What is a “Release”? A release is language in a written document (often a settlement agreement) that makes you give up your right to sue, in exchange for receiving something in return — typically money — from the party paying you. In other words, if you want to…
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NONCOMPETE – PITTSBURGH LAWYER | Post-Separation Attorneys
Noncompete Agreement Solutions Our Pittsburgh Litigation Lawyers can review a noncompete clause to determine if it can be enforced in Pennsylvania. Like any contract in Pennsylvania, a noncompete requires consideration, meaning the employer must provide something new in exchange for the employee’s promise not to compete in the future. A…
Pittsburgh Lawyer for Local Counsel in Western PA
Finding a Pittsburgh Lawyer as Local Counsel If you need local counsel in Pittsburgh to help you Pennsylvania, you’ve come to the right place. We have over 27 years of experience helping both Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil cases in state and federal courts, as well as in mediation. Our…
SMALL CLAIMS COURT | Pittsburgh Lawyer
Understanding Small Claims Court in Western PA Small claims Court is designed to be handled without a lawyer in PA. You can seek a money judgement of up to $12,000 for any civil case. However, you should at least consult with an attorney prior to filing suit. How is evidence…
Pittsburgh Lawyer | Trade Secret Claims and Defenses
A Trade Secret in Pennsylvania If you are facing a “trade secret” claim or threat that may require a legal defense, please contact a Pittsburgh lawyer at our firm. Losing a trade secret case can result in you paying compensatory and punitive damages, plus paying the plaintiff’s attorney fees. What…
NDA – Non-Disclosure Agreement Law in PA
Non-Disclosure Agreements in PA We’re often asked: are non-disclosure agreements binding? The short answer is yes, so long as the NDA is “reasonably necessary” to protect the employer’s interests. This means, it cannot be over broad or unduly burdensome to the employee. Plus, an NDA must meet the formal requirements…
Give a “Statement” in PA? | How to Respond (Or Say Nothing)
An insurance company, lawyer, or other party investigating a civil case may ask for your statement as to something you’ve seen or hear. So then you wonder: How do I respond? What are the consequences of giving a statement? You may have heard the expression “anything you say can be…
Injured Man Gets 1 Billion Dollar Verdict in PA
We rarely post an article about a single verdict in Pennsylvania, but one recent PA jury verdict stands apart and shows just how far jurors will go, to punish a company believed to have seriously harmed the Plaintiff. Amagaso v. Mitsubishi Motors In 2017, Francis Amagasu, age 58, was…
Recovering Triple & Punitive Damages: Dwyer v. Ameriprise Fin., Inc.
Two Different Ways to Punish the Defendant Some civil cases in PA involve a claim against the Defendant for treble or triple damages, which is typically for violation of a consumer protection statue, such as PA’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”). There, the plaintiff can get award…
The FTC Bans Noncompete Enforcement in the US (For Now)
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) followed through on its promise in January of 2023 to ban the enforcement of noncompete agreements between employers and employees. However, a federal judge has since set aside the ban. The matter be appealed to the Supreme Court, most likely. …
