Webinar: 2021 Workers’ Compensation Case Law and COVID-19 Updates

Apr 21, 2021 | Workers' Compensation Webinars

Date: Thursday, May 20 at 12:00 p.m. Speakers: Joe Romano, Esq. Materials:  Read the transcription here Credits: PA CLE (1 credit) The past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges. Despite these challenges, work injuries still occur and Workers’...

Burns White Attorneys Speak at Pennsylvania Self-Insurers’ Association Webinar

Apr 19, 2021 | Events

Attorneys Mary-Jo Rebelo and Courtney Brennan the topic COVID-19 Vaccine: What Employers Need to Know at the Pennsylvania Self-Insurers’ Association Webinar on April 20, 2021.

Pennsylvania Federal District Court Rules That Putative Class Members May Be Interviewed By Defendant

Apr 19, 2021 | Articles & Updates

Article by Lyle D. Washowich, Esq. A recent ruling by a Pennsylvania Federal District Court addresses whether putative class members may be interviewed by the Defendant prior to a decision on class certification. In a decision rendered by Senior U.S. District Judge...

PA Federal Court Denies Retailer’s 12(b)(6) Motion In COVID-19 Products Liability Case

Apr 16, 2021 | Articles & Updates

Article by Gerard Hornby, Esq. In May 2020, Dennis Avicolli purchased hand sanitizer. Two months later, the manufacturer recalled the product because it contained methanol. Unfortunately, neither Dennis Avicolli nor his wife saw this recall notice, and, Mrs. Avicolli...

Medical Marijuana: What Do Employers Need To Know?

Apr 14, 2021 | Articles & Updates

Article by Doug Hart, Esq. As more states make the push to legalize marijuana, employers are increasingly facing challenges related to employee marijuana use. Medical marijuana laws present particular challenges for employers as they raise questions with regard to...