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Whistleblower Protection for Employees under the Solid Waste Disposal Act

1. Employees and Employers Covered  The purpose of the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) is…

12 years ago

When Assent to a Contract is Obtained by Duress in Pennsylvania

The formation of a valid contract requires the mutual assent of the contracting parties. Essner v.…

12 years ago

Enforcing a Broken Promise (The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel)

The doctrine of promissory estoppel allows a party to enforce a promise even though that…

12 years ago

Unjust Enrichment Claims in Pennsylvania

Under Pennsylvania law, “when a person receives a benefit from another, and it would be…

12 years ago

A Right to Cure Provision is not Bulletproof in Pennsylvania

It is well established by the courts in Pennsylvania that a material breach of a…

12 years ago

Philadelphia Business Lawyers: The Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Pennsylvania

Every contract imposes upon each party a duty of good faith and fair dealing in…

12 years ago

A Provision in an Employee Handbook May Supplant the At-Will Rule in Pennsylvania

A claim for wrongful discharge in Pennsylvania may only be asserted in very limited circumstances. An…

12 years ago

The First Sale Doctrine

Copyright law provides copyright owners several exclusive rights, including the right to distribute copies of…

12 years ago

The Pennsylvania Commissioned Sales Representative Act

The Pennsylvania Commissioned Sales Representative Act (“PCSRA”) provides that a “principal shall pay a sales representative…

12 years ago

Philadelphia Business Lawyers: The Doctrine of Equitable Estoppel in Pennsylvania

Equitable estoppel is thought of as a shield, not a sword.  It does not itself…

12 years ago