Court Upholds $1 Million Verdict
Last year, Litigation & Trial Practice attorneys, Douglas J. Smillie and Maraleen D. Shields, obtained a jury verdict in excess of $1 million for the Firm’s client. The case involved claims against a former employee and his company for breach of duty of loyalty, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of a post-employment non-solicitation agreement.
Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr. and Erich J. Schock Named to Lehigh Valley Business’ Power List in Law
Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., and Erich J. Schock, both shareholders of the firm, were included in the 2023 Lehigh Valley Business’ Power List in Law.
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Family Law Practice Expands Services
Just two years after growing its family law practice to include three new attorneys – Lauren L. Sorrentino, Amy L. Kruzel and Catherine A. Curcio – Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba (FLB), P.C. has now expanded its family law practice offerings with the addition of two more attorneys – Mark B. Stanziola and Olivia R. Fraunfelter. […]
Employment Law Case: Sexually Hostile Work Environment Claim Lacked Specifics
Despite exposure to obnoxious, unprofessional and inappropriate workplace conduct, an employee recently lost a sexually hostile work environment claim because she failed to prove enough specific instances of severe or pervasive conduct. On May 11, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that conduct, which many would consider inappropriate and […]
FLB Real Estate, Land Use & Development Team Recognized as Top 25 Title Producers in U.S.
Recently, Commonwealth Title, a member of the Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) family of title companies, named FLB’s Real Estate, Land Use & Development Team to its top 25 list of title producers in the U.S. for 2022.
FLB Attorneys Named to 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. In addition, two attorneys were named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Historically, less than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected for the coveted distinction of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. […]
Are you prepared for a personal information data breach in PA?
On May 2, 2023, Pennsylvania’s expanded Breach of Personal Information Notification Act (SB 696, Act of November 3, 2022, PL 2139, No. 151) goes into effect. If your PA organization maintains a database of personal information about your customers or constituents, you may be liable for reporting and communicating compromised data or cyber-attacks in an […]
Whiskey to Whiskers: Jack Daniel’s Trademark Case Reaches Supreme Court
Trademark cases have gone to the dogs, sort of. Jack Daniel’s recently made headlines for its Supreme Court case against the maker of a lookalike whiskey bottle squeaky pet toy. The Tennessee whiskey producer claims the toy resembles its brand and product too closely and thus degrades its hard-earned goodwill in violation of trademark law. […]
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Celebrates Decade of “Top Workplace” Honors
For the 10th year in a row, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. has been selected as one of The Morning Call’s “Top Workplaces.” As the firm celebrates a decade of being one of the area’s top businesses in the “Small Employers” category, it also commemorates 35 years in business.
From Side Hustle to LLC Formation
A recent survey shows 44% of Americans have a side hustle. Perhaps you mow lawns on the weekends or sell baked goods for extra cash. Or maybe you are a freelance blogger or sell jewelry on Etsy. Whether you’re selling services or products directly, it may make sense for you to form your own business […]