Did you know that 22 Veterans lose their lives to suicide each day? That is 154 Veterans per week. This is an epidemic that is not talked of nearly enough. Each month we are dedicated to serving a charity – either it be cleaning up their park, helping serve hot meals...
Is someone not responding to you? Or are they responding but with pure vitriol and venom? Knowing how to respond to different personality types is critical in claims and litigation handling. In this episode of the podcast, they dive into the various personality types,...
Ever wonder what a plaintiff’s counsel was truly thinking about their case, or yours? In this podcast episode host Patricia Baxter is joined by cohost Oliver Brooks, and guests Tracy Finken, and Dan Sherry Jr. Join us as we discuss what a plaintiffs counsel really...
On our very first podcast episode, host Patricia Baxter is joined by some of the smartest lawyers she knows: Wendy Smith, Oliver Brooks, and Nate Bohlander. They discuss Philadelphia as a venue, whether its reputation is deserved, the 8 Billion dollar Johnson &...
Morgan & Akins’ Philadelphia office had a great time putting together care bags full of snacks, socks, and essential care products for patients staying at the American Cancer Society - Astrazeneca Hope Lodge!
We were all so excited to visit the newly renovated Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Always honored and happy to be a part of their Breakfast Buddies and Meals-to-Go programs. #WeMakeHairnetsCool
The NJ minimum wage law was recently signed, with the first increase for most businesses being July 1, 2019, at $10.00 per hour. In January 2020, minimum wage will go up to $11.00 per hour. Each year will keep going up a $1.00 until January 2024, where minimum wage...
Chad Jackson, a partner at Morgan & Akins, recently filed and successfully argued a Rule 12.02(6) Motion to Dismiss a cause of action for negligence where Plaintiff sought "in excess of $1,500,000 plus punitive damages" against Morgan & Akins' client. As shown...
Senior Attorney Anne Marie du Toit prevails, following oral arguments, in a high value premises liability case for a regional retailer. The Plaintiff sought damages in the amount of $1,000,000 for the alleged slip and fall in the food court of a Georgia mall....
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day, the Philadelphia office of Morgan & Akins volunteered to paint the computer lab at the Francisville Playground. Even some of the "junior members" of our firm got involved. It was a great day of service and...
While most people were on break for the holidays, the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit) released a decision that is interesting in both substance and application. In Lindenberg v. Jackson National Life Insurance Company, a bad-faith...
For the third time annually, the Morgan & Akins Philadelphia Office has sponsored a family through the Boyertown Area Multi-Service. This year, we purchased gifts for a family of four children – two boys and two girls – and will be delivering them on Friday,...
For a second year in a row, the Morgan & Akins Crew in Philadelphia volunteered to prepare meals for families residing in the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Here are some photos of the visiting Chefs!
Morgan Akins donation to Operation Gratitude brings praises.
Mark T. Gallagher (first chair) and Wendy S. Smith (second chair) prevailed in a 3-day trial commencing in a defense verdict on August 16, 2018. The case involved a slip and fall at an apartment complex, involving a sympathetic plaintiff with multiple pre-existing...
The Whitfield Case was decided June 13th, 2018 by the Commonwealth Court, who confirmed the application of Protz retroactively. The Court vacated the WCAB’s order affirming the WCJ’s decision denying claimant’s reinstatement petition. The issue before the Court was...
New Jersey, like most states, requires that in order to prevail in a personal injury action the accused must be found at fault for causing the injury alleged. That is, unless you are an employee attempting to sue your employer. Say hello to the New Jersey Workers'...
Morgan & Akins is pleased to welcome Mark T. Gallagher, as a new member to the firm's partnership. Gallagher, the former founding partner of Weber Gallagher and Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney has extensive experience counseling employers and...
By: Taranae J. Hashemi Things are changing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Gone are the days where the doctrine of sovereign immunity afforded the Commonwealth a nearly impenetrable shield against litigation. Slowly, courts have ruled in favor of those seeking...
We are proud to announce that Taranae J. Hashemi will present Mass Catastrophe and Litigation: Mitigating Exposure Both Before and After Tragedy Strikes Through Efficient Use of Litigation Tactics, Media Presence, and Drones on March 15, 2018 at the CLM Annual...
Chad M. Jackson and Whitney L. Lucas recently secured its second dismissal for a large regional insurance client from the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims in complicated claims crossing into both Tennessee and Kentucky. The insurer provided only Tennessee...
By Emily Brill Three years after Howard Parker’s death at the age of 88, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has settled a nine-year dispute between his attorney and employer over a $14,750 fee. The ruling handed down Thursday overturned the Commonwealth Court and settles...
Following a year and a half of litigation, Anne Marie du Toit (Senior Attorney) convinced a Georgia trial court to dismiss a negligence claim filed against a national retailer without the necessity of a trial. The plaintiff was seeking damages in the amount of $1.5...
By Emily Brill Filing workers’ compensation forms online can save attorneys headaches. But, as Pennsylvania lawyers have found out, it can create headaches, too. A glitch in Pennsylvania’s online filing system has prevented some employers from properly notifying...
The Philadelphia office of Morgan & Akins is honored to sponsor a family for Christmas through the Boyertown Area Multi-Service. The Service collects Christmas wish lists from hundreds of underprivileged children in the area. Parents of participating children...
We are proud to announce that Morgan & Akins’ Attorney Taranae J. Hashemi will present The $227 Million Dollar Settlement and How to Avoid It at the 2017 CLM & Business Insurance Construction Conference at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego on October 10,...
Morgan & Akins’ attorneys hit the links for the Heart of the Game Golf Classic. Proceeds benefit the William T. Coakley Foundation which supports the American Heart Association.
After a multi-day jury trial in Fulton County (Atlanta), Georgia, Chad M. Jackson and Anne Marie du Toit convinced a jury of 12 to return a unanimous defense verdict for a national retailer. The plaintiff was seeking damages in excess of $400,000 for the alleged slip...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (March 28, 2017) – CLM is pleased to announce Mrs. Patricia Baxter will be speaking on “Risk Management: Balancing The Interests Of The Insured And Insurer When Business Concerns And Litigation Exit Strategies Are At Odds”. This conference will...
Nathan Bohlander from Morgan & Akins Philadelphia office will be presenting at a Mock Trial for this year's Association of Equipment Manufacturer's Product Liability Seminar on April 27th, 2017. AEM’s 2017 Product Liability Seminar will take the form of a Mock...