Happy Memorial Day to all! Memorial Day was enacted by Congress in June 1968 as a Federal holiday where we remember those who died fighting in the service of our country. It is also considered the "unofficial" start of Summer. How did Summer "unofficially" start...


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What exactly is a Whistleblower
by stanleycheiken | May 20, 2023 | Firm News
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...
Taking Control of Your Life
by stanleycheiken | May 13, 2023 | Firm News
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...
Interpreting Contracts
by stanleycheiken | May 7, 2023 | Firm News
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...
Moving On
by stanleycheiken | Apr 29, 2023 | Firm News
This week I am moving my office to Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In modern parlance, I am taking my talents to Bucks County. For me, my office location is about convenience. In this case, Langhorne is much closer to my home than Huntingdon Valley, so it cuts down my...
Compulsory Arbitration
by stanleycheiken | Apr 22, 2023 | Firm News
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...
Connecting
by stanleycheiken | Apr 15, 2023 | Firm News
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...
Separation Agreement Analysis
by stanleycheiken | Apr 8, 2023 | Firm News
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...
Choice of Law Contract Provisions
by stanleycheiken | Apr 1, 2023 | Firm News
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...
Losing the Priviliege
by stanleycheiken | Mar 26, 2023 | Firm News
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...
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