Burns White attorneys selected for PLDF appointments at its annual conference

Oct 10, 2012 | News

October 17, 2012 — Burns White Members Stuart T. O’Neal and Sheila M. Burke, and Associate Kara C. White were appointed to serve new board and committee positions of the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) at its annual conference in Chicago, Sept. 26-27,...

Brian Mancos obtains summary judgment for major railroad clients

Oct 9, 2012 | News

Brian M. Mancos, an Associate in the Transportation Group, successfully obtained an order granting a motion for summary judgment in favor of two major railroad clients in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The plaintiff, a 59-year-old former...

Dean Falavolito obtains summary judgment for Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in disability discrimination lawsuit

Sep 28, 2012 | News

Co-Chair of the Employment Law Group Dean Falavolito obtained a summary judgment earlier this week for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in a case where a former employee claimed that the company discriminated against his alcohol and drug-related disability under...

John Cromer quoted in U.S. News & World Report story on New York soda ban

Sep 18, 2012 | News

Member John B. Cromer was quoted in a Sept. 14, 2012 article about New York City’s ban on sodas larger than 16 ounces for U.S. News & World Report. Click here to read the article.

LEGAL UPDATE: New West Virginia business court opened on Oct. 10, 2012

Sep 17, 2012 | Articles & Updates

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals voted 5-0 to approve a new trial court rule establishing a Business Court Division in West Virginia. The business court opened its doors on Oct. 10, 2012 handling disputes involving commercial or technology issues, including...