Modern medicine has become so complex and advanced that there are literal robots that perform parts of surgery now. Those who operate on other humans have to undergo intensive education and hands-on practice in order to ensure that they are competent and skilled...
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Mediation has psychological and legal benefits
Traditionally, aggressive litigation was perceived as the best possible way to achieve success in a legal dispute. While litigation can be successful in many cases, it does have its downsides: It can be lengthy, costly, and, most of all, stressful. While litigation...
What’s the difference between mediation and arbitration?
When you own and operate a business, at some point you are likely to face a business dispute. Maybe a vendor didn’t provide the quality IT services you hired them to do or a supplier failed to provide the items your business needed to produce your products. Now, you...
It might be valuable to your company, but is it a trade secret?
Here are two scenarios from the intellectual property realm that are presented for the consideration of Pennsylvania business principals. Imagine in the first instance that a key employee recently left your company and commenced employment with a business rival. That...
Can appealing a lower court decision reduce a company’s damages?
Most companies have the right to appeal a commercial litigation decision when a judge appears to have ordered excessive or punitive damages. Requesting an appellate court to overturn a lower court's decision, however, may require proof of an error made during the...
The future of alternative dispute resolution
If 2020 proved anything, it proved that the world rapidly changes. As Americans, we learn to adapt to those changes and make the most of our current situations. The same is true for our legal system because we have to adjust to ensure that justice still serves. Due to...
Tips to managing a stable business partnership
Maintaining a proper partnership is important across all areas of your life, especially in your business. Most owners rely on their partners to ensure the company runs smoothly, the financials are up to date and employees are properly managed. However, that reliance...
Tips to ease child birth for new mothers
Most women are both excited and nervous about giving birth to their first child. They want to ensure the best procedure for themselves and their little bundle of joy. And luckily, there are ways to make the process easier before and while you give birth at your local...
A basic breakdown of a qui tam lawsuit
Medical professionals are usually highly regarded among other industries and their patients as people who place the well-being of others before themselves. And in most cases, that's very true. Nurses, doctors and other medical staff members do whatever they can to...
When is the right time to take a dispute to court
The American economy is growing every day with new industries, new competition and even new technology to create better products for consumers. However, this growing competitive environment will also lead to growing tension between companies as they fight for consumer...