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Jacob Lehman and Michael Dolan Author Article on Product Liability and Online Retailers
Partners Jacob Lehman and Michael Dolan recently contributed an article to the Legal Intelligencer’s Annual Product Liability Supplement.
The piece, entitled Strict Products Liability: One More Thing the Internet is Disrupting, explores the hot topic of whether online marketplace retailers such as Amazon.com can be held strictly liable for defects in products sold on their website by third-party retailers. The article is available at the following link: “Strict Products Liability: One More Thing the Internet Is Disrupting“.
Jacob Lehman Presents Webinar on Hot Topics in Product Liability Litigation
As part of the firm’s ongoing involvement with and commitment to ALFA, the global legal network, Partner Jacob Lehman recently teamed up with Partner Matt Jacobson of the Des Moines, Iowa ALFA firm, Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. to present a webinar covering hot topics in product liability litigation.
The hour-long talk covered common issues confronting manufacturers and dealers in product liability litigation and presented practical advice and tips to avoid product liability lawsuits and to defend against the claim when they are asserted. The webinar is recorded and persons interested in obtaining a copy may reach out to Mr. Lehman at lehmanj@ggmfirm.com
Andre J. Webb elected to the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors
German Gallagher & Murtagh is excited to announce that Andre J. Webb has been elected to the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is responsible for overseeing all Bar Association business and policy of the 12,000-member association. The oldest association of lawyers in the United States, the Philadelphia Bar Association serves the profession and the public by promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the rule of law.
Andre will begin his three year term on January 1, 2020. Our congratulations to Andre and to the other newly elected Board of Governor members.
Andre was also elected Chair-Elect of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. The mission of the YLD is to, encourage the professional development of young lawyers through educational and service programs, participate in the growth and advancement of the legal profession, and encourage young lawyers to represent deserving clients on a pro bono basis. Andre will serve as Chair-Elect of the YLD in 2020 and will be elevated to Chair in 2021. The YLD Executive Committee manages and directs the business and activities of the YLD’s more than 2,900 members, and has oversight of 20 committees in the areas of public service, law-related education and service to the legal community.
Barristers’ 35th Annual Turkey Drive
This Thanksgiving GGM contributed to the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia’s 35th Annual Turkey Drive. Each year, the Barristers’ Association works diligently to identify local families in need of support during the holiday season. This year over 700 families were served.
German, Gallagher & Murtagh’s Tort Trotters Participate in Rocky Run 2019
German Gallagher & Murtagh’s “Tort Trotters” participated in the Rocky Run 2019 benefiting Special Olympics. Team members were Attorneys Jacob Lehman, Matthew McColgan, Nikki Mosco, Yana Shapiro, Marni Stahl, Brian Sumner & Andre Webb.
Jeff Laudenbach Elected to the ALFA International Board of Directors
Congratulations to German Gallagher & Murtagh partner Jeffrey D. Laudenbach on his election to the ALFA International Board of Directors.
Andre J. Webb appointed Vice Chair of DRI Young Lawyers Substantive Law Subcommittee
Andre J. Webb attends DRI’s 2019 Annual Meeting where he was appointed Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers Substantive Law Subcommittee. In this role he will assist in organizing young lawyers’ events nationwide and identifying content for the newsletters.
Chad Goebel was a featured speaker on a panel at the 2019 ALFA International Products Liability and Complex Torts Seminar
Chad was a featured speaker on a panel at the 2019 ALFA International Products Liability and Complex Torts Seminar in Marana, Arizona. The panel covered a wide variety of topics related to the attorney-client privilege in the corporate context, including properly asserting it; avoiding waiver; multi-party joint defense scenarios; and recent trends seemingly eroding the protections afforded by the privilege.
Yana Shapiro presented at the 2019 ALFA International Hospitality & Retail Practice Group Seminar
Yana Shapiro participated in the 2019 Hospitality & Retail Law Practice Group Seminar – Avoiding and Managing Risk in an Era of Constant Changes in the Retail and Hospitality Industries. Panel on Drug & Alcohol Testing in the Hospitality Workplace: The Messy Process of Ensuring a Clean and Sober Workforce.
Click here to open the 2019 ALFA International – Hospitality & Retail Law Practice Group Seminar Brochure.
Jacob Lehman Chairs ALFA Professional Liability Mini-Seminar in Chicago
On Friday August 2, 2019, ALFA’s Professional Liability Practice Group put on its bi-annual mini-seminar. This year’s event, entitled “Triple Play: Three Strategies for Success in the Big Leagues of Professional Liability Defense” featured three hours of CLE on cutting edge topics in professional liability law. Mr. Lehman served as the program chair and host leading efforts to create and coordinate the event. After the CLE portion of the program invitees were treated to a Cubs v. Brewers game on what turned out to be a beautiful day.
