P.j. D'annunzio

February 18, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

A ruling that Ameriprise Financial engaged in deceptive conduct in selling a couple insurance and financial services has been upheld by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which held that proving intent to deceive is not necessary to succeed in state consumer protection litigation.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read

February 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The class action alleges that MindGeek is liable for hosting child pornography depicting Jane Does No. 1 and No. 2 being sexually abused, which the defendants profited from.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

4 minute read

February 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has suspended Philadelphia lawyer Allan Marshall for neglecting clients in serious predicaments such as foreclosure, eviction and landlord/tenant cases.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

4 minute read

February 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

"The number of case filings in Philadelphia Municipal Court has been rising in the past few years, particularly for small claims and debt collection cases," the Pew report said. "This is not unique to Philadelphia, and the trend is likely to continue in the coming years as households face the pandemic's financial toll."

By P.J. D'Annunzio

4 minute read

February 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

A former attorney who handled adoption cases has been sentenced to one and a half years in federal prison for stealing clients' retainer fees as part of a pyramid scheme he created.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

2 minute read

February 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

"Given the fact that the jury awarded a high amount of pain and suffering damages for a brief period of time coupled with the undue weight that jurors are likely to give to expert testimony, we conclude the admission of Plaintiff's cardiology expert's opinion on pain and suffering was prejudicial error," the court said.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

3 minute read

February 05, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie appeared via Zoom on Thursday morning for an interview with ALM's Managing Editor, Regional Brands David Gialanella during ALM's Legalweek(year) event.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

7 minute read

February 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

A panel of legal experts are set to discuss systemic issues in the family court and foster care systems at a symposium presented by the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School on Friday.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

2 minute read

February 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

According to the PBA, a highly recommended rating means, "The candidate possesses the highest combination of legal ability, experience, integrity and temperament and would be capable of outstanding performance as a judge or justice of the court for which he/she is a candidate."

By P.J. D'Annunzio

4 minute read

February 02, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Former Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller has left his position as the head of Baker Botts' Supreme Court practice to start a complex litigation-focused boutique firm in Washington, D.C.

By P.J. D'Annunzio

2 minute read