White collar crimes are considered to be a variety of different types of fraud perpetrated by business – and sometimes government – professionals. They are distinguished from other types of crime by the fact that…
Whistleblower laws were created to encourage citizens who are aware of fraud to step up and report it. These laws not only protect those who come forward, but also make it possible for them to…
In the United States, crimes are broken down into different categories based upon how serious they are and what the mandated penalties are for those crimes. The different classifications are infractions or violations, misdemeanors, and…
Whistleblower laws were first introduced during the time of the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln introduced the idea as a way to encourage citizens to report theft and fraud being committed against the government…
When we hear the term malpractice, we generally think of physicians and healthcare practitioners – we envision surgical tools left inside of patients or pharmacies dispensing the wrong medication. But malpractice can occur in nearly…
Max Mitchell, The Legal Intelligencer Gallagher v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia $508,000 Verdict A teacher accused of providing her students the answers for a standardized test has won $508,000 against the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. According to…
It’s almost unimaginable, but true. There are some unethical funeral home operators who – knowing that they are dealing with people when they are at their weakest and most vulnerable – take advantage of their…
The mere thought of a funeral home being negligent in their handling of a deceased person’s remains is enough to make most people cringe, yet it is an unfortunately common occurrence. Despite the fact that…
When you’re getting a divorce you know you need a family law attorney. When you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice you need a personal injury attorney and when you want to create a will…
Lizzy McLellan, The Legal Intelligencer In a first-impression issue, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has affirmed the dismissal of a lawyer’s unjust enrichment claim against litigation funders, ruling that the fee agreement between them and the…