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Supreme Court Confronts Difficulty of Moderating Social Media Platforms
A pair of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court will shape the future of social media content. Both cases—Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton—present novel questions about the free speech protections available to social media platforms under the First Amendment.
People in the News—April 26, 2024—Antheil Maslow, Ballard Spahr
Antheil Maslow & MacMinn announced that Stephen M. Zaffuto has joined the firm's business & finance and real estate practice groups.
Why Your Best Move in Arbitration May Be to Use a Chess Clock
Clients have inserted arbitration provisions to avoid the expensive trappings of litigation, but their counsel sometimes tries to remake arbitration in the familiar image of litigation. Fortunately, there is a tool to keep this trend in check: the chess clock. (Pun intended)
Pennsylvania Judge Grants Final Approval to Philips CPAP Settlement
U.S. District Senior Judge Joy Flowers Conti of the Western District of Pennsylvania granted final approval to a class action settlement over recalled Philips breathing devices, plus nearly $100 million in attorney fees.
Jewish Doctor Argues Trial's Overlap With Yom Kippur Warrants Do-Over of $4.1M Med Mal Case
The defendant claimed that the case "hinges on a fundamental constitutional issue that has implications far beyond the professional liability context: whether a trial court can prioritize run-of-the-mill, non-constitutional scheduling concerns over a litigant's constitutional right to freely exercise his religious beliefs."
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Wrongful Use of Civil Proceedings and Related Torts in Pennsylvania, Second Edition
Authors: George Bochetto, David P. Heim, John A. O’Connell, Robert S. Tintner
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Skeptical of Sacks Weston's Survival, Judge Dismisses Firm's Chapter 11 Petition
"The debtor is not a going concern, and its proposed plan will not maximize the value of the estate," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Patricia Mayer said in an opinion.
A Tight Economy Increased Costs and Hindered Productivity for Pennsylvania's Am Law 100
An analysis by The Legal looked at Am Law 100 revenue and net income figures and determined that eight of Pennsylvania's firms saw their total costs outpace revenue growth by anywhere between 0.5% and 4.6%
Switching Practice Areas: A Challenge or a Treasure?
Change is inevitable, especially for young lawyers who seek growth and opportunity within their current career paths. In fact, it is very common for young lawyers to consider a change in practice areas for a variety of reasons. As true with any minor or major change, there are associated risks and rewards.
People in the News—April 25, 2024—Panitch Schwarze, Barley Snyder
Intellectual property law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel announced that Fang Liu has joined the firm as a partner.
Long-Awaited SEC Final Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures Face Legal Scrutiny
While the status of the final rules remains uncertain, the SEC's 2010 climate guidance continues to apply. Companies should continue to consider providing more robust disclosure on climate-related risks and their impact on the company's business, results of operations and financial condition in response to demands from investors and to comply with rules and guidance set forth by the SEC, states, other regulatory agencies and other advisory bodies.TRENDING STORIES
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