Mass Tort Refresher: Plaintiffs Attorneys Trolling for the Risk-Adverse Defendant

Jan 24, 2019 | Articles & Updates

Article by Kevin Alexandersen, published in the Legal Intelligencer Posted on January 24, 2019 It has become commonplace in many jurisdictions for plaintiffs attorneys to make settlement demands far in excess of the verdict potential—hoping a defendant...

Burns White Attorney Supports Community Event With Pittsburgh Pirates

Jan 23, 2019 | Events

Attorney Phillip Glyptis supported the community by helping 100 boys and girls in the Weirton Baseball Association (WBA) enjoy a night of bowling with the Pittsburgh Pirates on January 23 in Weirton, WV. Click here to read more about event with the Pittsburgh...

Court Finds No Duty to Defend Unlisted Driver, Even Though Complaint Alleges Facts Suggesting Driver is Insured

Jan 16, 2019 | Articles & Updates

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently granted an insurer’s motion for summary judgment as to an unlisted driver’s claims for breach of contract and insurance bad faith, after finding that the insurer had no duty to defend,...

District Court Finds Bad Faith Claim Against Claims Adjuster Fraudulently Joined

Jan 10, 2019 | Articles & Updates

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently denied the insureds’ motion to remand their lawsuit for breach of contract and statutory bad faith against an insurer and a claims adjuster on the basis that Pennsylvania law does not...

It’s Not Always Black or White: How Hybrid Alternatives Are Changing ADR

Jan 10, 2019 | Articles & Updates

Article by Joe Macerelli, published in the Legal Intelligencer  Posted on January 10, 2019 The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process consistently offers disputing parties an impartial and more cost-effective way to resolve legal matters outside of the...