Financial information at risk for customers of Caribou Coffee after Data Breach
Caribou Coffee notified customers yesterday of a data breach of it’s POS systems for credit cards. Data Breach notification letter is here:
Partner Jerry Lindheim Selected for Susan G. Komen Board of Directors
We would like to send a very warm congratulations to Partner Jerry Lindheim who has been selected to the Susan G. Komen Board of Directors. As a member of the Philadelphia board he will be part of a team that “governs and advises [us] in our endeavors to save lives and end breast cancer forever, […]
Why Should You Vote?
In case you haven’t heard, Tuesday, November 6th is a big day in the United States – the midterm elections. The 2014 midterm elections saw the lowest voter participation in more than 70 years, but voter turnout in 2018 is expected to reach its highest level in decades. Low voter turnout is often ascribed to […]
Go Vote! By Guest Author Kevin Pettit
Tomorrow are the midterm elections and it is more important than ever to get out there and vote!. Still curious about where a candidate lands on certain issues or don’t know where your polling place is? We’ve compiled some helpful links to help you stay informed. Make sure your voice is heard tomorrow – Get […]
Landmark Case on behalf of deceased Notre Dame football player allowed to proceed
See the link that attaches the recent opinion given by the Ohio Supreme Court that allows the case to move forward on behalf of the deceased Notre Dame football player Steve Schmitz, a running back and kick return specialist. Steve died at age 59, and his autopsy showed CTE and Alzheimer’s Disease. The Locks Law […]
Data Breach of Electronics Retailer Newegg Inc.
A major payment card data breach has just been suffered by Newegg Inc., an online retailer of items including computer hardware and consumer electronics. Hackers placed 15 lines of card skimming code on the online retailer’s payment page for more than a month which stole credit card data from customers. Danny Lee, the company’s chief […]
Locks Law Firm Associate James Barry named as Co Chair of the NJSBA Consumer Protection Law Committee
Locks Law Firm Associate James Barry has been named as co-chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association for the 2018-2019 year. The New Jersey State Bar Consumer Protection Law Committee addresses consumer protection issues and legislation from the consumer’s perspective. In that role the Committee both reviews pending legislation on consumer issues and presents […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GROUNDBREAKING SETTLEMENT ON BEHALF OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN GOLD MINERS SUFFERING FROM SILICOSIS & TUBERCULOSIS
“May 3, 2018 (Washington D.C.) – Hausfeld is proud to announce a groundbreaking settlement on behalf of Southern African gold miners suffering from occupational lung disease that was finalized today in Johannesburg, South Africa. This historic class action settlement, the first ever of its kind in South Africa, reflects more than a decade of preparation […]
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Ransomware Attack
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, which offers IT solutions for physicians, hospitals, and other medical service by providing (among other things) electronic health records (“EHR”), financial management and e-prescription services was subject to a ransomware attack on January 18, 2018. The ransomware attack prevented medical providers using the Allscripts platform from accessing patient’s records, or electronically prescribing […]
Never Count Out The Underdog
On December 26, 1960 the underdog Philadelphia Eagles stunned the Green Bay Packers at Franklin Field to win the NFL championship. I attended that game as a 1st year law student and I joined the rest of the city and celebrated the win. Today, 57 years later, I can still vividly recall the touchdown pass […]
Slipping on Ice, Who’s Responsible?
Slip and fall accidents are common and costly, and they account for a large share of hospital visits in this country. From icy stairs to sidewalks and parking lots, property owners in cold weather states such as New Jersey must be vigilant to reduce or eliminate slip and fall injuries that occur on their property. […]
Riding Mower Tractor Rollover Hazards (Part II)
In our last blog we introduced the topic of rollover hazards associated with riding mower lawn tractors. We ended that article by briefly discussing the fact that Rollover Protection System (ROPS) had been available as optional equipment from several manufacturers, but at a higher price. Optional ROPS on any kind of tractor have never been […]