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 […]

By: Keisha Murray, Associate Summary In 2016, the Wisconsin Supreme Court in State v. Loomis addressed whether using a COMPAS risk assessment at sentencing would violate a defendant’s right to due process because of the proprietary nature that prevents defendants from challenging the assessment’s scientific validity. In an episode of the legal drama For the […]

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 […]

By: Partner, James C. Cosby O’Hagan Meyer partner James Cosby and associate Theo LaRose, both of the firm’s Richmond office, achieved the rare result of a dismissal of claims in arbitration, brought by a member of a professional organization against the organization, its officers and other members. The defense ruling defined the scope of a […]

By: Partner David Nusz As the Clash cautioned us in 1982, if we leave there could be trouble and if stay there could be double. For those of you too young to remember 1982 I recommend checking out the song which includes additional lyrics apropos to the daunting task of employment law compliance in CA, […]

By: Partners, Kevin Cleveland & Erica Rocush After another crazy year of activity in the California State Legislature, Governor Newsom has now signed anything he’s going to sign this year, and we are ready to update you on the changes to Employment and Labor laws that matter most going into 2025. Please remember that we […]