By: Matthew C. Cooper With the start of a new year, 2021 brings an often forgotten and overlooked requirement for many business entities that are formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: the decennial report. The decennial report is a report of an entity’s continued existence. The report, which is filed every ten years […]
By: Pete Kratsa In the context of law enforcement searches of automobiles, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in Commonwealth v. Alexander (No. 30 EAP 2019), recognized and restored the enhanced privacy interests of the citizens of our Commonwealth by relying upon our Commonwealth’s Constitution as opposed to the United States Constitution. This was long overdue and […]
With a New Year starting, it’s a perfect time to review your Car Insurance Policy and make sure that you have the right coverage to protect yourself and your family if you happen to cause or be injured in a car accident. Even if you already paid to renew your Policy, changes can be made […]
December, 2020, closes out a long year that has seen a number of developments in the area of employment law. Undoubtedly, the major headline heading into the New Year is that President Trump has signed the COVID-19 economic relief bill passed by Congress. The following are a few notable takeaways from the new law: The […]
After a long and difficult year, several pharmaceutical companies have announced that COVID-19 vaccines are on the horizon. This is welcome news for employers who have been struggling with myriad employment issues during the pandemic. However, like everything with COVID-19, a vaccine raises its own legal questions. Most notably, once the FDA formally approves a […]
By: Peter E. Kratsa, Esq. The decision to pursue an action against your or your loved one’s medical care provider can be intimidating. Making this decision, while also dealing with the physical and emotional trauma of the consequences of suspected medical malpractice, can also be overwhelming. What follows are some suggested steps to take prior […]
By: Adesewa K. Egunsola, Esq. In the context of divorce, Pennsylvania is an equitable NOT community property state. Whereas, courts in community property states attempt to distribute things 50/50 to the best of their ability, courts in equitable distribution states are not similarly constrained. The courts are more concerned with doing what is fair and […]
This week, Caroline and Pete discuss some secrets of Criminal Defense lawyers. To follow along, visit: www.mentalfloss.com/article/547920/…fense-attorneys If you have a topic you’d like to hear more about, email [email protected] Listen on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
This past week, Pennsylvania’s Governor voiced his support for legalizing recreational use of marijuana, touting it as a potential source of tax revenue to boost the struggling economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This should come as no surprise given that many states have recently relaxed marijuana restrictions. Indeed, legalization of recreational use is on the […]
By: Adesewa K. Egunsola, Esq. When dividing the assets during a divorce it is important to determine if an asset or liability is (1) marital or (2) non-marital. This is incredibly important because it determines what property is subject to division and what property is the “separate property” of each party. Generally marital property—property acquired […]
