Why I Voted
Today is Election Day. November 7th, 2017. And I have a very different feeling this election day than previous election days. I feel as though this political climate paired with current events has left Americans feeling 2 ways: These things are not mutually exclusive, and more often than not they are paired. It is not […]
The Heart Of A Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer
Early into my days here at Locks Law, I began to wonder. How is it that these attorneys are successful when each of them are unique in personality? Affable, Intense, Inquisitive, Well-Versed, Precise, Tough, Assertive, Aggressive, Ambitious, Bold, Energetic, Hard-Working. These are some of the quality characteristics you will find in the attorneys at Locks […]
Uber Delays Announcing Data Breach – Increasing Harm to Consumers and Drivers
Today Uber Technologies announced a massive data breach of approximately 57 million consumers and drivers. Compounding the damage done by Uber’s failure to secure customer and driver data Uber chose to cover up the breach – reportedly going so far as to pay $100,000 to the hackers responsible for stealing the data. The failure to […]
Gratitude Practice II
So, in this space and during this time of year I have written before on gratitude practice. To me, as an attorney whose professional life centers on conflict, I have always tried to hold the traditional holiday season as a time to slow down a bit and spend some time in reflection on what the […]
Forever 21 Announces Payment Card Data Breach
Forever 21 has announced that it suffered a breach of its payment card systems, exposing consumer’s payment card information to hackers. If you shopped at Forever 21 between March of 2017 and October 2017 you are potentially affected by this breach. While Forever 21 has not advised the public or consumers which stores were specifically […]
Locks Law Firm Continues Participation in Civics Education in Philadelphia Public Schools
Once a month during the school year, attorneys at Locks Law Firm visit a classroom at Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP), a Philadelphia public school, to lead a lesson on civics, legal systems and civic participation. This endeavor is in conjunction with the Advancing Civics Education (A.C.E.) program, a program launched by the Philadelphia Bar […]
Dash-cam videos can be discovered in New Jersey
Police received a 9-1-1 call of an attempt to break into a car. The suspect drove away in a black SUV. The SUV was spotted and chased. The chase was at high speed through several towns. At one point, the SUV tried to ram a police car head-on. The driver of the SUV lost […]
SHE’S NOT THE PLAINTIFF, SHE’S OUR DAUGHTER
These were the words that shot through the air at me like a bullet at my at a recent meeting with my clients, the parents of a 4 year old girl who died in a local emergency room because the ER physician could not admit he did not know what was causing her illness, and […]
My Journey from Clerkship to Practice
It has been almost one year into my time here at the Locks Law Firm as a practicing attorney, and it has been a fulfilling experience thus far. Prior to Locks Law Firm, I was a judicial law clerk for several years. I have clerked for a trial court judge. I have also clerked for […]
Court Allows Trial on Ford Windstar Explosion Destroying Client’s Home
On October 30, 2017, in Ford v. Ford Motor Company (District of NJ, 1:15-cv-357), Judge Noel Hillman of the District of New Jersey rejected Defendant’s motions and allowed Plaintiffs’ claims to proceed to trial. Our clients filed suit because their 2000 Ford Windstar was sitting idle in their garage when it unexpectedly caught fire. Our […]
Recovering Damages for a Serious Burn Injury
Anyone who has experienced a burn, even a minor one like a burn to the tongue from hot coffee, knows how painful it can be. Fortunately, most minor burns, despite the discomfort, heel quickly. However, a more serious burn can be a devastating injury, resulting in hospitalization, surgery, painful procedures, and leaving unsightly and sometimes […]
Republican Controlled Congress Kills Rule on Class Action Suits Against Financial Institutions
Late last night (October 24, 2017) the Republican controlled Senate narrowly voted to abolish the banking rule that permitted consumers to join class action lawsuits against banks and other financial institutions to resolve disputes. By a narrow 51-50 vote with Vice President Pence casting the tie breaking vote, the Senate joined the Republican held House […]