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Phila. DA Accuses Fed. Judge of Bias, Seeks Recusal From Exoneration Proceedings That Resulted in Criminal Referrals

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:13:19 EST

The motion describes the summer proceedings as a "circus" orchestrated by the court, which they claimed served "as the ringmaster."

As Courts Split on Arbitration for Minors, Pa. Ruling Offers Roadmap in Video Game Addiction Case

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:16:26 EST

The minor had signed a declaration disaffirming the terms of use, including the arbitration and delegation provisions.

Will the EDPa. Investigate Krasner? We Won't Know for a While

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:28:43 EST

Although court watchers said that much of what happens from here on out will be unknown to the public, one thing seems likely: federal prosecutors will investigate.

Pa. Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Ethics Board, Immunity for High Public Officials

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:07:44 EST

"This case will set the standard for how people who have been maligned by government get to vindicate their rights," Matthew Haverstick of Kleinbard, who is representing former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, said.

People in the News—Sept. 24, 2026—Buchanan Ingersoll, Sterlington

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:59:59 EST

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's government relations section continues to grow with the addition of Anita Lewis as a senior adviser in the Philadelphia office.

Discovery Misconduct Leads to $500K Sanction for UPS

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:07:19 EST

The shipping giant was sanctioned for a delayed disclosure that required the court to reopen discovery.

'Pick Three': Pa. Appellate Judges Offer Roadmap for Effective Advocacy

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:37:45 EST

"What we're looking for is a clear and concise statement of the law," Justice Kevin Dougherty said.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Defends the Power of Dissent in Phila. Bar Remarks

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:49 EST

Accepting a Philadelphia Bar Association award Thursday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson praised Justice William J. Brennan Jr.'s commitment to democratic values and said judicial dissents reflect "faith in the future."

Litigators of the Week: A Philadelphia Defense Verdict in First Neutrogena Sunscreen Recall Trial

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:29:59 EST

Alli Brown of Kirkland & Ellis and Mike Brown of Nelson Mullins led a trial team that beat back claims brought on behalf of the families of two women who claimed that trace amounts of benzene in Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen caused them to develop a rare form of blood cancer.

Backed By Lamb McErlane, Norcross Files $100M Suit Against Inquirer Over Dropped Prosecution

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:54:42 EST

Joseph Podraza, who is representing Norcross, is a well-known defamation and complex commercial litigation attorney, who often represents high-profile clients, including former labor leader John Dougherty and top tier personal injury law firm Kline & Specter.

Pa. Supreme Court Considers Broader Application of Sex Abuse Exception to Sovereign Immunity

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:20:49 EST

The justices grappled with whether school districts can face negligence claims over student-on-student sexual assaults.

High-Profile Phila. Attorney Charged With Assault, Harassment Following Alleged Domestic Altercation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:44:46 EST

The alleged incident involving attorney Thomas Bosworth occurred Sept. 3 along a walking trail in Bala Cynwyd. Police said a 911 caller reported seeing a man choking a woman and throwing her into bushes beside the trail.

Pa. High Court Presses Disciplinary Counsel on Why Ex-Sacks Weston Attorney Merits Disbarment

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:34:48 EST

"There's plenty of people that plead guilty to pretty heinous financial crimes that don't get disbarred," Justice P. Kevin Brobson said. "So the question is, what is it about these heinous financial crimes that demand disbarment?"

Despite 'Deplorable' Attorney Conduct, Pa. Appeals Court Upholds $20M Verdict

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:11:38 EST

One of the Superior Court judges wrote that this behavior could have warranted a new trial.

Phila. Judge Defends $124.2M Med Mal Award Against Einstein Providers

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:04:53 EST

The trial court rejected numerous post-trial challenges to the verdict and urged the Superior Court to uphold a $124.2 million medical malpractice award against Albert Einstein Medical Center defendants.

$4.5M Settlement Reached in Foster Care Abuse Suit Despite Insurance Issues

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:36:04 EST

Amid insurance coverage disputes and limited available policy proceeds, two Pennsylvania child welfare agencies agreed to the multimillion-dollar settlement of a case accusing them of failing to disclose a foster child's history of abusing younger children before placing him in a home where minors were later abused.

Armed With AI, Former Kline & Specter Partners Launch Catastrophic Injury Firm

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:29:33 EST

The founding partners say they plan to leverage proprietary AI technology that will allow them to handle complex, high-stakes litigation more efficiently while maintaining close attorney involvement in every case.

The Week in Data Sept. 8: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:57 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including how Big Law firms are quietly paying associates different salaries.

'Zero Testimony' of Exposure Sinks Paraquat Claims, May Thin MDL Docket

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:54:17 EST

The ruling could reduce the number of cases currently pending in the mass tort, one legal observer said.

Here's What You Need to Know About Phila.'s Newest Mass Tort

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:20:01 EST

Philadelphia's new mass tort involves claims that major tobacco manufacturers and retailers sold cigarettes that caused smokers to develop cancers and other smoking-related diseases after decades of use.

SFO, Dechert Settle Lawsuit Stemming From Neil Gerrard Allegations

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:38:01 EST

ENRC asked the court for $168 million in damages, plus interest, at a costs trial in April. The settlement announced on Wednesday comes before the court announced a ruling in the case.

Simon & Simon Tries New Gambit to Toss Uber's RICO Suit

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:17:51 EST

Simon and the firm are now challenging Uber's financial stake in the litigation.

Generics Price-Fixing Bellwether Trial in Phila. Delayed for Alleged Conflict Involving Former Fed Judge

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:53:21 EST

Mylan seeks to have former federal Judge Lawrence Stengel disqualified from serving as special master.

Krasner Threatened ‘Consequences,' Rejected Conflict Warnings in Exoneration Case, More Supervisors Testify

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:19:55 EST

"She said something like, 'Do you think Mr. Stiegler is losing any sleep over this?' I think I said something like 'no, but I'm sure he will,'" the supervisor said.