Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Thank you for another year of recognition from The Best Lawyers in America? and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America?. According to Best Lawyers, these two categories represent the top 5% of lawyers across the United States. Jonathan Marshall, partner and Contingency Practice Area Leader, was also named a Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs category in Charleston, West Virginia, where our firm has its roots. We’re proud that Bailey Glasser lawyers in West Virginia and across the country received these recognitions, including in Washington, D.C., Idaho, Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Missouri. This year marks our 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to our clients who, for all these years, have trusted us with their high-stakes litigation and corporate matters. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and warmly congratulate all lawyers across the country who have received this recognition. To see the full list of Bailey Glasser lawyers who received these recognitions, please visit: https://ow.ly/uwHu50T2bWI #baileyglasser #bestlawyers #onestowatch #clientsfirst #corporatelaw #litigation #masstortlitigation #commerciallitigation #productliabilitylitigation #consumerlaw #personalinjurylitigation #triallawyers #baileyglasser #thankyou

As we approach Thanksgiving—a holiday centered on food, family, and togetherness—we remember that millions of people lack the security of housing, a warm meal, or a place to gather. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of [themselves and their families], including food, clothing, [and] housing...” Yet today the reality for far too many Americans is a constant struggle to choose between necessities like food, housing, and other essential expenses. The facts are sobering, according to HHWeek.org: ? More than 37 million Americans are at risk of hunger. ? Each year, 3.5 million people experience homelessness, sleeping in parks, under bridges, in shelters, or even in their cars. ? More than 1 in 6 children in the U.S. live in poverty. ? Nearly 14 million children faced hunger in 2023. According to the USDA , one in every five children is unsure where they will get their next meal. Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, which is held annually the week before Thanksgiving, spotlights these urgent issues. Launched at Villanova University in 1975, this initiative now brings together over 700 colleges, schools, and community groups nationwide to educate the public, draw attention to the issue of poverty, and inspire action in local communities. How you can help: ? Volunteer at shelters or food banks. ? Donate to organizations fighting hunger and homelessness. ? Share this post to spread awareness. Let’s work together to create a world where no one has to make impossible choices between basic needs. To learn more information about hunger and homelessness and tools to help, visit: https://lnkd.in/eZTaZ4H #HHAW2024 #EndHunger #EndHomelessness

Today on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor those lost to transphobic hate and violence and support the trans and non-binary community in the fight to achieve recognition, acceptance, and equality. Transgender people are those whose gender identity differs from that typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth and is not related to sexual orientation. Transgender Day of Remembrance originated in 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman murdered in 1998. According to Trans Murder Monitoring, 320 transgender and gender-diverse people were killed worldwide in 2023, with the majority (50%) being Black trans women. The true toll of anti-trans hate is likely far higher, since violence inflicted on transgender people is often underreported. In addition to the violence trans people often experience, they also face discrimination in the workplace and in accessing public accommodations and healthcare. In many places – including the United States – transgender people are not legally protected from discrimination. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, and its Public Education and Research program published “The Epidemic of Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in the United States,” a report released to memorialize the lives of the transgender and gender nonconforming people killed this year and shed light on the ongoing epidemic of violence against transgender and gender-expansive people. Read this report and learn the stories of individuals who lost their lives to senseless violence against the transgender community here: https://ow.ly/lXgn50Ubf42 #TransgenderDayofRemembrance #TDOR #Transawarenessweek

Today is Universal Children’s Day, celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. In the article, “Protecting Children Online on Universal Children’s Day,” Sharon Iskra, Bailey Glasser partner and leader of our Institutional Abuse & Neglect team, encourages us to celebrate by reflecting on all the wonders of childhood: the innocence, joy, curiosity, and energy, but realizing the hazards to today’s children, especially online, where children can be trapped and manipulated through child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). “It’s up to every one of us to protect kids, whether they’re our own or those we encounter through work or friends. Child safety IS your business – and at Bailey Glasser, it’s our business too,” Sharon writes. One of the best things we can do to protect a child is to be a genuinely safe person of trust for them. Practice these fundamentals as appropriate in the context of your relationship with a child: 1. Parents/caregivers, talk to your children regularly and in age-appropriate ways about online safety. 2. Empower children, teach them to trust their instincts and repeat to them that if something doesn’t seem right or frightens them, take it to a safe adult right away. 3. Teach body integrity and self-worth. 4. Remind children that adults are supposed to protect children, and children are supposed to be children. Read the full article to learn more tips about how to be a person of trust for children, how to protect them from CSAM, and for nationally sourced resources on how to begin talking to your child. https://ow.ly/kCk650UaZGz Learn more information on Sharon Iskra by visiting here: https://ow.ly/2EaR50UaZGy #UniversalChildrensDay #CSAM #Onlinesafety #Abuse #Neglect #BaileyGlasser

