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Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Rejects Prophylactic Use of Affirmative Defenses, Sanctions Defendant” (5/21/24)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “UFC Fighters Battle for Fair Compensation” (4/18/24)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Ex-NFL Star Files Lawsuit Alleging Systemic Racism Against School District” (3/20/24) 

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Immigration Judge's Sexual Harassment of Employee Costs DOJ $1.2M” (2/16/24)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Ex-Public Defender's Sexual Harassment Claims Go to Trial Against Federal Judiciary” (1/19/24)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Back to the Office You Go! Issues Impacting Remote Work in a Post-Pandemic World” (11/24/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Student Athletes Consider Forming Labor Unions as They Look to Get Paid for Their Efforts” (10/19/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Some Courts Refusing to Compel Arbitration Since Enacting the EFAA” (9/14/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Reproductive Rights Garnering More Attention in the Employment World” (8/17/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Does the Americans With Disabilities Act Protect Gender Dysphoria?” (7/18/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “The End May be Near for Nondisclosure Agreements” (6/15/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Lawsuit Filed by Ex-NFL Coach Proof That 'Email Is Forever' ” (5/22/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Case Alleging Systemic Race Discrimination Against NFL Allowed to Proceed in Federal Court” (4/24/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Judge Hit With $1.1M Verdict in Religious Discrimination Case Brought by Jewish Lawyer” (3/20/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Does Listening to Hip-Hop at Work Create a Hostile Work Environment” (2/16/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Circuit Split Sets Stage for High Court to Mull Adverse Employment Action Under Title VII” (1/19/23)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Pregnancy Complications Not Enough to Trigger Accommodation Obligation” (11/24/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Employers Forced to Confront Employee’s Demand for Access to Abortion” (10/20/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Pro-Worker Agenda to Protect Tipped and Overtime Workers Takes Center Stage” (9/19/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Kevin Spacey Ordered to Pay $31M in 'House of Cards' Sexual Misconduct Case” (8/18/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Women Soccer Stars Aim for Equal Pay Through Historic Collective Bargaining Deals” (6/20/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Bidding a Fond Farewell to US Magistrate Judge Rice on His Retirement” (5/23/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Judge Slashes $137M Bias Verdict Against Tesla Down to $15M” (4/21/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Chris Cuomo Not Holding Back in Arbitration Demand Against CNN” (3/21/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “NFL Grapples With Allegations of Systemic Racial Discrimination in Suit by Ex Coach” (2/17/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Does Supreme Court Vaccine Decision Signal Support for Other Individual Rights?” (1/20/22)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Two NBA Teams Being Investigated for Workplace Harassment” (11/24/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Recent Racial Harassment Decisions Leave Employers Scurrying on Defense” (10/21/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “EEOC Stepping Up Enforcement of Racial Harassment Claims” (9/17/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Chain Settles Suit After Directing Workers to Wear Doggie Diapers as Masks” (8/19/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Jury Slams Railroad Co. for Failure to Accommodate Hearing-Impaired Train Conductor to Tune of $44M” (7/16/21) 

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Federal Court: Yes. Your Employer Can Force You to Get the COVID Vaccine” (6/17/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “3rd Circ: Employer Has Right to Fire Employee for Offensive Facebook Post” (5/24/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Split 3rd Circ. Panel Throws Out Retaliation Case for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedy” (4/22/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Congress Poised to Enact Federal Paid Leave Mandate as Biden Signals Support” (2/18/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Case Involving Nurses Who Blew Whistle on Employer for Violating COVID Orders Moves Forward” (1/22/21)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “A Look at Employment Protections in the Upcoming Biden Administration” (11/30/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Medical Pot Users Have Private Right of Action for Discrimination Under Act 16” (10/23/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Harassment Claim by Gay Church Employee Not Barred by Ministerial Exception” (9/18/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “High Court/ Catholic Teachers Deemed 'Ministers;' Bars Discrimination Suits” (7/23/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Impact of SCOTUS Decision on LGBTQ Rights at the State and Local Level” (6/19/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Employees Weigh Risk of Losing Unemployment by Refusing to Return to Work” (5/22/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Resources for Employers and Employees in Response to the Coronavirus” (3/24/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Salary History or Minimum Salary Questions Will Land Employers in Hot Water” (2/20/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Ousted Grammys CEO Claims Rampant Discrimination and Bias in ‘Boys Cub’ ”(1/23/20)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “MMA Includes a Private Right of Action for Discrimination and Retaliation” (12/5/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “NFL Player Sues the New York Jets for ADA Violation” (10/24/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Appeals Court Upholds $4.5M Verdict for Misclassified Exotic Dancers” (9/19/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Obstructing EEOC Investigation May Constitute Adverse Employment in Retaliation Case” (8/22/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Workplace Policies Prohibiting Natural Hairstyles Under Fire in Recent Legislation” (7/18/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Appellate Court Revives Disability Claims Alleging Alcoholism by Pro Se Plaintiff” (6/20/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Ruling Highlights Narrow Path in Defending Sexual Harassment Complaints” (5/28/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Third Circ. Clarifies Comparator Evidence Following Age Bias Case” (4/25/19)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Women’s National Team Set to Take on U.S. Soccer in Federal Court Over Pay” (March 25, 2019)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Blasting Through the Employer’s Last Line of Defense—Motions in Limine” 

