Max Mitchell

June 22, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

A motorcyclist who fractured her pelvis after being hit by a sedan in Dauphin County has settled her claim against the defendant-driver for $1.2 million.

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read

June 22, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

First-quarter filings in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' mass tort program are up significantly from the previous year and indicate that 2015 will be another active year.

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read

June 22, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

A collection action has begun against Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly after he was hit with a nearly $80,000 judgment over a lease dispute for a penthouse in what court papers describe as the "most expensive rental in Philly."

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read

June 21, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

First-quarter filings in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas' mass tort program are up significantly from the previous year and indicate that 2015 will be another active year.

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read

June 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

A collection action has begun against Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly after he was hit with a nearly $80,000 judgment over a lease dispute for a penthouse in what court papers describe as the "most expensive rental in Philly."

By Max Mitchell

4 minute read

June 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Administrative Judge Kevin M. Dougherty, who secured a spot in this fall's Supreme Court election, continued to lead all candidates with the highest total contributions, raising more than $1.5 million so far in the race. Superior Court Judge David N. Wecht, also a winner in the primary, had the second highest amount, having raised $977,828 so far.

By Lizzy McLellan and Max Mitchell

4 minute read

June 18, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Administrative Judge Kevin M. Dougherty, who secured a spot in this fall's Supreme Court election, continued to lead all candidates with the highest total contributions, raising more than $1.5 million so far in the race. Superior Court Judge David N. Wecht, also a winner in the primary, had the second highest amount, having raised $977,828 so far.

By Lizzy McLellan and Max Mitchell

4 minute read

June 17, 2015 | Law.com

An ex-husband, who allegedly falsely advertised online that his ex-wife was offering to provide sexual services, did not owe his ex-wife a sufficient duty to establish liability for negligent infliction of emotional distress, a court of common pleas judge has ruled.

By Max Mitchell

5 minute read

June 17, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

The state Supreme Court's decision tossing the mandatory minimum sentencing scheme for drug-free school zones effectively strikes down numerous mandatory minimum sentencing laws in the state, and leaves the question of whether these schemes will return in the hands of the General Assembly, according to court watchers.

By Max Mitchell

6 minute read

June 16, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

An ex-husband, who allegedly falsely advertised online that his ex-wife was offering to provide sexual services, did not owe his ex-wife a sufficient duty to establish liability for negligent infliction of emotional distress, a court of common pleas judge has ruled.

By Max Mitchell

5 minute read