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 endured a year of […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] Many kids dream of playing their favorite sport in college but most of them have no idea how to make that dream a reality. Here are a few tips to get you started: Start Early. Yes, there are rules about when a coach can contact an athlete but, the […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire Dating back to ancient times, it has been a tradition for men to give their intended bride an engagement ring when they propose. But not every engagement ends in a marriage, as it has been estimated the almost ¼ of engagements are called off every year across the United States. […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire Following the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teaches were killed, a bipartisan group of United States Senators began negotiating a deal on a package of safety and gun related measures. On Sunday, June 12, 2022, the group of 20 Senators (10 Democrats and 10 […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] If you turn on the news or have school-aged children, you have probably heard about the substitute teacher shortage. Just like other workforce shortages and supply chain issues, substitute teacher shortages are being felt across the country. Each state is handling the shortage differently; some are calling on parents […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [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 endured a year of […]
“My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet.” – Writer Edith Wharton By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] For decades, the right to bring service animals into areas of public accommodation has been established under anti-discrimination laws. A service animal—which is defined as a dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually trained to do […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] Show Up – Attend a Veterans Day event in your area – not just a barbeque with friends – but a parade or service for our Veterans. Cheer for our heroes and thank them for their service. Donate – Write a check to one of the many amazing organizations […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] Memes are everywhere on social media. Sometimes funny, sometimes mean, but almost always using a picture with a title or statement taken out of context. So, while most memes are harmless, lawsuits have arisen over certain memes involving taking either a person’s image or likeness and either putting them […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] Act 66 was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf on June 30, 2021. This Act allows all parents/guardians and students over age 18 to decide for themselves if they want to repeat the 2020-2021 school year, but the form must be submitted by July 15, 2021. The form […]
