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By Michael E. Fiffik , Esquire Key Takeaway When you’re negotiating to sell your business, it’s necessary to share confidential information with the potential buyer. To protect your business information during negotiations or due diligence in Pennsylvania, business owners should utilize Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs), implement phased disclosure, and leverage the Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act (PUTSA). A robust, M&A-specific NDA is essential to prevent misappropriation of

You walked away from the accident. Your car is damaged, but you feel okay — maybe a little shaken, but nothing serious. You decline the ambulance. You exchange insurance information and drive home. Then, three days later, you can barely turn your head. This scenario is more common than most people realize, and it catches accident victims across Pennsylvania off guard at exactly the wrong time, often after they have already told an insurance adjuster they weren’t seriously hur

Key Takeaway In Pennsylvania, when someone dies without a will (intestate), the law dictates who can serve as the estate's administrator. Typically, the surviving spouse has priority, followed by adult children, parents, and then other relatives. These individuals must be competent and willing to serve. It sounds logical but there are a host of problems that often arise. Who Has the Legal Right to Administer an Estate If There Is No Will in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania law ou

Fiffik Law Group guides Pennsylvania families through the difficult and confusing estate planning process. After you have lost a loved one, thinking about navigating the complexities of estate administration can be daunting. Where do you start? What documents do you need, which forms must be completed and how much will it cost? At the initial meeting with a family, we stress the importance of adhering to deadlines in the probate process. Missing deadlines can lead to financ

Fiffik Law Group attorneys talk everyday with consumers across Pennsylvania who are struggling to keep up with mounting debt. Credit card bills, auto loans, medical expenses, and past-due rent can feel overwhelming. You are not alone. Many Pennsylvanians find themselves in this situation. While the instinct is often to try and pay everything back, it's crucial to consider whether that's truly the most financially sound path. As Pennsylvania bankruptcy attorneys , we often adv

Key Takeaway In Pennsylvania, a small business owner can be held personally liable for damages resulting from a car accident while driving a company-owned vehicle if they were negligent. Factors include the owner's actions, business structure, and insurance coverage. Piercing the corporate veil is possible in certain circumstances. Consult Fiffik Law Group for tailored legal advice. How Does Pennsylvania Law Determine Liability in a Company Vehicle Accident? Pennsylvania law

For many entrepreneurs, their business is more than just a source of income; it's a passion, a creation, a significant part of their identity. It's not uncommon to hear business owners affectionately refer to their startup as their "first child." Just like parents want to protect their children, entrepreneurs need to safeguard their businesses, especially when entering into significant life events like marriage. In Pennsylvania, a state adhering to "equitable distribution" pr

Whether you’re located in Philadelphia, Lancaster or Pittsburgh, running a small business in is challenging enough without having to chase down unpaid invoices. The terms of your customer contracts can either help or hurt you when trying to collect from non-paying customers. Including specific provisions regarding interest on late payments, attorney's fees , collection costs, and choice of venue can significantly improve your chances of recovering what you're owed, and mini

When advising clients about potential litigation , we often spending time helping dispel a widely held belief that lawsuit winners get their attorneys fees paid by the losers. That’s a myth. In Pennsylvania, the default rule is that the losing party does not have to pay the winner's attorney fees. This principle, known as the " American Rule ," dictates that each party is responsible for their own legal costs, win or lose. This contrasts with the " English Rule ," where the

Navigating the complexities of estate administration can be challenging, especially when family dynamics are involved. A common issue arises when a sibling continues to reside in the deceased parent's home after their passing. Here we will address the legal ramifications and potential solutions under Pennsylvania law. When a parent passes away in Pennsylvania and a sibling continues living in the family home, that sibling does not automatically have the right to stay unless