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Aleeza Furman

Aleeza Furman

Aleeza Furman is a Philadelphia-based litigation reporter with The Legal Intelligencer. Contact her at [email protected].

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April 21, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Julia Rater Runs for Centre County Court of Common Pleas

'I have firsthand experience in the types of cases that our judges see on a regular basis, having been in the courtroom almost weekly during my entire 27-year career. Because of this, I know our county caseload, I know how the court currently works, and I know the challenges and needs of those who come before the court.'

By ALM Staff

5 minute read

April 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

$3M Settlement for Woman in Case Involving Murder of Daughters

The mother of two girls their father killed has reached a $3 million settlement with the York Area Regional Police Department, which she claimed failed to prevent her daughters' deaths.

By VerdictSearch

4 minute read

April 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Unanimous Pa. Supreme Court Declines to Expand Opportunities to Re-Waive UIM Stacking

"It's certainly going to limit the ability of claimants to recover, and it shifts the burden from the insurance companies onto those claimants to comply with the law," said James Hockenberry, a partner with the Law Office of Leon Aussprung who represented the plaintiffs.

By Aleeza Furman

3 minute read

April 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. High Court to Weigh Whether Federal Restrictions on Gunmaker Lawsuits Improperly Wade Into State Tort Laws

With the fate of the PLCAA in Pennsylvania now bound for the state's high court, over a dozen amicus curiae have sought to weigh in. Parties that have staked their interest in the case include the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel, The National Shooting Sports Foundation and numerous states.

By Aleeza Furman

3 minute read

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Justices at Odds Over Scope of Case Coordination Rule

At issue was an order from Judge Christine Ward of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas granting a motion to coordinate a collection of COVID business interruption lawsuits filed against Erie Insurance Exchange.

By Aleeza Furman

3 minute read

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Maria C. Battista Runs for Superior Court

'I will bring a fresh perspective to the court, and rely on my experience as an attorney, a prosecutor, an educator, and a hearing examiner to fairly decide cases. My rural roots are also important and will bring geographic diversity to the court.'

By ALM Staff

6 minute read

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Jill Scheidt Runs for Berks County Court of Common Pleas

"I will bring over three decades of extensive legal experience and my understanding of our community to the bench to ensure fair justice while protecting families and upholding the constitutional rights of all residents."

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Jerry L. Wagner Runs for Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas

'With a private-sector background and combined legal experience in business, criminal, and civil, as well as the candidate who has the most trial experience, I will best be able to serve the constituents of Mifflin County as a public servant, not someone merely looking for a job or career.'

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gopal Balachandran Runs for Centre County Court of Common Pleas

'Criminal law cases consistently form the most time-intensive and complex cases that a judge on the Centre County Court of Common Pleas faces. Yet, the current bench has no judge with a significant or comprehensive background in criminal law.'

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Kenneth Joel Runs for Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

'My legal career (whether on the bench, as a public-sector attorney or in private practice) has been defined by protecting peoples' rights. As a judge, every day I protect peoples' rights by applying the law fairly and equitably.'

By ALM Staff

4 minute read