Legal Roundup
Troutman Pepper Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2025
Troutman Pepper and 33 attorneys with the firm have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation – United States, a guide that provides analysis of commercial and financial litigators and law firms across the country.
Climate Change As Human Rights Issue
Trevor Stankiewicz L’23, a Legal Fellow at Climate Rights International (CRI), recently co-authored, “On Thin Ice: Disproportionate Responses to Climate Change Protesters in Democratic Countries,” which documents the increasingly heavy-handed treatment of climate protests in Australia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
‘Midwife’ Jailed at Least 8+ Years for Failing to Seek Proper Care for Sullivan County Newborn who Died in 2022
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a woman who acted as a midwife and failed to seek medical care for an ailing baby in Sullivan County during a 2022 home birth will serve 8 ⅔ years to 17 ⅓ years in prison.
Defending Democracy, 10/23
Democracy, as we have understood it, appears to be under siege from within and without.
Polsinelli Continues Philadelphia Growth With In-House Lateral Christine Soares
Approximately two months after opening in Philadelphia with a 47-lawyer team, Polsinelli is continuing its expansion in the city with new Shareholder Christine Soares.
Reunification Update: Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law Submit Applications for Acquiescence to the Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law have entered the critical final steps of reunification with the recent submission of Applications for Acquiescence in a Substantive Change of Program or Structure to the Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the recognized accreditor for law schools.
Christopher Popper Appointed to Exton Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Fox Rothschild congratulates Christopher C. Popper on his appointment to the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Two Reed Smith partners selected as Fellows of the American College of Bankruptcy
Reed Smith announced two members of its Restructuring & Insolvency Group were selected as Fellows by the American College of Bankruptcy.
Fox Rothschild Teams Up With Allegheny County Bar Foundation to Support Domestic Violence Victims
The Pittsburgh office of Fox Rothschild has joined the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership to support the Protection From Abuse (PFA) Project.
Holland & Knight Strengthens Corporate and Insurance Practices with Additions of Greg Hoffnagle in New York and Alex Selarnick in Philadelphia
Holland & Knight has bolstered its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group with the additions of Partners Greg Hoffnagle in New York and Alex Selarnick in Philadelphia.
Law Student Health and Well-Being
Throughout October, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is celebrating Wellness Month.
Reunification Update: Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law Submit Applications for Acquiescence to the Council of the American Bar Association Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law have entered the critical final steps of reunification with the recent submission of Applications for Acquiescence in a Substantive Change of Program or Structure to the Council of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, the recognized accreditor for law schools.
CFTC Chairman to Circle CLO: A Perspective on the Future of the Digital Dollar on October 15, 2024
Join the Penn Carey Law Capital Markets Association, and the Penn Business Law Association for an insightful discussion on the future of the digital dollar with Heath Tarbert, former CFTC Chairman and current Chief Legal Officer at Circle.
Fox Rothschild Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity for Fourth Year
Fox Rothschild is proud to be named a Top Performer and Compass Award winner for the fourth consecutive year by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and corporations that show a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession.
Office of Attorney General Testifies on ‘Misinformation’ about Human Trafficking, How New Section will Expand Education, Enforcement
The Office of Attorney General recently presented testimony at a House Republican Policy Committee hearing about human trafficking in Pennsylvania and how Attorney General Michelle Henry’s newly-formed Human Trafficking Section will promote awareness and education across the Commonwealth.
Quinn Emanuel Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation for 2025
The firm has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a “Top 20 Trial Law Firm” in their US Top Firm Rankings for 2025 as follows.
Lawdragon Names Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to Its Annual List of Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers
Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its annual list of Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.
Troutman Pepper Promotes 18 Partners Nationwide
Troutman Pepper has announced its 18 newly elected partners, listed below by office and practice area.
Preserving Democracy. NATO at 75 and the Importance of Alliances in U.S. Foreign Policy: A Lawyer's View on October 8, 2024
In the aftermath of World War II, delegates from twelve countries gathered in the Mellon Auditorium of the U.S. State Department to sign the treaty creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Public Finance Attorney Elizabeth Lynch Joins Steptoe & Johnson’s Pittsburgh Office
Elizabeth Lynch recently joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Pittsburgh office as Of Counsel in the Business Department.