Commercial Litigation Articles

• The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act – A Primer
• The Credit CARD Act of 2009 protects consumers against the worst practices of credit card companies – read the highlights here.
• Thanks to the Breach of Personal Information Act, companies must notify their customers when their personal information may have fallen into the wrong hands.
• Joint and Several Liability is intended to ensure plaintiffs receive damages in cases with two or more defendants, but the law may soon be changing.
• Businesses can be the victims of defamation too – Pennsylvania law provides remedies to businesses that are disparaged by false statements.
• Contracts between businesses and consumers must be written in simple language that consumers can understand.
• Are you wondering whether to litigate to collect a debt? Learn how we evaluate collections cases to determine whether they are worth pursuing.
• Contracts and subcontractors aren’t always paid on time, or in full. Fortunately, the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act offers legal support and relief.
• Creditors should be aware of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Many common practices are considered “unfair or deceptive” under this law.
• Do you provide home improvement services? Or are you considering hiring a contractor to renovate your home? Then you should know about the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.
• In Pennsylvania, there is a clear statute of limitations for bringing a claim before the Courts of Common Pleas. Learn about the time limits for different types of claims.
• While the statute of limitations for claims regarding contracts and sales may seem clear and unambiguous, the law is more complicated than it may seem.
• The Sovereign Immunity Act and Tort Claims Act protect governments against injury suits, but there are significant exceptions.
• Business owners should be aware of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL), which provides consumers with robust protections, and a wide range of remedies.
• Pennsylvania’s Statute of Frauds requires written documentation of real estate and other high-value transactions, with some significant exceptions – learn how this affects your business.
• Employers are vicariously liable for the negligent acts of their employees – learn about the law and what employers can do to protect themselves.
• Who will pay your legal fees? While in most lawsuits each party pays its own fees, there are some important exceptions to this pro-business rule.
• The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act – A Primer