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Unfair Competition
Pennsylvania has a strong statutory regime protecting consumers from a business’s unfair trade practices. Businesses, on the other hand, are
Tortious Interference
Competition between businesses can be fierce, and can take many forms. Some of these forms are fair and legal, while
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
