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DOJ’s Recent Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative and What it May Mean

October 27, 2021

Takeaway: The Department of Justice will use the False Claims Act as the basis for exacting civil penalties against companies who’ve fraudulently procured federal dollars while knowingly choosing to permit business practices with unacceptable cybersecurity risk. Read More

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and Civil Litigation: Seminal Case Summaries and Key Takeaways

July 15, 2021

By: John R. Brumberg , Peter St. Tienne Wolff

In our first article, we introduced the subject of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in litigation. This article discusses several of the hottest recent cases involving Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and Civil Litigation: Courts Reckon with the Dawn of an Emerging Asset Class

June 15, 2021

By: John R. Brumberg , Peter St. Tienne Wolff

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have emerged in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as assets held by institutional, corporate, high net worth, and retail investors alike.

Tax Credit Provides Direct Relief for COVID-19 Leave

April 27, 2021

By: John Kettering

Takeaway: Intended to provide direct relief to small businesses, the ARP employer tax credit provides an excellent opportunity for employers to reduce their tax liability. Read More

Uncertain Future: Rethinking the Law Firm Lease Post-COVID-19

March 26, 2021

By: Gaetan J. Alfano , Timothy M. Hazel

Due to COVID-19’s impact, the commercial office market should fundamentally shift in favor of tenants for the next several years. Law firm tenants should find an environment characterized by friendly concessions, options across asset classes and price ranges, and limited competition for space. Read More

PA Superior Court Gives Plaintiffs Upper Hand When Choosing Venue

March 22, 2021

By: Eric G. Soller , Christin M. Roberts

Takeaway: Big Corporations can be sued anywhere they conduct business, no matter how insignificant the local sales are compared to the national sales. Read More

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