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The term "whistleblower" has become widely used in recent years. But as a legal matter, what is a whistleblower? Well, that depends on the law being applied. Various statutes contain protections for whistleblowers, and those statutes usually have a detailed definition...

Some job advice for the new graduates. If you find yourself in a job where you are not being treated fairly. If your employer’s work environment is hostile or abusive. If the company does not honor is obligations regarding compensation, benefits or work conditions. By...

Most breach of contract cases have something in common - the contracting parties disagree about the meaning of one or more of the contract’s terms. In determining the meaning of a contract, it is the intention of the parties that controls. But how does the Court...

This week I am moving my office to Yardley, Pennsylvania. In modern parlance, I am taking my talents to Bucks County. For me, my office location is about convenience. In this case, Yardley is much closer to my home than Huntingdon Valley, so it cuts down my commute....

In the state courts of Pennsylvania, matters with less than $50,000 in dispute are submitted to compulsory arbitration. Compulsory arbitration, as its name suggests, is not a voluntary program. Cases are tried to a panel of three attorneys. The rules of evidence are...

This week I had the pleasure of meeting a new client in person. There was a time when that statement would sound ludicrous. But that time has long since passed. By virtue of technology, and with a lot of help from the Covid pandemic, it has become commonplace for new...

Your employer just informed you that your employment is being terminated and handed you a separation agreement to review. What do you do? The simple answer is, hire an experienced employment attorney. Here’s what your lawyer should do: 1. Review the agreement to...

Many contracts specify a choice of law in the event of a dispute. Typically, this provision will require the law of the state of the party drafting the contract to be applied. In most circumstances, particularly where both sides have bargaining power in negotiating...

Most people are aware of the fact that there exists and attorney-client privilege. This means that communications between clients and their attorneys for the purpose of obtaining legal advice are confidential. The purpose of the attorney client privilege is to...

Did you know that a client always has the right to switch lawyers? That’s right, an attorney can be replaced at any point of a litigation. Switching attorneys may not always be the best thing for your case, but there are certain situations where it should be...