Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Thank you for another year of recognition from The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®. According to Best Lawyers, these two categories represent the top 5% of lawyers across the United States. Jonathan Marshall, partner and Contingency Practice Area Leader, was also named a Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs category in Charleston, West Virginia, where our firm has its roots. We’re proud that Bailey Glasser lawyers in West Virginia and across the country received these recognitions, including in Washington, D.C., Idaho, Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Missouri. This year marks our 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to our clients who, for all these years, have trusted us with their high-stakes litigation and corporate matters. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and warmly congratulate all lawyers across the country who have received this recognition. To see the full list of Bailey Glasser lawyers who received these recognitions, please visit: https://ow.ly/uwHu50T2bWI #baileyglasser #bestlawyers #onestowatch #clientsfirst #corporatelaw #litigation #masstortlitigation #commerciallitigation #productliabilitylitigation #consumerlaw #personalinjurylitigation #triallawyers #baileyglasser #thankyou

Bailey Glasser’s recent appellate victory in Salazar v. NBA is garnering national media attention, with new coverage by Bloomberg Law and Reuters. Partners Michael Murphy and Joshua Hammack achieved a landmark win in the Second Circuit, defending the right of consumers to control information about their video-watching history under the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). “They’ve got two choices—they either don’t use the pixel, or they get consent from their consumer,” partner Michael Murphy told Bloomberg Law regarding the importance of the recent Second Circuit decision requiring clear consent in data-handling practices. At the heart of the case, Mr. Salazar, a subscriber to the NBA’s newsletter, alleged the NBA unlawfully shared his video-watching history with Facebook. A lower court dismissed Salazar’s VPPA claim based on its view that he didn’t meet the statutory definition of a “consumer.” The Second Circuit, however, vacated this decision, holding the VPPA protects anyone who subscribes to any “goods or services” from a video provider—even to non-audiovisual goods or services, like the online newsletters at issue in this case. The Second Circuit’s interpretation, which is the first in the country from a federal appellate court, sets a powerful precedent for future cases. To Reuters, Joshua Hammack, lead appellate counsel who argued the appeal, described the decision’s impact. After noting that businesses profiting from targeted-advertising regimes that violate consumers’ privacy interests might have preferred a different outcome, Hammack said: “The Second Circuit confirmed Congress said what it meant and meant what it said. The decision is a slam dunk for consumers hoping to keep their personal information private.” The case is Salazar v. National Basketball Association, Case number 23-1147, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. To learn more and to read the Court’s full decision, visit here: https://ow.ly/ewXL50TUQWM To learn more about Josh Hammack, visit: https://ow.ly/YEPR50TUQWC To learn more about Michael Murphy, visit: https://ow.ly/NYsO50TUQWE #VPPA #privacylaw #appellatelaw #nba #litigation #videoprivacy #baileyglasser

Bailey & Glasser, LLP has added lawyer Allison A. Bruff to the firm's Consumer Litigation practice group in Washington, D.C. and joins the firm after working in the federal judiciary, including for the Supreme Court of the United States. Consumer Protection Practice Group Leader, Patricia Kipnis stated, "We are delighted to welcome Allison Bruff to the team. Her experience working within the federal judiciary provides her with invaluable insight into federal procedure, which will be a tremendous asset to our team as we litigate complex consumer class action matters in courts nationwide.” As a member of Bailey Glasser’s Consumer Protection practice group, Allison will litigate on behalf of individuals and class members in cases involving debt collection, consumer finance, and other deceptive, unfair, and fraudulent business practices. Allison brings to the firm considerable experience in the federal judiciary. Before joining Bailey Glasser, she served as a Supreme Court Fellow at both the U.S. Sentencing Commission and the Office of the Counselor to the Chief Justice of the United States. She also worked in the Office of the General Counsel at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, advising the Judicial Conference’s Advisory Committee on Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. Additionally, Allison’s experience includes federal clerkships with the Honorable Judge Julia Smith Gibbons of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and for the Honorable Judge David G. Campbell during his tenure as Chair of the Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure. Allison graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law where she was the Executive Cases Editor for the Mississippi Law Journal and president of the student body. Allison also graduated cum laude from Rhodes College with a bachelor’s degree in history. Learn more about Allison here: https://ow.ly/4o3A50TST80 #BaileyGlasser #ConsumerLitigation #Welcome

