Kang Haggerty NewsPhiladelphia, PA (November 1, 2023): A jury trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Shin Da Enterprises, Inc., et al, v. Wei Xiang Yong, et al., yielded a Civil Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) judgment of more than five million dollars for violations of RICO 18 U.S.C. 1962(c) and civil conspiracy to violate RICO under 18 USC 1962(d). Continue reading ›
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Legal Intelligencer: Jurisdiction Matters: Things to Consider Before Consulting With Clients During Depositions
Because jurisdictions vary widely in their treatment of deposition break conferences, practitioners should not assume that conversations with clients during deposition breaks will be covered by attorney-client privilege.
In the October 12, 2023 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang wrote “Jurisdiction Matters: Things to Consider Before Consulting With Clients During Depositions“. Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: Not a Blanket Protection: Understanding Limits of Protections for Settlement Evidence
Although Rule 408 does preclude some settlement evidence from being admitted in litigation, it is a mistake, and potentially a dangerous one, to believe that any documents or communications bearing the label of “For Settlement Purposes Only” will necessarily fall within the scope of Rule 408. Lawyers must have a clear understanding of the limitations to Rule 408’s protection of settlement evidence.
In the August 31, 2023 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang wrote “Not a Blanket Protection: Understanding Limits of Protections for Settlement Evidence“. Continue reading ›
The Legal Intelligencer: Sophisticated Schemers Beware: Civil RICO Expands Creditors’ Arsenal—Part II
The Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Yegiazaryan v. Smagin affirming the Ninth Circuit’s holding and providing RICO plaintiffs with a powerful tool against debtors employing fraudulent tactics to avoid payment.
In the July 20, 2023 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang wrote “Sophisticated Schemers Beware: Civil RICO Expands Creditors’ Arsenal—Part II.” Continue reading ›
The Philadelphia Inquirer: Vanguard Whistleblower Lawsuit Goes to Mediation
The front page of The Philadelphia Inquirer’s business section on June 10, 2023, features an article from reporter Joseph N. DiStefano, “Vanguard and former tax lawyer are in mediation over wrongful termination lawsuit,” detailing the status of former Vanguard attorney David Danon’s whistleblower lawsuit against Vanguard. Continue reading ›
Kang Haggerty Congratulates Firm Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers & Rising Star Listings for 2023
Kang Haggerty is pleased to announce that Edward T. Kang, Jacklyn Fetbroyt and Henry J. Donner have been selected to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Kandis L. Kovalsky, David R. Scott and Lauren C. Goodfellow have been selected to the 2023 Rising Stars list. Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: Officers and Directors Should Seek Mandatory Advancement Provision
Not all indemnification and advancement rights are created equal. While many companies provide broad and mandatory advancement rights to covered persons, some companies provide permissive advancement rights.
In the May 18, 2023 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang wrote “Officers and Directors Should Seek Mandatory Advancement Provision“ Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: Tort Claims Between 2 Contracting Parties May Overcome the Gist of Action Doctrine
Earlier last year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in SodexoMAGIC v. Drexel University made this law—that the gist of the action doctrine does not bar a viable tort claim between two parties just because the parties papered the social duty giving rise to a tort claim into a contract—abundantly clear. Yet, many courts in Pennsylvania continue to misapply the doctrine.
In the March 9, 2023 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang wrote “Tort Claims Between 2 Contracting Parties May Overcome the Gist of Action Doctrine“
Edward Kang in Law360: Employers Weigh Emoji Bans to Curb Bias, Harassment Suits
A recent Law360 article by reporter Anne Cullen, Employers Weigh Emoji Bans to Curb Bias, Harassment Suits, discusses the increase in emojis popping up in workplace discrimination and harassment cases. She interviews Kang Haggerty managing member Edward Kang for his perspective:
“My advice is to not use them in the workplace at all because there is no such thing as a safe emoji,” Kang says in the article.
Even ones that appear innocuous can be problematic, noting that the popular “thumbs up” emoji, for example, tends to have a positive connotation with older generations but can be seen as dismissive by a younger viewer.
Kang Haggerty Honors Whistleblowers on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day—July 30, 2022
Kang Haggerty is proud to honor all whistleblowers—past, present, and future—on National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, recognized each year on July 30th to commemorate the passage of the very first U.S. whistleblower law on July 30, 1778. Continue reading ›