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Happy National Left Handers Day
ClockAugust 13th, 2021 By Krystal Clark

Happy National Left Handers Day

 Are you a lefty or a righty? If you are predominately left-handed like me, today is our day of celebration! Did you know that only about 10 percent of the population is left-handed? While there is no scientific proof, it seems that a child will be left-handed if one parent...

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US District Court Allows Section 1983 Claim to Proceed Against Nursing Home
ClockAugust 12th, 2021 By Tyler Smith

US District Court Allows Section 1983 Claim to Proceed Against Nursing Home

 Karen Ann Houpt was a patient of Moss Rehab Elkins Park Acutecare, where she was receiving treatment for multiple conditions, including a pulmonary embolism. During the course of treatment, Ms. Houpt lost a substantial amount of weight and developed four pressure ulcers. On July 2, 2018, Ms. Houpt was discharged to Fair Acres Geriatric Center (“Fair Acres”), a nursing...

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Oil and Gas Companies Continue to Post Profits and Beat Revenue Projections in Quarter 2
ClockAugust 11th, 2021 By Jeremy McGraw

Oil and Gas Companies Continue to Post Profits and Beat Revenue Projections in Quarter 2

 As second-quarter financials are being posted, we once again see the oil and gas industry does appear to be on the upswing. Chevron and Exxon, for example, posted revenues of $37.6 and $67.74 billion during the quarter with both entities beating market projections. CNBC recently suggested we should expend “bumper” earnings...

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National S’mores Day
ClockAugust 10th, 2021 By Jodi Wood Cunningham

National S’mores Day

 When I think of camping, I think of S’mores. They just go together. As we get ready to head out on some camping adventures over the next few months, I am looking forward to enjoying some S’mores around the campfire. And what better way to celebrate National S’mores Day than...

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National Book Lovers Day
ClockAugust 9th, 2021 By Justin Selep

National Book Lovers Day

 August 9 is National Book Lovers Day. It is a day to enjoy a nice book and celebrate your favorite books. Whether it is a page-turning novel or a biography of an interesting individual, a good book allows you to be caught up in the pages and lost in time....

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Stay Safe While Riding Your Bike
ClockAugust 6th, 2021 By Bordas & Bordas

Stay Safe While Riding Your Bike

 Many people enjoy riding their bike as both a hobby and a means of transportation. It can be fun, cost effective and helpful to the environment. It is also good exercise, but there are safety risks to be aware of when bicycling in an area where there is pedestrian and...

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The Benefits of Exercising in the Morning
ClockAugust 5th, 2021 By Justin Selep

The Benefits of Exercising in the Morning

 Do you have a morning routine before heading to your job? Is it a warm cup of coffee and some down time? Is it getting your kids ready for school? The way one prepares for their day varies from person to person. This comes as no surprise as circumstances are...

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MOVE 412
ClockAugust 4th, 2021 By

MOVE 412

 On July 9, 2021, electric scooters were launched in the city of Pittsburgh, although exclusively downtown. If you work or routinely come into downtown Pittsburgh, you might have wondered what was happening with these various bright orange scooters. A program called MOVE 412 was initiated to help with transportation in...

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Issue of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Makes National Headlines
ClockAugust 3rd, 2021 By Jeremy McGraw

Issue of Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Makes National Headlines

 Last month I wrote about the opportunities that exist to create jobs and protect the local environment from the problems associated with oil and gas operations. The Associated Press has picked up on the issue and acknowledged the issues of leaking methane and benzene from abandoned oil and gas wells...

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Is Your Personal Data Your Property?
ClockAugust 2nd, 2021 By Luca DiPiero

Is Your Personal Data Your Property?

 Attorneys and lawmakers across the country are considering this very question: When a company collects data from your browsing of the web or using a mobile phone, do you “own” any of that information? Are there any limitations on how the data-gathering company can utilize this data?  Every day Americans...

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$50 Million

Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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