Our Pittsburgh litigation attorneys keep a close eye on new developments in the law. In order for us to prevail in court (representing either the plaintiff or defendant) we have to be keenly aware of developments concerning the admissibility of evidence. The newest “hot topic” in this area of law is…
What is Any Given Case Worth?
Case Valuation is Key So, what is any given case worth? Our Pittsburgh lawyers consider this question every day from both the plaintiff and defense perspective. The same concepts below apply to both contract disputes and personal injury matters. We describe for our clients the range of likely outcomes in any…
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: the Predator Becomes the Prey
It’s a common scenario: an American consumer goes deep into debt and starts getting calls from debt collectors. They call and say: “Mr. Jones, you pride yourself on paying your debt, don’t you? You’re not a loser, are you? How does it make you feel to take someone else’s money…
Are orders entered in another case hearsay?
This issue came up recently in the context of a defamation case against the Scranton Times, for its reporting about grand jury proceedings. Can the orders entered in those grand jury proceedings be used as evidence in the defamation case to show what had really taken place before the grand jury? This…
The Long Walk to Recover Money
New Number: 412.342.0992 The “Long Walk” It is often said: “There can be a long walk from the courthouse to the bank.” This applies for those who have a great case in court against a person or company that is “judgment proof.” Or, you may be on the defense side…
Understanding Dog Bite Cases
As a young lad in law school (OK, I wasn’t that young), my torts law professor had talked generally about “strict liability” for dog bites, which may be true in some states, but not in Pennsylvania. Nor is it true in Pennsylvania that a dog gets “one free bite.” Here’s the skinny on dog…
Blessed are Those Who Read The Fine Print
Here’s an example: you seek a loan or refinance and get bombarded with paperwork (notices, directions, waivers, preconditions) designed to protect the lender. (It doesn’t have to be a lender, that’s just an example, as this could apply to any contract.) You, the party getting buried in documents, are giving…
Free Speech
Boobies. OK, I typed it. What’s the big deal? It’s just a word. It’s nothing compared to other stuff on the internet. But that’s the internet. What about middle school kids expressing themselves in the hallways of their peers? Can they express “I [heart] boobies”? That’s the question before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals right now. As you…
The Next Billboard: “NFL Injury Law”?
Head injuries are a serious matter. Our personal injury attorneys deal with these kinds of injuries and effects on our clients’ lives. It is tragic when these injuries happen to innocent people, like those riding a motorcycle or car. Football, however, is a diffent story. There, the players assume certain…
