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November 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pharmaceutical Patents: Benefits and Challenges

Despite the obvious benefits of pharmaceutical patents, they are also a source of contentious debate concerning issues of unaffordable drug pricing, accessibility to medication, and unfair competition. Many argue that pharmaceutical patents cause more harm than good.
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November 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

While Data Breaches May Lead to Years of Legal Battles, Cyberattacks Can Be Prevented

As we move into 2025, it is vital for organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity protocols and reduce the growing risks presented by changes in technology and applicable laws. Businesses must be familiar with recent data privacy issues, including relevant legal developments that may impact their business, and craft policies and procedures to prevent future data breaches.
4 minute read
November 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Nov. 21, 2024—Willig Williams, Hangley Aronchick

Labor, employment, workers’ compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson announced that attorney Jesse Bernstein has joined its labor law practice.
2 minute read
November 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Jury Hits Sig Sauer With $11M Verdict Over Alleged Gun Defect

The case is one of scores of lawsuits filed across the country alleging defects in the the Sig Sauer P320 cause the gun to unintentionally fire.
3 minute read
November 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Free Speech Causes a Neighborly Feud

This case involves the free speech provision found in Article I, Section 7 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. The court found that the injunction entered by the trial court violates free speech. The neighbors had a right to put up the signs.
9 minute read
November 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up

Competitors may sneer at the flashy billboards, but leaders argue the ads work as the firm grows into sophisticated practices across the U.S.
5 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Dechert 'Spark Tank' Competition Encourages Firmwide Innovation Focus

The competition has received more than 100 pitches in the four years since it launched, and participation extends beyond the lawyer ranks to paralegals, legal assistants and business professionals.
5 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

ABA Approves Penn State's Plans to Reunify Its Two Law Schools

Penn State Law and Penn State Dickinson Law's reunion is moving full-steam ahead after the schools were initially separated in 2014.
3 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Allows Elderly Woman's Consumer Protection Suit to Proceed Against Citizens Bank

In Downz v. Citizens Bank, the plaintiff claimed Citizens Bank was negligent in failing to warn her of fraudulent activity and for allegedly allowing her to overdraft her Home Equity Line of Credit account by over $100,000.
5 minute read
November 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania Modernizes Trust Administration With New Directed Trust Statute

By creating these new fiduciary positions, settlors now have more flexibility to structure and assign fiduciary responsibilities within a trust beyond the traditional trustee role.
8 minute read

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