Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon LLP

Supplement to The Legal Intelligencer, April 20, 2010
'Women in the Profession Roundtable Discussion'
Divya Wallace was a participant amongst 10 practitioners invited to share their thoughts on the issues facing women today in the legal community.

The Legal Intelligencer, March 23, 2010
'Relationships Drive Midsized Firms' Banking Choices'
An article on midsized and small firms' decisions on which banks to do business with, quoting William Pietragallo, II.

Pennsylvania Law Weekly, March 9, 2010
'Midsized Firms Vary in Hiring, Compensation Support Staff'
An article interviewing a number of firm leaders across the state, including William Pietragallo, II about hiring and retaining those employees tasked with keeping firms running smoothly from day to day. 

The Legal Intelligencer, March 2, 2010
'Steel Resolve: Pittsburgh Emerges From 2009 Noticed, Eager to Grow'
An article on how the Pittsburgh legal market held tight to its conservative nature in 2009 as it navigated the recession, coming out relatively unscathed and eager to get back to strategic management in 2010.  The article quotes William Pietragallo, II, discussing how the firm has taken advantage of a flush market and maintained productivity levels in 2009 while also managing costs.

The Legal Intelligencer, November 24, 2009
'Panel: Court Not Precluded From Subject Matter Jurisdiction Issue' 
An article on the Superior Court's decision in Cobbs v. SEPTA to uphold a Philadelphia trial court's ruling declining to exercise jurisdiction over a race discrimination claim even though a different Philadelphia trial judge had previously allowed the case to proceed.  The article features a quote from Amy Lachowicz on her opinion of the case results. 

The Legal Intelligencer, November 17, 2009
'A Window on the World' and the World's 'Window on Us'
An article on big firm web sites becoming affordable for mid-sized firms, quoting William Pietragallo, II, on the purpose of the firm's web site for lateral hires and new attorneys and the three-tier system the firm uses for web site updating.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, November 7, 2009
'Top court ruling on Bilski case could rock world of patents'
An article about the Bilski case and its possible impact on patents, quoting Alan G. Towner.
 

Rx Compliance Report, October 30, 2009
'Leading attorneys explain why the crackdown on drug and device companies is far from over'
An article featuring Marc S. Raspanti's view on the evolving fraud and abuse environment confronting drug and device companies from a qui tam perspective.

Pittsburgh Catholic, July 31, 2009
‘Pro Bono Partnership Provides Needy With Legal Help'
An article on the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership, a collaborative effort among local law firms and corporate legal departments that work on civil legal issues for low-income residents in the community. The article features on interview with Thomas J. Ward on Pietragallo Gordon's venture with lawyers from U.S. Steel to address predatory lending and mortgage foreclosure matters.

Health Business Daily, July 29, 2009
‘Hospitals Risk False Claims Cases for Not Reporting Adverse Events'
An interview with Michael A. Morse on the risk hospitals face by failing to report medical errors as required by law by 26 states and the U.S. FDA. Mr. Morse also discusses the impact of the new federal nationwide voluntary reporting system.

Lawyers Journal, June 5, 2009
‘Asian Attorneys Committee Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month'
An article on the Allegheny County Bar Association's participation in Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, quoting Alka A. Patel, founding chair of the bar association's Asian Attorneys Committee, on the national celebration to increase the awareness of the acccomplishments and influence of the Asian commmunity.

The Legal Intelligencer, June 1, 2009
‘For Midsize Firms, Opportunities Abound'
A look at how opportunities now exist for mid-sized law firms in the current economic environment, quoting William Pietragallo, II on how hiring lateral partners from larger law firms is becoming a growing option for mid-sized firms.

Philadelphia Daily News, May 2, 2009
'What Open Minds Young Jurors Have'
An article on the Philadelphia Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division, in which area attorneys participated in mock trials based on "The Three Little Pigs" and other children's stories before "juries" of elementary school children to help them understand the justice system. In the "Three Pigs" trial, Alexandra C. Gaugler played the role of "Curly Pig" and Christopher A. Iacono served as the defense attorney for the Big Bad Wolf. Mr. Iacono was successful in getting "Mr. Wolf" found not guilty on all counts, including destruction of property and frightening the pigs.

Corporate Crime Reporter, April 24, 2009
'Raspanti Says Defense Procurement Fraud is on the Comeback Trail'
An interview with Marc S. Raspanti on the potential increase in qui tam cases involving defense procurement fraud, which had been surpassed by health care fraud cases. Mr. Raspanti also envisions an increase in financial fraud matters related to the recent financial industry bailouts and the new stimulus package.

