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Judge Abbe Fletman Takes on New Role Leading Philadelphia’s Commerce Court, Returning to Her Legal Roots

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Philadelphia, PA – Judge Abbe Fletman has been appointed as the supervising judge of the commerce section in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. This move comes after Judge Nina Wright Padilla was elected as the president judge of the First Judicial District. Fletman, who has a background in practicing law in Philadelphia’s commerce court, expressed excitement about the opportunity, stating that it feels like going back to her roots. The commerce section of the court handles commercial and business-to-business disputes, as well as class actions and motions related to confessed judgments. Fletman has been … Read more

Exploring the Rise of Bankruptcy Court in Public Harms Litigation: Case in Focus – Harrington v. Purdue Pharma

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Washington, DC – The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday in a case that highlights the increasing use of bankruptcy court by corporations involved in public harms litigation. The case in question is Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal, which seeks to shield the company’s owners, the Sackler family, from civil liability in exchange for a $6 billion contribution to a settlement. This raises important questions about the role of bankruptcy court in addressing public health crises and whether bypassing the traditional civil litigation process is an effective solution. Bankruptcy court has become an attractive … Read more

Julian Assange’s Lawyer Warns of Suicide Risk if UK High Court Rejects Extradition Appeal

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London, UK – Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, faces the risk of suicide if his final appeal against extradition to the United States is rejected by the UK High Court next month, according to his lawyer. Jennifer Robinson, an international human rights lawyer, expressed concern for Assange’s mental well-being, stating that he is unlikely to endure extradition if the court ruling does not favor him. Assange is currently held in London’s high-security Belmarsh Prison, awaiting extradition on charges related to the publication of thousands of diplomatic and military documents in 2010. The US government … Read more

Dwindling Juror Pool Threatens Delay of Michelle Troconis Trial, Creating Challenges for the Court

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STAMFORD, Conn. – The trial of Michelle Troconis, a defendant in the Jennifer Dulos disappearance case, has faced delays due to the need to replenish the alternate juror pool. On Monday, Jan. 8, the trial was scheduled to begin, but it had to be postponed to allow for additional jurors to be called in. Since the jury selection process began in October 2023, four jurors have been dismissed for personal reasons. Two more were selected on Tuesday, leaving just two more spots to fill. According to William Dunlap, a criminal law professor at Quinnipiac University, … Read more