By: Brad Krupicka, Partner and Alex Lopez, Associate On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute Senate Bill 5408 into law, amending the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (“EPOA”) effective June 27, 2025. The EPOA was originally enacted to promote pay transparency by requiring employers, starting January 1, 2023, to include the salary range […]

By: Mitchell Vachon, Associate; Matthew Sgnilek, Partner; and Spencer Berry, Law Clerk On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services. It overturned the Sixth Circuit’s heightened requirement for majority group plaintiffs in cases of discrimination pursuant to Title VII. The decision clarified that all complainants […]

By: Matt C. Sgnilek, Partner; Kate Den Bleyker, Partner; Ali Abouesh, Associate; and Maysa Saeed, Associate The Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) is a cornerstone of California’s wage and hour enforcement landscape. PAGA allows employees to step into the shoes of state regulators and pursue civil penalties for Labor Code violations. California courts […]

O’Hagan Meyer’s Design Professional Team is proud to present our latest newsletter, crafted specifically for architects, engineers, and other design professionals. In this edition, we tackle three critical risk management topics to help safeguard your practice: Client Selection Red Flags: Learn how to spot potential issues early to make more informed decisions and avoid problematic […]

By: Ali Abouesh, Associate & Jorge “Coco” Padilla, Associate With every new administration comes a shift in policies, and President Donald Trump’s administration is no exception. Upon taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump issued numerous executive orders, addressing a broad array of issues. One of the most significant for employers is the Executive […]

O’Hagan Meyer’s Design Professional Team is excited to introduce our new newsletter tailored specifically for architects, engineers, and other design professionals. As professionals who shape the built environment, your work presents unique challenges and opportunities. Through this newsletter, we aim to share insights, legal updates, and practical tips to support your projects and protect your […]

By: Dean Falavolito, Partner O’Hagan Meyer Partner Dean Falavolito, with associates Alex Boyer and Aaron Walayat assisting, was successful achieving dismissal of a Pregnancy and Gender Discrimination case filed in the United State District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The plaintiff in the case claimed that the O’Hagan Meyer client discriminated against her […]

By: Enaita Chopra, Associate and Charles Meyer, Managing Partner On Friday, November 15, 2024, in State of Texas, et al. v. U.S. Department of Labor, et al., No. 4:24-cv-499 (E.D. Tex. Nov. 15, 2024), Judge Sean Jordan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the new Department of Labor […]

November 7, 2024 — O’Hagan Meyer has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas and regionally in 17 practice areas, O’Hagan Meyer has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade. Firms […]

By: Dana J. Finberg, Partner and James R. VanCamp, Jr., Associate On October 3, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit opened the door to false patent claims under the Lanham Act in Crocs, Inc. v. Effervescent, Inc., No. 2022-2160. The distinguished panel consisted of Circuit Judges Reyna and Cunningham of […]