Many new hires are asked to sign non-compete agreements as part of the terms of their employment. As is true of every contract, non-compete contracts require an offer and consideration to be binding: The offer…
Whether the issue is an accusation you made in public or an offhanded comment that was overheard and spiraled out of control, the idea of being sued for defamation begs an important question: Can you…
By David Heim, Esquire Partner at Bochetto & Lentz, P.C. The decision by TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, not to pursue an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Third Circuit’s ruling in…
Non-compete agreements have become increasingly controversial in recent years, and as a result, more employees are questioning whether the contracts they signed are truly enforceable. For employers, this means that it’s important to ensure that…
SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP), and anti-SLAPP laws provide important legal protections that work to safeguard public speech and civic participation. They are designed to prevent frivolous lawsuits from silencing critics…
Your business relies on your accountants and financial personnel firm to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. When they fall short in their duty of care and errors rise to the level of…
A Dragonetti claim is a legal charge against an individual or business accusing them of pursuing legal action without probable cause. The theory that drives the claim is the belief that the original legal action…
Nobody wants to think about a partnership breaking up – it can significantly disrupt a business and have both financial and emotional impacts as well. Though it is undoubtedly easier to hope that it never…
Family-owned businesses represent a wonderful legacy, but they also face unique challenges. When the personal and professional overlap, conflicts in one area can affect the other. If the issue is not addressed effectively, there’s real…
Filing for an injunction is one of the most powerful tools available to prevent ongoing or imminent harm, and this is as true when it comes to enforcing environmental regulations as in any other application. …