Pittsburgh Business Times, April 10, 2009
‘Some Midsize Firms Increase Staff as Two Largest Cut Back’
An article on the continued growth of Pietragallo Gordon during the recession, quoting William Pietragallo, II on the firm’s success in properly positioning practice groups to take advantage of the economy’s ups and downs.

'Forest Improperly Promoted Antidepressants, U.S. Says'
An article on the U.S. Justice Department's allegations that Forest Laboratories improperly marketed its antidepressant drugs, Celexa and Lexapro, for use in children and paid kickbacks to encourage doctors to prescribe the drugs for such use, quoting Marc S. Raspanti, who specializes in False Claims Act suits, on how psychiatric drugs are a particular rich area for off-label prosecutions. Mr. Raspanti represents whistleblowers but is not involved in the Forest Labs case. 

Legal Intelligencer, January 20, 2009
‘For Midsized Firms in ’09, the Only Certainty is Uncertainty’
This article examines predictions and expectations for 2009 from leaders of midsized firms and quotes William Pietragallo, II.

Rx Compliance Report, January 15, 2009
'Billion-Dollar Settlements, a Spike in Whistleblowers, More State Enforcement, and a Reinvigorated FDA will be Key Trends in 2009, Say Qui Tam Attorneys'
Marc S. Raspanti is quoted in this article which forecasts likely trends for 2009 from the perspective of the qui tam bar.

The Legal Intelligencer, September 9, 2008    
'Layoffs Not a Factor in Stable Pittsburgh Market'
A look at how the Pittsburgh legal market has fared fairly well during the current economic slowdown, with few attorney and staff layoffs, quoting William Pietragallo, II on how Pittsburgh's economic peaks and valleys are less dramatic than in other cities.

‘Franklin Diversifies Retirement Portfolio with IRA'
An article on David P. Franklin's investment philosophy and the strategies he has employed over the years.

The Legal Intelligencer, July 7, 2008    
'The Key to Qui Tam Doesn't Unlock Door to Big Firm Life'
An in-depth look at qui tam cases and firms that practice in that area, focusing on Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti's qui tam practice and attorneys Marc S. Raspanti and Michael A. Morse.

‘Breaking the Habit: Some Firms Ban Use of 'CrackBerry' During Big Meetings'
A look at how various Pittsburgh area businesses restrict the usage of BlackBerry devices, quoting William Pietragallo, II on Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti's policy of banning the use of such devices during both client and internal meetings.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 25, 2008
'Newsmaker of the Day'
A profile of Kathryn M. Kenyon, who was named the 2008 recipient of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti's 'Nora Barry Fischer Award', an annual award recognizing an attorney within the firm for giving back to the legal profession and the community at large.

The Legal Intelligencer, April 7, 2008
‘Mixture of Balance, Tight Focus Key to the Future of Midsized Law Firms'
An analysis of the niche for midsized Pennsylvania law firms, quoting William Pietragallo, II on how Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti is able to differentiate itself from other firms by offering special services in unique practice areas.

Pennsylvania Law Weekly, February 11, 2008
‘The Top Lateral Hires of 2007’
A roundup of the top lateral hires by Pennsylvania law firms in 2007, including Gaetan J. Alfano and Marc S. Raspanti joining Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon, along with three other partners and four associates. With the move, the firm became Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti on January 1, 2008.

‘Pittsburgh Legal Market Fared Well in 2007, Less Certain Now’
A look at the Pittsburgh legal community, quoting William Pietragallo, II on a range of topics, including what impact a recession might have on legal services, the job market for new attorneys and the prospects for Pittsburgh becoming a center for intellectual property litigation.

‘Pittsburgh Firms Flex Muscle Amid Changes in Philadelphia’
A look at Pittsburgh law firms expanding into Philadelphia, quoting William Pietragallo, II on the new Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti office in Center City Philadelphia and what was behind the move.

The Legal Intelligencer, October 9, 2007
'A Guessing Game Ensues Over Chief Justice Cappy’s Replacement'
An article on who may be selected to replace retiring Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Ralph J. Cappy, quoting a number of prominent members of the legal profession, including William Pietragallo II.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune, October 4, 2007
'Court Upholds Dismissal of Claims Over Blood-Clot Risk'
An article on a federal appeals panel in California upholding the dismissal of passenger claims that airlines failed to warn adequately about the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis in the legs, quoting Clem C. Trischler as attorney for the airlines.

