Litigation

New York’s Potential Shift on Non-Competes

Jul 31 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Allegheny County Courthouse

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
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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