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…
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…
Employment contracts serve many purposes, and one of the most important is ensuring that trade secrets and the internal workings of a company remain private. To accomplish this goal, many employment contracts contain confidentiality agreements,…
In a stunning turn of events, the $45 million settlement negotiated by Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott to resolve litigation stemming from their former partner’s alleged malpractice involving a Ponzi scheme is now in doubt….
No amount of expertise, organization, documentation, or professionalism can shield your accounting practice from being accused of malpractice. It’s the nature of today’s society for people to point fingers at others when things don’t go…
Many things need to be considered when trying to balance employers’ rights with employee privacy. The practical needs of the business are key, but there are also legal requirements and ethical standards that impact those…
Bochetto & Lentz proudly supported the Justinian Society & Foundation’s Annual Meeting, Election & Scholarship Reception and Luncheon as a Corporate Level Sponsor on June 13, 2024, where our associate Kiersty DeGroote was appointed to…
Partnership breakups are complex processes. Regardless of whether the situation is adversarial or not, the steps involved in valuing and dividing assets and liabilities can give rise to significant concerns unless it is managed correctly…
In today’s business environment, it is essential that companies take steps to prevent breaches of fiduciary duty. Though this may seem an impossible task in light of the diverse personalities and responsibilities involved in your…
If you’re a business owner, your trade secrets are the heart and soul of your success. Whether it’s the recipe for the secret sauce you top your burgers with or the winning sales pitch and…