024 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Supporting the Next Generation of Ethical Technologists
The Responsible Computing for Just Futures Initiative (RC4JustFutures), an initiative of the Responsible Computing Challenge housed at Penn Carey Law, has ambitious plans for the mindset with which the next generation of UPenn students will engage careers at the intersection of law and technology.
DOL Investigations: What You Need to Know on September 25-27, 2024
The ESOP Association is excited to invite you to our extraordinary collaborative regional chapter event hosted by the Pennsylvania/Delaware and New York/New Jersey Chapters of The ESOP Association.
AI in Healthcare: Transforming Patient Care and Ensuring Compliance on September 25, 2024
Today’s business leaders must respond to more risks than ever before yet at the same time innovation is seen as an imperative and there can be no innovation without risk.
Pennsylvania points: Navigating the latest employment laws on September 25, 2024
2024 has proven to be a wild year of new regulations, trends, and related challenges in the employment space. Join us for an in-person seminar to catch up on where we have come in 2024 and where we are heading in 2025.