(February 21, 2019)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Judges Relying on the Internet for Evidence Should Take Notice, You May Get Reversed” (January 24, 2019) 

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Allows Subpoena to Third Parties Seeking Confidential Info Regarding Prior Bad Acts” (November 29, 2018) 

Co-author, “Chapter 5: Interviewing and Hiring,” Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook, Fourth Edition(2018) (PBI Press)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Lifts Seal in Qui Tam Case Against Company After 10 Prior Extensions” 

(October 25, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “District Court - In Employment Discrimination Cases, Context Matters” 

(September 20, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “EEOC Steps Up Enforcement of Illegal Leave Policies” (July 25, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Employment Lawyers Being Targeted by Phishers and Scammers” (June 21, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Decision Leaves Fate of Employee Class Actions to Congress and the Court of Public Opinion” (May 25, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Decrying 'Culture of Sexual Harassment at Fox News,' Judge Allows Case to Proceed” 

(April 26, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Would the Stormy Daniels NDA Be Enforceable Under Pennsylvania Law?” (April 02, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Refuses to Dismiss Case as Untimely Where No Rational Argument for Dismissal Is Found” (February 22, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Age Discrimination and Facebook: Micro-Targeting Comes Under Fire” 

(January 25, 2018)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Revives Gender Discrimination Claim Based on Spouse's Jealousy” 

(November 30, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Foreman Who Controlled Employee's Hours 'Supervisor' Under Title VII” 

(October 26, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Revives Dancers' Claims Holding Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable” 

(August 25, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Noble Step for Transgender Employees Protected Under the ADA” 

(July 26, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Is Medical Marijuana Use Becoming a Protected Class Under State Laws?” (June 22, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court: Single Use of Racial Slur Enough to Create Hostile Work Environment” 

(May 26, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Post-Employment Retaliation Is Actionable Under the ADEA” (March 27, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Sharing Employee's Private Medical Info Leads to Lawsuit” (January 26, 2017)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Businesses Will No Longer Be Able to Ask Applicants About Prior Salary” 

(December 27, 2016)

Co-author, “Chapter 5: Interviewing and Hiring,” Pennsylvania Employment Law Deskbook, Third Edition(2016) (PBI Press)

GGuest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “When Is an Employee Not an Employee for Purposes of the Pa. WPCL?” 

(November 22, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Employee Need Not Be Pregnant to Pursue Pregnancy Discrimination Claim” 

(October 27, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “It's Not Wise to Sue Your Employee After Discrimination Charges Are Filed” 

(September 22, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Says No To Withholding Taxes on FMLA Settlement” (July 21, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “High Court Weighs In on Limitations Period” (June 22, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “EEOC Guidance on Leave as an Accommodation Answers ADA Questions” (May 27, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “C&R Agreements May Waive Subsequent Employment Law Claims” (April 22, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Evaluating Employment Law Decisions of US Justice Nominee Garland” (March 25, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Terminated Employees Can Inspect Records Under Personnel Files Act” 

(January 22, 2016)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Issues You Can Expect to See in Employment Law in 2016” (December 29, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Differing Definitions of Disability Under ADAAA and PHRA” (October 23, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Same Evidence Used to Reject Bias Claim, Support Retaliation Claim” 

(September 25, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Employees With Duty to Report Bias Protected From Retaliation” (August 28, 2015)

Author, “Analysis of Counsel Fee Awards in Two Cases With Same Attorney,” The Employee Advocate An Online Publication of The National Employment Lawyers Association(2015 Spring/Summer Issue)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Analysis of Counsel Fee Awards in Two Cases With Same Attorney” (July 24, 2015) 

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Justices Revive Religious Accommodation Case Against Abercrombie & Fitch” 

(June 26, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “When Employee's FMLA Leave Is Over, the ADA Kicks In” (May 22, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer,“ Noncompete Controversy Taking Shape in Pa. Supreme Court” (April 24, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Courts Work to Protect Employees From Harassing Discovery Tactics” (March 9, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, "Use of Implicit Bias Evidence to Prove Discrimination” (January 23, 2015)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Mixed Results on Collateral Estoppel in the Eastern District” (October 31, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Is Wage Theft the New Civil Rights Issue for Workers?” (September 26, 2014)

