New York partner Janet Walsh to chair the Irish American Bar Association of New York’s John Quinn Memorial Address and Bloomsday Celebration on June 16, 2016
There is an event that falls between Memorial Day and Independence Day that is not known to many in the United States but has left its mark on an important aspect of our laws and our fundamental freedoms. That day is Bloomsday. The term “Bloomsday” is derived from Leopold Bloom, the main character of James […]
It’s All About the Marketing – Or Is It?
If you have been searching for a lawyer, you have likely seen firms and attorneys advertising using logos for awards such as “Super Lawyers,” “Rising Stars” and “Best Lawyers.” In fact, Locks Law Firm has included those on their website and in various pieces over the years – and through today. We are very proud […]
Certified Civil Trial Attorneys that Honor Referral Fees
New Jersey’s Appellate Division, in Weiner & Mazzei, P.C., and Phillip A. LaPorta, Esq. v. The Sattiraju Law Firm, P.C., recently released an opinion that clarifies the obligations of the attorneys when memorializing the referral arrangement in a particular case. This opinion is required reading for all practitioners to ensure that referring attorneys receive the […]
Legendary All-Pro Football Player Bubba Smith the Latest to be Diagnosed with CTE
When former NFL player Bubba Smith died in 2011, his family took the steps to donate his brain and have it examined by the researchers affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Boston University and the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Tuesday morning, the findings were released – Stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a […]
The Impact of Punitive Damages at Trial
In the United States of America, there is no question that punitive damages serve to protect society from reckless and indifferent conduct by corporations. This is the case because punitive damages are not awarded to compensate any particular plaintiff for their injuries or harm, but instead, punitive damages are “purely penal in nature” and serve […]
Locks Law Firm Congratulates its Partners named to the 2016 Super Lawyers List!
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement annually, state-by-state. This year, partners Marc. P. Weingarten (Pennsylvania, Super Lawyer – Personal Injury Products […]
Locks Lawyers Give Back to The Community
The lawyers at the Locks Law Firm believe strongly that their obligation to the community does not end at the Courthouse walls. For over five years, a team of Locks lawyers have been going into the Philadelphia public schools on a monthly basis to teach civics lessons to high school students. The program is called […]
Cars and Bikes Sometimes Don’t Mix! What to Do If You’re Hit by a Car While Riding Your Bike
Bicycling is on the rise! More people than ever are bicycling, both as a means of transportation and for a healthy and fun workout. Unless you’re one of the very lucky folks that have access to a protected, car-free bicycle path very nearby your home, some of the time you will be riding on streets […]
Exciting News for American Workers
The United States Department of Labor just released new rules for federal overtime pay regulations that should put more money in the pockets of millions of American workers. The Department has raised the minimum salary threshold required to qualify for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “executive” exemption to $47,476 per year. The rule will […]
Extra Efforts Saved Millions
Andrew DuPont of our office won a jury verdict of $2.3 million for a construction worker who was hit by a hose from a concrete pump truck, knocked off a wall, and seriously injured. It took extra efforts to preserve that verdict on appeal to the Superior Court. One of many issues the defendant raised […]
The Supreme Court’s Recent Decision in Spokeo and its Impact on Consumer Class Actions.
The Supreme Court released its highly anticipated decision in Spokeo v. Robins Monday. Corporate interest groups pushed the Spokeo case as a vehicle to kill consumer class actions based on privacy invasions (i.e. data breach cases), with an eye towards attacking other consumer class actions in the future. The Supreme Court on Monday dashed those […]
So Who Let the Dog Out: Judging Responsibility in Dog Attacks
So who’s asking: “Who let the dogs out?” This is not just a popular question asked by the Baha Men, but by any lawyer who is called by a client who is attacked by a dog. Whether it’s on the street by a person walking their dog or by the mailman who is simply dropping […]