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Frisbee Suit Tossed Over Lack of 'Concrete Injury'
A whistleblower claim against Frisbee manufacturer Wham-O Inc. just won't fly, a federal judge in Pittsburgh has ruled, because the plaintiff's claim that some of the flying discs were marketed with long-expired patents is not enough to show a "concrete" injury.Women's Summit Celebrates Progress, Seeks More
In the Philadelphia Bar Association's first summit dedicated to the status of women in the legal profession, some leaders of the bench said that despite the institutional challenges of women attorneys entering the profession's leadership ranks, women are able to be just as successful advocates as men. But other judges said there are many more miles to go toward equality. "Male lawyers and some male judges ... they're not used to women who are confident, competent," said U.S. District Judge Petrese Tucker.State Courts Lack Dischargeability Jurisdiction
In overruling the appellate panel and the bankruptcy court, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently made a clear statement as to how issues of conflict between the state courts and the federal system should be resolved on issues of discharge and the effect of a permanent injunction granted by the discharge.7th Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact
The 7th Circuit e-discovery pilot program provides a valuable tool, according to Obermayer's Mathieu J. Shapiro and Aaron L. Peskin: Principles tested in real litigation by practitioners and judges.Candidates Line Up for First Judicial District Court Seats
Twenty-six candidates are vying for seven vacant seats on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the May 17 primary election.The trustee for American Business Financial Services has alleged $750 million in claims against defendants that he accuses of abetting the subprime lender's squirrelly financial practices. He's a long way from there, but he took a big step forward Wednesday, settling with three banks.
Zappala Out, Eisenhower Likely In
With Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. deciding not to enter this year's Democratic primary for state attorney general, the race becomes a wide-open affair between four candidates, including two who faced off in a bitter primary four years ago.Trending Stories
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