Nancy J. Glidden

For Creditors – A Mistake Of Law Is Not A "Bona Fide Error”

May 18, 2010

The old adage, “ignorance of the law is no excuse,” has been underscored in the context of debt collection practices in a recent decision issued by the United States Supreme Court. In Jerman v. Carlisle (2010 WL 1558977 U.S.), the Court held that the “bona fide error” defense to civil liability under the Fair …

Managing Exposure Through Carefully Crafted Arbitration Clauses

February 25, 2010

By UTBF

Pennsylvania businesses seeking to minimize class action exposure and generally seeking to enforce arbitration provisions should be aware of a recent decision issued by the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Clerk v. Ace Cash Express, Inc.. Historically, Pennsylvania courts have enforced arbitration provisions in contracts. Recently, the Court (applying Pennsylvania law) …

Case Underscores The Importance Of Adhering To Business Formalities When Conducting Business – In Order To Avoid Personal Liability

January 11, 2010

By UTBF

When can a member of a closely held LLC be held personally liable for the LLC’s debts? According to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, liability is established when a member deals with creditors personally, without identifying himself or herself as an agent for the LLC. In the case In re …

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 …

A Residential Real Estate "For Sale by Owner" caution

February 16, 2009

By UTBF

In this difficult real estate market selling a home without using a realtor or attorney may seem like a good idea. The money saved, however, can easily be paid out in legal fees and damages if a seller fails to comply with certain statutory duties. Did you know that in Pennsylvania, residential real estate sales …

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For Creditors – A Mistake Of Law Is Not A "Bona Fide Error”

Managing Exposure Through Carefully Crafted Arbitration Clauses

Case Underscores The Importance Of Adhering To Business Formalities When Conducting Business – In Order To Avoid Personal Liability

eBay Users Read Before You "Click"

A Residential Real Estate "For Sale by Owner" caution

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