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A Deep Dive Into the Product-Line Exception in Pennsylvania
Imagine as a product manufacturer being held liable for defects in a product that you did not make, have never made, and have no plans to make. This very real possibility exists in Pennsylvania under what is commonly referred to as “the product-liability exception” to the general rule of successor nonliability. Although it has been around for close to 50 years, the exception is not well-developed in Pennsylvania.
When Personal Injury and Family Law Collide
Personal injury and family law are complicated areas and become even more so when they overlap, as when during a divorce settlement one or both spouses is victim of a personal injury accident.
Former Perkins Coie Partner Moves to Stradley Ronon in Chicago
Richard Peterson is the second partner to jump from Perkins Coie to Stradley Ronon since July, joining Jesse Kanach, who co-chairs the firm's private investment funds practice.
Pa. Firms Set to Finish Year Strong, Thanks to Demand Uptick, Shorter Collections Cycle
Firms based in the commonwealth are finally seeing demand increase after a downturn in 2023.
What Are Forbidden Sexual Relations With Clients?
All “sexual relations” with clients are forbidden under Rule 1.8(j), unless a consensual relationship existed between the attorney and the client when the attorney-client relationship commenced. However, what constitutes “sexual relations” was previously not defined at all in the rule, and that has led to some interesting questions in our increasingly remote and virtual world.
Criminalization of Homelessness Is Not the Solution
This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which upheld laws in the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, that prohibit people from sleeping outside on public property even when there are no available shelter beds. This disappointing and harmful decision allows cities to enforce civil and criminal penalties against individuals who have no choice but to sleep outside, despite the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Giving Back to My Community as a PVLA Volunteer
During my 3L year, I volunteered as a legal service coordinator with Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers For the Arts (PVLA). I would watch potential clients who were initially distraught or nervous about their legal woes at the beginning of the intake process leave with smiles and reassurance after speaking with or being represented by a volunteer attorney. I knew that once I became a licensed attorney, I would become a volunteer attorney for PVLA.
People in the News—Nov. 18, 2024—Hamburg Rubin, Offit Kurman
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin announced that financial services attorney Ron L. Woodman has joined the firm as partner in the business law department.
Public Interest Calendar of Events
In this month's calendar, check out a few CLEs, an annual reception, anniversary party and meeting.
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