July 22, 2014
Sean X. Kelly in the firm’s New Jersey office recently prevailed in the Appellate Division resulting in a the reversal of the trial court and complete dismissal of all claims against our client, a New Jersey municipality. The underlying suit was a wrongful termination claim arising under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. Plaintiff claimed […]
May 22, 2014
This week the New Jersey Supreme Court decided an important issue of first impression governing the scope of the New Jersey Civil Rights Act. The issue before the Court was whether the CRA permits private individuals to bring claims for constitutional deprivation against defendants who are not acting under color of law. Sean X. Kelly […]
February 11, 2014
Sean X. Kelly of the firm’s New Jersey office, recently appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court on a novel issue regarding the scope of the New Jersey Civil Rights Act. The case stems from several years of litigation involving the balance between first amendment rights at public hearings and claims for defamation. The Supreme Court heard argument […]
February 10, 2014
Congratulations to several members of the firm who have been recognized as preeminent attorneys amongst their peers. Joseph O’Neill and Kevin O’Brien were all named as Super Lawyers. Benjamin Tursi, Mark Merlini, Jr. and Daniel Bentz were names as Rising Stars. For many of those selected they have received this designation several years running.
January 13, 2014
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Howard (Est. of John C. Ravert) v. Pecora Corporation, et al, 2013 Pa. LEXIS 2199, has issued a ruling reaffirming several core principles of causation in Pennsylvania asbestos cases, avoiding the creation of bad law that would allow plaintiffs to defeat summary judgment with underdeveloped and unreliable evidence. Jennifer […]
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