Most practitioners are familiar with the concept of piercing the corporate veil, but the nuances of this area of law can still mystify even the most seasoned litigators. Because veil piercing is a highly fact-intensive inquiry, it can be difficult to predict in advance when a court will grant such a remedy. This is because, in addition to the multi-factor analysis that often goes into the decision of whether to pierce, there are also a variety of different forms that veil piercing can take. One form in particular, the enterprise theory of liability, is a relatively recent development to Pennsylvania law in this area. See our recent column on this topic.