By Connor Graham and Neil T. O’Donnell Understanding Sovereign Immunity in Pennsylvania One may suit the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but only in limited circumstances. If the State does not consent to being sued, then it, and its officials and employees … Read More
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College Quarterback Seeks Court Approval to Play Ball
Authors: Attorney Neil T. O’Donnell and Attorney Connor Graham Sports Betting’s Growing Role in Everyday Life Gambling, especially sports betting, has intrusively become a facet of many everyday lives in the United States. Young adults are the most affected cohort. … Read More
Supreme Court Finds That Prosecutors Removed Jurors on Account of Their Race
By Neil T. O’Donnell and Connor Graham Supreme Court Decision A 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court majority recently found that a Mississippi trial court inappropriately prevented the Defendant from arguing that prosecutors struck potential black jurors on account of their race.1 … Read More
Americans Are Scrambling for Health Insurance Alternatives
Written by Connor Graham and Neil T. O’Donnell With healthcare expenses rising, many Americans are opting for alternatives for traditional health insurance. Direct Primary-Care Practices David Contorno recently told his story to the Wall Street Journal.1 Foregoing insurance, he pays … Read More
Empty Cars Haunting Streets?
By Connor Graham and Neil T. O’Donnell Waymo’s Driverless Vehicle Problem in Atlanta A small Atlanta neighborhood has begun to experience an early-morning nuisance: Scores of driverless vehicles, courtesy of Waymo – Google’s fleet of self-driving cars. The traffic is … Read More
Be Careful When Entrusting Dangerous Objects
Written by Attorney Neil O’Donnell and Attorney Connor Graham You should be careful when entrusting dangerous instruments to another individual. A wrong choice could land you with serious consequences. In Louisiana, Charles Ford is learning this lesson the hard way. … Read More
Bayer Settlement Offer Brings Plaintiffs To A Crossroads
Bayer has become a frequent presence in courts in recent years, for all the wrong reasons. The company acquired Monsanto in 2018, and with it came the rights to the weedkiller Roundup.1 Those rights were accompanied by substantial liabilities. Roughly … Read More
Tractor-Trailer Weight Limits: Don’t Overburden Our Roads
Neil O’Donnell and Connor Graham discuss proposed tractor-trailer weight limit increases and the potential impact on Pennsylvania roads, safety, and workers. … Read More
Beware of New Scams for Older Adults
Authors: Attorney Neil O’Donnell and Attorney Connor Graham Scammers are increasingly targeting adults over the age of 60. The FBI reports that scams on the elderly have amounted to $4.9 billion in losses, a 40% increase from a year prior.1 … Read More
State Farm Scrutinized for Its Response to the 2025 California Wildfires
Authors: Attorney Neil O’Donnell and Attorney Connor Graham State Farm has become the focus of scrutiny due to its response to the 2025 California wildfires. The 2025 wildfire season was particularly destructive in California. The January Eaton and Palisades fires … Read More