Retirement

Long-Serving Washtenaw County Chief Judge Announces Retirement, Opening Up Judicial Race

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ANN ARBOR, MI – The chief judge of a court in Washtenaw County, Michigan has confirmed that he will not seek re-election. Joseph Burke, who has served as the 15th District Court chief judge pro tempore since 2016, announced his decision this week. His current term will conclude at the end of 2024. In an email sent last week, Burke informed court staff about his retirement plans. He stated, “(My wife and I) figured it was time to retire. I’m looking forward to retirement. I’m sure there parts about my work that I’ll miss, but … Read more

NYU Retirement Plan Lawsuit Heads to Jury Trial as Professors Demand Justice

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – A group of professors from New York University (NYU) is fighting for their retirement plan lawsuit to be tried by a jury, a demand that the university opposes. The professors initially accused NYU of mismanaging their retirement plans in a 2016 lawsuit, claiming that the university’s actions resulted in a loss of $358 million for the group. While a judge dismissed the case in 2018, an appeal partially reversed the dismissal, but affirmed that the professors had previously waived their right to a jury trial. The lawsuit alleges that NYU … Read more

New York University Seeks to Avoid Jury Trial in Class Action Alleging Mismanagement of Retirement Savings

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New York University is urging a federal court to reject a jury trial request in an ongoing class action lawsuit. The university is facing allegations of mismanaging its employees’ retirement savings. According to NYU, the workers had previously given up their right to a jury trial. In the long-running legal battle, NYU contends that the employees voluntarily agreed to resolve any disputes through arbitration. The university argues that this agreement should be upheld and claims of mismanagement should be handled outside of the courtroom. The lawsuit against NYU alleges that the university failed to act … Read more

Veteran Foley & Small Lawyer Announces Retirement After Years of Dedicated Service – South Bend’s Legal Community Bids Farewell

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. – After decades of dedicated service, a longtime lawyer at Foley & Small law firm in South Bend is set to retire. The retirement of this seasoned attorney marks the end of an era for the firm. Throughout their career, the retiring lawyer has been known for their exceptional legal expertise and strong commitment to their clients. Their contributions to the firm have been widely recognized and they have played a significant role in its success. Having practiced law for many years, the retiring lawyer has accumulated a wealth of experience in … Read more