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Avoiding CBD Product Pitfalls in 2021
December 3, 2020
Over the last two years, store shelves across America have been increasingly showcasing a brand-new line of products: CBD products….
‘Tis the Season for Bad Weather and Cargo Damage
December 3, 2020
Winters at sea in the Northern Hemisphere are very harsh. Despite vessel owners and operators’ best efforts to secure cargo…
Court Rules That Off-Duty Use of Medical Marijuana Is Not A “Disability” Under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
December 2, 2020
On November 10, 2020, Judge Terrence Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas ruled that an employee’s off-duty…
Is Free Speech Online About To Get A Lot Less Free?
November 30, 2020
If you or your friends and family use any sort of social media, write a review of a product, or…
Legal Battles Over Trump Administration’s TikTok Ban Reach Appellate Courts
November 23, 2020
The fight between the Trump administration and popular video-sharing social network TikTok continues on multiple fronts. TikTok and some of…
Maritime Attachment & Arrest
November 18, 2020
Maritime attachments and vessel arrests are very useful tools for maritime claimants. The successful use of Rule B and Rule…
UPDATED – COVID-19 in New York: Essential Business, Law Firms, and State and Federal Courts
November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020 – UPDATE: Although it was serially extended over the past eight months, often on the day it…
New Jersey Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization Referendum
November 4, 2020
On November 3, 2020, the voters of New Jersey approved an amendment to the state constitution that legalizes the recreational…
NJ Marijuana Legalization Ballot Question FAQ
October 12, 2020
On November 3, 2020, the citizens of New Jersey will answer Public Question 1, the Marijuana Legalization Amendment, which proposes…
Just Sign the Authorization
September 29, 2020
Plaintiffs be warned – failing to sign an authorization permitting litigants access to your consumer report may result in sanctions….
Philadelphia Expands Paid Sick Leave Coverage for Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
September 23, 2020
Last week, Philadelphia City Council passed the Public Health Emergency Leave Bill, providing two weeks of paid sick leave to…
FTC Signals Intent to Focus on Use of Social Media Bots in Advertising
September 14, 2020
Over the past year, the FTC has signaled its intention to bring enforcement actions against businesses that participate in the…
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…
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…
Delaware Supreme Court Underscores Trial Court’s Wide Latitude in Determining Fair Value
July 13, 2020
On July 9, 2020, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a noteworthy opinion in Fir Tree Value Master Fund LP v….
Supreme Court Expands Trademark Protection for Generic “.com” Marks
July 10, 2020
The below alert was authored by Montgomery McCracken summer associate Skyler Morgan and associate Brianna Vinci. The Supreme Court issued…
In a Landmark Decision, Supreme Court Rules Title VII Protects LGBTQ+ Workers
June 15, 2020
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on…
The Newest Rule on Demurrages and Detention Will Likely Burden Many Ocean Carriers and Marine Terminals (MTOs)
June 5, 2020
After more than seventeen months of fact finding and interim reports, and another eight months of the Notice of Proposed…
As COVID-19-Related Fraud Increases, the SEC Ramps Up Enforcement and Investors File Suit
June 3, 2020
In an alert published in March, we warned of an influx of fraudulent schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including…