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Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that Partner Leah Leyendecker was selected as one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2024 "40 Under 40" honorees. The award recognizes 40 local leaders for their professional accomplishments, community involvement and...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has put forth a Proposed Rule in January 2023 (“Proposed Rule”), suggesting fee increases and other modifications. Under this proposal, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increase filing costs for many immigration benefit petitioners and...
In Whole Foods Market, Inc., Case 01-CA-26183, JD(SF)-39-23 (Dec. 20, 2023), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Administrative Law Judge Ariel Sotolongo held that Whole Foods did not violate federal law by enforcing its dress code which resulted in banning employees from wearing certain apparel...
(Chicago, IL) January 18, 2024 - Saul Ewing LLP announced today that it has elected partner Adam S. Fayne to the Firm’s nine-member Executive Committee. Mr. Fayne will serve a five- year term, beginning on January 21, 2024. Mr. Fayne’s practice focuses on assisting companies and individuals...
(Los Angeles, CA, January 16, 2024) – Saul Ewing LLP is proud to announce twenty-one of its lawyers have been named to the 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list: William E. Adams, Thomas C. Aikin, Matthew F. Baker, Christine Ciarlo, Jeryll S. Cohen, Penny M. Costa, Dawn B. Eyerly, Curtis A...
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) unveiled the long-awaited Final Rule explaining when and how employers can qualify workers as independent contractors under federal law. The new Rule, which takes effect on March 11, 2024, restores and clarifies a multifactor test known as...
(Baltimore, MD, January 5, 2024) - Saul Ewing LLP today announced that Jeffrey S. Glaser, Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group, has authored the 19th Supplement to the Maryland Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts Library: Forms and Practice Manual . The 19th Supplement was...
On November 30, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Acuity v. M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC, et al., 2023 IL 129087 with significant implications for insurance coverage of construction defects under commercial general liability (CGL) policies.
(PHILADELPHIA, January 3, 2024) - Saul Ewing LLP announced today that it has elected 9 attorneys to the firm’s partnership and promoted 5 attorneys to counsel, all effective January 1, 2024. The new partners are: Alireza Behrooz: Mr. Behrooz is Counsel in the Litigation Department, based in...
A recent Maryland appellate decision arising from an insurance company’s exercise of subrogation rights against negligent subcontractors in connection with tornado damage to a warehouse illustrates the pitfalls of waiver of subrogation clauses in construction contracts. In XL Insurance America, Inc...
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 18, 2023) - Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that Justin C. Danilewitz, Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar & Government Enforcement Practice, was elected Chair of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Federal Criminal Law...
PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 14, 2023) - Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that Counsel James S. Gkonos was elected Vice Chair of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel (FORC) for 2024, and will become Chair in 2025 upon confirmation of the Board. Jim has served on...
Minnesota Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was a busy one. From the elimination of non-competes, to changes to the Minnesota Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Act, to statewide paid sick and safe leave, there has been no shortage of change that...
CHICAGO, (DECEMBER 11, 2023) – In joining Saul Ewing as a new partner, Julie Workman brings more than two decades of experience in real estate and land use law to help clients carry their commercial and residential projects from concept to completion. She is resident in the firm’s Chicago office. Ms...
WASHINGTON, D.C., (DECEMBER 8, 2023) – In joining Saul Ewing as a new counsel, Brandon Sherman brings on a combination of legal experience from private practice and government roles at the U.S. Department of Education to his work advising institutions on federal education regulations, state...
PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 30, 2023) – Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, proudly announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that Partner Candice Kline was named a 2023 Top Women in Law honoree by Law Bulletin Media and Chicago Lawyer Magazine. Honorees were chosen for their work to mentor and promote other women in the profession, their success in the...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that Counsel Jeffrey Letwin was included in City & State Pennsylvania's 2023 Fifty Over 50 list. This annual list honors prominent leaders in Pennsylvania government, advocacy, labor, business, academia and media who are over the...
What is the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance? On November 9, 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”), which goes into effect on December 31, 2023, and increases the required amount of paid time off...
Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, is proud to announce that four attorneys in the firm’s Wilmington office were included in Delaware Today Magazine's 2023 “Top Lawyers” list. Partner Richard Forsten and Associate Mackenzie Peet were recognized for their land use practices, Partner...