Jul 18, 2024 | Available Attorney Positions
Who we are… Burns White’s Complex and Commercial Litigation group is currently seeking an experienced litigator to join our Pittsburgh office in the Strip District. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 yrs of experience in general litigation and/or employment law. We are...
Jul 16, 2024 | Articles & Updates
Article by Brian Davis, Law Clerk and Samuel Evans, Esq. Chevron Overturned On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court determined in Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo that Chevron deference violates the Administrative Procedure Act. As a result, judges are no...
Jul 11, 2024 | Articles & Updates
Article by Julia Sarabia, Law Clerk Defense litigators can use special interrogatories in jury verdicts to prevent apportionment of more than 60% liability where there are issues of vicarious liability. The Pennsylvania “Fair Share Act” has been applied to hold...
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...