Alerts and Resources
Proposed HEROES Act Poses Great Risks to Those Extending Credit or Attempting to Collect on a Debt
August 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause harsh economic conditions throughout the United States, Congress is in the process of…
Understanding Your Students’ First Amendment Rights is a “Snap”
July 17, 2020
Finally, the Third Circuit has judicially defined the upside-down smiley-face emoji. B.L. v. Mahanoy Area S.D., No. 19-1842, 6/30/30, slip…
UPDATED – COVID-19 in New York: Essential Business, Law Firms, and State and Federal Courts
July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020 – UPDATE: On July 6th, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.48. In addition to several other provisions…
State Governments and Federal Agencies Update Guidance Regarding Workplace Re-Opening
July 14, 2020
As employers contemplate returning employees to the workplace, they must navigate a patchwork of federal, state, and local laws, which…
Blogs
Ahead of the Class
On Novel Grounds, Philadelphia Judge Rejects Uber’s Bid to Arbitrate Passenger’s Personal Injury Claim
Private Business Counsel
Paycheck Protection Program COVID-19 Relief Window Is Open for Business as of April 3
White Collar Alert
Ethical Considerations in Representing Clients at Risk of Suicide
Bylined Articles
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Issues Ruling in Favor of Medical Marijuana Use and Legitimacy
July 31, 2020
Cannabis Law JournalBy Zach Holdsman and Kelly K. Huff
Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court took a significant step toward ensuring that Pennsylvania protects medical marijuana patients from unjust…
Amid the Pandemic: Construction Sites Moving Forward during the Pandemic
July 30, 2020
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Here, the focus will be on contractor responsibilities for operations and worksite safety relating to COVID-19 and the…
Del. Jarden Ruling Shows Appraisal Precedent Is Not Inflexible
July 28, 2020
Law360By R. Montgomery Donaldson and Jackson E. Warren
On July 9, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a noteworthy opinion in Fir Tree Value Master Fund LP v. Jarden Corp.,…
What’s Happening in FCRA Class Actions
June 30, 2020
PBSA JournalBy Erin A. Novak and John G. Papianou
Originally prepared for and published by PBSA in the May-June 2020 edition of the Journal. Read the full issue here: https://thepbsa.org/resources/publications/ …
In the News
Pierre-Louis’ Supreme Court Nomination Scheduled for Aug. 24 Committee Hearing
July 27, 2020
The New Jersey Law JournalBy Suzette Parmley
Fabiana Pierre-Louis is poised to become the first African American woman and only the third Black justice to serve on…
Montgomery McCracken To Probe Philly PD Protest Response
July 20, 2020
Law360By Matt Fair
The city of Philadelphia announced Monday that it has tapped Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP as part of an investigation into the…
DA Krasner threatens to charge federal agents if they act in Philadelphia
July 20, 2020
KYW NewsradioBy Pat Loeb
Mayor Jim Kenney said the city would resist any effort by the Trump administration to send federal agents here after…
New Jersey’s Supreme Court nominee credits her success to humble roots as a first-generation Haitian American
June 29, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerBy Melanie Burney
As a youngster, Fabiana Pierre-Louis often spoke up for her three older siblings, skillfully pleading their cases like a defense…
Press Releases
Montgomery McCracken Attorneys David Dormont and Dylan Henry Obtain Judgement in TWU, Local 234 Case
July 6, 2020
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania entered judgment in a Duty of Fair Representation case…
Montgomery McCracken Welcomes Summer Associate Class
June 30, 2020
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to welcome the addition of six summer associates to the firm. Jaleelah Abdulai, Zach Holdsman, Skyler…
Montgomery McCracken Retained as Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Tuesday Morning Corp. Bankruptcy
June 11, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that on June 11, 2020, it was retained to represent the…
Fabiana Pierre-Louis Nominated to New Jersey Supreme Court
June 5, 2020
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that Fabiana Pierre-Louis has been nominated to the New Jersey…