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 proprietary...

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 hurt. Why Car...

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 outlines a specific...