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State Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday February 26, 2025 ( 19 items )  

Berger Montague Named Co-Lead Counsel in Shale Oil Antitrust Litigation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Berger Montague Named Co-Lead Counsel in Shale Oil Antitrust Litigation Berger Montague, a national plaintiffs' law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been named Co-lead Counsel in a proposed class action In Re: Shale Oil Antitrust Litigation. The litigation arises from the defendants' alleged conspiracy to constrain domestic shale oil production. "Coordinating to limit shale oil produc  more

Bryn Mawr Once Again Named Top Fulbright Producer
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Once Again Named Top Fulbright Producer Today, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized Bryn Mawr College for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Fulbright Top Producing Institutions such as Bryn Mawr value global connection and support members of their campus com  more

Duane Morris Publishes the Discrimination Class Action Review - 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Discrimination Class Action Review - 2025 CHICAGO, February 25, 2025--Duane Morris LLP has released the Discrimination Class Action Review - 2025, the second edition of this annual publication. It analyzes the key discrimination-related class action rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2024 and the significant trends that are apt to impact the  more

K&L Gates Recognised as Law Firm of the Year in Private Equity Wire's European Awards 2025
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Recognised as Law Firm of the Year in Private Equity Wire's European Awards 2025 Global law firm K&L Gates was recently named the Law Firm of the Year: Overall during the annual Private Equity Wire European awards, recognising excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers in Europe. "This award is a testament to the tireless dedication of K&L Gates' funds and t  more

Material's 'incipient' property could jumpstart fast, low-power electronics
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Material's 'incipient' property could jumpstart fast, low-power electronics UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Scientists at Penn State have harnessed a unique property called incipient ferroelectricity to create a new type of computer memory that could revolutionize how electronic devices work, such as using much less energy and operating in extreme environments like outer space. They published th  more

Math Faculty and Student Solar Panel Proposal for Local Schools Moves Forward
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Math Faculty and Student Solar Panel Proposal for Local Schools Moves Forward In October 2024, Professor of Mathematics Victor Donnay, Kris Pasia '25, and Priita Peterson '26 presented a cost-benefit analysis of putting solar panels on two elementary schools to the Haverford School District. This originated from a project Pasia and Peterson worked on while enrolled in Donnay's Math Modeling and Sustainabili  more

Morgan Lewis Named International Law Firm of the Year in LexisNexis Women in Law Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Named International Law Firm of the Year in LexisNexis Women in Law Awards DUBAI, February 25, 2025: LexisNexis has named Morgan Lewis the International Law Firm of the Year in its Women in Law Awards 2025 for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The Women in Law Awards recognize the contributions of exceptional women in the legal profession and the efforts of organiza  more

Morgan Lewis Partner David McManus Named a Go To Employment Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner David McManus Named a Go To Employment Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly BOSTON, February 25, 2025: Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has named Morgan Lewis partner David McManus among its Go To Employment Lawyers for 2025. The special feature recognizes top employment lawyers in Massachusetts who demonstrate leadership and a track record of success. David is the glo  more

New Vishay Intertechnology High Voltage MLCCs Deliver Extended Capacitance for Commercial Applications
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release: * * * New Vishay Intertechnology High Voltage MLCCs Deliver Extended Capacitance for Commercial Applications MALVERN, Pa. -- Feb. 26, 2025 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) for high voltage commercial applications. Offered in seven case sizes ranging from 1206 to 2225, VJ....W1HV High Voltage MLCC C  more

Pa. A.G. Sunday Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Bolster Resources to Fight Organized Retail Crime
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Bolster Resources to Fight Organized Retail Crime Passage of Bill Would Expand Law Enforcement Network, Increase Penalties for Certain Offenders HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a 38-state coalition of Attorneys General calling on Congress to take action to assist in fighting the trending scour  more

Pa. Gov. Shapiro Provides Update on Impacts of Federal Funding Freeze; All Federal Funding Identified at Filing of Lawsuit Unfrozen
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Governor Shapiro Provides Update on the Impacts of the Federal Funding Freeze; All Federal Funding Identified at the Filing of Lawsuit Unfrozen As a result of the Governor's lawsuit - and direct pressure on and engagement with the Trump Administration - federal funding is once again accessible to Pennsylvania state agencies. Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Josh S  more

Palmer Museum highlights treasure trove of Art Nouveau works in major exhibition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Palmer Museum highlights treasure trove of Art Nouveau works in major exhibition UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Visitors who are tired of the grey winter doldrums might want to head to the Palmer Museum of Art for a vibrant new special exhibition, "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art," which will run through May 11. Drawn from the rich holdings of the Chrysler Mus  more

Penn State ranked a 2024-25 top producer of Fulbright U.S. scholars, students
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State ranked a 2024-25 top producer of Fulbright U.S. scholars, students UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State has tied for second in the nation in faculty Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards and is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Student Awards among doctoral institutions for the 2024-25 academic year. Twelve Penn State faculty and 10 students received Fulbright awards from the U.S. Departme  more

Penn State, State College Borough to increase safety measures for weekend
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State, State College Borough to increase safety measures for weekend UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the student-created drinking event State Patty's Day approaches, Penn State and State College Borough are working together to enhance safety measures and mitigate excessive drinking and its associated risks. This year's event is expected to take place Feb. 28 to March 2. Penn State Univer  more

Reed Smith advised CorpAcq on major stake investment from TDR Capital
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advised CorpAcq on major stake investment from TDR Capital Founded in 2006 by Simon Orange, CorpAcq specialises in investments in well-established, stable and cash generative SMEs in the UK, with a focus on industrial products and services. Its current portfolio consists of over 40 companies delivering strong organic growth. CorpAcq's model allows founder  more

Reed Smith shortlisted in six categories at Middle East Legal Awards
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith shortlisted in six categories at Middle East Legal Awards Reed Smith has been shortlisted for: * Corporate Team of the Year * CSR/ESG Initiative of the Year * Law Firm Leader of the Year - Sachin Kerur * Middle East Law Firm of the Year - UAE * Rising Star Award - Private Practice - Alex Mackay * TMT Team of the Year Sachin Kerur, a part  more

Shapiro Administration Urges Organizations to Sponsor Summer Meals Program, Ensuring Year-Round Access to Nutritious Food for Children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Urges Organizations to Sponsor Summer Meals Program, Ensuring Year-Round Access to Nutritious Food for Children Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration is encouraging organizations across the Commonwealth to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the Pennsylvania Department of Educatio  more

Teens From Cumberland Valley High School Take Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Title
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Teens from Cumberland Valley High School Take Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Title State Champs to Compete in National Championship HARRISBURG - Cumberland Valley High School students bested five teams of competitors to capture the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship, successfully fielding questions about real-life marketplace issues during a competition hosted by the O  more

The complex effects of pesticide exposure on bumble bee health
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The complex effects of pesticide exposure on bumble bee health UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The effects of pesticide exposure on pollinator health may be more complicated than originally thought, according to a team of researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences who recently published an article on the topic in Biology Letters. In the study, the researchers examined the effec  more