October 2025 Newsletter

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The Importance of Obtaining a Name Change in Pennsylvania to Get a REAL ID
Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvania residents must have a REAL ID or another federally accepted form of identification, such as a passport, to board domestic flights or enter secure federal facilities. If your legal name does not match across your birth certificate, Social Security card, and driver’s license, you could face delays or be unable to obtain a REAL ID. We cover the steps to take when applying for REAL ID.
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Special Highlights

Are Aggravations of Old Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Compensation?
Mike Dryden, head of the Workers’ Compensation Department, explains the way in which old injuries are considered during a worker’s comp claim. Share these short, informative videos with your union members.
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Attorney News

Deborah R. Willig Recognized in City & State PA ‘Who’s Who in Labor’
Pennsylvania labor, employment, workers’ compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that managing partner Deborah R. Willig has been named to City & State Pennsylvania’s 2025 list of Who’s Who in Labor. This guide provides an overview of the most influential leaders in Pennsylvania’s labor sector.
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Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Discusses History of the National Labor Relations Board and Current Labor Law Developments
Labor lawyer Michelle “Micky” Devitt will participate in a session titled “National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) history, practice, and updates” during the Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) Labor & Employment Symposium 2025, a full-day, virtual event featuring timely, practical insights from leading practitioners and experts in the field.
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Michelle Devitt Discusses Leading Philadelphia Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association with Law360
Willig, Williams & Davidson attorney Michelle “Micky” Devitt has been chosen to serve as president of the Philadelphia chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA), an organization for professionals in industrial relations and human resources. The focus of her one-year term will be to provide more opportunities for networking and engagement around employment matters, including contract negotiations and bargaining agreements.
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Employment and Labor Lawyer Ryan Allen Hancock Talks Charlie Kirk-Related Firings with Axios
The killing of Charlie Kirk sparked heated discussions on social media that is causing ramifications in real life. Some employees are facing disciplinary actions at work for expressing personal opinions online and outside of work that do not align with their employers’ views. Public and private sector workers have been fired for posting their personal opinions on the matter.
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Willig, Williams & Davidson Again Voted Best Labor and Employment and Best Family Law Firm by Readers of The Legal Intelligencer
PHILADELPHIA (October 2025) – Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that it has been voted the best Philadelphia-area law firm in the areas of labor and employment law and family law by readers of The Legal Intelligencer in the ALM publication’s “Best of 2025” survey. This is the fourth year in a row that the firm has been recognized in both areas, earning it a spot in the publication’s 2025 Hall of Fame.
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