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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Pittsburgh-area company hit with $79K age discrimination verdict

By John O'Brien |
PITTSBURGH - A Pennsylvania jury has ruled for a man who sued his former employer for age discrimination and whose case was bolstered by comments made by the company's president.

Holland & Knight Strengthens Corporate and Insurance Practices with Additions of Greg Hoffnagle in New York and Alex Selarnick in Philadelphia

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
Throughout October, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is celebrating Wellness Month.

Sikorsky denied dismissal of lawsuit over chopper crash that killed Canadian military members

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has denied Sikorsky Aircraft its attempt to dismiss wrongful death litigation from the families of six members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who were killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Greece, allegedly due to a defective design in the helicopter’s flight system.

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

By The Penn Record |
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.

Plaintiffs Allege Racial Discrimination Against Waste Management Company

By Pennsylvania Record |
Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against IV Waste L.L.C., accusing it of racial discrimination and creating a hostile work environment. The complaint details unequal treatment between African American and Hispanic workers regarding workload distribution and overtime opportunities. The plaintiffs seek damages for wrongful termination and emotional distress caused by these alleged practices.

Plaintiff Alleges Major Agricultural Corporation's Herbicide Caused Cancer

By Pennsylvania Record |
A lawsuit filed by Addie Bond accuses Monsanto Company of causing her non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma through exposure to their herbicide Roundup®. Filed in the Eastern District of Louisiana federal court on October 3rd, the complaint highlights allegations of negligence and misrepresentation regarding glyphosate's safety—an active ingredient deemed probably carcinogenic by international health agencies. Bond seeks compensatory and punitive damages while emphasizing global concerns over glyphosate-related health risks amidst increasing bans worldwide.

Hey PA: 5 new cases to know about, including the rape and murder of a federal inmate

By John O'Brien |
Recently filed cases in Pennsylvania courts include a wrongful death suit against the United States over the rape and assault of a federal inmate, plus plenty of Delco officials in hot water and a case over literal hot water.

CFTC Chairman to Circle CLO: A Perspective on the Future of the Digital Dollar on October 15, 2024

By The Penn Record |
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.

Reform package targets perception of Pennsylvania courts as pro-plaintiff lawyer

By John O'Brien |
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania lawmakers are addressing the state's reputation as a haven for personal injury lawyers by introducing legislation that would reform issues like contingency fees and outside funding for lawsuits.

Fox Rothschild Recognized by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity for Fourth Year

By The Penn Record |
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.

Federal judge drops two counts from wrongful death suit against Borough of Exeter and its police chief

By Nicholas Malfitano |
SCRANTON – A federal judge has removed two counts from a wrongful death suit which charged Exeter’s police chief with failing to adequately render medical help and timely perform a welfare check on 24-year-old Nicholas P. Hromek, leading to his death.

Office of Attorney General Testifies on ‘Misinformation’ about Human Trafficking, How New Section will Expand Education, Enforcement

By The Penn Record |
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.

Md. judge transfers EEOC’s discrimination suit against Sheetz to Pa. federal court

By Nicholas Malfitano |
BALTIMORE – Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Sheetz has been granted a venue transfer of litigation from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which charges that the criminal background check in the store’s hiring process has discriminated against job applicants of Black, American Indian/Alaska Native and/or multiracial origin.

Fox Rothschild Achieves Mansfield Certification for Third Consecutive Year

By The Penn Record |
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce it has earned Mansfield Certification through participation in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 7.0 program.

Quinn Emanuel Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation for 2025

By The Penn Record |
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.

Parents of first-graders taught transgender issues win lawsuit against Mt. Lebanon schools

By Nicholas Malfitano |
PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has granted summary judgment to a group of parents who alleged their civil rights were violated when Mount Lebanon School District taught the concepts of gender dysphoria and transgender transitioning to their first-grade children.

Lawdragon Names Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to Its Annual List of Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
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

By The Penn Record |
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.