Gist of the Action Doctrine in Pennsylvania Every party filing a lawsuit for money wants to maximize the value of his claim, naturally. It’s tempting to throw various theories (of recovery) at the jury, to see which one “sticks.” Only, Pennsylvania has adopted something called the Gist of the Action Doctrine. …
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The Senate’s Bill to Ban Work Restriction Clauses
Workforce Mobility Act of 2023 In the United States Senate, a bipartisan group of Senators have reintroduced a bill, titled the “Workforce Mobility Act of 2023.” This would ban the use of non-compete agreements nationwide as a matter of federal statute. This comes after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s proposed…
Selecting the RIGHT Motor Vehicle Insurance in PA
What’s the RIGHT Motor Vehicle Coverage in PA? Every insurance company wants to sell you insurance. It’s how they make their money. But what types of optional motor vehicle insurance should you purchase? To answer that question, you must balance the risks of litigation against the cost of insurance. The…
Defamation, Disparagement and Invasion of Privacy
“Your reputation is your most valuable asset. Protect it.” New Number: 412.342.0992 A false or misleading statement about another (or his business) can travel globally via blogs, web pages, Twitter, and Meta (Facebook). Plus, damage to your reputation can come from anywhere: a coffee shop, a beach: anywhere a cell…
The FTC’s Attempted Ban on Work Restriction
This Article had been written prior to the FTC’s attempted ban on non-compete clauses in employer-employee contracts. The courts have since struck down the ban, but click here for updates. Our Prior Article from April 2024 About the Attempted Ban: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has attempted to bans non-compete…
In Case You Missed it… Legal Updates in PA
Been distracted? The pandemic side-tracked the entire world, including the legal community, but some notable changes in the law have happened in Pennsylvania. This blog will track many of those changes and also provide ongoing updates in the law that the public — including lawyers — may have missed. Enjoy!…
Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (PA)- UPDATE
Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Law in PA Our Pittsburgh lawyers handle Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer protection claims in Western PA. These are claims on behalf of Consumers, beyond mere contract law, which provide additional statutory rights. The statute is called Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection…
The Fair Share Act in PA – UPDATED & REVISITED
Injury attorneys in Pennsylvania never liked PA’s “Fair Share Act.” This is because it generally did away with the ability in PA to collect the full amount of an injury claim against any party responsible, even if only 1% at fault! On March 18, 2021, the Pennsylvania Superior Court decided…
Is a Penalty Clause Enforceable in PA?
Penalty Clauses in Pennsylvania Are Not Enforceable Our Pittsburgh attorneys regularly see contract disputes go into litigation. We represent clients who face claims for non-payment of “penalty” clauses. Clauses that are obvious attempts to punish, will not be enforced. Some creativity in contract drafting is needed to effectuate punishment that…
Home Improvement and Commercial Contractor Disputes
Legal Representation For Contractor & Builder Disputes It can be exciting to construct or renovate a home or business, but unfortunately, these undertakings are complicated. Lawsuits frequently arise in disputes between a property owner and a contractor or builder for commercial or home improvement work. Holding a Contractor Responsible A contractor…
