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MEOW! “Cat’s Paw” Theory Upheld
/ 02.Mar, 2011The Supreme Court’s holding in Staub v. Proctor, decided on March 1, 2011, took a swipe at employers by upholding the “cat’s paw” theory of . . .
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New Supreme Court Ruling
/ 01.Mar, 2011New Supreme Court Ruling Expands Employees’ Rights to Bring Retaliation Claims Do you know what type of claim is most commonly filed with the EEOC? . . .
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Welcome to the Employment Law Watchdog Blog
/ 01.Mar, 2011We will deliver the latest legal news that employers can use. Please post any questions or issues in the comment section and check back to . . .
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Directed Verdict in Legal Malpractice Action
/ 08.Oct, 2010On October 7, 2010, Jeff McCarron and Josh Byrne of the professional liability department received a directed verdict entered in favor of their client following . . .
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General Star Indemnity v. Mid-Atlantic Youth
/ 06.Oct, 2010In General Star Indemnity Co., Inc. v. Mid Atlantic Youth Services, Corp., No. 10-3200 (M.D.Pa. September 27, 2010) (Caputo, J.), the Court addressed coverage issues . . .
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Washington v. Klieforth
/ 06.Oct, 2010In Washington v. Klieforth, Phila. Ct. Comm. Pl., No. 10-3190 (September 15, 2010) (Massiah-Jackson, J.), the defendant sought a new trial, objecting to the order . . .
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Miller v. Pine Wreath & Candle
/ 06.Oct, 2010In Miller v. Pine Wreath & Candle, LTD, Phila Ct. Comm. Pl., No. 10-3194 (Sept. 17, 2010) (Tereshko, J.), the Court addressed venue issues in . . .
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Thomas v. Titan Auto
/ 06.Oct, 2010There have been some recent decisions of note and interest. In Thomas v. Titan Auto Ins. Co., Phila Ct. Common Pl. No. 10-3193 (September 16, . . .
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PREJUDICE IN UM CASES
/ 14.Jul, 2010In Vanderhoff v. Harleysville Insurance Company, No. 123 MAP 2006 (July 6, 2010), the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania addressed the issue of the need for . . .
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When a Bad Certificate of Merit Situation Gets Worse
/ 01.Jun, 2010Josh J.T. Byrne, Esquire By now all Pennsylvania attorneys should be aware of the certificate of merit requirement in any action based upon an allegation . . .
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