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Ethical Considerations in Representing Clients at Risk of Suicide
September 3, 2019
For the DefenseSuicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. As criminal defense attorneys, we counsel our…
Bankruptcy Mediation
July 10, 2019
Edward Schnitzer, the chair of our firm’s Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Group, published a scholarly essay entitled “Bankruptcy Mediation” in the…
No-Poach Agreements Versus Antitrust Law
April 19, 2019
Philadelphia Bar ReporterFor those who may not be familiar with no-poach agreements, they have historically been agreements between two or more companies…
Comparison of Euro. Competition, U.S. Antitrust Laws
February 22, 2019
Philadelphia Bar ReporterThere is a divergence between European and U.S. competition law governing private rights of action, collective actions, resale price maintenance,…
New Incentive to Invest in Distressed Communities
January 11, 2019
Philadelphia Bar Reporter“Qualified Opportunity Zones” were introduced just one year ago by the 2017 tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,…
New rules for nursing home administrators put residents at risk
December 6, 2018
The Philadelphia InquirerOver the last 12 months, both the federal and Pennsylvania governments have taken actions that could significantly impact safety at…
When Expert Testimony Is Required to Prove Allegations of Online Misconduct
December 4, 2018
For The Defense | Vol. 3, Issue 4Your client is accused of engaging in misconduct on the Internet. Does your opponent need to call an expert witness…
Breaking Barriers for the Baby Boomer Burden: How Removing Interstate Provider Licensure for Telemedicine Can Alleviate Impending Health Care Costs
November 7, 2018
Health Care Liability & Litigation NewsletterIn March 2018, the United States Census Bureau projected that by 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age…
From ‘all natural’ advertising to PR nightmare… Reflections on Rice v. National Beverage Corp (LaCroix)
October 17, 2018
Food Navigator USAIt’s a food and beverage manufacturer’s nightmare: the headline on People Magazine’s website announces you were sued in a class…
International Ocean Bills of Lading- Lost In Translation
September 18, 2018
Vincent DeOrchisAn ocean bill of lading is truly a remarkable creature, born of commerce and the law. One sheet of paper…
Pioneer of Corporate Governance Shares Experience
August 20, 2018
Philadelphia Bar ReporterAnn C. Mulé, associate director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, and…
Go East, Angel Investors: Tax Incentives In Delaware Tech
June 11, 2018
Law360On May 24, 2018, Delaware Gov. John Carney signed into law House Bill 170, the Angel Investor Job Creation and…
Pennsylvania Superior Court Looks to Electronic Media Precedent to Adopt a Standard for Authenticating Social Media Posts
June 1, 2018
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationThis post was co-authored by Michael C. Witsch and Robert H. Bender, associates in the firm’s Business Litigation and Products Liability practice group….
SEC Enforcement Measures to Change for 2018
April 13, 2018
Philadelphia Bar ReporterWith the significant 2017 Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement results, practitioners should understand SEC enforcement trends what to expect from…
Paging Doctor Amazon: The impact of tech’s assault on healthcare
April 9, 2018
The Philadelphia InquirerThe tech industry is tackling healthcare. Recently, corporate giants Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase announced that they will be…
The Eagles are back in the big game – don’t get sued over it
January 31, 2018
Philadelphia Business JournalThe two-week period between the National Football League® (“NFL”) Conference Championship games and the Super Bowl® always results in two…
More unicorns might finally IPO in 2018
January 17, 2018
Technical.lyIf the end of 2017 and beginning of 2018 represent an accurate implication of what is to come throughout the…
Getting A ‘Fair Share’ Of Asbestos Liability In Pa.
January 16, 2018
Law360Enacted on June 28, 2011, and immediately applicable to most tort causes of actions that accrued on or after that…
JOBS Act changes could coax more ‘unicorns’ to IPO in 2018
January 15, 2018
Venture BeatIn just a one month span between December 2017 and January 2018, two late-stage unicorns (privately held companies that have…
Recent Verdict on Bunker Spill Case Brings Clarity to Third-Party Fault and Limitation of Liability Defense
December 18, 2017
Ship & BunkerThe case of US v. American Commercial Lines, LLC, No. 16-31150 (5th Cir. Nov. 7, 2017), is the latest chapter…