Unfair Competition
Pennsylvania has a strong statutory regime protecting consumers from a business’s unfair trade practices. Businesses, on the other hand, are
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May 3, 2016
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Tortious Interference
Competition between businesses can be fierce, and can take many forms. Some of these forms are fair and legal, while
Richard Kim
April 19, 2016
Statute of Limitations for Pennsylvania Contract Claims
As an individual and a consumer, you have many options under the law to seek compensation for harm experienced as
Richard Kim
April 5, 2016
What is a Class Action?
A class action is a lawsuit in which one or more individuals sues a defendant on behalf of a larger
Richard Kim
March 1, 2016
The Growth of Big Data and Consumer Protection
Big Data, according to PC Magazine’s online encyclopedia, refers to the massive amounts of data that companies collect over time
Richard Kim
February 16, 2016
Supreme Court Arbitration Decision is Bad News for Consumers
In December, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another in a string of decisions favoring mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer
Richard Kim
February 2, 2016
Pennsylvania’s Consumer Financial Protection Initiative
In November, 2015, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the launch of his administration’s new Consumer Financial Protection Initiative. Governor Wolf
Richard Kim
January 5, 2016
What Does Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Say About Home Improvement Contracts?
Many of us know someone with a nightmare home improvement story: contractors who fail to show up or fail to
Richard Kim
December 10, 2015
Sprint Settles FTC Charges that it Violated the FCRA
According to a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) press release, the prominent mobile service provider Sprint has agreed to pay $2.95
Richard Kim
November 10, 2015
What is Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices & Consumer Protection Law?
Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) has been around since 1968, prohibiting businesses from engaging in unfair
Richard Kim
November 3, 2015
3 Things Every Consumer Should Know About the Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA”)
The Class Action Fairness Act, 28 U.S.C. Sections 1332(d), 1453, and 1711–1715, often referred to collectively, as “CAFA”, is one
Richard Kim
September 15, 2015
Enforceability of Attorney Fee Clauses in Contracts
A reoccurring question by clients involved in contract litigation is, “if I win, can I have the other side pay
Richard Kim
June 15, 2015
Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Contracts
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is an out-of-court proceeding where a neutral party, called an arbitrator,
Richard Kim
May 25, 2015
Pennsylvania Consumers File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Lumber Liquidators
Lumber Liquidators is a multi-channel specialty retailer of hardwood flooring, and hardwood flooring enhancements and accessories. However, the company has
Richard Kim
May 4, 2015
Limited Tort and Full Tort: What’s the difference?
Understanding How Your Car Insurance Election Can Affect Your Ability to Recover Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit In Pennsylvania,
Richard Kim
January 5, 2015
Why You Need a Will
Surveys by various organizations estimate that approximately half of all American adults do not have a will. There is a
Richard Kim
December 15, 2014
Non-Compete Agreements and You
A non-compete agreement is a clause within a contract between employee and employer. This clause is a promise by the
Richard Kim
December 3, 2014
What is a Commercial Litigation Lawyer?
Typically, individuals and businesses come across the term “commercial litigation attorney” when searching for representation to resolve a business dispute
Richard Kim
November 5, 2014
