The Supreme Court determines that members of the Sackler family cannot be shielded from liability for civil claims related to the opioid epidemic Eisenberg and Baum’s Michael Quinn successfully represented a respondent who opposed the Purdue Pharma settlement at the United States Supreme Court. On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma LP,…
Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, in partnership with Diversability, hosted “Unplugged: Disability and Employment Rights” in New York City and virtually. The speakers were Lucy Trieshmann (they/she), Associate Attorney, Eisenberg & Baum, LLP; Reyna Lubin (she/her), Partner, Eisenberg & Baum, LLP; and Emma Farley (she/her), Disability Studies scholar, activist, and entrepreneur. The panel is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS6dC4aq7YI. “We’re so thrilled to…
This week, Eisenberg & Baum, LLP filed an amicus brief in the disability and labor rights case Andersen v. Roberts on behalf of fifteen organizations, led by Legal Services of Central New York. The underlying case, brought by the Empire Justice Center and later joined by the National Center for Law and Economic Justice, considers whether New Yorkers with disabilities…
Living with celiac disease presents unique challenges, especially for seniors who may require accommodations in care facilities. Understanding your legal rights is crucial to ensure proper care and access to gluten-free options. Below you will find important legal considerations and advocacy strategies for seniors with celiac disease in senior care facilities. Insights from Legal Experts This information was explained in…
Michael Quinn, a partner at Eisenberg & Baum LLP, recently earned a place on Forbes America’s Top 200 Lawyers list. According to the magazine, the inaugural list “highlights the finest practitioners in the profession– lawyers with stellar track records in their specialties, those who have broken barriers to emerge as leaders in their fields, and attorneys most respected by peers and…
It is with great enthusiasm and profound respect that we celebrate the well-deserved promotion of Reyna and David John to partners within our esteemed firm. Their ascent to this prestigious position is a testament to their exceptional legal skill, unwavering dedication to justice, and their significant impact on communities in need. They have taken the firm’s commitment to service and…
LA Times is reporting on the class action lawsuit that Eisenberg & Baum have filed on behalf of Carson Bride, a young cyberbullying victim, against app makers of Snapchat, YOLO, and LMK, opining that “Suit against Snap over suicide may test platform protections.” Read more at LA Times: “A teen who was bullied on Snapchat died. His mom is suing…
On April 11, 2021, a Black Deaf mother, Andrea “Dre” Hollingsworth, who was with her 11-year-old twins, was detained by North Las Vegas Police officers after being pulled over. The video of this police encounter depicts that the officers instructed Dre’s young children to act as interpreters. In an interview with the Daily Moth, Directors of Eisenberg & Baum’s Deaf Law…
Our firm is committed to standing up for racial justice. We see racism all around us and recent events show us that we, as a nation have so much work to do to reach a place where everyone is treated equally regardless of the color of their skin. Racism and racial discrimination are very real issues that our firm deals…
Do you need an attorney? Whether you were involved in a catastrophic car collision, have been discriminated against at work, or suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, below are some questions you should ask your potential lawyer. 1. Have you handled this type of case before? It is important for you to hire an attorney who…