I. Introduction Pandemics have been a catalyst for quackery.1 During the Russian Flu, considered the first modern influenza pandemic, newspaper ads plugged balsams, troches, and elixirs to fortify against the “Russian invader.”2 Doctors even promoted drinking brandy and eating oysters as the key to staving off infection.3 One dubious remedy — the carbolic smoke ball… Read more »
Pietragallo partner Scott Coffina recently spoke on AARP’s podcast, The Perfect Scam℠, on the episode “Couple and Homeless Man Conspire on Viral $400K GoFundMe Scam”. On the podcast, Scott shared his unique perspective on the viral story of a New Jersey couple and a homeless veteran, having supervised their prosecution for their $400,000 GoFundMe scam… Pietragallo recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, receiving fourteen Tier 1 Metro rankings in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. These fourteen rankings include: Commercial Litigation (PGH & PHL) Employment Law – Individuals (PHL) Health Care Law (PHL) Insurance Law (PGH) Litigation – Insurance (PGH) Litigation –… Read more »
Partner Doug Rosenblum and his fellow cyclists helped to raise over $5.8 million dollars for three different causes. Doug has been completing cycling fundraisers each summer for years, this year he rode over 100 miles and raised funds for rides benefiting the American Cancer Society (Bike-a-Thon), Multiple Sclerosis Society (Bike MS: City to Shore Ride),… Read more »
An opinion piece written by Pietragallo partner Scott Coffina has been published by Fox News. This article titled “Corruption 101: Menendez indictment contains so many bombshell allegations, it’s almost textbook” discusses the details of the federal indictment against Senator Robert Menendez for bribery, and the standards that are used to convict such bribery cases. Read… Read more »
Pietragallo partner Scott Coffina will present “How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program” at the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) 2023 National Law Enforcement Summit held in Boston, MA on December 4-5, 2023. Mr. Coffina will be speaking alongside Melissa O’Mara, Assistant Prosecutor in the Burlington County, NJ Prosecutor’s Office. Mr…. Read more »
Pietragallo partner Scott A. Coffina will be presenting at the Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative’s (PTACC) 2023 National Deflection & Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit taking place from October 3-6, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Coffina’s presentation “Coloring Inside the Lines: How to Run an Effective and Ethical Diversion Program”, will take place on October 4th. Drawing… Read more »
The entire New Jersey Legislature is up for election this year, and over 200 legislative candidates — plus scores more in down-ballot races — finally got word from the state Supreme Court as to whether they may lawfully accept bribes during their campaigns. The answer is a definitive no. In State v. O’Donnell,[1] the New Jersey… Read more »
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce that 21 lawyers have been named as 2024 The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch. In addition, partner Marc Stephen Raspanti have received “Lawyer of the Year” award for his work in Health Care Law in Philadelphia. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based… Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP and Gentile, Horoho & Avalli, P.C. to Merge
Business and Commercial Litigation Firm Adds Family Law and Estate Administration/Orphans’ Court Practice AUGUST 1, 2023 – Two established Pittsburgh law firms have agreed to merge, bringing a highly-experienced family law and estate planning, administration, and litigation practice to a nationally-recognized business and litigation firm. Effective August 1, 2023, Gentile, Horoho & Avalli, P.C (GHA)… Read more »