Not every Pennsylvania couple can resolve their marital issues amicably. High conflict divorces still occur, and when they do, they end up in the civil litigation process. One of the best things someone heading into this situation can do is prepare for it. Since a...
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What happens during the civil litigation discovery process?
Reaching the decision to file a lawsuit against someone does not often come easy. The civil litigation process comes with a multitude of unknowns for individuals and business owners here in Pittsburgh and elsewhere. One of those mysteries involves a process called...
What goes on during mediation?
Not every business dispute has to end up in a courtroom. In fact, it may be better to make sure that it stays out of the public eye in order to preserve a Pennsylvania company's reputation. Fortunately, it is not necessary to litigate a dispute. Instead, the parties...
What to know about depositions in civil litigation
When a Pennsylvania resident or business decides to take a dispute to court, numerous steps will more than likely occur before seeing the inside of a courtroom. One of the steps that may occur is a deposition, which can be an integral part of civil...
What kinds of damages can result from commercial litigation?
When a contractual relationship degrades into a dispute, the prospect of ending up in a courtroom can become real. Most Pittsburgh businesses will first attempt to work out their differences without commercial litigation, but it may become inevitable. Before deciding...
Appellate practice differs from trial court practice
When you take your grievances to a Pennsylvania court, you hope to achieve a certain outcome. If that does not happen, you may feel cheated and wonder whether you have any recourse. It may be possible to file an appeal, but in appellate practice, you can only do so...
What happens in court during civil litigation?
Movies and television give many people here in Pennsylvania and elsewhere a certain idea about how things go once they step foot in the courtroom. The cinematic versions of civil litigation often fall short of the real process. Those heading into court for any...
Would mediation of a denial under the Right to Know Law be best?
Whenever a Pennsylvania news outlet or one of the state's residents requests public information, it could be denied. The person or entity requesting the information does not have to accept this response without further inquiry since the public agency must have a...
Would alternative dispute resolution work better in your case?
Litigation is not always the best way to resolve a problem you have with another party. Perhaps you tried to work out the issue on your own and think that now, looking for resolution through Pennsylvania's civil courts is the only solution but that may not be true....
Court finds that pharmacy exec violated non-compete agreement
In recent years, non-compete agreements have earned a bad reputation, primarily because they are being overused and are often too broadly written. Major companies are including non-compete agreements as standard clauses in the contracts of even low-level workers. And...