by Daniel Ain and Ariana Zhao A five-year legal battle concluded last week when a California jury sided with director M. Night Shyamalan, Apple Inc., writer Tony Basgallop, and other parties involved in the production of Servant, the Apple TV+ series which premiered in 2019 and aired for four seasons. ...
By Alice K. Jump, Ethan Krasnoo, and Deena Merlen In his inaugural speech on January 20th, President Trump articulated his vision for America under his administration, promising to create a “colorblind and merit-based” society. On January 21st, President Trump signed an Executive Order (one of many he has penned in...
by Nafsika Karavida Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are an essential part of how companies create fair and equitable workplaces. However, the way DEI is implemented can vary significantly between the United States and Europe. These differences are shaped by cultural, legal, and regulatory factors, resulting in distinct approaches...
Last week, RPJ’s Nicole Page spoke to The Wrap, for an article entitled “Who’s Winning the ‘It Ends With Us’ Public Relations War?” and offered insightful commentary on the latest in the ongoing legal battle between "It Ends With Us" co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Ms. Page specifically addressed...
In mid-August 2024, a storm that swept across the North Shore of Long Island left an estimated $10 million of damage in Stony Brook and Head of the Harbor, New York, after a historic grist mill pond drained, leading to the collapse of a dam and two nearby roads. In...
By Ethan Krasnoo California, already known for its progressive and extensive anti-discrimination legislation, has once again raised the bar for workplace protections. Senate Bill 1137, which amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, went into effect on January 1, 2025. It is the first legislation in the nation to...
In a recent article by Business Insider, RPJ’s Nafsika Karavida was interviewed on Amazon’s new and controversial 5-day return-to-office (RTO) policy. The policy, which now requires employees to work in the office five days a week, was announced in September and came into effect globally on January 2, 2025. While...
By Jeffrey L. Blankstein Technology has become enmeshed in many aspects of the law. Many documents can now be signed electronically, without the need to circulate legal documents among the parties for signatures. These types of documents can include real estate contracts, mortgage documents, and banking documents. Specifically excluded from...
In her latest article, RPJ’s Nicole Page provides a compelling legal analysis of the two complaints actress Blake Lively has filed against Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and its executives which allege a pattern of sexual harassment and retaliation that spanned several months during the production of It Ends with Us....
By Gregory Feit On January 13, 2025, oral argument in the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to be held in Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida. The question presented is principally one of statutory interpretation, focusing on whether, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a former employee –...