Each country has its own business sensibilities, many of which are more focused on interpersonal relationships or norms that do not always line up with the United States’ more formalistic business practices.
In the February 6, 2025 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kyle Garabedian writes, “EB-5 Immigration Investor Program: a Win-Win Program, or Is It?” Continue reading ›
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Kandis Kovalsky joins Dave Jochnowitz of Outten & Golden and TAF’s Grace Swindler to present a webinar for TAF members on how to stay involved as a whistleblower attorney. The Anti-Fraud Coaltiion (“TAF”) is a public interest, non-profit organization dedicated to defending and empowering whistleblowers who expose fraud on the government and the financial markets. Continue reading ›
While vigorous efforts have been made to push the courts to interpret the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) with an increasingly broad preemptive scope, effectively overriding state laws designed to regulate arbitration, recent decisions underscore that courts are not willing to uphold arbitration agreements when fairness and justice might be compromised. Legitimate concerns surrounding arbitration are prompting more judicial scrutiny—a trend worth examining.
In the December 20, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang writes, “Stacked Decks and Sealed Deals: How Arbitration Tilts the Scales.” Continue reading ›
The U.S. Constitution, which remains the bedrock of American civil rights, serves to establish a minimum level of protection that states are bound to uphold. Some state constitutions provide more expansive and detailed protections for state residents—meaning that rather than treating state constitutional claims as an afterthought, litigants can center their claims on state constitutions when those state constitutions offer more favorable grounds to secure their rights.
In the November 27, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang writes, “Don’t Settle for the Minimum: Finding Constitutional Claims Closer to Home.” Continue reading ›
Kang Haggerty has once again received national and regional recognition in the 15th edition of the United States Best Law Firms® rankings.
The firm’s construction law practice received a national ranking in Tier 2 for Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction. In the rankings for the Philadelphia metro region, Kang Haggerty ranked in Tier 1 for Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction. The firm is ranked in Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation.
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Some recent cases, such as Yegiazaryan v. Smagin and Medical Marijuana v. Horn, show that the courts are grappling with the statute’s injury requirement and might expand the sense of hope for plaintiffs.
In the November 7, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang writes, “Civil RICO’s Expanding Reach: From Foreign Schemes to Lost Employment.” Continue reading ›
Until the circuit split regarding Rule 34 “control” over ESI possessed by a third party is resolved, determining an employer’s obligation to preserve and produce ESI contained on an employee’s personal mobile device that is used for work-related purposes will remain murky waters.
In the October 24, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Beth Hurley wrote, “An Employer’s Rule 34 ‘Possession, Custody and Control’ Over ESI on ‘BYOD’ Devices.” Continue reading ›
Although hearsay evidence is generally prohibited, the definitional carve-outs and exceptions provide trial judges with the latitude to admit trustworthy evidence that would otherwise be excluded. Both the Pennsylvania Code and the Federal Rules of Evidence recognize such exceptions, but they approach their admissibility and use with distinct priorities and limitations.
In the October 17, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang writes, “A Word on Hearsay: Using Prior Statements Under Pennsylvania and Federal Rules.” Continue reading ›
Kang Haggerty member Kyle Garabedian has been announced as the co-chair of The Legal Intelligencer’s Young Lawyer Editorial Board, serving a two-year term. Continue reading ›
Kang Haggerty LLC’s Whistleblower Advocates practice group will be well-represented at this week’s Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF) 24th Annual Conference taking place at the Georgetown Marriott in Washington, DC from September 24-27, 2024. Continue reading ›
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