Supreme Court Decision Impacts Ability to Remove Class Action Cases

On May 28, 2019, the United States Supreme Court issued an important decision affecting both class-action practice, and litigants’ ability to remove litigation to...

Part 2: What is a Power of Attorney for Assets?

This blog post picks up on an issue raised in the prior “What is a Power of Attorney for...

What is a Durable Health Care Power of Attorney/Living Will?

It is estimated that only 25-30% of U.S. households have estate planning documents in place. This means that...

What is a Power of Attorney for Assets?

It is estimated that only 25-30% of U.S. households have estate planning documents in place. This means that most people do not have documentation in place to address...

Kentucky Federal Court Certifies Class in Labor Depreciation Dispute

On October 15, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that State Farm miscalculated actual cash value by depreciating labor. The case was then sent...

Iowa Rejects Assignment of Benefits to Unlicensed Public Adjuster

Untangling the Web: Dividing Co-Owned Real Estate

Co-owned Real Estate. The co-ownership of real estate can arise in many different ways. Many times, it is with the best intentions that the parties decide to own...

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Sharpening the Sword: Amendments to CASPA Further Strengthen the Rights of Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers

Effective October 10, 2018, the Pennsylvania legislature amended The Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (“CASPA”). CASPA creates standards for contractors, subcontractors, sub-