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For the past decade, many courts have found class action waivers in consumer contracts to be valid and enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. However, recently, the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas in Pittsburgh recognized not all clauses warrant enforcement in Pierce v. FloatMe Corp., No. GD...

NEW YORK, (OCTOBER 2, 2024) – Brian Willett, an experienced litigator, has joined Saul Ewing as counsel in the Higher Education Practice. He is resident in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Willett represents clients in complex commercial disputes, class actions and appeals in state and federal courts...

In 2022, The Kroger Co., one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S., announced its intention to merge with rival Albertsons Cos. Inc. in a $24.6 billion deal. Kroger and Albertsons claim that the merger will lower consumer prices and improve efficiency while creating a combined entity better...

Linda Retz of Saul Ewing LLP and Elizabeth Carter, Louisiana State University School of Law Professor, will discuss how to handle intergenerational estate planning and planning involving second (and further) marriages and the inherent conflicts and ethical issues surrounding joint representation of...

Hot Topics in eDiscovery Join Associate Christie McGuiness and Director of Litigation Support Services Ricky Brooman during the upcoming SDNY Chapter of the Federal Bar Association IN PERSON discussion of eDiscovery featuring an esteemed panel of speakers. Following the discussion, attendees are...

“Penny wise but pound foolish” first appeared in writing over 500 years ago. This idiom captures the wisdom of human experience in just five words: shortcuts that appear to save money are more expensive in the long run. Sometimes much more. Further proof of this eternal truth - and one taxpayer’s...

Steven Reingold represents companies and their owners, executives, directors, and officers in complex disputes involving a wide variety of different industries. Drawing on decades of experience as a litigator in cases across the country, Steven handles claims involving contracts and loan documents...

David Berk counsels families and their businesses, entrepreneurs and start-up companies in taxation, structuring transactions, contract negotiations and governance issues. David also advises clients on corporate succession planning, trust and estate planning, insurance and retirement planning and...

Ted Baines is a partner and past chair of Saul Ewing's Litigation Department. He focuses his litigation practice on commercial contract, insurance, shareholder disputes, including shareholder demand responses, real estate, construction, and the defense of mass torts involving deaths or catastrophic...

Charlie Monk handled complex, high-stakes litigation, but is now limiting his practice to strategic consulting assignments. During his 50 years as a trial lawyer, clients ranging from governmental entities and security broker dealers to energy providers and utilities have relied on his legal counsel...

Charles Kelly is a highly regarded litigator with extensive experience handling media, health care and complex commercial litigation. He regularly litigates cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts. Charlie's clients range from Fortune 100 to small start-up companies that he represents for...

Charlie Lizza brings more than 40 years of litigation experience to his representation of pharmaceutical companies in high stakes patent litigation. Mr. Lizza concentrates his practice in Hatch-Waxman ANDA litigation and protecting the intellectual property of branded pharmaceutical and medical...

Alexander (Sandy) R. Bilus assists clients who are facing complex commercial litigation or who need legal advice on issues involving cybersecurity and data privacy, particularly in the higher education and financial services industries. Sandy's litigation experience includes arguing cases before the...

Antitrust significantly impacts commercial business throughout the United States – from monopoly lawsuits against Big Tech to horizontal price-fixing cases to the development of antitrust compliance programs for start-ups. Irrespective of size, businesses must comply with antitrust laws, trade...

Steven Appelbaum is an experienced commercial litigator who represents individuals and companies involved in disputes related to real estate, creditor’s rights, corporate divorces, employment matters, and theft of trade secrets. Steven enjoys gaining a deep understanding of his clients’ business...

With successes in state, federal, and appellate courts across the country, Toby Eveland is a skilled litigator that clients often retain when their reputation is on the line and when they are involved in high-profile cases that could affect their viability. Toby's nationwide litigation practice...

Elizabeth Thompson is a skilled litigator who represents a range of clients, including institutions of higher education, in complex commercial disputes and appellate matters. She handles such cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as in administrative forums. Her appellate...

Ronald P. Colicchio is a seasoned trial attorney with nearly 30 years of experience in probate and trust litigation across New Jersey, New York, and Florida. A graduate of New York University School of Law, Ronald holds both a J.D. and an LL.M. in Taxation, making him well versed in how tax, trust...

Jeff Shapiro handles sophisticated litigation nationwide for companies facing allegations of defective products and other crises that threaten their business, often in the context of multi-district litigation and class actions. During his 40 years as a trial lawyer, manufacturers of medical devices...

Courtney Schultz is a litigator who counsels energy and utility companies on their regulatory compliance and related litigation. Courtney's work for energy and utility companies includes seeking approvals before state regulatory agencies for franchise grants, changes in rates, and for new customer...