The Intersection of Defamation and Employment Law: Protecting Businesses from Harmful Employee Statements
Defamation is often discussed in the realm of false statements written or said about public personalities like politicians or celebrities. In the world of business, we’re familiar with businesses disparaging one another to seek a [...]
The Impact of Shareholder Disputes on Business Operations and Continuity
Running a successful business requires focus and strategic discipline, especially in the face of unanticipated events. Shareholder disputes rank high among the many potential disruptions that can derail operational continuity. Strong corporate governance, proactive communication, [...]
Understanding the Different Types of Injunctions: Temporary, Preliminary, and Permanent
Whether you are trying to stop an individual or organization from doing something or to make them do something, getting an injunction from the courts is usually the most effective method. There are several different [...]
Enforcing Non-Solicitation Agreements in the Digital Age: Challenges and Solutions
Businesses have long relied upon employment contracts to clarify their expectations of employees. From describing roles and responsibilities to benefits and workplace rules, these documents have been invaluable for protecting both the employer and the [...]
Understanding Pennsylvania’s New Anti-SLAPP Statute: Implications for Defamation Cases
INTRODUCTION On July 18, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, signed House Bill 1499, which enacted a statute that profoundly impacts B&L’s defamation practice. The Bill is an Anti-SLAPP statute. “SLAPP” stands for Strategic Lawsuits Against [...]
The Role of Intent in Abuse of Process Claims: Proving Malicious Use
If you’re considering filing an abuse of process claim, one of the most important things to consider is whether you’ll be able to prove intent. That’s because a court will only find the defendant guilty [...]
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