The statute of limitations creates a hard deadline to file a formal action in Pennsylvania to recover money; the same goes for a statute of repose, as we’ll describe in this article. The application of these concepts can have harsh and arbitrary consequences. For example, if you were a pedestrian…
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When Settlement Goes Wrong: Common Errors in PA Civil Cases
Work with Your Lawyer To Avoid Common Settlement Pitfalls Settlement is often viewed as the finish line of a civil case. In Pennsylvania, however, it is also one of the points at which mistakes are most likely to occur. Because a settlement is binding and meant to be final, errors…
Understanding a Default Judgment in PA
Have you received notice of an actual (or impending) default judgment against you in a civil case in the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania? If so, contact a lawyer immediately, because every minute counts. In this article, we explore default judgments and how to open or strike one —…
Understanding Delay Damages in Pennsylvania
What are Delay Damages? Delay damages are an interest-based award to a plaintiff for the time lost in recovering damages in civil actions for money in Pennsylvania. They are designed to compensate the plaintiff for losses incurred due to the delay in receiving their money, from the defendant’s failure to…
The Correct (and Indispensable) Parties
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the family of Juliet frowned upon her dating Romeo simply because his last name was “Montague.” So Juliet famously asked: “What’s in a name?” But when it comes to naming Defendants in a civil suit, the names are extremely important. Failing to identify the Defendants by…
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…
Home Improvement and Commercial Contractor Disputes
Legal Representation For Contractor & Builder Disputes Constructing or renovating a home or business can be exciting, but these undertakings are unfortunately complicated. Lawsuits frequently arise from disputes between a property owner and a construction contractor or builder regarding commercial or home improvement work. Holding a Contractor Responsible A contractor (or…
NONCOMPETE – PITTSBURGH LAWYER | Post-Separation Attorneys
Noncompete Agreement Solutions Our Pittsburgh Litigation Lawyers review a noncompete clause to determine if Pennsylvania courts can enforce it. First, like any contract in Pennsylvania, a noncompete requires consideration. This means the employer must provide something new in exchange for the employee’s promise not to compete in the future. A…
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…
Representation at Mediation in PA
Understanding Mediation in PA Mediation in Pennsylvania is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where a neutral third party, called a mediator, spends approximately one day with all parties all at one time, to help them compromise to resolve a dispute amicably, short of going to court. …