Pittsburgh Business Times, September 7, 2007
‘Store Valuable Data, Equipment Off Site’
A discussion on what a business needs to consider when drafting a disaster recovery plan, quoting Jay Panzarella.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 7, 2007
‘City Law Firm Getting Bigger’
An article on Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon’s addition of 10 attorneys from the Philadelphia firm of Miller, Alfano & Raspanti, including Gaetan Alfano and Marc Raspanti.

The Legal Intelligencer, September 6, 2007
‘Philadelphia Firm Miller Alfano & Raspanti Splitting Up; Pittsburgh Firm Getting Two Partners’
An article on 10 attorneys joining Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon from the Philadelphia firm of Miller, Alfano & Raspanti, including Gaetan Alfano and Marc Raspanti, quoting William Pietragallo, II on how the addition of the attorneys makes the firm a national litigation force.

Lawyers Journal, August 31, 2007
‘Shop Closing Leads to Landlord-Tenant Law Discussion’
An article discussion the legal obligations and protections of a landlord when a tenant is involved in criminal activity, quoting Robert R. Leight, leader of Pietragallo’s Business and Regulatory Offenses Practice.

Legal Intelligencer, August 3, 2007
'Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon Adds to Sharon, PA Office'
An article on the expansion of Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon's Sharon office with the addition of new partner Richard J. Parks, a prominent Erie attorney with a practice focus on creditors' rights.

'Looking Outside of PA's Largest Cities: State College a Fertile Market for Law'
An article on law firms looking at the State College, Pennsylvania market, quoting William Pietragallo, II on intellectual property opportunities in that area.

Philadelphia Business Journal, July 13, 2007
'Pittsburgh Firm Opens Locally with Ex-Buchanan Partner'
An article on Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon's opening of a Philadelphia office, with Joseph Mancano and Joseph Vaughan joining the firm as partners.

Pittsburgh Business Times, July 2, 2007
'Pietragallo Opens Philadelphia Office'
An article on Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon's opening of a Philadelphia office.

Legal Intelligencer, July 2, 2007
'Pietragallo Bosick Enters Philadelphia Market'
An article on Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon's opening of a Philadelphia office, quoting William Pietragallo, II and new Philadelphia partners Joseph Mancano and Joseph Vaughan.

Today's Attorney, June 2007
'Firms Foster Retention by Nurturing Legal Talent'
An article on strategies Pittsburgh area law firms use to retain both attorneys and other personnel, quoting William Pietragallo II.

Today's Attorney, June 2007
'Changing Client Needs Lead to Firm Mergers and Expansions'
A look at what Pittsburgh law firms are doing to stay competitive in the legal marketplace, quoting William Pietragallo II on Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon's philosophy on opening new offices and hiring additional attorneys.

Today's Attorney, June 2007
'Achieving Work-Life Balance Important for Today's Attorneys'
A discussion on how law firms help attorneys balance their work obligations with their personal needs, quoting William Pietragallo II on Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon's wellness and team-building programs that are open to all employees.

Pennsylvania Law Weekly, April 23, 2007
'Western District of PA on Cutting Edge of Patent Litigation'
A column by Alan G. Towner in the publication's special Intellectual Property supplement on the Local Patent Rules adopted by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania that have made the region an attractive court for patent litigation and dispute resolution.

Legal Intelligencer, February 21, 2007
'Effect of Big Firms Varies on Midsized and Boutiques' Pay'
A survey of managing partners of midsized and boutique law firms in Pennsylvania on the impact that first-year associate starting salary increases at large firms are having on pay at their firms, quoting William Pietragallo, II.

Legal Intelligencer, February 16, 2007                                                                      'U.S. Senate Confirms Fischer to Federal Bench'
An article on the confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Nora Barry Fischer to be a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, quoting William Pietragallo II on Ms. Fischer's excellent qualifications for the position and discussing her contributions to Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon.

Pennsylvania Law Weekly, February 5, 2007
'Top Lateral Hires of 2006'
A special supplement profiling the most significant attorney lateral hires in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 2006, including Jay Panzarella, who joined Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon in October.

Legal Intelligencer, January 26, 2007
'Growth of Pittsburgh Law Firms Opening Up New Opportunities'
An article on partners choosing to leave Pittsburgh law firms that have become very large through mergers, for smaller firms in the city, quoting Jay Panzarella as an example of a prominent attorney who has made such a move.

Pittsburgh Business Times, January 19, 2007
'Business Tools/Insights:  Employee Bonuses'
A survey of selected Pittsburgh business leaders on whether their companies awarded year-end bonuses this year, quoting Pietragallo Managing Partner William Pietragallo II.