Michael Hawthorne, partner in Bailey Glasser’s Corporate Practice Group, will be a panelist at Strafford's CLE Webinar titled, “Estate and Business Succession Planning: Estate and Tax Considerations, Planning Vehicles, Best Practices” on Friday, November 15, 2024, sharing his invaluable experience in leveraging his multi-disciplinary approach in how to grow and successfully implement succession plans. Mr. Hawthorne is nationally recognized in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and securities law. He has extensive experience working on securities matters and helps his clients comply with related laws and regulations, and also works with clients involved in complex commercial litigation. Mr. Hawthorne has extensive experience in working with tax laws and how to structure companies and deals to help work with and maximize tax benefits and savings (e.g., tax-free transactions, 1202 benefits, partnership taxation, like-kind exchanges, tax incentives and financings). Learn more and register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/gG69UXAw For more information on Michael, visit here: https://lnkd.in/ephViUFW

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we're raising awareness about lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide. According to the American Cancer Society, close to 235,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the U.S. this year and over 125,000 will die from the disease. While smoking is the number one risk factor for developing lung cancer, people can still develop the disease even if they’ve never smoked themselves. Lung cancer can be caused by exposure to air pollutants such as secondhand smoke, radon, and exposure to asbestos on commercial jobsites and even in para-occupational settings like schools/universities, during automotive repairs, or home remodeling jobs. Men and women working or studying in such environments can carry asbestos fibers home with them on their clothing, which can then create diseases in people with whom they live. This is known as “Take Home” exposure. To learn more about our Asbestos and Lung Disease work, please visit: https://ow.ly/Gbt550U5Atb Moreover, many individuals with lung cancer go undiagnosed, leading to significant delays in treatment. Our medical malpractice lawyers fight for those affected by lung cancer, helping patients and families receive the justice they deserve. Learn more about our medical malpractice services here: https://ow.ly/u9aF50U5Ate #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #LungCancer #MedicalMalpractice #MedMal #Asbestos #asbestoslitigation #BaileyGlasser

Those who live in freedom will always be grateful to those who help to preserve it. On this Veterans Day we honor the men and women who have served this country and those who continue to sacrifice so much to protect our democracy and our freedom. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #veterans #thankyou

Congratulations to Bailey Glasser partner and ERISA litigator Mark Boyko on his election to the Missouri House of Representatives for District 90. Running on a campaign supporting healthcare, public education, jobs, and protecting the environment, Mark boldly departed from traditional political campaigning by reallocating campaign funds to benefit local nonprofits rather than subjecting voters to junk mail or robocalls. Mark is a generous and compassionate public servant (as well as a father of two and busy lawyer): he is a member of the Kirkwood School District School Board and also serves on the boards of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank and the Friends of the Kathy J. Weinman Center, St. Louis County’s safe haven for victims of domestic abuse. Upon winning his election, Mr. Boyko commented: “I appreciate everyone who voted, volunteered, or put their name on a ballot, regardless of party, for continuing to believe our common good is worth their investment. I am confident in Missouri’s bright future and look forward to working toward it.” Mark’s practice at Bailey Glasser focuses on finding hidden and excessive fees charged by Wall Street firms to 401(k) plan participants and protecting Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Since 2007, his cases have returned over $500 million to hard-working workers and retirees, and his work has helped 401(k) and 403(b) fees to drop $10 billion per year, helping all workers meet their retirement goals. To learn more about Mark, please visit: https://ow.ly/3V9a50U2okU To learn more about our nationally recognized ERISA practice, please visit: https://ow.ly/q80t50U2okX To learn more about Mark’s campaign, please visit: https://ow.ly/Zhya50U2okW #democracy #election2024 #vote

November is National Adoption Month, and we are celebrating the families here at Bailey Glasser, and across the world, whose families have been graced by the gift of adoption. This month’s Presidential Proclamation on National Adoption Month begins with the poignant words: "Every child deserves to know the unconditional love of a permanent home. During National Adoption Month, we honor all the wonderful families that grow through adoption, we remind our foster youth and adoptees that we are right by their side, and we rededicate ourselves to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.” The Washington Post did a detailed breakdown of adoption-related data in July 2024 related to domestic and international adoption rates, relationships, and much more. To read that article, visit this gift link: https://ow.ly/YSGI50TZEGl To read President Biden’s full Proclamation on National Adoption Month please visit: https://ow.ly/TBcV50TZEGk. #adoption #nationaladoptionmonth #love

Happy Diwali to all who celebrate. Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhist sects to mark the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a time when millions of families in India and throughout the world come together to light oil lamps (diyas), exchange gifts, and share delicious feasts. Because Diwali is considered a fresh start, many people clean, renovate, or decorate their homes and buy new clothes in preparation for the upcoming year. One of the most delicious Diwali traditions is the gifting of mithai, which are Indian delicacies in colorful boxes that are exchanged with friends and family. To all those who celebrate, may the light of the diyas guide you toward the way of wealth and prosperity. #diwali #festivaloflights #happydiwali