Aleeza Furman is a Philadelphia-based litigation reporter with The Legal Intelligencer. Contact her at [email protected].
November 21, 2024 | Litigation Daily
Voir Dire Voyeur: I Find Out What Kind of Juror I’d BeSumming up its findings about me, JuryScout concluded: “Her tendency to weigh the duty of care and institutional responsibility, along with her potential for empathy, could make her a moderately favorable juror for the plaintiff but with a balanced approach given her analytical background.”
By Aleeza Furman
6 minute read
November 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Superior Court Tosses Pilot's $2.5M Wrongful Termination Verdict“If it became the law that an employee may bring a wrongful discharge claim pursuant to the public policy exception to the at will employment doctrine merely by referring to generalized pronouncements about community interests offered by the General Assembly, the exception would soon swallow the rule,” the court ruled.
By Aleeza Furman
3 minute read
November 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Immunity for Mental Health Care and Coverage for CBD: What's on the Pa. High Court's November CalendarThe justices are slated to consider 12 matters between Tuesday and Wednesday, dealing with issues including the scope of immunity for mental health care providers and workers’ compensation coverage for nonprescription substances like CBD oil.
By Aleeza Furman
5 minute read
November 14, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Bosworth Claims It Was Kline & Specter, Not Him, That Breached Settlement Terms“K&S is the only party who has breached the settlement agreement,” Thomas Bosworth alleged. He asked the court to award him attorney fees relating to the firm’s motion, which he claimed “was brought in bad faith and with an intent to injure Bosworth financially.”
By Aleeza Furman
4 minute read
November 13, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Kline & Specter Hit With Lawsuit From Another Former AssociateWhile 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.
By Aleeza Furman
4 minute read
November 12, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorney Claims Phila. Roundup Trial Schedule Has Given 'Unfair' Preference to Certain FirmsThomas 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.
By Aleeza Furman
4 minute read
November 07, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
What to Expect From Pennsylvania's Next Attorney GeneralStradley Ronon's Michael Engle said he expects Sunday will likely focus most heavily on cases involving "street crime," such as targeting major drug or human trafficking cases. But, it remains to be seen whether Sunday will continue pressing civil and consumer protection cases like the Shapiro and Henry administrations had done.
By Aleeza Furman | Max Mitchell
5 minute read
November 07, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Appeals Court Rules Pittsburgh School District Immune to Suit Over Sex Abuse of Disabled StudentThe en banc panel ruled that the school district was shielded from the plaintiffs claims because Pennsylvania's exception to sovereign immunity in instances of sexual abuse only applies when the victim is a minor.
By Aleeza Furman
4 minute read
November 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Settlement Details Revealed as Kline & Specter Claims Bosworth Isn't Complying With AccordOn Tuesday, Kline & Specter filed a motion in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas alleging that Bosworth is not sticking to the terms of their agreement. The firm is seeking an order directing Bosworth to comply and pay the firm more than $500,000 for the alleged breaches.
By Aleeza Furman
4 minute read
November 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Judge Denies DA Krasner's Bid to Stop Musk PAC's Million-Dollar Voter Giveaway"It's an opportunity to earn. It's not a chance to win," Texas-based Andy Taylor of the Gober Group, representing Elon Musk and America PAC, revealed at the Monday hearing.
By Aleeza Furman
3 minute read
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