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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

How to determine whether an Unemployment Compensation Claimant is an Independent Contractor in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, there is a presumption under Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”) that an individual receiving…

12 years ago

Corporate Negligence Claims Against Hospitals in Pennsylvania

In Thompson v. Nason Hospital, 527 Pa. 330, 591 A.2d 703 (1991), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court…

12 years ago

Hostile Work Environment Claims under Title VII and the Pennsylvania Human Rights Act

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 “makes it unlawful for an employer ‘to…

12 years ago

Philadelphia Business Lawyers: The Basics Elements of a Breach of Contract Action

In Pennsylvania, a breach of contract action involves (1) the existence of a contract, (2)…

13 years ago