Philadelphia Complex Litigation Blog

Recently, a plaintiff in Brayman Construction Corp. v. Westfield Ins. Co., Inc. brought a claim against Westfield Insurance Company (“Westfield”) for breach of contract and insurance bad faith. In response, Westfield filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint arguing...

Starting a business is an exciting endeavor, but it also comes with a lot of uncertainty. Business owners want to be sure that they have structured their company in the most efficient way and taken advantage of all the opportunities available to them. Establishing an...

A former SeaWorld executive pleaded guilty to insider trading in Orlando federal court in April. He used information about SeaWorld’s earnings to make a large, profitable trade in the summer 2018. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigated...

Recently, in response to an onslaught of claims by Pennsylvania homeowners for defects in their homes, state senators have introduced a bill aimed at further regulating new home construction. Experts have labeled Pennsylvania as the epicenter of construction defects...

For most people, a home is the biggest investment they will ever make, and for many, it is also the place where their retirement years will be spent. When a home turns out to have a defect it can substantially impact the value of the investment as well as leave the...

Many businesses that have more than one owner tend to be in a partnership. A business can enter into a formal partnership or remain a partnership informally. It is recommended that business partnerships enter into specific agreements regarding how they operate and...

Swedish audio streaming platform Spotify is the latest company to file an antitrust claim against technology giant, Apple, based on its alleged unfair business practices. Spotify and Apple Music are two major players in the music streaming industry, which allows music...

Intellectual property rights are rights in intangibles such as lyrics, writings, inventions, recipes and identifying marks. The holder of the rights can exclude others from using, selling or making the item that is the subject of the property right. Infringement of...

In November 2018, Verizon Communications Inc. launched a marketing campaign to induce customers to sign up or renew contracts for cell phone, television, and internet services for a two-year term. Customers were promised Amazon echo devices and/or Amazon Prime...

Entering into a business partnership can have many benefits. Partners can pool their knowledge, resources, and contacts to achieve their maximum potential. There may come a time, however, when partners need to go their separate ways. Whether amicable or contentious,...