November 2023 Newsletter

New Rule Restores Faster, Simpler Election Procedures at NLRB

Workers and unions petitioning the National Labor Relations Board soon will have a faster and smoother road to union elections. Labor attorney Michelle “Micky” Devitt shares the latest news about the NLRB’s move to streamline election procedures and shorten timelines so workers can cast their ballots sooner.
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Supervised Custody Pilot Program Begins in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania and New Jersey family courts can mandate that a person’s custody time with children be supervised, but finding a neutral site and an acceptable supervisor can be difficult. Family law attorney Elizabeth Deegan discusses Philadelphia’s launch of a new supervised custody program to provide free, trauma-informed services for families referred by Family Court, especially those in low-income households. Learn more>>>

Philadelphia Business Journal Names Stuart Davidson Among 2023 ‘Best of the Bar’

We are excited to announce that the Philadelphia Business Journal has honored our friend and colleague Stuart W. Davidson with a 2023 Best of the Bar award, which recognizes top lawyers in Philadelphia for achievements in the law. Serving as chief counsel to large regional and local unions along the East and Gulf coasts and in the Chicago area, Stuart has dedicated his career to tirelessly advocating for labor unions and workers. Please join us in congratulating Stuart on this well-earned honor!
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Willig, Williams & Davidson Named a 2024 ‘Best Law Firms’ for Labor and Employment Law

We are proud to announce that our firm again has been named among the Best Law Firms for 2024, in labor & employment litigation, employment law on behalf of individuals, union-side labor law, employee benefits (ERISA) law, and family law. Thank you to our entire team for this honor and to our clients, for their trust in us. Learn more>>>

Labor Attorney to Discuss Recent Developments at the NLRB

On Nov. 17, the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education will present the 45th Annual National Labor Relations Board Labor Law Conference. Willig, Williams & Davidson labor attorney Michelle “Micky” Devitt will participate in a virtual presentation to provide an overview of recent changes at the NLRB and the implications of these developments for labor law practitioners. Learn more >>>

Labor Attorney Discusses NLRB Clarification of Anti-Union Bias Test

A recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board clarifies that a large amount of direct evidence is not needed to find violations against employers for punishing workers for organizing. In an article in Law360, labor attorney Joseph Richardson discusses the decision and how it differs from the previous Republican-led majority’s views on the subject. Learn more>>>

Workers’ Compensation Attorney Joins Willig, Williams & Davidson

Please join us in welcoming attorney Diane M. Ingbritsen to our workers’ compensation practice group. Ingbritsen has handled all aspects of workers’ compensation cases over the course of her career, noting, “I am committed to ensuring that our clients receive all the benefits they have earned, so they can focus on getting well.” Learn more>>>