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The Week in Data April 3: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:36:07 EST

Catch up on the latest data from across the Law.com newsroom, including The Dealmakers of the Year.

Tech Hotbeds Bested Other Metros in 2025 Partner Movement

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:06:56 EST

A new report found a faster pace of lateral movement in cities like San Francisco, Seattle and Boston that were profiting from trends like generative AI and GLP drug development.

Employment Firm Awarded $300K in Fees for Leading Minimum-Wage Class Action Settlement

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:57:17 EST

The court approved an award of $295,350 for attorney fees, costs, and claims of administration expenses.

'No Forewarning Necessary': Divided 3rd Circuit Weighs Discipline for Attorney's Use of AI Hallucinations

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:44:03 EST

The dissenting judge said that the majority doesn't need to warn attorneys to use artificial intelligence responsibly, opining that "[n]o forewarning is necessary when it is clear what standard the attorney was required to follow."

Phila. Plaintiffs Firm Sues Ex-Name Partner, Alleging Fraud, Inappropriate Relationship With Client

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:36:20 EST

Brian Kent was fired from the firm formerly known as Laffey Bucci & Kent two years ago over allegations that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a client whom he represented in a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology.

Pa. Jury Returns $108M Verdict Against Einstein Providers for Child's Brain Injury

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:45:37 EST

"Jefferson strongly disagrees with the outrageous and inappropriate verdict and believes it does not reflect the medical evidence or the facts of this case," Jefferson Health said in an emailed statement.

'Greater Risk of Being Leapfrogged': Loss of Seniority Is Not a Speculative Injury, Pa. Court Says

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:08:30 EST

"This relative loss of seniority, which essentially allowed less senior employees to 'close the gap' in terms of seniority, is an actual concrete result of the staffing decisions," said Judge Matthew S. Wolf.

Group Challenging Numerous Election Tallies Accuses Phila. Law Firm of Legal Malpractice

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:01:47 EST

The founder of van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin, who along with Bruce L. Castor Jr., is a defendant in the case, said the complaint has no merit.

Phila. Judge Temporarily Suspended Following Arrest

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:13:40 EST

The judge was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault, strangulation, two counts of simple assault and two counts of recklessly endangering another person, according to court records. He faced bail of $100,000 following Monday night's altercation.

Gun Malfunction Litigation Will Remain in Pa., Thanks to Controversial US Supreme Court Jurisdiction Decision

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:41:31 EST

"The Supreme Court rejected this due process argument almost three years ago relying on unanimous Supreme Court authority in effect when (and long before) the manufacturer registered in Pennsylvania," U.S. District Judge Mark A. Kearney said.

Former Municipal Court President Judge Patrick Dugan Joins Full-Service Phila. Firm

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:58:45 EST

"He has a wealth of experience over a number of practice areas, and it's just such a natural fit for us," said Michael van der Veen, founder of van der Veen, Hartshorn and Levin.

Antitrust Suit Over Artificially Inflated Home Prices Moves Forward, Pa. Federal Judge Rules

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:15:12 EST

Antitrust claims are moving forward against Hanna Holdings, the largest privately held real estate brokerage company in the country, amidst allegations that the company participated in a brokerage commission-fixing scheme and artificially inflated the price of homes.

Saltz Mongeluzzi Doubles Class Action Practice, Adding 3 Boni Zack & Snyder Partners

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:51:05 EST

"Working with Josh and Ben and John over the last 20 years, it just felt right, that this was going to be the right move at the right time for us," said one of the co-chairs of the firm's class action group.

Former Ross Feller Casey, Gibbons & Crichton Attorneys Launch Black-Owned, Personal Injury Firm

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:45:47 EST

"[A]t some point, we realized that we had more synergies than we could imagine, and we thought it would be a perfect time for us to launch, to build Philadelphia's next premier plaintiffs personal injury firm," firm co-founder Kevin Harden Jr. said.