Litigation Blog Posts

  • Commercial Foreclosures in Pennsylvania: How Deal Formation Impacts Litigation

    February 22, 2024

    The fact that commercial transactions can very easily become complex is not a novel statement. When financial institutions lend money to commercial entities, the basic documentation required to evidence the loan, promise to repay, and perfect security interests in any collateral is a measurable amount of paperwork. When the specifics of a deal involve agreements ...

  • Misappropriation of a Trade Secret in New Jersey

    January 30, 2024

    In the business world, a company might have information, a process, a technique, or a design that they consider to be a trade secret. The question is whether the aforementioned constitutes a protectable trade secret under NJ Law. The New Jersey Trade Secrets Act defines what may be considered a protectible trade secret. Under the ...

  • Navigating Commercial Real Estate Litigation in Pennsylvania

    January 18, 2024

    Commercial real estate transactions in Pennsylvania can be complex, involving a myriad of legal intricacies. When disputes arise, navigating the landscape of commercial real estate litigation becomes essential. In this blog post, we’ll explore key considerations for businesses and individuals involved in commercial real estate disputes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Contract Disputes: One of the ...

  • Tortious Contractual Interference in New Jersey

    January 11, 2024

    In a free-market economy, competitors can generally pursue prospective clients in any fashion as long as the pursuit does not run afoul of the law. At times, however, this pursuit could give rise to a claim of tortious interference with a prospective economic advantage should certain factors be present. Under New Jersey law, a claim ...

  • What is a Negligent Hiring Claim in New Jersey?

    January 10, 2024

    Employers’ employees often encounter other members of the public. Those interactions can lead to litigation. For example, as addressed in one of my prior blog posts, an employee could be accused of sexually harassing a customer, vendor, or other third party. As discussed in that prior blog post, that could result in potential liability against ...

  • Recent NJ Appellate Division Ruling Offers Guidance on Sexual Harassment of Non-Employees

    January 5, 2024

    The New Jersey Appellate Division issued a decision which sheds light on the issue of whether an employee’s sexual harassment of a third-party (non-employee) could subject the employer to liability under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. This was the first instance where a New Jersey Court considered the “issue of employer liability in the ...

  • Exploring Current Popular Topics in Estate Litigation in Pennsylvania

    July 21, 2023

    Estate litigation in Pennsylvania encompasses a range of legal issues arising from the distribution and administration of an individual’s assets upon their death. As the legal landscape evolves, certain topics emerge as popular areas of dispute within estate litigation. In this blog post, we will explore some of the current popular topics in estate litigation ...

  • Conducting Depositions in a Virtual World

    May 19, 2023

    The COVID-19 pandemic altered the landscape for many industries, the legal industry being no exception. The inability to attend hearings, trials, or even client meetings in-person forced lawyers to adapt to new ways of working.  One of the most significant, and likely most permanent, changes has been the move to virtual depositions. A deposition is a ...

  • Shareholder Disputes in Pennsylvania

    May 2, 2023

    Shareholder disputes can be costly and time-consuming for Pennsylvania businesses. These disputes can arise for various reasons, including disagreements over management decisions, allegations of breaches of fiduciary duties, and disputes over ownership and control of the company. Pennsylvania law provides various avenues for litigating shareholder disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation in state and federal courts. ...

  • Philadelphia’s Commercial Activity License

    October 26, 2022

    Companies that do business in the City of Philadelphia are required to obtain a Commercial Activity License from the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). While there are some exceptions, your company will likely need a license to own and operate a business in Philadelphia. If you or your business operates a non-profit, rents ...

 

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