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Judge Blasts Firm Trying to Kick Him Off Phila. Zantac Litigation

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:59:27 EST

In a footnote, the judge suggested the firm's repeated efforts to recuse him may have crossed the line into violations of the conduct rules.

Who's Responsible? New Conflict Claims Put Phila. DA's Office Under Ethical Microscope

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:49:54 EST

As allegations against the office continue to mount, questions remain about who could ultimately be held responsible if the claims are substantiated.

For New Ballard Spahr IP Leader, AI Will Bring 'Transformative' Change to Practice Area

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:11:33 EST

"For folks who've been practicing in IP for a while, change is our normal day to day,” said Atlanta-based Ballard Spahr partner Charley Brown.

Former Phila. Assistant DA Alleges 'Collusion' in Exoneration Process

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:20:34 EST

The testimony comes as courts at both the state and federal level have ramped up criticism—and in some cases disciplinary sanctions—against the office over how it handles exoneration claims by criminal defendants.

Suburban Jury Awards $5.5M Against Doctor in Opioid Overdose Wrongful Death Suit

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:03:25 EST

The jury found the decedent's primary care physician and practice group each 40% liable.

Pa. High Court to Revisit 'Gist of the Action' Doctrine for Legal Malpractice Cases

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:39:42 EST

Questions regarding the the intersection of tort and contract law in legal malpractice cases have been swirling for years in Pennsylvania.

People in the News—July 10, 2026—Barley Snyder

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:11:10 EST

Barley Snyder announced that attorney Jennifer Carter has joined the firm as an associate in its York office.

Superior Court Nixes Bid for New Talc Trial Arising From $22M 'Inconsistent Verdict'

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:42:52 EST

On appeal, the plaintiffs argued that simply molding the verdict to reflect the jury's decision on causation wasn't enough to cure the inconsistency.

Suburban Pa. Jury Awards $7.7M in Birth Injury Case Against OBGYN

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:45:52 EST

One of the largest drivers of the compensatory damages award was evidence that the child will likely face significant lifelong speech and communication difficulties, the plaintiffs' attorney said.

Fed. Judge Tosses Revised Suit Linking Ultra-Processed Foods to Diabetes, Liver Disease

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:59:22 EST

The ruling comes amid a wave of lawsuits targeting the makers of ultra-processed foods.