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Tragic Mid-Air Collision Claims 67 Lives On January 29, 2025, a devastating mid-air collision occurred near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided, resulting in the tragic loss of all 67 individuals aboard both aircraft. The accident has

The Pennsylvania Wiretap Act, codified under 18 Pa.C.S. § 5701 et seq., is one of the strictest electronic surveillance laws in the United States. It is a “two-party consent” law, meaning that all parties involved in a private conversation must consent to being recorded. Violations of the Act can result

When someone wrongfully initiates or continues a civil lawsuit without probable cause, the legal system offers recourse. In Pennsylvania, the Dragonetti Act (42 Pa.C.S. §§ 8351-8354) provides individuals and businesses a powerful tool to fight back against baseless legal claims. If you have been targeted by a frivolous lawsuit or

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed to a $5 million settlement to compensate players who endured abuse and mistreatment while playing in the league. This comes after an investigation revealed a widespread culture of misconduct, inadequate oversight, and systemic failures to protect athletes. For many victims, this settlement

Capital One customers across the nation are experiencing disruptions to their online banking services, preventing them from accessing accounts, making transactions, and even receiving direct deposits . This outage, which began early Thursday morning, has caused significant inconvenience and frustration for many. If you’ve been impacted by this disruption, you

In the realm of employment law, federal statutes like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provide robust protections against workplace discrimination. However, many states, including Virginia, have enacted their own laws that complement and, in some cases, extend beyond federal protections. Virginia’s equivalent to Title VII is

Introduction – D.C. Court of Appeals Weighs in on Employee Misclassification and Applying the D.C. Wage Payment and Collection Law to Employer Outside of the District of Columbia The D.C. Court of Appeals recently issued a decision, which has significant implications for employment law, particularly concerning the classification of workers

Introduction In a landmark ruling that has sparked interest among legal practitioners and consumer rights advocates , the District of Columbia Court of Appeals recently reversed a lower court’s decision in the case of Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) v. Hormel Foods Corp. This case is pivotal not only for

In a significant ruling from the DC Court of Appeals on January 4, 2024 in the case of District of Columbia v. Bryant, the court addressed a significant issue concerning the causation standard in retaliation claims under the District of Columbia Human Rights Act (DCHRA). This case involved wrongful termination

In recent years, the pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have found themselves embroiled in legal battles concerning their popular diabetes and weight loss drugs. More than five dozen lawsuits have been filed, alleging that these companies failed to adequately inform patients about the potential side effects of their