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Columbia Gas alleges negligence by Pittsburgh resident over costly infrastructure damage
Columbia Gas has filed a lawsuit against Steven Chatham for allegedly damaging its gas mains during unauthorized excavation work in Pittsburgh.
Pa. company loses $7M appeal for not paying travel time
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania home health care company has lost its appeal of a $7 million ruling that found it should have paid its employees for the time they spent driving to clients' homes.
Unlocking Opportunities: How Widener Law Commonwealth's Trial Admissions Program Transforms Legal Aspirations into Careers
Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Trial Admissions Program, known as TAP, offers a unique pathway to law school for students who are determined to study the law but are challenged by traditional admission procedures that focus largely on LSAT scores or undergraduate grades.
Accountability Before International Courts
Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Senior Fellow at Penn Carey Law and CEDAW member, worked closely with Hon. Nicole Amaline, former French Minister to include language on gender apartheid in the General Recommendation 40 of the CEDAW.
The First Generation Law Society General Body Meeting on February 4, 2025
The First Generation Law Society is having its first General Body Meeting of the Spring semester! Join us for snacks, sharing first-gen moments, and a look at what's to come.
Greene County PD shows little fight in abuse-of-power lawsuit
PITTSBURGH - Arrested 911 employees in Greene County will get to advance their claims in court against a police department that didn't even fill up two pages in its own defense.
Insurance Company Sues Vehicle Renters Over Negligence Causing Property Damage
Erie Insurance Exchange has filed a lawsuit against Diana Jaden and Angela Romonovich following a car accident that damaged insured property belonging to Dee Briggs.
Real Estate Attorney Toki Rehder Joins Fox Rothschild in Philadelphia
Fox Rothschild is pleased to welcome Toki Rehder as Counsel in the Real Estate Department in Philadelphia.
Plaintiff alleges Delight Restaurant Group LLC (restaurant operator) of Negligence
Frederic Roane has filed a lawsuit against Delight Restaurant Group LLC following an alleged slip-and-fall incident at a Wendy's location in Monroeville.
Judge: No racism in firing reckless driver
PITTSBURGH - A Black truck driver has lost his racism claim against the company that fired him over reports he was speeding with unsecured items on his trailer.
AG Sunday Announces National Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family will Bring up to $212M to Pa. for Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery Resources
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties have reached a $7.4 billion settlement, in principle, with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, Inc., for their role in fueling an opioid crisis that continues to devastate families and communities across Pennsylvania.
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Minefield on January 31, 2025
Stephen Cobb will present “Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets: Navigating the Regulatory Minefield” with Alex Levine, General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Officer at Dapper Labs, at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel GC/CLO Summit.
Hey PA: 5 new cases to know, including gender issues in high school sports
A high-school girl complains she was forced to race against a biological male, a conspiracy lawsuit against the food industry and an NFC championship celebration goes wrong are among five new cases of interest in Pennsylvania.
The 19th Annual John F. Scarpa Conference on Law, Politics and Culture, 01/31
The November 2024 election delivered a big win for conservatives.
What to Expect in the Trump Administration 2.0 on January 31, 2025
Public Policy & Regulation attorneys Tom Davis, Dan Sennott and Paul Stimers will be speaking on a panel at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Greater Philadelphia's GC/CLO Summit.
Lisa M. Lind Brings High-Level Public Company Experience to McGuireWoods
Lisa M. Lind, an accomplished public company lawyer who provided legal and strategic guidance to boards and leaders at two publicly traded companies, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Pittsburgh.
Navigating Caution and Opportunity: Insights from the Legal Market in 2024 and Beyond on January 30, 2025
Jill M. Caughie will present the annual State of the Legal Industry webinar “Navigating Caution and Opportunity: Insights from the Legal Market in 2024 and Beyond” for Leopard Solutions.
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.