What is “Commercially Reasonable” in UCC Article 9 Sales?
When lenders take on debt, there is always the chance of defaulting on repayment. If the loan is secured by personal property, not including real estate, the lender can sometimes foreclose more efficiently on the collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
Free Speech Upheld in Saucon Valley School District Satan Club Case
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,” is often cited to describe the principle of freedom of speech. While the concept seems simple enough, it also seems that one person’s free speech can often feel threatening or unwarranted by another.
FLB Attorneys Named to 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. In addition, two attorneys were named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Historically, less than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected for the coveted distinction of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. […]
Supreme Court Interprets Bankruptcy Code: Fraudulent Debt Cannot Be Discharged
“Filing for Chapter 11” is a term many Americans know from news headlines when a business reorganizes due to bankruptcy.
FLB Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. In addition, three attorneys were named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Historically, less than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected for the coveted distinction of Pennsylvania Super […]
Shields & Smillie Win Another Trial for Client
After a 7-day jury trial in Federal Court in Allentown, Maraleen Shields and Doug Smillie obtained a $1.057 million verdict for their client, Arnold’s Office Furniture. The case involved claims against a former employee for breach of duty of loyalty, misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of a non-solicitation agreement. During the pandemic, Arnold’s used […]
FLB Attorneys Named to 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. In addition, three attorneys were named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition.
Supreme Court Ends Debate Over Bankruptcy Question
October of 2019, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision addressing an often-asked question in bankruptcy: whether it is a violation of the automatic stay to retain a vehicle that was repossessed pre-bankruptcy?
FLB Secures Another Win for the City of Allentown
Douglas J. Smillie and Maraleen D. Shields secured another win for the City of Allentown. Nearly three years after an eminent domain action was filed, the Commonwealth Court agreed with the original arguments the duo advanced on behalf of the City and dismissed the appeal by Somera Road – 835 West Hamilton Street, LLC. The Court […]
Another FLB Win for Client as Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules in School Bus Video Case
In February 2017, an incident involving a student and a teacher occurred on a school bus in the Easton Area School District. Interest in the incident sparked the Express-Times and lehighvalleylive.com to request a copy of a video that captured the incident under Pennsylvania’s Right to Know Law (RTK Law). The school district objected to […]