Legal Roundup
McGuireWoods Wins Closely Watched Trademark Infringement Trial for Penn State
A McGuireWoods trial team proved to a federal jury that an online retailer and manufacturer infringed The Pennsylvania State University’s trademarks by selling unlicensed merchandise with names and vintage images associated with the university.
Spotting and Solving Workplace Issues Before They Lead to Legal Troubles - Part 2 on December 3, 2024
Due to popular demand, a second webinar is being offered, ffocused on the employment lifecycle and the risk spectrum created by cultural or leadership issues that go unaddressed.
2024 Higginbotham Memorial Lecture
This year’s A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Lecture, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Center for Africana Studies, featured Damon T. Hewitt L’00, presenting “A Third Reconstruction: Toward a New Vision of Racial Justice.”
Nationwide Jeweler that Allegedly Misled Servicemembers Must Reopen Refund Portal so Consumers Owed Millions of Dollars can Claim Money
A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its refund claims process and reach back out to thousands of consumers — mostly, servicemembers — who were duped by misleading marketing and sales practices.
Reed Smith launches new Alumni Network website
Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that it is expanding its Alumni Network program by launching a dedicated website to enhance the experience of its members.
AG Henry, Pa. State Police Collaboration Nets ‘Large-Scale’ Philly-Based Cocaine Trafficker and 19 Affiliates; Search Warrants Uncover 20 Firearms, 12.5 Pounds of Cocaine
Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and New Jersey State Police, announced charges against 20 alleged cocaine traffickers, who investigators allege, used firearms to protect their “large-scale” trafficking operation in the greater Philadelphia area.
Troutman Pepper’s Deborah Enea Named Editor of Lexis-Nexis’ ‘Commercial Loan Documentation Guide’
Deborah Enea, a partner in Troutman Pepper’s Corporate Finance Practice, has served as the editor of LexisNexis’ “Commercial Loan Documentation Guide”.
Cozen O’Connor Sponsors Up and Coming LPGA Star Rachel Kuehn
In a move that reaffirms its ongoing commitment to women’s sports, Cozen O’Connor has announced its sponsorship of rising star Rachel Kuehn for the 2024-2025 LPGA season.
Strength in Unity: Dwans Todd Clark and Andrea Douglas pond cummings forge a path for Widener's law schools
The collaboration between Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Widener University Delaware Law School is reaching new heights, as Deans andré douglas pond cummings and Todd J. Clark work together to enhance their institutions’ profiles, foster mutual growth and belonging.
Washington County Priest Pleads Guilty to Stealing Church Donations, Pays $155K in Restitution
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Washington County-based priest has pleaded guilty to felony theft regarding misappropriations of hundreds of church donation checks, which the priest signed and deposited via ATM transactions for personal use.
Meet Attorney Paul T. Rushton
Paul counsels business clients on corporate law, commercial transactions, business formations, employment agreements, governance agreements, shareholder disputes, and mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition, 11/21
The 65th Annual Theodore L. Reimel ’24 CLAS Moot Court Competition will begin with preliminary rounds from November 11 to 14.
Temple Law Students to Assist Low-Income Pennsylvanians with State Tax Relief via $50K Grant
Temple University Beasley School of Law’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) has received a $50,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to expand its services and assist more low-income individuals facing state tax issues.
Troutman Pepper Receives the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s 2024 Pro Bono Award for the Creation of The Pepper Center for Public Service
routman Pepper has been awarded the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s 2024 Pro Bono Award for creating The Pepper Center for Public Service.
Accessing Private Wealth on November 20, 2024
Michael Crossey will present "Accessing Private Wealth" at Philly Startup Leaders' annual Founder Factory.
The Controversial Land Development Project: Management and Presentation in the Public Eye on November 20, 2024
This panel will discuss approaches to addressing public scrutiny and opposition to a client’s development project that requires approval from a municipal body or state agency.
Attorney General Henry Warns of Phishing Scammers who may Contact you about ‘Fraudulent’ Activity to Steal Personal Information
Attorney General Michelle Henry is alerting Pennsylvanians about a phishing scam involving contact with targets about claims of fraudulent activity on the target’s banking account in order to access personal data and information.
An Introduction to AI Technology and Its Legal Implications on November 19, 2024
An Introduction to AI Technology and Its Legal Implications on November 19, 2024 at The Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law J. Willard O'Brien American Inn of Court.
McNees Government Relations Adds Philadelphia Area Team Member
McNees Government Relations (McNees GR) has added a Philadelphia-area team member to its professional roster, deepening the firm’s ability to expand its services across the Delaware Valley region.
Reed Smith represents Webster Equity Partners on sale of Retina Consultants of America
Global law firm Reed Smith served as health care regulatory counsel to Webster Equity Partners and its portfolio company, Retina Consultants of America, in its entry into a definitive agreement to sell RCA to Cencora, Inc.