Weber Gallagher

We are thrilled to announce that Gary Stewart, Diane Carvell, Grant H. Hackley, Esq., Inder Deep Paul and their team have been featured in The Legal Intelligencer's prestigious Top Lateral Hires of 2024 list. This recognition highlights the exceptional talent and expertise that Gary and his group bring to Weber Gallagher. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGeNTNw2

Seven Appellate Division decisions were made last week that will affect New York Workers' Compensation matters. Stay informed on the latest case news in this WG Alert by partner, Ted Eder. https://lnkd.in/efHf5ZWZ #NYWorkersComp #AppellateDivision #WGAlert

Limited Tort vs. Full Tort in PA Do you know what kind of car insurance you or your plaintiff carries? Is it full tort or limited tort? Pennsylvania law permits a choice between two coverage options when selecting car insurance–limited tort and full tort. Read more in this commercial transportation blog: https://lnkd.in/eSQ8vF6e #insurance #riskmanagement

In a much anticipated decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has now defined parentage to include intent-based parentage in the landmark case Glover v Junior. Historically, Pennsylvania recognizes parentage of a biological parent, adoption, presumption of parentage or estoppel and a contract in cases where a child is born through Assistive Reproductive Technology. But what about a case where a same-sex couple conceives a child using a sperm donor and Assistive Reproduction Technology? The en banc Court held the doctrine of intent-based parentage will now be recognized in Pennsylvania.    Stay informed and read more in this #WGAlert by Family Law Managing Partner & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader Carolyn Mirabile. Read the full alert: https://lnkd.in/ejgE8T7F

As DRI Law Liaison to the Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute Committee, it has been a pleasure to work with the ICCI leadership and attend the ICCI conference in Chicago this past week. The conference was a great success. I enjoyed meeting so many attorney and industry members. The presentations were current, relevant and informative.  Ashlyn Capote, Candace Deer, Joanna Roberto, Brandon McCullough, Matt Lavisky, Jessica Foscolo, Jamie Hull, Bari Sittenreich, Alissa Christopher, Suzanne Whitehead, Elaine Murphy Pohl

A groundbreaking decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court today would require insurance carriers, third-party administrators and self-insured employers to pay for a broad array of non-prescription items including: ▶️ over-the-counter medications ▶️ dietary supplements ▶️ non-FDA approved analgesics ▶️ CBD oil It would also directly cover expensive treatments or therapies that we are seeing more frequently, including high-cost infrared heating pads. Stay informed and read more in this #WGAlert by Workers’ Compensation Co-Managing Partner Paul Fires and Of Counsel Lori Tunstall. https://lnkd.in/emXcjqcH #WorkersCompensation #Pennsylvania

It's Tax Filing Season! Now is the time to gather your important tax documents and ensure a smooth filing process. Pro Tip: If you have children, make sure to have an executed IRS 8332 form to claim them on your tax return. The IRS defaults to the parent with majority custody if there's no form. Find out more about what you need this tax season in this #FamilyLaw Blog by partner, Carolyn Mirabile: https://lnkd.in/e6REtc_b #TaxFiling #TaxSeason

Weber Gallagher is honored to be recognized in the JD Supra's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards! Partner, Carolyn Mirabile, was ranked #3 and Skip Persick was ranked #6 out of JD Supra’s top ten authors covering family law and related matters in 2024, emerging from a pool of over 500 who wrote on the subject throughout the year. This prestigious award highlights our commitment to excellence and thought leadership in the legal industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eD9eh-SS #WGProud #ReadersChoiceAwards #LegalExcellence #ThoughtLeadership

Weber Gallagher is excited to announce that Gabi Outlaw, Esq. has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Gabi will co-chair with Carolyn Mirabile, who has led the committee since 2023. Together, they will enhance efforts to recruit, retain, and advance diverse professionals, raise awareness about DEI, and host educational programs. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eTdbgYwv #DiversityEquityInclusion #WGProud #DEIstillmatters

Join us for the 7th Annual PADC Women's Event TOMORROW, February 25th at our Philadelphia office. We are thrilled to invite you to the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel's Seventh Annual Women's Event, "Bring Your Best!" This year's event will focus on leadership readiness, promotable behaviors, and building your best inner circle. PADC Past President and Partner, June Essis will moderate this session and will be joined by Eileen Katz, Mediator and former Deputy General Counsel at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Joanne Pescatore, Chief of Homicide at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, and Harriet Anderson, Pennsylvania Managing Attorney for Selective Insurance Co. Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: 2000 Market Street, 6th Floor event space, Philadelphia, PA Earn 1.0 Ethics #CLE credit while networking with fellow professionals over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Don't forget to support the PADC Clothing Drive by donating professional attire for a Philadelphia area charity. Register on the PADC’s website at www.philadefense.org We look forward to seeing you there! #EthicsCLE #womeninlaw