Pennsylvania Adopts New Rule For Civil Procedure To Address “Doe” Defendants
Effective April 1, 2019, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has adopted new Rule 2005, which codifies the initiation of suit against “John Doe” defendants. This new rule lays out the proper procedure that Plaintiffs can use to initiate a suit against unknown defendants, commonly referred to as “John Doe” defendants. A “John Doe” defendant refers […]
I Do It For Her
Although practicing law is often highly rewarding (e.g., helping a client obtain a favorable verdict or settlement and possibly affecting a positive change in the law), it can also be extremely frustrating. And exhausting. Earlier this year, I experienced one of those days (or maybe it was weeks?) where I was both frustrated and exhausted. […]
Lyft agrees to pay their New York City drivers the minimum wage
This is a major win today for Lyft drivers of New York. The company, which was unhappy with these new regulations because they incentivized shorter rides and discouraged trips outside of the city, has given in and decided to pay their workers a liveable wage. The Independent Driver’s Guild had stated prior to this, contract drivers […]
BREAKING: Accident reported in West Philadelphia, 31 injuries reported
The potential danger of mass transit came to reality this morning when two public transit vehicles were involved in a collision, along with a third vehicle. The accident, which occurred at the intersection of 41st Street and Chester Avenue in West Philadelphia, at 11:45 am involves at least 31 injuries. If you or a loved […]
Looking Back On 2018
As 2018 comes to an end Locks Law Firm looks back on one of the most significant years of our long existence. 2018 saw the departure of a number of key attorneys due to various reasons, including transitioning to new firms, untimely passing and retirement. The year also saw major milestones in various cases and litigations […]
Looking Back Over the Year Gone By
As 2018 draws to a close I find it beneficial to look back at what has happened, what I’ve done and the roads I’ve traveled. It’s a practice that I was introduced to years ago by a former client. After I resolved his matter we were chatting about things unrelated to his case when he […]
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:
Locks Law Firm Partners With Operation Warm To Provide Coats For Children
Every day, the heart of our practice is in serving the people in our communities. People who have been injured through no fault of their own. People who have lost loved ones. People who need help representing themselves against wrongs done to them. But this isn’t just what we do in our “day jobs.” Many […]
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, […]
A Lawyer Gives Thanks on Thanksgiving
At a Thanksgiving dinner years ago when my son was a small boy he asked me, “Dad, what do lawyers give thanks for?” Unsurprised at his question, I responded with the expected categories—family, country, good health and good food. He wasn’t buying it, and a cross-examination followed: “No Dad, I mean what lawyer things are […]
Remembering Forgotten Veterans of World War I
My grandfather, Sean MacCabe, was one of more than 200,000 Irishmen who volunteered to serve with the British Army during World War I. He served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and was stationed in France on December 20, 1917 when he wrote to his great aunt Elizabeth who lived on 116th Street in Manhattan. My […]
Mourner’s Kaddish
I was out of town on business last week. This in and of itself it not unusual as my work with the Locks Law Firm over the last 40 years has required an extensive amount of travel. On this particular occasion however, I found myself in Hamilton, Ohio, a small community in Western Ohio, on […]