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Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys, One Practice Area Recognized in 2025 Chambers Global Rankings
Chambers Global has recognized five Cozen O’Connor attorneys as worldwide leaders in their respective practices.
Owner of staffing firm in Charleroi pleads guilty to using, harboring illegal immigrants
PITTSBURGH - The owner of a Pennsylvania company that supplies immigrant workers to an area that has seen its Haitian population explode faces prison time after pleading guilty to tax crimes.
Reed Smith partners named to Pittsburgh Power 100
Reed Smith today announced that partners Casey Ryan and Jason Hazlewood have been named to the Pittsburgh Power 100, a list published by the Pittsburgh Business Times of the region's most influential business leaders.
Greene County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1st-Degree Murders of Two Waynesburg Residents
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Greene County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting two people in Waynesburg in 2022.
The Future of Regulatory Agencies Under the Trump Presidency on February 26, 2025
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Inside Penn Carey Law
A steadfast source of wisdom, warmth, and guidance at Penn Carey Law for 35 years, Verrier retired from the Law School in 2024.
Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture on Ethics & Professional Responsibility, 02/26
The David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance will host the Lewis H. Gold ’62 Lecture on Ethics and Professional Responsibility on Wednesday, February 26th.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Local Government Entities Over Hazardous Conditions
In Delaware County, Regina McIlvaine has taken legal action against the Township of Haverford and its school district following an accident caused by unsafe conditions on public property.
Thornburgh Family Lecture Series on Disability Law and Policy on February 26, 2025
Joyce’s focus for both organizations is employment for people with disabilities.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Convenience Store Chain Wawa Over Premises Liability
A Pennsylvania man has filed a lawsuit against Wawa Inc., claiming negligence after suffering serious injuries from tripping over an obstruction at one of their locations.
Charleroi business owner using Haitian labor called 'big baby' after suing vocal critic
WASHINGTON - The Washington County business owner who went to court over criticisms he filled his staff with cheap Haitian labor is acting like a "big baby," says the man he sued.
Plaintiff accuses Shady Grove restaurant of wage theft
In a recent legal filing in Allegheny County's Court of Common Pleas, Emily Menke accuses Shady Grove restaurant and its management of manipulating her wages through false reporting of tips leading to inflated tax liabilities without actual...
Plaintiff alleges Credence Resource Management violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A new lawsuit filed by Mary Zeedick accuses Credence Resource Management of violating federal law by inaccurately reporting her credit status despite being informed otherwise through a dispute letter sent last year.
Plaintiff alleges Ability Recovery Services violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
A new lawsuit has been filed in Allegheny County by Brea Altreche against Ability Recovery Services for allegedly violating federal laws related to debt collection practices.
Plaintiff (electricity provider) alleges Defendant (individual driver) of Negligence
Duquesne Light Company has initiated legal action against Sandy L. Doyle for allegedly causing damage to its electric facilities through negligent driving practices in February 2023.
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Caretaker of Theft and Negligence
John and Kathryn Dorsey's trust was shattered after hiring Madelyn Novick through an app to care for their home while on vacation.
Cozen O’Connor Welcomes David Ebby to Its Award Winning Real Estate Group
Cozen O’Connor today announced prominent lawyer David A. Ebby, one of the country’s leading real estate attorneys and a longstanding friend to many throughout the firm, has joined its international Real Estate Group.
Navigating the FTC's Amended COPPA Rule: Key Updates and Compliance Strategies on February 25, 2025
The FTC's recent amendments to the COPPA Rule bring sweeping changes to how organizations collect, manage and secure children's personal information. From new requirements for privacy notices and parental consent to stringent governance and data retention policies, these updates significantly reshape compliance obligations for businesses operating in this space.
DiveIN & SBA Anti-Racism Conversations (ARC): Environmental Law Society on February 25, 2025
Join DiveIN and SBA in the 3rd Floor Gallery for a series of discussions to open community dialogue about systemic racism and implicit bias.
Pa. SC protects retailers from new consumer protection theory
PITTSBURGH - Collecting sales tax does not open retailers to lawsuits under Pennsylvania's consumer protection law, the state Supreme Court has held in a proposed class action against companies like Kohl's and J. Crew.