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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 involving a number of plaintiffs who had accused Fidelity National Financial Inc. and at least six other title insurers of charging exorbitant closing fees highlights this issue.  Continue reading ›

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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 their financial strength even in the modern economy, serving as an example to many smaller businesses that 2014 is the perfect time to expand.  Continue reading ›

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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, 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 be entered.  A litigation hold (sometimes referred to as a preservation order or a hold order) prevents the destruction, alteration, or hiding of any and all data or information that may become a part of the discovery process at a later time in the litigation. Continue reading ›

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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… Continue reading ›

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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 over various provisions of the Budget Control Act of 2011. Continue reading ›

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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 purchaser entered into an agreement of sale to purchase the property. Continue reading ›

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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 in two qui tam cases filed against Education Management Corp., or EDMC, an education company based out of Pittsburgh.  Two former recruiters of the massive campus manager which runs over 100 campuses nationwide allege that EDMC violated the Higher Education Act in using incentives to college recruiters based upon how many students they were able to draw.  Continue reading ›

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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 pay for the actual device?  The monthly service fee?  If the employer will pay, in whole or in part, for the device, how will payments be made (or allocated, where necessary)?  Moreover, what about the time the employee spends working from his or her mobile device? Continue reading ›

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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 a person can incur liability by receiving a payment… Continue reading ›

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