On Monday, January 24, 2022 the United States Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated opinion in the Hughes, et al. v. Northwestern University, et al. case. Before the Court was the issue of whether Northwestern University violated its fiduciary duty to a class of employee-investors under ERISA by allegedly including unnecessarily expensive investment options and paying… Read more »
In another significant expansion of the firm’s litigation practice, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of new associates to the firm’s Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Offices. “Despite these challenging times, we remain fully committed to providing our clients with top flight service. We are thrilled to welcome this talented… Read more »
Companies and consumers alike are under perpetual assault from bad actors as IoT, work from home, and cloud migration – all intended to improve productivity – have expanded the cyber attack surface. The continually evolving privacy legislation and cyber regulation requires companies to adapt and comply with collection, use, retention, and disclosure of personal information,… Read more »
As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gain further acceptance in the portfolios held by persons, corporations, trusts, and estates, fiduciaries and civil litigants must be aware of how courts will handle claims when the ownership or stewardship of these assets becomes disputed. Please join us for a one hour CLE webinar that will cover various topics… Read more »
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce that 20 lawyers have been named as 2022 The Best Lawyers in America and 2022 Ones to Watch, including two lawyers who were recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation. Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive… Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and Civil Litigation: Seminal Case Summaries and Key Takeaways
In our first article, we introduced the subject of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in litigation. This article discusses several of the hottest recent cases involving Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency litigants often accuse their opponents of being scoundrels, thieves, or pathological liars. These cases—arising in the divorce, commercial litigation, partnership, and law firm dispute contexts—involve all of the… Read more »
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have emerged in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as assets held by institutional, corporate, high net worth, and retail investors alike. While other articles have covered the tax, securities, or estate planning implications of buying bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, we focus on the considerations of civil litigants and fiduciaries when it… Read more »
Including Recognition in Top 100 in Pennsylvania and Top 100 In Philadelphia Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys have been named as 2021 Super Lawyers and 2021 Rising Stars, including two attorneys who were also recognized in the Top 100 in Pennsylvania and Top 100 in Philadelphia…. Chambers USA Recognizes Pietragallo as a Leading Law Firm in Pennsylvania
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to be recognized by Chambers USA in its 2021 guide in the area of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Pennsylvania. Chambers ranks leading law firms and attorneys across the U.S. based on the opinion of their clients and peers, and by the quality of… Pietragallo Expands Litigation Practice with New Hires
In a significant expansion of the firm’s litigation practice, Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of four new associates to the firm’s Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Offices. “This is an exciting time for our firm as we continue to expand our litigation team and attract top talent in the… Read more »