Fashion Visionary Sidney Toledano to Chair ANDAM 2023 Jury, Mentor Design Talent with Prestigious Prizes Awaited

PARIS — This year’s edition of the prestigious French fashion competition ANDAM is set to be guided by Sidney Toledano, the influential figure in the fashion world and former CEO of LVMH Fashion Group and Dior. Toledano, who currently serves as an advisor to LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault and presides over the Institut Français de la Mode, is set to bring a wealth of experience and insight as he leads the jury for the 36th annual event. Joining ANDAM’s roster of supporters this year is the fashion label AMI, … Read more

Mentor City Employee Sues Over Alleged Sex Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment

MENTOR, Ohio — A veteran female employee of Mentor has initiated legal action against the city council members and the municipality itself, charging them with sex discrimination, retaliation, and fostering a hostile work environment. Julie Schiavoni, who has been employed in close quarters with these council members, asserts that the behavior of Councilman Scott Marn towards female staff was known among city officials yet went unaddressed. Schiavoni’s allegations highlight a troubling tolerance within the city’s administration, accusing many city officials, including Marn, of having a derogatory attitude towards female employees. The lawsuit specifically points to … Read more

Mentor City Officials Face Accusations in Harassment Lawsuit

Mentor, Ohio — Tensions are high in the city of Mentor as a recent lawsuit uncovers unsettling allegations against the municipality’s top officials. Filed by a former government employee, the legal complaint paints a troubling picture of workplace misconduct, including harassment and other unprofessional behaviors, purportedly perpetuated by some of the city’s highest-ranking authorities. According to the suit, the patterns of harassment have created a toxic work environment, contributing to a culture of fear and intimidation among city employees. The lawsuit specifically names several senior officials, accusing them of egregious conduct that has reportedly persisted … Read more

Veteran Litigator Kenneth Murphy Returns to DLA Piper, Aims to Mentor Next Generation of Lawyers

PHILADELPHIA — After a brief tenure at Tucker Law Group, Kenneth Murphy, a prominent former partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, has rejoined the ranks of a major law firm. Murphy has been appointed as of counsel at DLA Piper’s Philadelphia office where he began his legal career. Murphy spent a significant part of his career at Faegre Drinker and its predecessor, Drinker Biddle & Reath, where he dedicated 15 years as a partner. His specialized work in products liability cases, particularly representing corporate giant Johnson & Johnson, has distinguished him in the legal … Read more