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The Roundup mass tort had some late-breaking news on Friday, with a Philadelphia jury handing up the litigation's highest verdict yet. Also, attorneys who post on social media should take note of a recent Disciplinary Board decision suspending a Montco attorney.

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– Max Mitchell, Regional Managing Editor, The Legal Intelligencer and New Jersey Law Journal

 

Litigation | News

Philadelphia Jury Hits Monsanto With $2.25B Roundup Verdict

By Aleeza Furman

The award appears to be the largest Roundup verdict yet, taking over a spot previously held by a $2 billion verdict... Read More

 

Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline | News

Misleading Social Media Posts Land Montco Attorney With Suspension

By Aleeza Furman

"There are two things that the board and the court hates the most: and that is lying and stealing," Ellen Brotman said. Read More

 

Civil Procedure | News

Judge Allows Former Hospital Worker's Religious Discrimination Suit Against the Hospital

By Riley Brennan

"Viewing the facts in the light most favorable to Plaintiff, his beliefs about the use of aborted fetal cells, his body... Read More

 

Civil Appeals | Commentary

Forum Non Conveniens—Pennsylvania's Jurisdiction Jigsaw Puzzle

By Carla M. Castello and Casey Alan Coyle

Historically, to establish forum non conveniens, a defendant had to show the plaintiff's chosen forum is either oppressive... Read More

 

Energy and Natural Resources | Commentary

Managing PFAS Chemicals: A Challenge for Courts and Agencies

By Kenneth J. Warren

A multifaceted, coordinated approach involving litigation, scientific investigation, and regulation is necessary to... Read More

 

Discovery | Commentary

Strategies for Successful Recovery of E-Discovery Expenses

By Kelly A. Lavelle

There are avenues through which parties can seek recovery of e-discovery expenses. Parties should understand the basis... Read More

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