People in the News—Nov. 14, 2024—Cummins, McNees
Daniel E. Cummins of the Clarks Summit firm of Cummins Law recently prepared and presented variations of a year end civil litigation update at the separate Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Monroe Bench Bar Conferences.Kline & Specter Hit With Lawsuit From Another Former Associate
While the lawsuit is new, Terrance DeAngelo's claims echo many of the allegations made against Kline & Specter in the firm’s heated dispute with another of its former associates, Thomas Bosworth.Guiding LGBTQ+ Clients on Safeguarding Their Rights and Protections in Uncertain Political Climates
In a shifting political landscape, LGBTQ+ clients may find themselves at risk of losing crucial rights and protections. As their attorney, you play a vital role in helping them navigate this environment by offering guidance on safeguarding their legal rights and family protections. Below is a detailed overview of the advice you can provide to LGBTQ+ clients to ensure they are well protected.People in the News—Nov. 13, 2024—Hamburg Rubin, Bressler
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin announced the addition of four attorneys to the firm—Brittany Ann Kane, Gabriela Amado, Grace Gelone, and Mark A. Umansky.Big Law Expected To Follow Milbank's Lead With Associate Year-End Bonuses
The bigger question is whether peers will close the compensation gap created by an earlier set of summer bonuses Milbank granted to associates.Passenger Sues Frontier Airlines for Burns Sustained From In-Flight Beverage
The plaintiff, a Philadelphia resident, was flying home when he requested a cup of hot tea, which was served in a "highly negligent fashion."Judge Leaves Statute of Limitations Question in Injury Crash Suit for a Jury
Denying attempts to dismiss a loss of consortium claim, the court determined the question of when the spouse of a man involved in a tractor-trailer collision discovered her injury should be decided by a jury.NY Requiring Lawyers to Report Out-of-State Admissions, Public Discipline
A new rule set to take effect Dec. 1 requires New York attorneys to confirm whether they remain in good standing in out-of-state jurisdictions where they are admitted to practice law. It also requires all attorneys to disclose whether they have ever been the subject of public discipline in any other jurisdiction.Attorney Claims Phila. Roundup Trial Schedule Has Given 'Unfair' Preference to Certain Firms
Thomas Bosworth, who started his own firm after his contentious split with Kline & Specter, requested that the court put him next in line to bring his Roundup case before a Philadelphia jury.Dechert’s Restructuring Co-Chair Heads to DLA Piper
The partner had prominent roles on well-known matters such as the Lehman and BHS collapses.Trending Stories
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