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Pa. High Court Weighs Liability for Doctors Whose Patient Carried Out Mass Shooting
The justices have the opportunity to address whether doctors can be held liable under the Mental Health Procedures Act if they begin but fail to complete the process of involuntary commitment when they recognize their patient is "severely mentally ill and a clear and present danger to others."
Insurance Carrier Must List Known Defenses or Provide Coverage to Claimant, Pa. Appeals Court Rules
A boilerplate reservation of rights letter wasn't effective since it failed to note a specific exclusion on the policy that clearly pertained to the case.
Justices Punt on Whether Judge's Absence During Voir Dire Requires New Trial
In a concurring opinion, Justice Christine Donohue, joined by four other justices, expressed concern that judges are not required to be present for voir dire in civil cases the way they are in criminal cases.
'No Playbook': Pennsylvania Lawyers Grapple With Uncertainty in Face of Coronavirus
The shutdowns were not altogether a surprise for lawyers. Many said their firms began developing plans weeks ago. Joseph Messa of Messa & Associates in Philadelphia said March 13 that his firm had been developing contingency plans to have lawyers work from home if things worsened.
Superior Court to Justices: We Need More Guidance on Medical Peer Review Privilege
"In light of the fact that the Supreme Court assumed that documents in a credentialing file are not peer review documents and in this case, the documents at issue are peer review documents, it would be helpful for the Supreme Court to grant allocatur and address this issue directly," the Superior Court panel wrote.
Pa. Justices Refuse to Reconsider Statute of Repose Ruling, Sparking Stinging Dissent From Wecht
Justice David Wecht did not agree with the court's decision denying reconsideration and issued a strongly worded statement dissenting to the court's order.
Plaintiff Fights to Keep Suit Against Juul Out of MDL and in Pennsylvania State Court
The plaintiff further asked that the court make a decision soon—before it gets improperly transferred to the MDL, which is pending in the Northern District of California.
Midsize Moves: A Team of 4 in Alabama, a 7-Lawyer Group in Colorado
Waller Lansden added four lawyers as partners in its Birmingham, Alabama, office, Devner-based Moye White brought on a group of seven lawyers, and other midsize moves.
Plaintiff: Knee Injury Due to Icy Patch on Commercial Site
On Jan. 9, 2015, plaintiff Alexei Tretiacov, 37, a truck driver, slipped on a patch of ice and struck his right knee at 21 Nealy Boulevard in Trainer. Tretiacov was making a delivery at the commercial property. He slipped and his right knee struck the rear bumper of his truck. He claimed a knee injury.
Former Morgan Lewis Partner Joins Virtual Environmental Law Firm in Pittsburgh
Ken Komoroski joined Washington, D.C.-based Earth & Water Law Group but will practice from Pittsburgh.TRENDING STORIES
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