Hate Crimes in Shenandoah
Two of the men accused of killing Luis Ramirez and four police officers accused of helping them get away with it are facing federal indictments for, among other things, hate…
Not All Lawyers are Crooked – even in Luzerne County
Judge Toole’s recent guilty plea opens a new chapter in the epic story of corruption in Luzerne County. It also stands as the first hard evidence of a rumored case-fixing…
Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a woman because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Discrimination includes treating the woman differently regarding hiring,…
The Americans With Disabilities Act in the workplace
The Americans With Disabilities Act requires most employers to accommodate disabled workers by taking reasonable steps to allow those workers to continue their employment. The ADA also requires employers to…
Is your non-compete agreement enforceable?
Non-compete agreements must be reasonable as to duration and geographic scope - meaning that they cannot last too long or cover too much distance. Every non-compete is different and the…
What uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage means
There are too many people out there with little or no auto insurance. If one of them crashes into you tomorrow, there will be little or no coverage to pay…
About back and neck injuries
Your back and neck are a complicated structure made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your head to your pelvis. Back and neck injuries can result from repetitive…
Unemployment compensation
In Pennsylvania, unemployment compensation is available to eligible individuals who have become unemployed through no fault of their own. If you are laid off because business is slow, you are…
Worker’s compensation
Under Pennsylvania law, you cannot sue your employer for negligence that causes you to be injured on the job. Instead, worker's compensation provides for recovery for work related injuries and…
What gender discrimination looks like today
It may be hard to believe, but gender discrimination continues to exist in many workplaces. Women consistently earn less than men for the same work. Women are passed over for…
What workers over 40 should know about age discrimination in the workplace
The Age Discrimination Act (ADEA) protects workers over 40 from discrimination on the basis of age. Age discrimination can be difficult to prove however, and circumstantial evidence is important. If…
Does Your Boss Owe You Money?
Federal and Pennsylvania laws require employers to pay their non-exempt employees for every hour that they work - and any hours in excess of 40 in one week must be…
Louis-Martin v. Ridge
This is a case reversing the determination of an Immigration Judge that Mr. Louis-Martin had abandoned his claim under the Convention Against Torture. I represented Mr. Louis-Martin. Louis-Martin v. Ridge
Perez v. Berwick, et al.
This is a decision denying a Motion to Dismiss brought by Defendants in a case in which Plaintiffs allege an constitutional raid of their home. I, with Attorney Barry Dyller,…
Lozano v. Hazleton – Final Decision
This is a decision declaring the "Illegal Immigration Relief Act" (IIRA) unconstitutional. I was part of the team that represented the Plaintiffs opposing the IIRA. The team included the American…