Bailey & Glasser, LLP welcomes lawyer Hallie A. to our Washington, D.C. office. Hallie has joined our national Commercial & Environmental Litigation Practice Group, where she will represent a diverse range of business interests and industries – from solo entrepreneurs to multi-national corporations – in state and federal courts nationwide. “We are excited to welcome Hallie Arena to Bailey Glasser in DC," said Cary Joshi, leader of the Commercial & Environmental Litigation Practice Group. "Hallie has all the makings of a great thinker and a fearless advocate. She is a great addition to our busy litigation group." Hallie brings valuable courtroom and legal writing experience in criminal matters and complex civil litigation, having completed a federal clerkship in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia with the Honorable Judge Joseph R. Goodwin and interned in the same court with Judge Frank W. Volk. As a West Virginia University College of Law graduate, she was a member of the order of the coif and served as the Executive Notes Editor for the West Virginia Law Review. Hallie was also the president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, drawing on her prior work for two professional basketball teams, the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Clippers. While in law school, Hallie also participated as a student practitioner in the United States Supreme Court Clinic. Learn more about Hallie Arena here: https://ow.ly/JmOH50TSQ09 #BaileyGlasser #CommercialLitigation #Welcome

Eric Snyder, BG’s General Counsel and leader of the Automotive and Antitrust Practice Group has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation: “The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Law Firms and Attorneys” as a Litigation Star. Eric maintains a nationwide complex litigation practice in class actions and mass torts, primarily in product liability, antitrust, and matters related to the mining and energy industries. He represents a diverse clientele, including injured individuals, businesses, lawyers, and those facing civil enforcement actions. To learn more about Eric, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e8j6r-Gj This year we’re celebrating Bailey Glasser’s 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to be able to work on behalf of our clients. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and thank Benchmark Litigation for their acknowledgment of our work. We also warmly congratulate all lawyers across the country who have received these recognitions. #BaileyGlasser #BenchmarkLitigation #LitigationStar #Thankyou

Founding partner, Ben Bailey, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation: “The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Law Firms and Attorneys” as a Litigation Star. Ben routinely plays a leading role in the firm’s nationwide auto defects litigation cases, in complex commercial and antitrust litigation, in advising and representing public officials, lawyers, and other professionals, as well as being the leader of our Appellate & Supreme Court practice team. As examples of his work, Ben served as one of 23 lawyers on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions MDL and previously served as one of nine lawyers in the country on the Plaintiffs’ Lead Counsel Committee for the Economic Loss Cases in the Toyota Sudden Acceleration MDL, which settled for $1.6 billion. Ben has been recognized by Chambers USA as a Band One attorney in Commercial Litigation, has been included in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and has been selected to Super Lawyers for the past 15 years in the areas of General Litigation, Environmental Litigation, and Criminal Law. To learn more about Ben, please visit: https://ow.ly/oMiK50TRViI This year we’re celebrating Bailey Glasser’s 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to be able to work on behalf of our clients. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and thank Benchmark Litigation for their acknowledgment of our work. We also warmly congratulate all lawyers across the country who have received these recognitions. #BaileyGlasser #BenchmarkLitigation #LitigationStar #ThankYou

