PA’s Fair Share Act Article by Katherine Anderson
Pennsylvania’s New Fair Share Act Limits Joint and Several Liability Previously in Pennsylvania, joint tortfeasors were held to be jointly and severally liable to an injured party; that is, each tortfeasor was liable for the full amount of the judgment, regardless of degrees of fault. For example, if there were two joint tortfeasors, one that was adjudged 1% liable and one that was adjudged 99% liable, either party, including the one adjudged only 1% liable, would be liable to pay the full amount of the judgment. However, a joint tortfeasor...
read moreAnne Wilcox Lewis Named Rising Star for 2012
Congratulations to Anne Wilcox Lewis who was named a Rising Star for the 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for civil litigation defense. Attorneys selected as Super Lawyers are among the top five percent of Pennsylvania’s licensed attorneys. Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine recognizes outstanding attorneys in more than 70 areas of practice using a rigorous, multiphase selection process that considers 12 separate indicators of peer recognition, professional achievement and high ethical standards. The Rising Stars recognition utilizes a...
read moreRobert Spinelli Appointed to Serve on Archdiocesan Review Board
A press release from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Robert Spinelli has been appointed to serve on the Archdiocesan Review Board, the consultative panel which advises the Archbishop of Philadelphia throughout the process of assessing allegations of sexual abuse of minors, evaluating clerics’ suitability for ministry, and the continual review of Archdiocesan policies and procedures related to these matters. According to Archbishop Chaput, Bob and six others were chosen because “These individuals, Catholic and...
read moreNew Partner- Robert Connor
Robert Connor has joined KJMSH&R as a partner, working out of our Philadelphia office. Bob brings over 20 years of litigation experience and will continue to defend clients in mass tort, product liability and general liability matters.
read moreEric Thompson to Speak at Asbestos Seminar
Delaware attorney Eric Thompson will be speaking at the NBI seminar Asbestos: Current Issues and Effective Litigation Tactics on November 10, 2011.
read moreNew Associate
The firm welcomes new associate Joseph Vassalotti. Joe works out of the Philadelphia office.
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