Pennsylvania Commercial Litigation is an important resource for the general practitioner addressing procedural and substantive issues encountered in commercial litigation. It serves as a primer for both attorneys and business owners on minimizing risks inherent in business relationships, providing a concise overview of commercial litigation, with detailed assessment to guide the reader through every stage of a commercial dispute.
Topics include:
Pre-Suit Considerations
Significant Differences Between State and Federal Practice
Discovery Practice and Strategies
Breach of Contract and Unjust Enrichment
Declaratory Judgments
Preliminary Injunctions, Special Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders
Covenants Not to Compete
Business Torts
Claims By and Against Shareholders of Corporations
Director and Officer Liability
Partnership and Limited Liability Company Disputes
Confessions of Judgment and Opening or Striking Confessed Judgments
Lender Liability Claims
Mechanics' Liens
Collection of Judgments
Fraudulent Transfers
Indemnification and Contribution
Construction Related Claims
Actions in Replevin
Actions to Quiet Title
Oil and Gas Litigation
Disputes Relating to Trademarks, Trade Names, and Unfair Competition
Compelling and Resisting Arbitration
Also included are forms covering pleadings, discovery, privilege, notices and more.