Law Firm Q & A
Judgment Collection in Pennsylvania. Why is it so hard?
While obtaining a favorable judgment results from prolonged and costly efforts, collecting a judgment is arguably even more arduous. Clients are often puzzled and even disappointed to realize that winning a case merely earns them a judgment in their favor. But when it comes to judgment collection, it's another matter. So, they're left asking what […]
Going Pro-Se? Why Hiring a Lawyer is Crucial to Your Case
An unfortunate fact of life is that at some point, almost everyone will become involved with the court system. Here are some reasons why hiring a lawyer will benefit you in the end. In 2016, approximately 84 million cases filed in state trial courts, according to the Court Statistics Project. Even if you are not […]
Ethical Issues for Lawyers in High Profile Cases
High profile legal matters can be exciting to handle. But these same cases present risks that can jeopardize a lawyer’s standing and reputation. At one time or another in our careers, many of us will handle legal matters with high public visibility. The recognition can build our reputation and our confidence. But high-profile work brings […]
Storage Unit Laws
Pennsylvania has distinct storage unit laws that protect occupants and owners. And yes, they can auction off your contents. Have you ever seen an episode of Storage Wars and wondered, can someone legally sell property in a storage facility? Storage Wars takes place in California, and I am not here to discuss California law. However, […]
A Primer on Impeachment in the United States According to the U.S. Constitution
November 21, 2017 By Joel D. Rosen Impeachment. It is a term that has been raised by political opponents, whether or not warranted, since the ratification of the Constitution, but seemingly with more frequency since the Nixon administration. Impeachment is now being raised in discussions regarding President Trump. But what do we know about the […]
Spring Cleaning Your Auto Insurance Policy: Are You Adequately Covered?
May 17, 2017 By Douglas Wayne Automobile insurance is a necessary evil. No one likes paying for a product like auto insurance that no one wants to ever have to use. However, the only thing worse than paying for unused automobile insurance is discovering, after an accident, that the automobile insurance you have been paying […]
Beware of Nursing Home Admissions “Agreement”
April 26, 2017 By Eric G. Marttila Most families have faced, or will have to face at some point, the difficult decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility. As hard as it is to believe, when this happens, we all need to be aware that some such […]
Pitfalls of Joint Bank Accounts
March 29, 2017 When you find yourself faced with the task of helping an aging parent with their banking and bill paying, making his or her bank account a joint account may seem like the easy answer. However, there are several pitfalls that you should be aware of before you or your parent takes this […]
Breaking Down “BYOD” Policies
February 14, 2017 The explosion of smartphones, tablets and technology generally, has inevitably resulted in employees performing work tasks on their personal devices. In the age of the ever present smartphone, and for many, the accompanying compulsion to stay constantly connected, employers and employees find themselves balancing the benefits and pitfalls of employees using their […]