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By: Scott C. Gottel, Esquire [email protected] “Don’t judge me.” It’s a comment we hear often from people. Sometimes in a joking manner and sometimes seriously. People wish to conduct their lives the way they see fit and don’t want others to comment on their actions. But the reality is that being judged is an unavoidable […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] Presidents’ Day was established in 1885 in honor of President George Washington’s birthday. President George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 (This would be his 293rd birthday!) Here are some fun facts about President George Washington to share on this holiday: After the Revolution, Washington was offered the […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esq. [email protected] The tragic events of September 11, 2001 left a permanent mark on the United States and the world. As we continue to honor the lives lost and the heroes from that day, it’s essential that we educate future generations about the significance of 9/11. Recent updates to Act 55 […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esq. [email protected] The Team Cameron Toy Drive is run by the Cameron McCarthy Foundation, named in honor of my daughter, who, in May of 2015 – just before her 7th birthday – was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma – a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. Cameron and I spent a […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esq. [email protected] The Team Cameron Toy Drive is run by the Cameron McCarthy Foundation, named in honor of my daughter, who, in May of 2015 – just before her 7th birthday – was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma – a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. Cameron and I spent a […]
BY: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] Labor Day, which is celebrated on the first Monday in September and dates back to the late 1800’s, is a day set aside for honoring and celebrating the struggles and achievements that workers and their unions have made, and continue to make, toward establishing the American economy as the […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is one of the most beloved holidays in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, marking the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. The Declaration of Independence, […]
By: Paul M. Carrion, Esquire Marijuana is currently categorized as a “Schedule I”[1] substance under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act (“CSA”), rendering it illegal for both medicinal and recreational use under Federal law. Marijuana is illegal for recreation use under Pennsylvania law. However, a Pennsylvania resident is permitted to use marijuana for […]
By: Paul M. Carrion, Esquire “Oh my friends, my friends forgive meThat I live and you are gone.There’s a grief that can’t be spokenAs the pain goes on and on.” – Lewis, L. David / Williams, Kim / Hill, Ed, “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”, Les Misérables, Universal Music. Memorial Day was born of […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire Employment laws play a crucial role in safeguarding the rights of workers and ensuring fair treatment in the workplace. For those employed in Pennsylvania, understanding the specific regulations and protections provided by state law is essential. Below are some of the key aspects of employment law in Pennsylvania that both […]
PA Sup. Ct. denied Prospect’s Pet. for Allowance of Appeal re Commwlth Ct’s decision affirming Delco trial court’s finding that Springfield Hosp is fully taxable per 1994 PILOT Order upon sale to for profit entity
Nine denied allocatur docket orders posted today; http://www.pacourts.us/courts/supreme-court/court-opinions/
