Defending Collection Lawsuits for Non-Payment of Debt as Co-Signor or Co-Buyer Our Pittsburgh lawyers defend those sued in Court for a co-sign (of a loan or credit card) or co-buying situation (car, truck, or other vehicle). In truth, the person who decides to co-sign for a debt — or the…
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Status of FTC Ban on Employment Restriction
August 20, 2024 UPDATE: As we’ve reported, the Federal Trade Commission has banned enforcement of noncompete agreements in employer-employee contracts. However, the United States Chamber of Commerce and Ryan LLC (a tax advising group) sued the FTC, challenging its authority to ban noncompetes, as only Congress has such power. Click…
Why Do Many Counselors at Law Decline Restriction Cases?
Many Lawyers — Not Us! — Say “NO” to All Limited Tort Cases Our Pittsburgh attorneys love taking on limited tort cases. That said, prospective clients often tell us: “I called other auto injury lawyers and they said they don’t handle limited tort.” This raises the question: if a lawyer…
Contractor Subcontractor Payment Act in PA
Collection of Payment for Construction or Renovation Construction contractors and subcontractors often struggle to get paid for their work on a real property. Collection Methods that Come Up Short Many attempt collection via a mechanic’s lien action — against the property. However, a mechanic’s lien fails to create a “judgement”…
A Claim for an “Account Stated” in Pennsylvania
What is a Claim for Account Stated? Our Pittsburgh lawyers often come across claims for “account stated” filed along side a count for for breach of contract. This happens when the debt collector claims numerous items that are payable (allegedly), such as interest, late payments, and other charges, but it’s…
Solicitation of Clients & Employees | Pittsburgh Lawyers Explain
Non-Solicitation Claims & Defenses in PA Our Pittsburgh lawyers litigate “non-solicitation” agreements. Often, an employer will write to — or file a lawsuit against — an employee for “soliciting” the employer’s customers, clients, or employees. Contact a Pittsburgh attorney at our firm today about any non-disclosure agreement (NDA) related matter…
PA law: Confusing Filings Against You?!
Confusing Lawsuit Against a Defendant Confused about a civil lawsuit against you, for allegedly unpaid financial obligation, some other old or puzzling claim of non-payment (such as junk debt)? Many defendants sued for money — often for credit card debt or other stale debt from years ago — are confused…
Compromise Verdicts in PA
Compromise Verdict in PA Jurors in Pennsylvania are allowed to compromise, even on matters that seem to make no sense – like awarding significant money to a “limited tort” Plaintiff, whose injury was not “serious” and who failed to qualify to any exception to limited tort. This is because trials…
Unjust Enrichment in PA | Pittsburgh Lawyers
A Claim for Unjust Enrichment in Pennsylvania A claim for unjust enrichment (or quasi-contract) exists in Pennsylvania where one party (the plaintiff) does something that unfairly benefits another party (the defendant). The defendant must appreciate the benefit such that it would be inequitable for him or her to have retained said…
Opposing Claims on the Docket For Money: UPDATE
Changes in Allegheny County: Collection of Money Suits It has become increasingly more difficult for defense lawyers in Allegheny County to defend claims for non-payment of alleged credit card debt, which involve breach of contract claims. As of late, more and more Pittsburgh Judges refuse to dismiss lawsuits filed by…
