We all go to work with the idea that our employer, colleagues, and other companies that we collaborate with are law-abiding citizens with the same strong sense of morals and ethics that we have, but…
RICO stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. It is a federal law that was passed in 1970 with the idea of combatting and controlling organized crime such as the type normally associated with…
A defamation case is filed when a person believes that they have been harmed as a result of libelous or slanderous statements made against them. Though every case that a defamation attorney prepares is done…
Being told that you are the subject of a lawsuit is always an upsetting experience. Sometimes the filing is expected, but in other instances it feels overt, unnecessary and gratuitous, and that often leads defendants…
According to a study released by the journal BMJ Quality & Safety, nearly 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care are misdiagnosed in the United States every year. This number is the equivalent of…
The False Claims Act was created back in the Civil War years to allow private citizens to file suit against those that have committed fraud against the government. Those who are aware of violations, which…
Art fraud is a serious crime that can represent tremendous economic losses to its victims. Whether you are a serious collector or are just beginning to invest in art, it is important to know some…
Whether you are an experienced collector of art and antiquities or you are relatively new to its delights, it is important that you are aware of the tremendous amount of art crime and antiquities fraud…
Congratulations to B&L’s David Heim, whose long and hard work for our client, Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School, has resulted in saving the school’s five-year charter. Dave represented Community Academy through the charter renewal…
When you are expecting a baby, your world is built around your expectations and hopes for the future, and all of that starts with a safe delivery and a healthy baby. Unfortunately, not every birth…