There may come a time in a business owner’s life in Huntingdon Valley where they feel it is best to close their business. They may be unable to find a buyer for the business, or they may not wish to sell the business. They may simply want to pursue other business...


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Thanksgiving Message
by stanleycheiken | Nov 26, 2020 | Firm News
On this most unusual of Thanksgiving seasons, I want to take a moment to reflect upon the things I am thankful for this year. I am thankful that my family, friends, clients and colleagues have remained healthy, and I am hopeful that they will continue to be healthy. I...
I Won My Case . . . Now What Do I Win?
by stanleycheiken | Nov 22, 2020 | Firm News
Getting a verdict in your favor in a business litigation case does not necessarily mean that you are the winner. An objective view of who won and who lost requires an analysis of the final award. A plaintiff’s verdict is a Pyrrhic victory if it is not accompanied by a...
Theater sued in breach of contract case with former employee
On behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Throughout Pennsylvania, individuals and entities who come to a contract agreement will expect the terms to be followed. In some cases, however, there is a dispute and allegations of breach of contract will arise and lead to a legal filing. There are frequently...
To Remove or Not to Remove. That is the Question
by stanleycheiken | Nov 14, 2020 | Firm News
A defendant who is sued in a state court forum may have the right to remove that lawsuit to the federal court in the judicial district where the state court is located. There are very specific rules that apply in this situation. First, only cases that raise federal...
Fee Agreements
by stanleycheiken | Nov 8, 2020 | Firm News
When hiring an attorney for a business litigation matter, clients should realize that there are a variety of ways to approach fees. Just about every attorney will have an hourly rate and will generally be satisfied with undertaking a case for an agreement to pay that...
Insuring Business Litigation Risks
by stanleycheiken | Nov 1, 2020 | Firm News
When a new client contacts me to let me know it has been served with a business or employment litigation lawsuit, one of the first questions I ask is, “Do you have insurance?” Invariably, the answer I get is, “Is there insurance for this kind of case? In a word — Yes....
How a breach of contract can harm a business
On behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Businesses depend on strong contracts to protect their relationships with their employees, vendors, and other important entities. A contract, at its core, is the agreement parties make when they offer to exchange goods or services for just consideration. Depending on...
Whistleblower Retaliation Cases
by stanleycheiken | Oct 25, 2020 | Firm News
In recent years, there has been substantial national attention focused upon whistleblower retaliation cases. But what is whistleblower retaliation and to whom does it apply? Whistleblower retaliation generally describes a legal claim based upon the termination or...
Severance Agreements
by stanleycheiken | Oct 17, 2020 | Firm News
Under Pennsylvania law, most employees are considered to be employed at will. This means that the employee can be terminated for any reason -- or for no reason at all. And there is no law requiring the employer to pay severance to a terminated employee. Nevertheless,...