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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 […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire Presidents’ Day, which is officially George Washington’s Birthday at the federal government level, is a holiday in the United States celebrated every year on the third Monday in February. The origin of Presidents’ Day can be traced back to the 1880’s, when the birthday of George Washington on February 22 […]
BY: Robert B. George, Esquire For a myriad of reasons, many individuals often find themselves wanting or needing to open or vacate their Divorce Decree. This is most often due to some concern on the part of one Party/Spouse to the underlying divorce case that the underlying disposition of the marital estate, and related equitable […]
By: Paul M. Carrion, Esquire pcarrion@dioriosereni.com “Rest well, yet sleep lightly; and hear the call, if again sounded, to provide ‘firepower for freedom.’” -Captain Robert C. Peniston, Battleship New Jersey Decommissioning Ceremony (1969) Veterans Day is to commemorate the servicemembers who served in the United States Armed Forces. Since the elimination of the draft in […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire lmccarthy@dioriosereni.com While you are busy enjoying the milestones of senior year and helping your child figure out what comes next, whether that is college, trade school, a job or a gap year, you should consider having your 18-year-old child sign a medical power of attorney. When your child turns 18, […]
DATE: October 24, 2023 FROM: Mark A. Sereni, Esquire President, Delaware County Trial Lawyers Association We are the Delaware County Trial Lawyers Association. We are a non-partisan group of courtroom attorneys who fight for what’s right for members of our Delco community against massive corporate conglomerates and powerful insurance companies. Our mission includes […]
By: Paul M. Carrion, Esquire pcarrion@dioriosereni.com “L’instruction est la clé qui ouvre la deuxième porte de notre liberté.” – Joseph Zobel, La Rue Cases-Nègres The United States of America is a society built on shared ideals and common purpose, not geography and common ancestry. America is not a nation of happenstance; it is a work […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire lmccarthy@dioriosereni.com While you celebrate (or mourn) the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of another school year, here are some fun facts about Labor Day to share with family and friends. In the late 1800s the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-days a week just to eke out […]
What You Need to Know About Jointly Owned Property After Divorce. Check out this article to find out.
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