People in the News—Oct. 29, 2019—Philadelphia Bar Association
The Philadelphia Bar Association hosted members of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to its 2019 Bench-Bar and annual Conference at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
October 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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Bench-Bar Philadelphia 2019
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The Philadelphia Bar Association hosted members of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania at its 2019 Bench-Bar and annual Conference at Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Attendees of the event included Justice Kevin M. Dougherty, Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Shelli Fedullo, Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor, Justice Sallie Updyke Mundy, Justice Max Baer and Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky associate Benjamin J. Baer.
The 2020 Bench-Bar will be held Oct. 23-24 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Visit benchbar.philadelphiabar.org for more information.
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McNees Wallace & Nurick is set to host its annual State and Local Taxes for Pennsylvania Businesses Seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Friday at the Hollywood Casino in Grantville.
Attendees will gain knowledge regarding topics including the Pennsylvania sales tax, alternative resolution strategies, property tax reform, sales and use tax refunds, reverse audits, trust fund recovery penalty, and the Department of Revenue Board of Appeals.
Serving as guest speakers are Pennsylvania Rep. Frank Ryan and Lauren Zaccarelli, chair of the Department of Revenue board of appeals.
The $99 registration fee per person includes continental breakfast, lunch, materials, CPE credits and a networking reception at the conclusion of the seminar.
|Honored
U.S. District Judge C. Darnell Jones II of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was awarded the 2019 American Board of Trial Advocates Jurist of the Year Award.
Presenting the award were Roberta D. Pichini of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig; Joseph Marano of Freiwald Law; and Christine Boyd of Lavin, Cedrone, Graver, Boyd & DiSipio.
|Additions
Curtin & Heefner announced that Robert D. Sokolove joined the firm as a partner in the firm's litigation department.
Sokolove will practice out of the firm's Yardley office.
He provides legal and regulatory advice, manages all aspects of corporate business and provides direction to insurance companies, builders and developers and financial institutions with respect to flood insurance and related risk mitigation.
Sokolove is a published writer on subjects involving flood insurance and revenue creation through green initiatives.
He represents developers in the U.S. and reduces risk and avoids potential liability for his corporate and governmental clients.
He advises organizations on how to produce revenue through the development of green and sustainable infrastructure projects.
|Elected and Appointed
Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby announced the promotion of five associates who have been named partners.
Cheryl A. Binosa, located in the firm's Bedminster office, focuses her practice on workers' compensation matters.
Charlene A. McLaughlin, located in the firm's Philadelphia office, focuses her practice on general liability, litigation and products liability.
Christine C. McGuigan, located in the firm's Philadelphia office, represents clients in general liability and insurance matters.
Kenneth E. Sharperson, located in the firm's Bedminster office, defends clients in general liability, insurance and reinsurance and litigation matters.
Ross J. Ventre III, located in the Scranton office, defends clients in workers' compensation matters.
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