Bailey Glasser's founding partner, Brian Glasser, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation: “The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Law Firms and Attorneys” as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the nation and Litigation Star. Brian has tried cases in 16 states, including two mass actions and four class actions. In addition to these Benchmark recognitions, Brian was named a 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator in America and was on Forbes’ “Top 200 Lawyers” list. He is also Band One ranked by Chambers & Partners among other accolades. Brian’s recent work includes shaving a multimillion-dollar claim to only a $1.00 judgment for Blackhawk Land and Resources LLC and Rockwell Mining, LLC in a complex mining and lease case, with no forfeiture of a major mineral lease; winning a $5 million judgment against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell over 2020 election fraud claims; and helping dismiss bankruptcies for Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary LTL and 3M’s subsidiary Aearo Technologies—major victories for plaintiffs injured by J&J’s talc and 3M’s earplugs. He also led a lease royalty dispute for Wildcat Coal, LLC, winning nearly $20 million. Learn more about Brian here: https://ow.ly/xstc50TRLZh As stated by Benchmark: “This elite group consists of partners who have been venerated by peers and clients as being the best in breed at the nuanced practice of trial law, with this acclaim supported by representative work (public or confidential) to exemplify this status. We have made every effort to keep the list fair, balanced, and diverse, from the perspective of practices and geography.” This year we’re celebrating Bailey Glasser’s 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to be able to work on behalf of our clients. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and thank Benchmark Litigation for their acknowledgment of our work. We also warmly congratulate all lawyers across the country who have received these recognitions. #BaileyGlasser #BenchmarkLitigation #Top100TrialLawyers #LitigationStar #CommercialLitigation #EnergyLaw #ThankYou

Benjamin Schwartzman, partner in BG’s Commercial & Environmental Litigation practice group has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation: “The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Law Firms and Attorneys” as a Litigation Star. Ben Schwartzman’s two-decade career in commercial litigation includes numerous successful trial verdicts, settlement awards, and procedural dismissals for international businesses, particularly within the sector of agribusiness disputes. Ben has also worked extensively in cases involving class actions, consumer fraud, securities fraud, antitrust, and civil rights. To learn more about Ben, please visit: https://ow.ly/vgvo50TR0oh This year we’re celebrating Bailey Glasser’s 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to be able to work on behalf of our clients. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and thank Benchmark Litigation for their acknowledgment of our work. We also warmly congratulate all lawyers today across the country who have received these recognitions. #BaileyGlasser #BenchmarkLitigation #CommercialLitigation #ThankYou

Greg Haddad, partner and BG's Personal Injury Practice Group leader, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation: “The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Law Firms and Attorneys” as a Litigation Star. Greg, a strategic and compassionate trial lawyer, fights for justice and peace of mind for his clients in medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, and drug and medical device cases. A former licensed pharmacist, he has extensive training in chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Greg has tried over 90 cases to verdict, showcasing his aggressive and successful approach in the courtroom. To learn more about Greg, please visit: https://ow.ly/MNP550TQYLz This year we’re celebrating Bailey Glasser’s 25th anniversary, and we’re grateful to be able to work on behalf of our clients. We appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 selection process and thank Benchmark Litigation for their acknowledgment of our work. We also warmly congratulate all lawyers today across the country who have received these recognitions. #BaileyGlasser #BenchmarkLitigation #LitigationStar #PersonalInjury #Medmal #ProductLiability #ThankYou

October 21-25th is National School Bus Safety Week. School buses transport more than 20 million students each day and are one of the safest modes of transportation for students. However, illegal bus passing poses a significant threat to children and others on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were nearly a thousand fatal school bus accidents between 2013 and 2022, with most accidents occurring when children are getting on or off the bus. With daylight saving time ending and darker days ahead, it's crucial to stay alert around school buses. Below are safety tips for both drivers and parents of children riding school buses: 1. Stop at least 10 feet from a bus with its stop-arm extended. 2. Slow down for yellow flashing lights; stop for red lights. 3. Slow down and watch for kids near a bus stop. 4. Ensure kids arrive early to the bus stop and wait 10 feet from the curb. 5. Children should always cross in front of the bus, making eye contact with the driver. Let's work together to keep our kids safe. For more tips visit the NHTSA School Bus Safety website here: https://ow.ly/ZEpV50TQbCW #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #SchoolBusSafety #BaileyGlasser #CommunitySafety #DriveSafe