In many jurisdictions, including Philadelphia, the government relies on private foster care agencies to place foster children with suitable families. However, the City of Philadelphia (the “City”) had a policy of refusing to contract with private foster care
On June 3, 2021, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Van Buren v. United States, No. 19-783, an important case about the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030 (“CFAA”). The issue
On April 29, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously held, in Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, Inc. v. Beemac Trucking, LLC, 31 WAP 2019 (Pa. Apr. 29, 2021), that a “no-hire” provision in a contract between two businesses, which prohibited
In Pennsylvania, as in many states, contractors and subcontractors have a powerful tool if they are not paid for construction, alteration or repair work that they conduct on real property of another. In addition to filing a lawsuit,
In 1600 Walnut Corporation v. Cole Haan Company Store, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently determined that well-drafted lease language can easily defeat a commercial tenant’s argument that it does not have
On March 25, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its decision in Commonwealth v. Mason, No. 69 MAP 2019 (2021). The Court, in a 5-2 decision, held that the use of “nanny cams” in one’s home generally will
The Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (the “UTPCPL”) is a statute that has leveled the playing field for consumers suing companies and others for fraudulent or deceptive business practices. In Pennsylvania, like in many states,
If you are wronged, how long do you have before you must sue or forever lose your right to do so? This is a very important question that non-lawyers don’t often think about. This time limitation is called
Does your proposed or existing commercial lease or other commercial contract contain a confession of judgment clause (sometimes also known as a cognovit provision)? If so, you should read this so that you understand your rights and the
Many people do not know that it is generally illegal in Pennsylvania to audio record another person without their permission. Pennsylvania’s Wiretapping and Electronica Surveillance Control Act (the “Wiretapping Act”), was enacted in 1978. Among other requirements and
When does a dispute belong in state court and when does it belong in federal court? The answer to that question is often a mystery to non-lawyers. We will explore the basics below. Whether a federal court has
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