Dougherty v. Philadelphia Newspapers, LLC

OPINION BY

MUSMANNO, J.:

John J. Dougherty (“Dougherty”) appeals from the Order denying his Motion to Disqualify the law firm of Pepper Hamilton, LLP (“Pepper”) and its attorneys from serving as counsel to any party, witness or participant in Dougherty’s defamation action against Philadelphia Newspapers, LLC, Harold Jackson, Paul Davis, David Boyer, Russell Cooke, Melanie Bur-ney, Tony Auth and Monica Yant Kinney *1084(collectively, “Defendants”). Defendants have filed an Application to Quash the Appeal. We deny the Application to Quash, reverse the Order of the trial court and remand for the entry…