Philadelphia

Philadelphia Court Postpones Initial Glen Mills School Abuse Trials, Orders Mediation Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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Philadelphia, PA — The first scheduled trials in the city’s wide-reaching litigation involving allegations of abuse at the now-shuttered Glen Mills Schools have been postponed indefinitely. This abrupt decision came just weeks before the cases were to be initially presented before a jury. Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas issued the halting order on June 14, impacting not only the inaugural trial that was set to commence on July 15 but also subsequent trials slated for August and October. The fourth trial, penciled in for December 9, still stands as scheduled … Read more

Motley Rice Expands Litigation Force with Top Philadelphia Litigator Mike Daly to Spearhead Mass Tort and Class Action Practices

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Philadelphia, PA – Motley Rice LLC, a top plaintiff’s civil litigation firm, recently announced the appointment of Mike Daly to its Philadelphia office, marking a significant expansion of its class action and multidistrict litigation practice. Daly, a seasoned litigator with a robust track record, will play a crucial role in leading the Philadelphia team, focusing on product liability claims related to defective medical devices, dangerous pharmaceuticals, environmental hazards, and asbestos-related injuries. Daly’s appointment comes at a time when Motley Rice is looking to deepen its litigation capabilities in several high-profile areas, including the Paraquat and … Read more

Philadelphia City Workers Return to Office Full-Time as Judge Denies Union’s Plea Against Mayor’s Mandate

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Philadelphia, PA – Thousands of Philadelphia’s municipal workers have resumed full-time, in-person work following a legal ruling. The court decision denied a union’s motion to halt a mandate by Mayor Cherelle Parker, which ordered the shift back to office settings. The mandate had been challenged by District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents around 6,000 administrative and supervisory staff. The union had argued that Mayor Parker’s order violated existing contracts and could potentially harm city employees. In addition to the lawsuit, the union has lodged an unfair-practices … Read more

Motley Rice Law Firm Boosts Presence in Philadelphia, Broadens Mass Tort Services

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Philadelphia, PA — Renowned legal firm Motley Rice LLC is poised to expand its presence in the Philadelphia area, indicating a strategic enhancement of its mass tort practices designed to address complex legal challenges more effectively. The expansion underlines the firm’s commitment to support clients dealing with multifaceted legal disputes that often accompany mass tort litigation, such as large-scale product liability and environmental harm issues. Motley Rice, founded with a mission to advocate for victims of corporate and other large-scale wrongdoings, sees this expansion as a vital step to reach affected individuals in one of … Read more