Civil Appeals

Recent Rulings, Verdicts Land Pa. Courts in Tie for No. 1 Judicial Hellhole

By Everett Catts

Attorneys in Pennsylvania were quick to criticize the report, with the Alfred Carlson, president of the Philadelphia... Read More

Artificial Intelligence | News

Enough Is Enough: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Tech for Firms?

By Cassandre Coyer

Smokeball's 2024 State of Law Report found that firms' adoption of artificial intelligence will likely depend on their... Read More

Litigation | News

Phila. Jury's $3.5M Verdict Marks Fifth Consecutive Win for Roundup Plaintiffs

By Aleeza Furman

The verdict marks the fifth consecutive trial win for Roundup plaintiffs in the last month and a half. Read More

Court Administration | News

Trial Firms Starting to Match or Exceed Big Law Salary, Bonus Scales for Associates

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys

Litigation boutiques and other small firms compete for the same top law students as Big Law, so they are likely to move... Read More

Litigation | News

Land Developers Hit With $5M in Punitives in $6.25M Property Damage Case

By Aleeza Furman

"When your instinct is that this conduct is egregious or outrageous, you're probably right and you should run with that,"... Read More

Civil Procedure | News

Rejecting Target's Predominance Arguments, Federal Judge Certifies Class in Wage-and-Hour Action

By Riley Brennan

"Apparently, it is unclear whether [Target's] policy is lawful under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act. Class certification... Read More