Quoted in: “Leaders of Midsized Firms Aim to Keep Practice Focus Display,” by Max Mitchell and Gina Passarella The Legal Intelligencer (September 15, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “IRS Scrutinizing Settlement Payments in Employment Disputes” (August 22, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “26 States Introduce Laws to Combat Workplace Bullying” (July 25, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Does Your Company's Attendance Policy Violate the ADA?” (June 27, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Is Your Arrest Record Preventing You From Getting a Job?” (May 23, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Summary Judgment Can't Shield Employer in Discrimination Case” (March 28, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Displaced Phila. Workers Protected Under Little-Known Law” (February 28, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “The Legal Landscape of LGBT Rights in the Courtroom” (January 24, 2014)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Criteria Outlined for Awarding Attorney Fees Under ADA” (November 22, 2013)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “When Is Application of 'Sham Affidavit' Doctrine a Sham?” (September 27, 2013)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Time to Abolish Summary Judgment in Employment Law Cases?” (July 26, 2013)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Unpaid Movie Production Interns Strike Back With Suit” (June 28, 2013) 

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Detrimental Impact of Proposed Discovery Limits on Employees” (May 24, 2013)  

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Deafness as a Disability: A Discussion of the  ADAAA Principles” (April 26, 2013)  

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Cautions Not 'Cheapening' Fee Petition for Prevailing Plaintiffs” 

(February 22, 2013)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Can an Employer's Mandatory Flu Vaccine Policy Violate an Employee's Rights?” (January 25, 2013)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “A Year-End Look at Employment Law From a National Perspective” 

(December 28, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer,, “Circuits Split on Considering Prior Settlement Offers in Attorney Fees” 

(October 26, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Employment Law in the Upcoming Supreme Court Term” (September 28, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Employee Medical Conditions Without Request for Accommodation” 

(August 24, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “What the Decision in Arizona v. United States Means for Employers” (July 27, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “France Repeals Sexual Harassment Law for Being Too Vague” (May 25, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “EEOC Rules That Title VII Applies to Gender Identity Claims” (April 27, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Keeping Criminal Background Checks in Check” (March 23, 2012)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Office Politics, Not Political Discrimination/Preferential Treatment for 'Politically Connected' Employees Not Unconstitutional” 

(December 20, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Deputy's Right to Privacy Determined to Outweigh Gov't Interest” (November 4, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “ABA Opinions Clarify Ethical Obligations in E-Mail Interception” (September 23, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Internal Review Does Not Relieve Employer of 'Cat's Paw' Liability” (August 26, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Court Affirms $187.6 Mil. Verdict Against Wal-Mart for Missed Breaks” (June 24, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Delaware Proposes Legislation to Eliminate Employment at Will” (June 3, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Justices Agree to Hear Bias Case, 'Ministerial Exception’ Issue” (May 4, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer,“Are Employers Discriminating Against Unemployed Job Applicants?”

 (February 25, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “U.S. Supreme Court Says a Complaint Is a ‘Complaint’ ” (March 29, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Are Employers Discriminating Against Unemployed Job Applicants?” 

(February 25, 2011)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “EEOC Issues Regulations on Genetic Information” (December 3, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “3rd Circuit Limits Reach of Ledbetter Fair Pay Act” (October 22, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “11th Circuit Tosses Race Bias Case Over Use of Word 'Boy' -- Again” (September 24, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “7th Circuit: Racial Preferences Can't Determine Work Assignments”

 (September 1, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “3rd Circuit: ‘One-Sided’ Agreement Waives Employer's Arbitration Right” (July 23, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Attorney Fees Under EAJA Subject to Govt. Offset, Justices Rule” (June 25, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Disparate Impact Discrimination Case Not Time-Barred, Justices Rule” 

(May 28, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “N.J. Justices: E-mails to Attorney From Work Computer Privileged” (April 23, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Panel Revives Clerk's Suit Alleging Discrimination Over 'Tomboyish' Look” 

(March 26, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Class Action Settlement May Finally Be Paid to Black Farmers” (February 26, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Sex-Based Profanity, Even if Directed at Others, Can Create Hostile Workplace” 

(January 29, 2010)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “3rd Circuit: Working 'Comp Time' Counts Toward FMLA Eligibility” 

(October 30, 2009)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “3rd Circuit Dishes Out Pay Cut to Successful Attorney” (September 25, 2009)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Sizing Up Judge Sotomayor's Employment Law Decisions” (July 24, 2009)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Gross Decision May Result in More Older Workers Being Fired” (June 26, 2009)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Justices Allow Mandatory Arbitration of ADEA Claims” (April 24, 2009)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “3rd Circuit Punts on Issue of Testimony From Interested Witnesses” (March 27, 2009)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Restores Protection From Pay Discrimination” 

(February 27, 2009)

Guest Columnist, Legal Intelligencer, “Ushering in a New Era under the ADA Amendments Act” (January 23, 2009)  

Author, Legal Intelligencer, “Public Interest Law Day and Awards Ceremony” (November 28, 2006)

Author, Legal Intelligencer, “Committee Fights for Equal Access to Justice” (May 23, 2002)