Trump Administration Continues to Gut EPA’s Ability to Protect Americans
I have written before on this page about the Trump Administration’s vendetta against the agencies that are tasked to protect our environment and Americans from toxic substances by gutting their budgets and closing departments responsible for the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations. A year into this Administration the assault on our health and safety […]
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 […]
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 […]
LOCKS LAW FIRM ATTORNEY JAMES BARRY NAMED TO THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS “TOP 40 UNDER 40” LIST
Congratulations to associate James Barry who was selected as a “Top 40 under 40” attorney by the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Barry focuses his practice on complex litigation including class actions and mass torts, and has appeared regularly in State and Federal Courts on behalf of consumers and workers. Mr. Barry has also been before […]
I remember the day I became a New Yorker.
I remember the day I became a New Yorker. It was not the day in 1991 when I landed at JFK Airport setting foot on American soil for the first time, a 21 year old Irish law graduate seeking adventure. It was not the day in 1994 when I moved, lock, stock and barrel, from […]
Marc Weingarten Elected to 2 Leadership Positions with the AAJ
Congratulations to Senior Partner Marc Weingarten who was elected to two (2) leadership positions at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Annual Convention in Boston in July. Mr. Weingarten was elected Co-Chair of the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Litigation Group, as well as Vice-Chair of the International Practice Section. AAJ Litigation Groups are critical tools […]
Marc Weingarten named Pennsylvania Super Lawyer
Congratulations to Senior Partner Marc Weingarten named Pennsylvania Super Lawyer for plaintiff product liability for the 13th straight time in 2017. (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. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. – superlawyers.com). To learn more about Mr. […]
Locks Law in the Philadelphia Business Journal and Honored by The Sierra Group
Today, Locks Law Firm was honored to receive the Summit Award for employers of distinction, providing opportunities for people with disabilities from The Sierra Group. We are the inaugural winner of this award and are proud of the partnership with have formed with The Sierra Group, offering internships and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. […]
Hoboken Train Crash
Today’s tragic New Jersey Transit train crash at the Hoboken terminal is a stark reminder of the importance of safety and security on our rail systems. Amtrak and the many commuter rail systems along the Northeast corridor are vital to efficient transportation along the east coast for daily commuters, business travel and tourism. Expansion of […]
Office Depot Assistant Managers FLSA Collective Action Certified
On September 13, 2016, a New Jersey judge certified a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action and three state class actions against Home Depot Inc. brought by assistant store managers claiming they were shorted on wages and overtime, rejecting the retailer’s argument the supervisors were not similarly treated. Represented by Locks Law Firm attorneys Michael […]
Locks Partner Marc Weingarten Publishes Article on Legionnaires’ Disease On the 40th Anniversary of its First Outbreak
Marc Weingarten, a Partner at Locks Law and expert on Legionnaire’s Disease, has written an article about the disease’s first outbreak, which took place forty years ago today. Published by Philly.com, the article recounts the initial investigation into the then-mysterious disease while summarizing what we know about it today. The full piece can be read […]
Locks Law Firm Congratulates Marc P. Weingarten
Partner Marc P. Weingarten has been re-appointed to a Hearing Committee as part of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The Hearing Committees are composed of three-member panels. The Committees hear cases involving lawyers who have been charged with violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, which set the ethical standards for […]