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Litigation
New York’s Potential Shift on Non-Competes
Jul 31 2023

New York’s Potential Shift on Non-Competes What This Could Mean for Employers? The New York legislature has recently passed a bill that will prospectively ban all non-compete agreements within the state. The proposed Bill No. 3100A § 191-d is awaiting …
Posted in Corporate, Litigation
The Growing Wave of Pay Transparency Laws
Jul 12 2023

Estate Administration Basics Seminar Presented by Attorneys of The Lynch Law Group What Employers Should Know The push for pay transparency is gaining momentum across the United States. These laws, which mandate employers to disclose salary-related information to existing and …
Posted in Announcements, Labor and Employment, Litigation
Driving Settlement Negotiations with the MCS-90 Endorsement
Mar 10 2023

Driving Settlement Negotiations with the MCS-90 Endorsement Originally Published in the February 2023 Issue of The Transportation Lawyer by the Transportation Lawyer’s Association Defending motor carriers in accident litigation when insurance coverage is nonexistent due to policy exclusions or otherwise …
Posted in Litigation, Transportation
Is Tom Brady in Legal Peril Because of FTX?
Dec 22 2022

Anyone following the news in the cryptocurrency space is aware of the collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency trading platform. The cause of FTX’s collapse, and the potential liability facing FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, will be a topic for another article. …
Posted in Litigation, Regulatory
Five Questions to Ask if You Are Involved in a Defamation Lawsuit
Mar 29 2022

Defamation is a nuanced and often misunderstood area of the law. Essentially, defamation occurs when a statement is made about a person that is both factually untrue and tends to harm the person’s reputation in his or her community. While …
Posted in Litigation
Choice of Law and Choice of Venue | Contract Issues for Small Business Owners
Nov 05 2021

In this multi-part series, we highlight key contract issues for today’s business owners, including: The Indemnification Clause Insurance Provisions Warranty Language Choice of Law and Choice of Venue Choice of Law You have most likely seen both “choice of law” …
Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch, Litigation
The Indemnification Clause | Contract Issues for Small Business Owners
Nov 02 2021

Gone are the days of sealing a deal with a simple handshake. Contracts have become more and more complex, and even so-called basic terms and conditions contain provisions that can create unforeseen liabilities. In this multi-part series, we will highlight …
Posted in Corporate, Insurance, Legal Watch, Litigation
Tire-Chalking and the Fourth Amendment
Sep 21 2021

Last month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an opinion in a minor case that may have a far-reaching impact. The Plaintiff, Brittany Taylor, had amassed fifteen parking tickets, which began at $15. In each …
Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation
Allegheny County “Happy Hour” Becomes “Happy Minute” in Judge’s New Opinion
May 11 2021

A recent opinion by the Honorable Philip A. Ignelzi of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas will have a profound effect on the way discovery is handled in all civil cases in Allegheny County. The case, Lau v. Allegheny …
Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation
Analyzing a Major Change in Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law
Mar 02 2021

The Effect of Gregg v. Ameriprise Financial Last week, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania finalized a major change in Pennsylvania consumer protection law that affects consumers, merchants, insurers, financial advisors, contractors, home sellers, and many others engaged in everyday commerce. In Gregg …
Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation, Regulatory