The Appellate Process in Pennsylvania Courts
Many people fail to appreciate just what an appeal can and cannot do, or how the process works. Learn more about the appellate process in PA.
Check Washing: What You Need to Know
If you pay attention to local and state news headlines, you’ve heard about check washing. The Pennsylvania State Police have previously issued warnings to Pennsylvania residents to beware of criminal activity, especially during the holiday season.
Arbitrator Awards $3.45 Million to Firm Client in Business Valuation Dispute
Business valuation disputes are not uncommon and they can arise in a myriad of contexts. Sometimes the contest is amicable, with the differences attributable to honest divergences of opinion over unique issues. In other instances, the disputes are more hotly contested, with each side holding passionate and sometimes very personal opinions on the question. If you are facing a business valuation dispute, learn about how our Litigation & Trial Practice team can help!
Contractor Dispute in PA: Time for Construction Litigation?
Facing a contractor dispute in PA? Everyone knows the feeling, whether it has happened to you personally or to a friend or relative, where a construction project on their home doesn’t go as planned. A person’s home is their castle, and we naturally want everything to be perfect. Most contractors do their jobs well and only want to please their customers and get paid. But sometimes trouble strikes: on occasion, a contractor messes up and doesn’t deliver on his or her promises. That’s where the law can get involved. If you’re facing a contractor dispute in PA, here are answers to common questions you may have, as well as information about pursuing construction litigation!
The Impact of Missing Deadlines for Trial de Novo Requests
In the intricate world of law, strict adherence to deadlines can be the difference between success and failure. An example of this principle is the recent case of a lawyer miscalculating the deadline by just one day throwing former St. Louis (now Los Angeles) Rams and New York Giants cornerback, Janoris “Jackrabbit” Jenkins, into a […]
The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Under Pennsylvania law, every car insurance policy is required to provide at least $15,000/$30,000 of bodily injury liability coverage. That’s $15,000 per person, up to $30,000 per accident. For those who have been severely injured in a motor vehicle accident, these bare minimum coverages are often insufficient, leaving motorists with tens of thousands of dollars […]
FLB Wins Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Case
Shareholder Joshua A. Gildea successfully represented a local contractor in a recent Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) case. While this act was designed to protect consumers, the law still protects contractors and home improvement professionals who construct home improvements. Mr. Gildea’s client, a contractor, was hired by homeowners to construct improvements to their home. […]
Refusal to Mask Not Protected by First Amendment
Two people who were arrested in New Jersey for failing to wear a required mask at public meetings held during the Covid-19 pandemic claimed that their arrests violated their right to free speech under the First Amendment. In a decision issued on February 5, 2024, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Falcone v. Dickstein […]
Redefining the Workforce: The 2024 DOL Rule’s Impact on Independent Contractors
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the publication of its highly anticipated Final Rule regarding the test that should be applied to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The Final Rule goes into effect on March 11, 2024.
Can I collect my attorney fees?
Are you on the verge of filing a lawsuit? If so, a question you may have is whether or not you will be able to recover the attorney’s fees you are about to spend from the party you are suing. This “cost-benefit” analysis is an absolute prerequisite before litigating in the Courts.