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Jury Faults Housing Authority for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
On Feb. 4, 2013, plaintiff's decedent, Sandra Troilo, 77, died of acute carbon monoxide poisoning in her apartment, in Monessen. She was found that morning by her grandson, who saw an open oven door, an oven knob turned to the "on" position, and an undergarment hanging from the knob. It was presumed that Troilo had used the stove to dry her clothing the night before. She was found on her bed with her legs hanging off the bed and her glasses on, which indicated that she did not die in her sleep but suddenly succumbed to carbon monoxide asphyxiation.Why the New Rule on 'Turncoat' Witnesses Matters
The state Supreme Court's recent approval of an adjustment to the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence that carve out an exception to the hearsay rule for witnesses who feign memory loss at trial after previously providing a statement could be a big win for prosecutors, some defense lawyers are saying.Civil RICO Case Against Carpenters Union Gets Green Light
A federal judge in Pennsylvania has refused to toss out a civil racketeering suit in which members of a carpenters union are accused of committing "multiple violent and intimidating acts" after being barred from working at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.Berkeley Suffers 'Knockout Blow' in Gene-Editing Patent Fight With MIT
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office found MIT's patents are distinct from Berkeley's before tossing the California university's interference claim.Eckert Seamans Acquires Pittsburgh Trusts and Estates Boutique
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott is combining with a small trusts and estates law firm in Pittsburgh, Tener, Van Kirk, Wolf & Moore.New Goodwin Procter Partner a Transgender Trailblazer in Big Law
Blake Liggio recently made partner at Goodwin Procter, making him one of the first outwardly transgender partners at an Am Law 100 firm. Liggio and Goodwin Procter partner Scott Webster reflect on the challenges he faced and ways that large firms can create a more inclusive environment.Energy Lawyers Brace for Action, Opposition After Pipeline Orders
The president's decision to push forward with two major pipeline projects could signal busy times ahead for energy practices.Uber, Fighting Pa. Regulators, Calls $11.4M Fine 'Irrational'
Lawyers for Uber Technologies Inc. asked a Pennsylvania court Thursday to drastically cut a "grossly disproportionate" and "irrational" $11.4 million civil penalty for operating in the state without regulatory authority.Trending Stories
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