The Legal Intelligencer | Morning Update

Oct 16, 2023

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The Legal Intelligencer Morning Update

A Message From the Editor

A judge has decided against allowing punitive damages in the case that proved to be the largest med mal verdict of last year, but the plaintiff's attorney in the case says he will continue to press the issue at the appellate level. Also, a Philadelphia boutique is facing a compensation dispute with a former partner.

Thanks for reading!

– Max Mitchell, Bureau Chief

Civil Appeals | News

Med Mal Plaintiff Loses Bid to Seek Punitive Damages on Top of $21.3M Award

By Aleeza Furman

"It's not that the judge needed to endorse the plaintiff's viewpoint that it was reckless," Thomas Bosworth said, "it's... Read More

Law Firm Associates | News

1 in 4 Big Law Associates Plan to Leave Within the Year

By Dan Roe

A tough hiring market has improved associate retention lately, but a new Major, Lindsey & Africa survey of Big Law associates... Read More

Alternative Dispute Resolution | News

Ex-Weir Greenblatt Partner Looks to Sue Firm Over Unreturned $50K Capital Contribution

By Amanda O'Brien

Gina Stowe said the firm and managing partner Walter Weir did not respond to her request to return the funds nor to... Read More

Civil Appeals | News

What's Coming Up for the Pa. Supreme Court in October Arguments

By Aleeza Furman

The justices are slated to hear oral arguments in nine cases spread between Oct. 17 and 18, with issues including ex... Read More

Court Administration | News

Phila. Municipal Court to Get First Administrative Judge in Nearly 20 Years

By Aleeza Furman

The reorganization in leadership is due to "significant structural changes" to Philadelphia's Traffic Court in recent... Read More

Mass Torts

DLA Piper Defends Novo Nordisk In Phila. Lawsuit Over Wegovy Weight Loss Drug

By ALM Staff

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here. Read More

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