“Deems Expedient” Clause Results in Expedient Dismissal of Bad Faith Lawsuit Over Settlement of Claim

Jul 28, 2020 | Articles & Updates

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently granted an insurer’s motion to dismiss breach of contract and bad faith claims after finding that the insured’s claims were not sufficiently plead.  The Court held that an insurer could not act in bad faith by settling a...

Webinar: The Americans with Disabilities Act: Are You Compliant?

Jul 26, 2020 | Employment Law Webinars

Date: Thursday, July 30 at 12:00 p.m. EST Speaker: Mark T. Sottile, Esq.  Materials: Read the transcription here Credits: PA CLE, SHRM, HRCI credits (1 each) The success or failure of a business links directly to its employees, and it is crucial that human resource...

Rebelo, Brennan Obtain Summary Judgment for Nonprofit Organization

Jul 22, 2020 | News

Burns White attorneys Mary-Jo Rebelo and Courtney C. Brennan won summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania for a non-profit organization in Pennsylvania sued by a former employee who alleged that he was sexually...

FMCSA New Hours of Service Guidelines Issued for Truck Drivers

Jul 20, 2020 | Articles & Updates

By Gilda M. Arroyo, Esq. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) has issued a Final Rule revising the hours of service regulations in an effort to “to provide greater flexibility for drivers without adversely affecting safety.” The rule is available...

Citing ‘Shifting Landscape,’ Court Declares Regular Use Exclusion Invalid

Jul 5, 2020 | Articles & Updates

The Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County recently granted an insured’s motion for partial summary judgment after holding that the regular use exclusions contained in the insurer’s automobile policies were “repugnant to and violate” Pennsylvania’s Motor Vehicle...