You have probably heard of class actions…but class arbitrations? Class Arbitration Confusion You have probably heard of class actions…but class arbitrations? Class arbitration and its suitability as a vehicle for litigation is in flux as courts nationwide struggle to find common ground in the law. A 2009 New Jersey matter…
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A Market of Acquisitions and Mergers
Many large corporations continue to flex their financial strength even in the modern economy, serving as an example to many smaller businesses that 2014 is the perfect time to expand. Recently, mega giant Google bought smart home device designing… A Market of Acquisitions and Mergers Many large corporations continue to flex…
Litigation Holds and Governor Christie
When dealing with legal matters, company records and data pertaining to litigation is of vital importance in the resolution of the matter at hand. When a company becomes aware that it is involved in, or may become involved in, litigation, a litigation hold should… Litigation Holds When dealing with legal matters,…
Coordinate Jurisdiction and Law of the Case
by Edward Kang A vital thing people need to know and understand when dealing with the court system is all the laws and options in operation on a daily basis. One such law is the “Law of the Case” doctrine. When a judge determines the outcome of a question in a lawsuit……
Federal Budget Cuts and Its Impact on the Court System
by Jacklyn Fetbroyt The “sequester” of 2013 has been a hot button topic in economic and political circles alike as the country braced for and is still in the process of coping with large scale federal spending cuts. Opposing sides of the political spectrum fought back and forth for months…
The Sherman Act and its International Reach
by Jacklyn Fetbroyt, Esq. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 has long stood as a benchmark in antitrust law, aimed at the prevention and dismantling of business enterprises which have knowingly set out to gain monopolistic power over a given market. While the Sherman Act… The Sherman Act The Sherman Antitrust…
Getting Lost in the Woods: The PA Superior Court Decision Regarding Unrecorded Timber Contracts
by Daniel D. Haggerty, Esquire In Zitney v. Appalachian Timber Products, Inc., decided July 3, 2103, the PA Superior Court considered a claim for damages by bona fide purchaser of real estate against the holder of an unrecorded timber contract, who commenced harvesting timber on the purchaser’s property after the…
Discovery to be Coordinated in Massive $11 Billion Whistleblower Suit
by Edward Kang Discovery to be Coordinated in Massive $11 Billion Whistleblower Suit Discovery should be coordinated in two qui tam cases filed against Education Management Corp., or EDMC, an education company… U.S. District Judge Terrence McVerry of the Western District of Pennsylvania has ruled that discovery should be coordinated…
Personal Mobile Devices in the Workplace
by Jacklyn Fetbroyt Companies seeking to improve efficiency and employee interaction for work purposes have slowly begun to implement policies allowing employees to use laptops, tablets, and mobile devices in the work place. One issue that arises with BYOD policies is with regard to the employee’s compensation. First, who will…
Reverse False Claims and Their Increased Role in the Modern Day
by Edward Kang Modern day application of the False Claims Act falls into a variety of fields and categories which all merit usage under their respective terms when applicable. One specific claim that seems to be having its usage expanded is a reverse false claim. Unlike typical false claims where…