A LAWYER’S DUTY TO HIS/HER CLIENT: Do Harvey Weinstein and Attorney David Boies Deserve Eternal Suffering in Dante’s Inferno?

By:       Pamela A. Lee, Esquire The salacious details of the multitude of allegations against Harvey Weinstein for sexual harassment, sexual assault and economic abuse are deeply disturbing.  We can easily envision Dante and Virgil seeing Harvey Weinstein being blown violently back and forth by hurricane-strength winds in Dante’s second circle of hell (lust) or […]

STRESS LEVELS IN THE USA – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

By:       Pamela A. Lee, Esquire Americans are suffering from so much stress these days.  Listening to the news the other night, I heard depressing stories regarding the economy, government officials, sexual harassment in the work place, and another mass murderer on a random killing spree in New York City. On November 1, 2017, the […]

SEXUAL HARASSMENT—IT’S NOT PULP FICTION

By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire Harvey Weinstein, one of Hollywood’s most powerful film executives, has been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault by dozens of women who claim that Weinstein demanded sexual favors in exchange for the promise of an Oscar-bait role.   Fear of retaliation by Weinstein promoted a culture of silence which left […]

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: PA CHILD CUSTODY LAW MAY RESTRICT RELOCATION OF CHILDREN

By: Robert B. George, Esquire Separated or divorced parents of minor children often find themselves needing or wanting to relocate with their children to another residence for one of many reasons, such as the opportunity for new employment, remarriage, or a simple desire to reside in a different climate.  Whether you are the parent who […]

Just Stop! How to Stop Those Harassing Calls from Debt Collectors By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire Has a debt collector repeatedly called you regarding a credit card or other household debt?  Has it threatened to garnish your wages or refused to provide you with proof that you owe money?  If a debt collector is making […]

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SCOTUS EMPLOYMENT UPDATE – FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER EDITION

By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire                     Ruth Loomis: [the Justices posing for a group photograph] Should we smile a little?                    Justice Dan Snow: Good God, no. Who’d trust a happy Justice?             […]

HUMAN TRAFFICKING: VICTIMS ARE NOT PROSTITUTES

By Pamela A. Lee, Esquire Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery – a multi-billion dollar industry built on the criminal activity of depriving victims of their freedom.  Sex trafficking is the exploitation of adults-usually women-and children for the purpose of forced sex work including pornography and prostitution.  These women and children are victims; […]

Physician Please Don’t Heal Thyself – Talk to Your Lawyer About that Employment Contract!

By:      Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire Employment contracts for physicians are nothing new; however, the trend toward larger, corporate healthcare systems has dramatically altered the terms of physician employment agreements and the factors which a physician must consider prior to signing an employment agreement. Physician-owned practices have largely gone by the wayside, giving way to […]

It’s All About the Kids: How Divorce Affects Children’s Financial Aid for College

By:      Robert B. George, Esquire Not surprisingly, prospective as well as returning college students often find themselves unable to pay for their college education, as a result of which many students  need to seek assistance through financial aid. Many students will apply for financial aid by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, […]

Homeowners Have Rights! Understanding Your Rights (and the Contractor’s Obligations) under the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act

By:      Matthew H. Fry, Esquire On July 1, 2009, the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) took effect in Pennsylvania. This law requires most home improvement contractors to register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Additionally, these contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage and utilize contracts that comply with a number of consumer […]

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