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Join us for the 7th Annual PADC Women's Event TOMORROW, February 25th at our Philadelphia office. We are thrilled to invite you to the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel's Seventh Annual Women's Event, "Bring Your Best!" This year's event will focus on leadership readiness, promotable behaviors, and building your best inner circle. PADC Past President and Partner, June Essis will moderate this session and will be joined by Eileen Katz, Mediator and former Deputy General Counsel at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Joanne Pescatore, Chief of Homicide at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, and Harriet Anderson, Pennsylvania Managing Attorney for Selective Insurance Co. Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: 2000 Market Street, 6th Floor event space, Philadelphia, PA Earn 1.0 Ethics #CLE credit while networking with fellow professionals over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Don't forget to support the PADC Clothing Drive by donating professional attire for a Philadelphia area charity. Register on the PADC’s website at www.philadefense.org We look forward to seeing you there! #EthicsCLE #womeninlaw

Join us for an insightful event, "Stepping Up and Standing Out – Branding your Legal Career," presented by Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel and Pennsylvania Defense Institute . Our partner, Gary N. Stewart, will argue Trantor for UPS and partner, Diane Carvell, and PADC’s Matt Vodzak will address the Supreme Court oral argument in Tranter and the path to arguing a case like Tranter in a session titled "Tranter and How You Can Argue the Next Big Case" .   Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Program: 1:00PM to 6:00PM Networking: 6:00PM – 7:00PM   Earn 3 Substantive CLE Credits! Register here: https://lnkd.in/euYtCfew   Don't miss this opportunity to learn and enhance your legal career.   #CLECredits #SupremeCourt

Are you attending the Winter FDCC 2025 meeting in Charleston, SC? Weber Gallagher partner, Denise Marra DePekary, will be presenting as part of a panel titled "Recent Supreme Court Decisions That FDCC Members Need To Know."   Denise, along with other members of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel 's Appellate Law Section, will delve into key recent and impending Supreme Court decisions that are crucial for all members. Don't miss this insightful session!   📅 Date: February 23-27, 2025📍 Location: Charleston, SC   Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKUF4N6W   #FDCC2025 #SupremeCourt #LegalUpdates 

The Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee has just passed HB 183, a bill that aims to significantly expand workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Key changes include: ✅ Extending benefit duration from 275 to 400 weeks. ✅ Covering the entire body, not just the head, face, and neck. ✅ Allowing simultaneous payment with indemnity benefits. Stay informed and read more in this #WGAlert by Workers’ Compensation Co-Managing Partner, Paul Fires. https://lnkd.in/eseqcB_z #WorkersCompensation #HB183 #Pennsylvania #LaborRights

Stay informed with the latest updates on Section 111 reporting and Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) reviews. These new regulations are important for compliance and ensuring accurate reporting for Medicare beneficiaries. Read the full #WGAlert by partner Renee Porada-Frazier here: https://lnkd.in/ehsy7-Hq #Medicare #HealthcareCompliance #Section111 #RegulationsUpdate

Unmarried Breakups: Legal Options When unmarried couples split, they face unique legal challenges. While child support and custody are available, dividing assets can be tricky. Options like mediation and partition can help. Read more in this #FamilyLaw blog: https://lnkd.in/eSJhjXK2 If you need assistance navigating these issues, we here to help. Contact partner, Skip Persick, to discuss your situation and find the best path forward: lpersick@wglaw.com or 610.272.5555. #UnmarriedCouples #Separation

Partner, Kathleen J. Devlin, will present at the at the New York State Bar Association’s Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law and Trial Lawyers Section series on January 31st. The program, “The Insurance Expert Showcase Series: Roadmap for Early Mediation when Insurance Plays a Central Role,” which is 1 of 3 lunch and learns in their series will be moderated by Michele Kern-Rappy Esq.. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVy3aMCR #InsuranceLaw #NewYorkCLE 

We are excited to share the Winter 2025 Edition of our Diversity Matters! Newsletter. Explore this edition to learn more about our diverse employees and our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for our colleagues, clients, and communities. Articles in this edition include: - Editors' Note: DEI Discussions Highlight How We Are Different and Yet, Still the Same by Laura Seider and Elizabeth U. Okakpu - Facing Legal Challenges to DEI by Scott Wilson - Navigating the Legal Field as a First-Generation Hispanic Lawyer and Mother by Ruby Delarosa - Returning to Work as a New Mom: Navigating the Balance Strategies for Creating Belonging in the Workplace by Valerie F. Lyons Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gb28eMp9 #DEI #DiversityMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #WeberGallagher #WGProud

Enhance your understanding of workers' compensation cases with insights from both petitioner and respondent perspectives, including partner Mark Setaro, plus a judicial viewpoint from a Workers' Compensation Court judge. This NJSBA seminar is ideal for young attorneys, those new to workers' compensation, and experienced practitioners seeking a refresher. Don't miss this opportunity to stay updated on the latest developments. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eN8hXgqc #WorkersCompensation #LegalSeminar #ProfessionalDevelopment

Child Support Orders ensure financial support for children until age 18 and high school graduation. This includes tuition, daycare, activities, and medical expenses. If a parent doesn't pay, #PennsylvaniaLaw offers several remedies: QDROs, Contempt of Court, Automatic Liens, and Seizure of Assets. Recently, former NFL player Adrian Peterson faced warrants for failing to pay child support, with his NFL retirement benefits being used for payments. Pennsylvania courts enforce child support orders vigorously. Learn more in this blog post by partner, Carolyn Mirabile: https://lnkd.in/em9ep3Hj #ChildSupport #FamilyLaw #WGInsights