While many people are not sure the difference between trade libel and defamation, the two are completely unrelated beasts to those who know their definitions. This is because the two are actually fundamentally different. The…
There is currently proposed legislation that could make whistleblower settlement agreements in New Jersey public record when they involve public entities. The bill aims to create more transparency with public entities and to keep the…
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed by a medical professional, such as a doctor, due to the professional not fulfilling their duty of care. This means the professional did not competently perform their…
While a breach of contract can set you back financially, many don’t realize the effects and implications a breach of contract can have for themselves or their business. A contract, which is an agreement between…
On April 26, 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Villani v. Seibert, upholding the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s Dragonetti Act, which had been struck down as unconstitutional by two lower courts. In…
The Dragonetti Act is not unconstitutional as applied to attorneys, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled in a decision that could have ended several high-profile litigation matters. A divided Supreme Court ruled 5-2 in Villani…
When accused of patent infringement, the plaintiff may not know how to fight the charges. In a lot of cases, someone starting out in a new business venture, or working on a new project, doesn’t…
Disinterment is a big step to take after a family member or loved one has been buried. It is the physical removal of a coffin containing human remains from the grave, and it is…
In the state of Pennsylvania, there is a law known as the Dragonetti Act which allows people who’ve been the subject of lawsuits to sue the opposing sides’ attorney for wrongfully using the courts. This…
Are you an art collector? Have you made significant investments in valuable works by renowned artists? If your answer is yes, you would be wise to check the provenance of the pieces that are hanging…