Chances are that as a business owner, specific kinds of intellectual property (IP) are some of your company’s most valuable assets, as they help to safeguard and distinguish your business in the marketplace. When someone infringes on your IP, it can damage your brand,...
Civil Litigation
How Pennsylvania judges resolve contract disputes
Businesses often negotiate contracts to make operations predictable. The same is true of individuals contracting with companies or other people. They want to lock in specific support services and prices. By outlining expectations and making specific promises to each...
How can you protect your business without noncompetes?
Noncompete agreements have been one of the main ways that companies have sought to preserve their competitive advantages and protect their proprietary information and trade secrets. Recently, it was estimated that, at any given time, roughly 18% of workers in this...
Your property insurance claim was wrongfully denied. Now what?
Learning that the property insurance claim you submitted in the wake of discovering damage has been denied can be a frustrating and disheartening experience. This may be especially if you believe that the denial was unjust. Thankfully, there are additional steps that...
Tips for handling construction disputes as a contractor
Navigating the complexities of construction disputes requires a comprehensive approach. For contractors, these disputes can range from disagreements over project specifications to delays and payment issues. Handling these challenges effectively can help to safeguard...
Understanding your options to remedy anticipatory breaches
Contracts are unavoidable parts of life for many Pennsylvania adults. A contract can help someone begin a business partnership, lease a vehicle or buy a new home. However, while legally binding, contracts don't always guarantee that everyone fulfills their contractual...
Civil litigation in Pennsylvania
Civil litigation is a legal process that allows Pennsylvania residents to settle disputes in a court of law, but few of these disputes actually make it to court. This is because the vast majority of civil litigants choose to strike a deal at the negotiating table to...
Did your insurance company deny a valid claim in bad faith?
Insurance companies help provide protection and peace of mind for individuals against a broad range of risks. Whether you need the benefits you paid for through a homeowner's insurance policy after a major storm or the long-term disability benefits you purchased...