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Car Dealers To Use Mediation and Arbitration

December 10, 2009

By: Stephen P. Lagoy Congress has approved a plan that would allow 2000 terminated car dealers to pursue third party mediation and arbitration with GM and Chrysler with the possibility of being reinstated. For an analysis of this alternative dispute resolution process and its chances of being successful, see http://online.wsj.com/article/. For more information …

Paying Spousal and Child Support in Tough Economic Times

December 7, 2009

By UTBF

In today’s economy, family lawyers are often faced with the proposition that existing marital and child support obligations are financially overburdening to the payor. If you are a payor that has had a reduction in salary, what can you do? If you fall into this category, you should contact a lawyer immediately and ask him/her …

Baseball Arbitration: Part I

December 2, 2009

By Stephen Lagoy

By: Stephen P. Lagoy At this time of year, sports pages are filled with articles about whether or not major league baseball teams have “offered arbitration” to their free agent players. What does this mean and what are the implications of the decision? For a primer on this subject, see http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/the-arbitration-decision/

"I Confess! I Made a Mistake"

November 19, 2009

By UTBF

Pennsylvania’s liberal rules concerning the amendment of pleadings aren’t so liberal in the context of complaints for confession of judgment. When filing a complaint in confession of judgment, if a mistake is made in calculating the amount of damages or the time period in which damages accrued, an attorney cannot rely upon Pa. R.C.P. …

Piercing the Corporate Veil

November 16, 2009

By Donald Turner

By: Donald C. Turner Most closely-held businesses operate as either corporations, limited liability companies, or limited partnerships. There are many reasons for doing so, including tax implications. One of the primary reasons for operating in such a fashion is to protect the individual owners from personal liability for the obligations of the business enterprises. …

eBay Users Read Before You "Click"

October 29, 2009

By UTBF

It is not unusual when registering for something on-line to “click” a box by which you agree to accept certain terms governing the transaction. Before you “click” the box, have you actually read what it is you are agreeing to? Increasingly eBay users are surprised to learn that if a problem develops with an eBay …

Streamlined Binding Arbitration

October 26, 2009

By Stephen Lagoy

By: Stephen P. Lagoy An insurance industry group will experiment with an expedited form of binding arbitration designed for small, uncomplicated disputes. The Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Run-Off Companies has announced the development of a new streamlined dispute resolution procedure the elements of which include a single arbitrator, discounted fee structure, and no …

Can My Appeal Be Mediated?

October 21, 2009

By UTBF

Many litigants and counsel may not be aware that a process for alternate dispute resolution exists in the Superior Court during the pendency of an appeal. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has an “Appellate Mediation Program.” The Program provides a potential means for resolving disputes that is faster, more economical, and more likely to result in …

School Employers and Teachers Should Be Cautious When Entering into Emergency Contracts

October 12, 2009

By UTBF

School employers, retired teachers, administrators and other personnel should use caution when entering into emergency contracts for temporary, post-retirement employment. Generally, employers may hire retired teachers, administrators and other personnel under temporary contracts when there is an emergency, or in the event of a shortage of appropriate personnel. However, the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement …

Preparing for Your First Domestic Relations Support Conference

October 7, 2009

By Kristen Wetzel Ladd

For many separated couples the first step on the road to divorce is a domestic relations conference for spousal and child support. Even before a complaint for divorce is filed, many dependent spouses will file a complaint with the county domestic relations office for both spousal and child support. When you receive a domestic relations …

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Car Dealers To Use Mediation and Arbitration

Paying Spousal and Child Support in Tough Economic Times

Baseball Arbitration: Part I

"I Confess! I Made a Mistake"

Piercing the Corporate Veil

eBay Users Read Before You "Click"

Streamlined Binding Arbitration

Can My Appeal Be Mediated?

School Employers and Teachers Should Be Cautious When Entering into Emergency Contracts

Preparing for Your First Domestic Relations Support Conference

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