Publications
Policies Alone Fall Short: Establishing a Standard of Care and Duty Requires More Than Internal Procedures
A recent decision by the Florida Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal confirmed the application of rarely considered case law that analyzes the application of a company’s internal policies and procedures to the standard of care in its industry.
Rule 702 Revamped Once Again
Expert testimony is the tool that enables litigators to elucidate concepts that require scientific, technical or specialized knowledge. However, a proponent cannot introduce expert testimony without demonstrating under F.R.E.
Legal Update for Insurance Services
On the Pulse…Construction Injury Litigation Practice Group
Recent data released from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that construction laborers accounted for 11.9% of all reported fatal falls, slips, or trips in 2020 across all occupations.
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On the Pulse…Recent Appellate Victories*
Carol VanderWoude (Philadelphia, PA) and Patrick Carey (Erie, PA) obtained a reversal in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals of a district court’s denial, in part, of a motion for summary judgment on qualified immu
Defense Digest, Vol. 29, No.
On the Pulse…Other Notable Achievements
RECOGNITION
Two Marshall Dennehey Practice Group Leaders Named “Best of the Bar” by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
APPOINTMENTS
OTHER NEWS
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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On the Pulse…Defense Verdicts and Successful Litigation Results*
CASUALTY DEPARTMENT
HEALTH CARE DEPARTMENT
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY DEPARTMENT
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT
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Message From the Executive Committee
A few weeks ago, I was walking down the hallway of our Philadelphia office when I overheard one of our administrative assistants say to another employee, “I can’t believe it is almost Thanksgiving, and Christmas is just around the corner.” I smirk
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Who May Be Liable Under the Dram Shop Act?
Key Points:
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