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Roundup manufacturers looking to overturn $175M jury verdict, alleging improper instruction
PHILADELPHIA – The manufacturers of weed killer product Roundup are seeking to overturn a $175 million verdict reached in a Philadelphia court, the first local result in a trial series featuring the product, because they say the presiding judge’s instructions unfairly swayed the jury into voting for the plaintiffs.
Fatal lemonade lawsuit: Panera denies liability for death of woman with heart issues
PHILADELPHIA – Panera Bread Company has fully denied liability in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of a University of Pennsylvania student, who died in 2021 allegedly after drinking a highly caffeinated lemonade beverage sold by the restaurant chain and one to which no warning of its high caffeine content was provided.
Couple say it developed illnesses after mold was found in the home they bought
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania couple have filed litigation against the couple who sold them their home, as well as a residential inspection service, after the plaintiffs allegedly developed illness from mold later found to be present in the home.
Lawsuit between Upper Darby School District and parents of special needs child is appealed to Third Circuit
PHILADELPHIA – An ongoing dispute over the education of a special needs student in Upper Darby has been appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Litigation over death during cataract removal surgery consolidated in Delaware County court
MEDIA – Litigation from the widow of a Clifton Heights man alleging that her late husband died during a cataract removal surgery, because the attending physician and anesthesiologist ignored his extensive history of diagnosed medical issues and administered too much anesthesia to him resulting in his death, has been consolidated.
Terry Mutchler and Matthew Olesh Win a U.S. Military Appeal
Terry Mutchler and Matthew Olesh won a U.S. Military appeal on behalf of a 15-year veteran of both the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Air Force, where he now serves.
Building Your Practice: The Road Ahead for Women & Diverse Lawyers on November 15, 2023
This panel is about creating the right foundation for successful business development as a diverse partner or associate.
Scaife & the Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege in Pennsylvania on November 14, 2023
Richard Holzworth will present “Scaife & the Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege in Pennsylvania” at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Estate Law Institute.
Federal judge throws out injury suit over supposed lack of warning on snow thrower machine
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has granted a motion for summary judgment and dismissed a product liability lawsuit, which resulted from the plaintiff suffering injuries to his middle finger when he placed his hand in the blades of a snow thrower he believed to be turned off.
S.C. man alleges civil rights violations and assault by Philly Police SWAT team
PHILADELPHIA – A South Carolina man alleges he was physically assaulted by Philadelphia SWAT team police officers, who came to his then-local residence looking to execute an arrest warrant on his son, who the suit says was already in correctional custody elsewhere.
TV reporter refutes PetSmart's objections to her suit that alleged her dog was killed during nail clipping
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh television reporter has reiterated that her dog suffered fatal injuries after being groomed at a local PetSmart store, in effect being hanged by his caretakers and asphyxiated during his nail trimming, and in opposition to preliminary objections from the pet retailer towards her case.
State College Area School District should allow all students to participate in extracurriculars, plaintiffs reiterate
WILLIAMSPORT – A religious rights group and two Centre County families have maintained that the State College Area School District is unfairly discriminating against home school and parochial school students within its area, by preventing them from participating in extracurricular activities in the District.
Pittsburgh argues search of plaintiffs' home for attempted murder suspect was justified at the time
PITTSBURGH – Alongside a Monroeville detective, the City of Pittsburgh has argued that it was within its rights to search the plaintiffs’ residence for an attempted murder suspect – and where an unsuspecting family lived, who it was later learned had no connection to the suspect or his alleged crime.
William J. Carr Prevails On All Claims in AAA Arbitration for FinTech Client
William J. Carr, a partner in Rawle’s Philadelphia office, successfully obtained a defense judgment in a commercial litigation matter in favor of a global financial technology institution.
Eckert Seamans Launches Official Military and Veteran’s Initiative
National law firm Eckert Seamans has launched an official Military and Veteran’s Initiative in advance of Veterans Day 2023.
Ogletree Deakins Named a “Law Firm of the Year” For 13th Consecutive Year
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management is pleased to announce that Best Law Firms® has recognized the firm as a “Law Firm of the Year” for the 13th consecutive year.
Blank Rome Highly Ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Best Law Firms”
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that our firm was ranked nationally in 31 practice areas and regionally in 96 practice areas in the 2024 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®.
Obermayer Ranked in 2024 “Best Law Firms”
Obermayer earned high regional and national rankings in the 2024 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List. We received three (3) national and seventeen (17) regional rankings.
Montgomery Mccracken Ranked in Best Law Firms 2024
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to be recognized by Best Lawyers in their Best Law Firms rankings.
Pa. Supreme Court regains 5-2 Democrat majority, with election of McCaffery to vacant seat
HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has preserved its Democratic majority, as Superior Court Judge Dan McCaffery secured his bid for a vacancy on the Commonwealth’s top bench over Republican candidate and Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Carolyn Carluccio.