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O’Hagan Meyer invites you to join our Partners, Jacqueline Gallagher, Joelle Sharman, and Dean Falavolito, at the upcoming 18th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit Fall Session on September 24th & 25th. On September 25th at 9:00am, Dean will be joined by other panel members presenting on the topic, “Politics, Persuasion, and the Winds of Change – What to Expect Post Election." ? To learn more and to register for the event, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eBfFp_vj

Congratulations to Stephen A. Berrios, Kristine S. Phillips, and law clerk Antonio Zuniga for obtaining summary judgment for their client in the Circuit Court of Cook County last week! Our astute attorneys defended against a former employee’s claims that alleged the employer breached the employee handbook and intentionally caused severe emotional distress, when the employer responded to plaintiff’s coworkers circulating a petition asking for plaintiff to be terminated for inappropriate racism and bias. After initially obtaining a dismissal with prejudice for defamation and negligence causes of action at the pleading stage, the court then agreed with the arguments presented for the employer on summary judgment and found that the employees engaged in a protected activity and that the response was a reasonable exercise of business judgment. ? Does your business have employment or labor issues? Our team can provide the counsel you need to navigate difficult waters and achieve a successful result.

In recent federal district Court rulings, a spotlight has been put on the requirement for trade secrets plaintiffs to adequately identify their asserted trade secrets at summary judgement and trial. Partners Dana Finberg and C. Quinn Adams dive in deeper to explain how the identification requirement is heightened at the summary judgment stage and how the consequences of failing to meet that requirement are substantial. Read more here, https://lnkd.in/g6bwzWDA

A federal court in Texas has struck down the FTC’s rule banning non-competes, finding that the FTC lacks rulemaking authority. The court’s ruling comes out of a suit filed by Ryan LLC, a tax service firm in Dallas, arguing that the rule would inflict “serious and irreparable injuries” on its business buy putting its confidential information at risk and allowing competitors to freely solicit its employees. The suit was joined by several other organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, and the Texas Association of Business. ? The FTC, which has long opposed non-competes, has said that it is “seriously considering” an appeal. ? While the court’s ruling prohibits the sweeping prohibition proposed by the FTC, it does not prevent challenges to individual non-competes on a case-by-case basis. https://lnkd.in/g8SHFfm2

Recent data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform reveals a troubling rise in "Nuclear Verdicts" — high-value and unpredictable jury awards that have become a growing concern for defense attorneys. For legal professionals, staying informed and adapting strategies is crucial in this evolving landscape. Featured in the most recent CLM Magazine, O’Hagan Meyer Boston Partner, John Young, and Gold Medal Bakery, Inc. General Counsel, Matt Cianflone, breakdown how to make these verdicts more predictable and the best strategies for prevention & control. To learn more, check out their article linked here. https://lnkd.in/dCE8WPJM

O’Hagan Meyer’s Managing Partner of our Pittsburgh office, Dean Falavolito, is presenting?“2024 Supreme Court Review: “Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, and Politics…oh my!” at the ACC-Western PA Chapter’s Back To School: An In-House Primer event. To learn more and to register for this event, check out the post below.

Congratulations to all 33 of our attorneys that have been recognized and named in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers?. Lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity. 22 of our attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America? including: Raazia (Roz) Hall, Jeffrey Rosin, Kevin O'Hagan, Meryl Eschen Mills,?Melissa Daugherty,Jacqueline Gallagher, Naomi D. Johnson, Alan D. Albert, Vijay Mago, Joan McKenna, Charles Meyer, Kelvin Newsome, Scott Oostdyk, Joe Rainsbury, Dave Scriven-Young, Charles Sims, Jim Walker, Thomas Wolf, Bob Yates, Dana Finberg, and Erica Rocush. Additionally, 11 of our attorneys were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch? in America: Stephen A. Berrios, Jason L. Santos, Jennifer Hsiao, Nina Javan, Tiffany Rouhi, Marilena Guadagnini, Thalia Rofos, Brad Krupicka, Sumy Kim, Ashleigh Kasper, and Wil Thomas. “Lawyer of the Year” recognition goes to one of our Richmond, Virginia partners, Chuck Seyfarth,?who is recognized in the category of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants in Richmond. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the "Lawyer of the Year," making this a significant and coveted accolade. To learn more about our attorneys and their achievements, click here. https://lnkd.in/gKfjxAdg

Our Partner, Jamie L. Filipovic, and Law Clerk, Ty Hughes, address the new amendments to the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act ("BIPA") released late on Friday, August 2, 2024. To learn more about how this may effect employers, click the link. https://lnkd.in/guu9_Zti

O’Hagan Meyer is thrilled to once again support an extraordinary event benefiting Music Heals International, happening on Tuesday, July 30th. Join OM and San Francisco Partner, Dennis Strazulo, for an exclusive evening at a spectacular estate in Lake Forest, IL, featuring a special concert by Nashville singer/songwriter Jeffrey Steele, renowned for his Grammy-nominated hits. It's an intimate gathering with live music, delicious food, and refreshing beverages. Your participation will support Music Heals International's mission to provide music education to children in Haiti, Venezuela, and India. Tickets are available, so secure your spot and help us make a meaningful impact: https://lnkd.in/g-CbeYRH #MusicHealsInternational?

O’Hagan Meyer Partner, Kevin Golden, provides an in-depth look at the new ruling in Mobley v. Workday, Inc.?Kevin explains how the new ruling provides clarity on whether and when traditional employment discrimination claims are viable against third-party software providers. To learn more about this development, click the link.https://https://lnkd.in/ghA3Ff86