It depends. I don’t subscribe to the view that arbitration is always a better venue for any certain type of case or litigant. For me, a case by case approach is the more appropriate way to determine whether arbitration or trial is the better forum. Points for...
Month: January 2021
What makes a non-compete agreement enforceable?
In the business world, you need to do everything you can to protect your competitive advantage. While this might mean being creative in your marketing strategies or developing new product lines, it also means being careful with sensitive information such as trade...
It’s Never Too Late
It is never too late to make positive changes. This statement applies well to professional disciplinary matters. In cases involving violations of professional ethical codes, there are two basic approaches that I have observed. The first approach involves denying the...
What types of damages may be sought in breach of contract claims?
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in the Huntingdon Valley area. Unfortunately, sometimes one party does not meet their obligations under the contract, to the detriment of the other party. When this happens, the aggrieved party may want to pursue a...
Tortious Interference With Contractual Relations
Those with experience in business litigation are well schooled with the claim known as tortious interference with contractual relations. In addition to being the most frequently misspelled legal theory, it may also be the most versatile. At its essence, this claim...
Being an Advocate
Good trial lawyers are zealous advocates for their clients. I don’t believe there is a more important aspect of the attorney client relationship. This does not mean that your lawyer should blindly accept everything you tell him about your case. The converse is true....
Be Worthy
As you might expect, prospective clients often ask me to handicap their likelihood of success at trial. It’s a fair question. Do you think I will win? To answer this question, of course, I need to know both the facts and the law applicable to the case. But neither the...