The TAF Coalition, a public interest, non-profit organization dedicated to defending and empowering whistleblowers who expose fraud on the government and the financial markets, recently published a primer on understanding Touhy requests by Kang Haggerty member Kandis Kovalsky. Continue reading ›
Kang Haggerty Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Kang Haggerty LLC is proud to have three lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and two lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 editions. Congratulations to Henry J. Donner, Gregory H. Mathews, Stanley B. Edelstein, Kandis L. Kovalsky and Kyle T. Garabedian. Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: Impact of Blockchain on Data Preservation and Discovery
As businesses across various industries increasingly adopt blockchain, it will become a critical source of discoverable electronically stored information (ESI). The potential benefits of blockchain for e-discovery and data preservation are substantial, making it an area of growing interest and importance.
In the August 8, 2024 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle writes, “Impact of Blockchain on Data Preservation and Discovery.” Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: Better Safe Than Sorry: Filing Post-Trial Motions in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has unique procedures for raising and preserving issues for appeal after trial that could “surprise” many unsuspecting practitioners, especially those who do not practice regularly in the commonwealth.
In the July 18, 2024 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang writes, “Better Safe Than Sorry: Filing Post-Trial Motions in Pennsylvania.” Continue reading ›
Calabrese Moderates Webinar for TAF Coalition
On July 17, Sofia Calabrese moderated The Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF) YLD War Stories webinar. The webinar centered around the Fesenmaier case and featured Chandra Napora and Jonathan Lischak of Morgan Verkamp, who were instrumental in securing the $487 Million judgment against Defendants Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc. dba Precision Lens and its owner Paul Ehlen for violations of the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute. The judgment is the largest judgment entered under the False Claims Act.
TAF is a public interest, non-profit organization dedicated to defending and empowering whistleblowers who expose fraud on the government and the financial markets.
Legal Intelligencer: From Mobsters to Fraudsters: Clearing the Bar for Civil RICO Claims
Civil RICO is seen as “the litigation equivalent of a thermonuclear device,” and civil RICO claims are often employed in complex, high-stakes litigation.
In the July 5, 2024 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang writes, “From Mobsters to Fraudsters: Clearing the Bar for Civil RICO Claims.” Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: The Whole Truth: Addressing Hypothetical Questions to Lay and Expert Witnesses
Hypothetical questions can help facilitate conversations on judgments about the perceived likelihood or potential consequences of an event or an action. They can also help reveal hidden or flawed assumptions. Supreme Court justices, for instance, often use hypothetical questions to test the outer boundaries of what the advocate is asking the court to declare and of what the court may have to decide.
In the June 20, 2024 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang writes, “The Whole Truth: Addressing Hypothetical Questions to Lay and Expert Witnesses.” Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: Navigating the Shift: Understanding Modern Attachments in E-Discovery
Despite the growing prevalence of the use of hyperlinks, only a handful of courts have addressed the issue of modern attachments to date.
In the June 10, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle wrote, “Navigating the Shift: Understanding Modern Attachments in E-Discovery.” Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: High Hopes for Hemp Derived THC-Infused Beverages
With strict adherence to regulatory requirements and a commitment to producing safe and effective products, THC-infused beverage companies can take advantage of interstate commerce, standard banking and payment processing solutions, and e-commerce marketing tools.
In the May 7, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Justin Serianni wrote, “High Hopes for Hemp Derived THC-Infused Beverages.” Continue reading ›
Legal Intelligencer: FTC Ban on Noncompetes: Antitrust Implications of Agreements
As a growing body of academic literature asserts, noncompetes are restraints against competition, and they are harmful to both employees and the economy. As one of the major levers that the federal government has over the economy, antitrust laws can provide significant deterrence to abuse of noncompetes by employers.
In the May 17, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang wrote, “FTC Ban on Noncompetes: Antitrust Implications of Agreements.”