3rd Circuit: 'Grossly excessive' fee requests can just be denied
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which covers Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, has issued an important ruling on attorney fee awards. When the requested fees are "grossly" or...
View ArticleLaw firm settles malpractice claim over bad advice for $22 million
Imagine if you thought you were limiting a fee to a maximum of $2 million but were later told the fee would be $10 million. It would be quite a shock, especially if you were relying on advice from a...
View ArticleBefore buying a used vehicle, make sure it's not flood-damaged
After Hurricane Florence, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued a warning to consumers to be wary of deals that seem too good to be...
View ArticleDebt collection a major source of consumer complaints in Pennsylvania
Unfortunately, problems with debt collectors are something many people in Pennsylvania end up facing. This can be seen in how common complaints about debt collectors are among consumers in the state....
View ArticleWhen can police legally use deadly force?
Unarmed civilians, often of color, being killed by police is nothing new. But it is only recently that the stories are getting more attention from the public and the media. The stories often cause...
View ArticleWe help Morton clients victimized by legal malpractice
Many people know that doctors can be held legally accountable if they give bad advice to patients that causes the patients injury. But, did you know that lawyers can also be held accountable if they...
View ArticleMattress Firm provides an example of poor real estate practices
It is no longer a secret that Mattress Firm, the nation's largest bedding retailer, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In fact, it recently came out of that filing with a...
View ArticleAn introduction to foreclosure in Pennsylvania
Although foreclosure isn't in the headlines the same way it was a few years ago, still, too many people in Pennsylvania face the loss of their home. People do not want to lose their home or its...
View ArticleCivil rights lawsuit filed after alleged malicious prosecution
The law gives individuals certain civil rights, which form the foundation of our democracy and many of our freedoms. Despite these rights being engrained in our society, far too often they are...
View ArticleFair Debt Collection Practices Act seeks to halt collector lies
Some people will do just about anything to make a buck. This is especially true when it comes to those individuals who are seeking to collect an owed debt. While a credit agency may be entitled to...
View ArticleCivil rights and Section 1983 claims
A lot of credence is given to the U.S. Constitution, and for good reason. This document, which serves as the foundation of our country, lays out the basic rights and protections afforded to all...
View ArticleResolving partnership disputes
People sometimes start a company without realizing what may happen if their business takes off. Others may buy into something with unrealistic or ultimately unrewarded expectations. These situations...
View Article4 ways to deal with the emotional consequences of foreclosure
After the housing crisis about a decade ago, foreclosure developed a bad reputation. As you likely know, following a foreclosure, you face a variety of economic consequences. Having a bad credit score...
View ArticleHow to avoid falling for predatory lending
When your credit is lacking, whether from past mistakes or not enough history, you may be willing to accept whatever loans you can get. This mentality can lead you to fall victim to predatory lending...
View ArticleLies debt collectors may tell you
Numerous people in Pennsylvania struggle with debt. One recent study found that the average credit card balance for a Pennsylvania resident was $6,146. While it seems high, the actual highest in the...
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