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Opening up wrongful use of civil proceedings

admin / 30.Dec, 2011

The Superior Court has issued an opinion which could spell big trouble for Pennsylvania attorneys.  The court’s decision in Betts Industries, Inc. v. Heelan, Pa. . . .

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Tort Reform Bill Signed

admin / 30.Jun, 2011

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law the Fair Share Act, a tort reform bill.  S.B. 1131 makes significant changes to Pennsylvania’s joint and several . . .

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Requiring Impropriety

admin / 11.Apr, 2011

There has been a longstanding debate over an ambiguity in Pennsylvania’s Wrongful Use of Civil Proceedings Statute, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8351.  Section 8351 provides: (a)       A . . .

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