By Caroline G. Donato, Esquire- The law on marijuana is a hot topic, particularly in states like Pennsylvania which have not yet legalized recreational use. Pennsylvania is mixed in how it treats marijuana. Medicinal use is legal. Recreational use is illegal, except in Philadelphia where recreational use is decriminalized. Until a new law passed in […]
By Kristen Matthews, Esquire, CELA Even when a trust is established with a clear purpose and the best intentions, over time a trust’s original purpose may lose its relevance. As attorneys, we often create trusts in order to protect a beneficiary from themselves and others. However, what options are available to a trust beneficiary who […]
By Isaac J. Jean-Pierre, Esquire- If a decedent passes away and had a valid will, there is a chance that the will contains a “no-contest” clause, which is also known as an “in terrorem” clause. These clauses are set in place as a penalty to discourage a beneficiary from contesting the provisions of a decedent’s […]
By Ashley B. Stitzer, Esquire- Postnups are another option Were you considering a prenuptial agreement but were too busy finding the perfect dress, ordering the food and flowers, and planning your perfect day to find the time? No worries! A postnuptial agreement is an option for those who didn’t have time to do a prenup […]
By Tiffany M. Shrenk, Esquire- Uber or Lyft rideshare drivers cannot rely upon their automobile insurance for coverage for motor vehicle accidents and doing so will leave them with costly gaps in coverage. That is because personal automobile insurance policies cover you only when you are driving your car for your personal use and typically […]
By Peter Kratsa, Esquire- As you may have heard, “Operation Varsity Blues” snared upwards of 33 affluent parents as alleged participants in a massive (as in $25 million) cheating enterprise designed to “guarantee” their children’s entrance into their college of choice. The feds even snared Aunt Becky from Full House… The mastermind of this endeavor, […]
By Andrew R. Silverman, Esquire- Delaware limited liability companies and partnerships must file franchise taxes with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. A franchise tax is a levy charged by many state governments against business entities for the continuing right of the entity to engage in business in the taxing state. The […]
By Tiffany M. Shrenk, Esquire- The Delaware Department of Transportation (“DelDOT”) is a State agency with the statutory responsibility of caring, managing, and controlling the public roadways and highways in Delaware. Within the past year, the issue of safety of Delaware’s Route 1 (SR 1) has been a focus in the local news after recent […]
By Matthew M. McKeon, Esquire- The day has finally come: you’re attending the closing on your new property. You have a title insurance policy commitment, and the title report came back clean – except for a standard utility easement from the electric company. However, there are some types of interests in property that will not […]
By John F. McKenna, Esquire- If you are on the fence whether to choose mediation versus going to trial, let me offer you five good reasons why you should mediate: Cost vs. Cost – While there is a cost to mediation, it pales in comparison to the cost of a full trial, especially if there is […]
