When a Court Gets It Right: Our 8th Circuit Victory in Cunningham v. Kahler
Published in Uncategorized on June 4, 2026
When a Court Gets It Right: Our 8th Circuit Victory in Cunningham v. Kahler A court of appeals does not often get to deliver a lesson in basic fairness and constitutional accountability at the same time. In April 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit did exactly that, affirming in a published opinion that Michael Cunningham’s… READ MORE
Financial Advisors Have Rights When Terminated by FINRA Employer
Published in Uncategorized on October 29, 2024
FINRA requires employers to detail why an employee left a firm in the securities industry on a Form U5. A recent case resulted in a $29 million Pennsylvania state court jury defamation verdict in favor of a terminated employee because the language on the terminated employee’s Form U5 was found to be untrue and damaging to the former employee’s reputation.… READ MORE
IF I WIN MY CASE WILL THE DEFENDANT PAY MY ATTORNEY FEES?
Published in Personal Injury,Uncategorized on March 21, 2016
One of the most frequent questions I get from my clients is whether the defendant in their lawsuit (or the insurance company who is paying the claim) can be forced to pay my clients’attorney fees. In almost all cases, the answer to that question is “no.” Most states follow the “American Rule,” which requires parties to pay their own fees… READ MORE