By: Pamela A. Lee, Esquire [email protected] In Pennsylvania, our law provides for the “principle that a taxpayer should pay no more or no less than his proportionate share of the cost of government.” Our Supreme Court has explained that taxes are not penalties but are contributions which all are expected to make to fund […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] Our partner Robert M. DiOrio, Esquire has successfully defeated an improper attempt by a Chester County school district to exclude a student for alleged non-residency. This victory for the student and his family highlights that public education is not only a valuable but a constitutionally-protected right as well. The school district had […]
By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] Social media has transformed our everyday lives, enabling us to connect effortlessly with others and share information at the press of a button or a swipe of a touchscreen. These virtual interactions, however, have also transformed litigation. Social media posters publish vast amounts of personal information which may give […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, more commonly known as “PennDOT”, maintains a record for every licensed driver in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in which it tracks, maintains and manages an ongoing record of points for each driver. The assessment of points by PennDOT is essentially a system which determines […]
By: Pamela A. Lee, Esquire [email protected] All people deserve to live their lives with dignity and respect. But people with mental or physical disabilities -especially our elderly-are particularly vulnerable because they are often unable or unwilling to communicate neglect or abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Recently, a jury in Berks County awarded a […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] The Basics Homeowners insurance is required for any home that has a mortgage, so the vast majority of homeowners have homeowners insurance. If your house is damaged, whether by fire, weather, or a leaky pipe, or if personal property is stolen, chances are that some or all of […]
By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] Conducting background checks on prospective and current employees can help an employer maintain a productive workforce. Except for certain restrictions relating to medical and genetic information, it is not illegal for an employer to ask questions of an employee or applicant regarding his or her work history, education, criminal […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] Under the applicable laws in Pennsylvania, when a child is born to an unmarried mother, there is generally no legal relationship between the biological, or presumed, father and the child unless: (i) both parents have signed a voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity form; (ii) the presumed biological father signs […]
By: Pamela A. Lee, Esquire [email protected] Pokémon! Gotta catch’em all! These are the lyrics to the theme song all Pokémon lovers (and their parents) know so well. Kids of all ages-from ages 5 to 50-are playing the new Pokémon GO interactive virtual game on their mobile devices. Using the mobile device’s GPS system, players walk […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] Last week I sat on a panel with several prominent Pennsylvania attorneys who came to talk about necessary and regular practices that every business needs to stay compliant with the law and ultimately become successful in his or her business. In the midst of scandals such as the Volkswagen and […]
