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Taking the Labor World by Storm: Aftermath of 2023 NLRB Decision Blitz and Dark Clouds on the Horizon on October 24, 2023
In this labor-focused breakfast briefing, we will bring you up to date regarding the NLRB's recent spate of blockbuster decisions that departed from long-standing precedent and provide tips for both non-union and union employers to respond to the changes.
Bankruptcy Attorneys Diane Vuocolo and Kevin Ray Join Ballard Spahr
Diane E. Vuocolo—who advises clients in corporate workouts, business reorganization, loan restructuring, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation matters, primarily for clients in the financial sector—and Kevin P. Ray—a bankruptcy attorney who represents secured lenders in corporate loan transactions—have joined Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department and Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group as Partner and Of Counsel, respectively, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced.
Stephanie Henrick Appointed to Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) Board
Stephanie Henrick, Obermayer Trusts & Estates partner, and mayor of Pottstown, was appointed to the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) Board.
N.J. woman injured in Lancaster inn says corporate defendant must sit for deposition
LANCASTER – Counsel for a New Jersey woman who claimed she sustained injuries in a Lancaster inn, when the mirror which was hanging up in her hotel room fell from the wall and landed on her, is seeking the corporate defendant in the case to provide a representative to appear for a deposition.
Parents' wrongful death suit against UPMC McKeesport nets $1M settlement
PITTSBURGH – Counsel for the parents of a 33-year-old man who died of a pulmonary embolism at the University of Pittsburgh McKeesport hospital one year ago, recently finalized the settlement of wrongful death litigation brought in connection with that event for $1 million.
Target customers who claimed violation of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act drop case
PITTSBURGH – Two customers who had lodged a class action lawsuit against Target for alleged violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, recently abandoned their case.
How to Handle the Tough Situations? on October 23, 2023
Alycen A. Moss will present “How to Handle the Tough Situations” for the Law Firm and Corporate Counsel Leadership Workshop at the FDCC’s 2023 Corporate Counsel Symposium in Philadelphia.
Three Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada has recognized Cozen O'Connor attorneys Shane Hardy (Intellectual Property), Michael G. Osborne (Competition/Antitrust: Litigators), and Steven J. Weisz (Restructuring/Insolvency) in its nationwide 2024 rankings.
Two Marshall Dennehey Practice Group Leaders Named “Best of the Bar” by the Philadelphia Business Journal
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that John J. “Jack” Delany, III, Chair of the firm’s Catastrophic Claims Litigation Practice Group, and John J. Hare, Chair of the firm’s Appellate Advocacy and Post-Trial Practice Group, have been named 2023 Best of the Bar honorees in the area of Business Litigation by the Philadelphia Business Journal (PBJ).
Barnes & Thornburg Achieves Mansfield 6.0 Certification
Barnes & Thornburg has earned Mansfield 6.0 certification after a yearlong review by Diversity Lab.
Former CHOP billing specialist settles wrongful termination claims against the hospital
PHILADELPHIA – A former Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia employee of nearly 10 years who alleged she was unlawfully terminated in 2021, as retaliation by the hospital after she requested an accommodation of her anxiety disorder, recently settled her claims.
Suit: Driller equipment gone awry leads to plaintiff's extensive facial injuries
JOHNSTOWN – A Western Pennsylvania man alleges that he suffered a litany of facial injuries, after a driller’s release of mud caused him to fall and strike his face on a piece of equipment at an oil drilling site.
Ohio couple lodge personal injury claim on behalf of wife who fell during pedicure
PITTSBURGH – An Ohio couple allege that the wife-plaintiff suffered a litany of serious injuries, when she visited a Gibsonia nail salon to receive a pedicure and fell from a stool in the salon.
Black plaintiff maintains age and race discrimination claims versus AG's Office
HARRISBURG – An African-American and longtime Human Resources Analyst with the state attorney general’s office has maintained her claims that she was the target of both age and racial discrimination at the agency, and was terminated after 21 years while being replaced by substantially-younger white employee.
Hanover Area School District is refused dismissal of case claiming plaintiff's daughter was abused by softball coach
SCRANTON – A federal magistrate judge has denied the Hanover Area School District’s attempt to dismiss claims from a local man, who alleged that his daughter was mistreated and neglected by her softball coach, leading her to eventually suffer a severe brain injury when a batted ball hit her in the back of the head.
Twelve Noteworthy Statistics From the 2022 Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Annual Report
For members of the workers’ compensation bar, insurers, physicians, expert witnesses, and anyone else who spends most their time in the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation universe, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report is a must-read. T
Jackson Lewis Achieves 2022-2023 Mansfield Certification
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm has achieved Diversity Lab’s 2022-2023 Mansfield 6.0 Plus Certification, the highest law firm designation, for the fourth consecutive year.
Rite Aid's pending bankruptcy proceedings lead to stay of class action over online customer data
PHILADELPHIA – A class action lawsuit against pharmacy retailer Rite Aid, charging that it installed tracking tools on its website which would share its customers’ search and purchase information with Google and other applications like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, has been stayed as a result of the retailer filing for bankruptcy this week.
Breach of contract suit against furniture seller over allegedly shoddy merchandise is settled
PITTSBURGH – A Western Pennsylvania woman who alleged that the sofa and ottoman she purchased had arrived to her home in a defective condition has settled her claims.
Walmart brings to federal court and denies wrongful arrest claims of 81-year-old great-grandmother
PITTSBURGH – Walmart has removed to federal court and denied the claims of a lawsuit from an 81-year-old woman, which alleged that she and her great-granddaughter were assaulted, threatened with criminal arrest and wrongfully detained while shopping at one of the company’s stores just over one year ago.