Aleeza Furman is a Philadelphia-based litigation reporter with The Legal Intelligencer. Contact her at [email protected].
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
October 31, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Hearing on Krasner's Lawsuit Against Musk Hits Road Block With Last-Minute Jurisdictional Dispute"On Mischief Night last night, Mr. Musk and America PAC filed a removal petition to try and divest this court of jurisdiction," Hangley Aronchick shareholder John Summers said at the Thursday hearing. "Your Honor," he continued, "that was both cowardly as well as irresponsible."
By Aleeza Furman
4 minute read
October 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Krasner Calls for Heightened Security for Upcoming Courtroom Fight Against MuskBoth Krasner and Musk are expected to attend the Thursday hearing, and the district attorney suggested enhanced security would be appropriate given what Krasner asserted has been a flood of social media posts attacking him in the days since he initiated the suit.
By Aleeza Furman
2 minute read
October 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Campaign Finance Records Show Lawyers Have a Clear Favorite in Pa. Attorney General RacePlenty of firms and lawyers have invested in the attorney general race, and particularly in the Democratic candidate.
By Aleeza Furman
4 minute read
October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Philadelphia District Attorney Alleges Elon Musk's Voter Sweepstakes Is an Illegal LotteryThe sweepstakes has already drawn scrutiny over its legality, with some law experts suggesting that limiting participation to registered voters may be akin to illegally bribing people to vote. But Krasner's lawsuit takes a different angle.
By Aleeza Furman
3 minute read