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Plaintiff sues Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino for Negligence after Slip-and-Fall Incident
William Logan has filed a lawsuit against Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino following a slip-and-fall incident at their premises on February 18th last year.
Value of Dwayne Haskins wrongful death case discovered; Family and widow continue legal war
PITTSBURGH - With the wrongful death lawsuit brought on behalf of former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins coming to a close, a federal judge has refused to silence any concerns his widow has with a documentary planned by his parents.
Congratulations 2025 Keedy Cup Winners!
The Penn Carey Law community joins Dean Sophia Lee in congratulating Ari Goldstein L’25, WG’25 (left) and Douglas Snyder L’25, MBE’26 on their Keedy Cup victory.
Attorney General Sunday Announces Settlement with State College-Based Landlord that Allegedly Withheld Security Deposits from Student Tenants
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement agreement with a State College area landlord, Rodney Hendricks, doing business as Hendricks Investments, regarding his alleged unlawful deductions from security deposits and poor living conditions provided to tenants.
RPPT Law Section to to Host Estate Planning Clinic with SeniorLAW Center in Philadelphia
The Real Property Probate and Trust (RPPT) Law Section is once again joining forces with SeniorLAW Center of Philadelphia to host a pro bono Estate Planning Clinic for Seniors.
Reed Smith advises FFL Partners and Leonard Green & Partners on sale of Eyemart Express
Global law firm Reed Smith announced that it provided regulatory counsel to FFL Partners and Leonard Green & Partners on the sale of longtime client Eyemart Express to VSP Vision.
Troutman Pepper Locke Counsels Bogart Wealth in Minority Investment From Constellation Wealth Capital
Troutman Pepper Locke client Bogart Wealth, an award-winning, independent wealth management and registered investment advisory firm with over $3 billion in assets under advisement, including $2.7 billion of assets under management, recently announced that it has closed on a minority, long-duration investment from Constellation Wealth Capital (CWC), a long-term strategic investor that provides capital solutions exclusively to wealth management businesses and multi-family offices. For more information, read the press release.
Fox Rothschild Welcomes Litigator Stephen Guzzetti in Pittsburgh
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Stephen L. Guzzetti in Pittsburgh as a partner in the Litigation Department.“
Key Employment Shifts for 2025 and Beyond on January 29
Set your business up for success in 2025 with our annual half-day webinar covering emerging trends and significant developments in workplace policy, laws and regulations.
Plaintiffs Accuse Delaware County Election Officials of Violating Sunshine Act
Four residents have filed a lawsuit against Delaware County election officials alleging violations including suppression of public participation and breaches under Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act laws during recent meetings
Plaintiff Scientist Alleges Chemical Manufacturer Negligence Over Defective Product
Megan Morris has filed a lawsuit against EMD Millipore Corporation claiming negligence after sustaining severe chemical burns from a defective product at work.
Feds, lawyers and insurers among critics of J&J's massive talc settlement
HOUSTON - Some insurers and personal injury lawyers have found themselves in a rare position - allied in court.
Justice Wecht thinks Supreme Court is rewriting state law to benefit asbestos plaintiffs
PITTSBURGH - Asbestos lawsuits keep giving Pennsylvania's highest court the chance to put its own policies in place by ignoring laws passed by the legislature, a Supreme Court justice wrote last week.
Pain or Gain?: AI in the Workplace on January 28, 2025
Jeffrey Klamut will present “Pain or Gain?: AI in the Workplace” for the Association of Corporate Counsel Litigation Network.
Demystifying the Large Firm Practice 1L Event | Holland & Knight Philadelphia on January 28, 2025
Please join Holland & Knight for an informational seminar for first-year law students to learn more about working at a large law firm.
PBA Public Utility Law Section Happy Hour/Cool Down for Warmth Fundraiser on January 29, 2025
We will raffle off a $100 Visa gift card during the happy hour.
Advisory Board on Gender Equality
Rangita de Silva de Alwis has been appointed to the President of the UN General Assembly’s Advisory Board on Gender Equality to advise on advancing his priorities on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Utility Provider Sues Driver Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Property Damage
Duquesne Light Company has taken legal action against Marquin L. Bell following an alleged negligent driving incident that damaged its utility infrastructure in February last year.
Utility Provider Sues Local Resident Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Property Damage
Duquesne Light Company has taken legal action against Naya Boyd for allegedly causing damage to its utility infrastructure through negligent driving in April last year.
Plaintiff Alleges Violations by Debt Collector Under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Bobbie Widdowson has filed a lawsuit against Midland Credit Management in Pennsylvania's Allegheny County court for alleged violations of federal debt collection laws after they reportedly misrepresented a disputed debt's status to credit agencies...