By Matthew T. Mangino | February 6, 2025
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide whether unprovoked flight from the police in a high crime area provides police with the requisite reasonable suspicion to conduct an investigatory detention.
By Cliff Rieders | February 6, 2025
In McAleer v. Geisinger Medical Center, the defendants were successful in having the Montour County Common Pleas Court dismiss on summary judgment the claim of Michael and Elaine McAleer because the claim involved the theory that when a doctor selects an inappropriate procedure for a patient, out of several alternatives, that choice can amount to negligence.
By Aleeza Furman | February 5, 2025
“The court really takes the time to dig into what sets the standard of care for an attorney, and, I think, comes to the right conclusion regarding these kinds of allegations constituting potential professional malpractice,” the plaintiff's attorney said.
By Aleeza Furman | February 4, 2025
The ruling puts Domino's back on the hook for a $2.3 million judgment awarded to a motorcyclist who was struck by a delivery driver’s vehicle.
By Amanda O'Brien | February 3, 2025
Blank Rome has brought former Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir litigation co-chair Christina McKinley as a partner, while Morgan Lewis has rehired employee benefits attorney and former U.S. Air Force captain Matthew Chapman, who served as a corporate associate with the firm before jumping to K&L Gates.
By Aleeza Furman | February 3, 2025
The plaintiff had reached a settlement with the driver for his $100,000 auto policy limit, but she contended that the settlement did not fully compensate her for her injuries and sought underinsured motorist benefits under her mother’s auto policy.
By Lawrence Ashery | February 3, 2025
The recent presidential memorandum requiring federal employees to return to in-person work, coupled with a hiring freeze across the entire federal government, could have significant consequences for innovators, businesses and anyone seeking intellectual property protection.
By Jon Cochran | January 31, 2025
This part addresses hitches that can arise during the transition period as well as what marketing restrictions apply to the lawyer after they’ve moved to their new firm.
By Kelly A. Lavelle | January 30, 2025
Federal Rule of Evidence 502 governs the treatment of inadvertent disclosures of privileged attorney-client communications or work-product materials. While Rule 502 is an evidence rule, the cases interpreting and applying it focus on its impact on the scope of discovery. Enacted by Congress in 2008, it was designed to address the growing risks of inadvertent disclosure in the era of e-discovery. The rule acknowledges the practical challenges of privilege review and aims to reduce the associated costs and uncertainties.
By Amanda O'Brien | January 29, 2025
Prior to serving as U.S. attorney, Gerald Kram worked at a Scranton boutique for over 35 years, eventually serving as the firm’s managing partner.
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