Like most American institutions, the legal community is still struggling with a centuries-long legacy of racism and sexism. For the longest time, the legal profession was – quite literally – a boys' club. Even today, the very top firms are still dominated by white men. And as Faulkner once wrote, “The past isn't dead. It isn't even past.” This … [Read more...]
411 PAIN Sued by GEICO for $15 Million
Recently, the GEICO insurance company filed a massive lawsuit against the lawyer referral service 411 PAIN for what basically amounts to a giant conspiracy of PIP fraud. They also included in their complaint the owner of 411 PAIN, Robert Lewin; Lewin’s medical Group, Path Medical; a handful of doctors; and two South Florida law firms: Laundau & … [Read more...]
Bank’s Duty to Watch for Fraudulent Checks Cannot be Waived
Columbus, OH (July 28, 2017) – The Sixth Circuit ruled last week in Majestic Building Maintenance v. Huntington Bancshares Inc. (July 20, 2018 App. No. 16-4342) that a bank cannot disclaim its duty of ordinary care and good faith in processing checks under UCC Article 4. Huntington had been trying to push the responsibility of catching fraudulent … [Read more...]
Largest Gift in History of Duquesne Law School Will Transform Judicial Education Statewide
NEWS PROVIDED BY Duquesne University Jul 25, 2017, 14:05 ET SHARE THIS ARTICLE First-of-its-kind initiative funded by esteemed alumnus Thomas R. Kline pairs Duquesne and Pa. law schools with courts PITTSBURGH, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Duquesne University President Ken Gormley today announced the largest individual gift in its … [Read more...]
