Ostensible Agency Theory Applied to Non-Hospitals

Jul 11, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Bradley Kessler, Law Clerk Ostensible agency theory is a vicarious liability theory that is traditionally applied to hospitals alone. However, Pennsylvania courts have expanded its use beyond hospitals in select circumstances. Ostensible agency theory is an...

The FTC’s Recent Non-Compete Clause Rule & How It Affects Medical Malpractice Litigation

Jul 11, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Gabriela Jones, Law Clerk Restrictive covenants, i.e.,non-competition and non-disclosure clauses are used by employers to shield protectable business interests.[1] A non-competition covenant precludes the former employee from competing with his prior...

Attorneys O’Neal, Margonari & Rafferty Receive Dismissal with Prejudice on Behalf of Prison Medical Staff Member

Jul 9, 2024 | News

Attorneys Stuart O’Neal, Daniel Margonari, Ken Rafferty, and senior paralegal Dawn Keiser received a dismissal with prejudice on behalf of a prison-medical staff member in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The Plaintiff, a...

Burns White Welcomes 10 New Attorneys in the Second Quarter of 2024

Jul 2, 2024 | News

Burns White LLC welcomes 10 new attorneys spanning multiple practice areas and office locations. These attorneys bring experience to the business, construction, healthcare, railroad, and real estate practice areas in the firm’s Indiana, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh,...

Attorneys Monico & Evans Receive Full Dismissal on Behalf of Limited Liability Company

Jun 26, 2024 | News

On June 26, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion and judgment in favor of two individuals and their limited liability company, affirming the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania’s full dismissal of...