The roar of heavy machinery and the sight of rising buildings are signs of progress. But these job sites are full of hidden dangers for the people working there. Understanding what are claims for construction…
The flashing lights make your head spin. The sound of metal crunching still echoes in your ears as you try to process what just happened after another driver caused the crash. In the middle of…
Philadelphia, PA- Eagles fans heading to South Philadelphia this football season can breathe a sigh of relief. A recent legal letter from attorney George Bochetto of Bochetto & Lentz, P.C., confirms that SEPTA must maintain…
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…
Non-compete agreements have long been deployed by businesses to protect against employees taking proprietary information, trade secrets, and even the value of any training that they’ve received to competitors. Unfortunately, abusive use of these contracts…
A business’s ideas, concepts, and innovations are what distinguish it and give it a competitive edge. Known collectively as intellectual property, protecting these intangible assets is both a top priority and a challenge. Fortunately, the…
If you’ve been the victim of trademark, patent, or copyright infringement, or if somebody is using your trade secrets or violating a noncompete clause, you need to move quickly — when somebody is wrongfully using…
As a business owner, you will occasionally encounter a competitor, former employee, or other individual or entity whose actions represent a threat to your own success. If negotiations fail to resolve the situation, it may…
There are many things that can keep a business from succeeding, but one of the most regrettable is shareholder disputes. Anybody that has a stake in a company should want company management to focus on…
The right to privacy is an integral and highly valued aspect of American life. It establishes the legal right to be left alone and to be free of interference in matters that are not the…