May 18, 2010 in Business Law, Pittsburgh, PA
| No Comments »
When two companies share several common interests within their market, the potential of success in reaching a larger clientele often presents itself in the opportunity of combining both businesses. The sale of a Pittsburgh business should not always be associated with debt or inefficient management. Businesses in Pittsburgh thrive on growth and providing quality products [...]
May 18, 2010 in Family Law
Tags: divorce pennsylvania, same sex marriage | No Comments »
While the debate over same-sex marriage has not dissipated, even in states that have legalized the union of gay couples, the challenge of same-sex divorce seems to be on the rise. Some family law attorneys in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States have encountered several issues relating to same-sex couples that were married in one [...]
May 17, 2010 in Harrisburg, PA, Workers Compensation
Tags: employment opportunity, work disability | No Comments »
Some individuals with disabilities in Harrisburg and throughout Pennsylvania sustained their debilitating injury while on the job. However, several of these afflicted individuals are highly motivated to find new employment or return to previous jobs despite their disability. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently announced that $4.2 million in grants is going towards [...]
May 17, 2010 in Personal Injury Law
Tags: dram shop, liquor liability, pa dui accident, pennsylvania drunk driving | No Comments »
Auto accidents in Pennsylvania caused by drunk drivers can be some of the most devastating types of collisions. Drivers who operate their vehicles while intoxicated have little to no awareness of how fast they are driving. Combine this with a slow reaction time and a false sense of confidence, and serious injury or even fatal [...]
May 14, 2010 in Personal Injury Law, Reading, PA
Tags: accident lawyer reading, reading personal injury | No Comments »
With the summer months approaching and more children out of school, residents of Reading, PA who own pools must take extreme precaution in regards to pool safety. If you don’t have a pool on your property, find out if your neighbors do or if there is a pool or spa at any home in which [...]
May 14, 2010 in IDEA Lawsuits
Tags: child disability evaluation, special education law | No Comments »
School Boards throughout the nation are expected to uphold children disability law and provide students who have been determined to have disabilities with the educational needs that they require to gain adequate and appropriate knowledge. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), U.S. school districts are expected to provide this quality education for students [...]
May 13, 2010 in Personal Injury Law, Philadelphia, PA
Tags: class action lawsuits | No Comments »
Class action lawsuits in Philadelphia and throughout the state may be utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of a court’s proceedings when large groups of individuals with similar claims of injury or violation collectively file one lawsuit. In several situations, if it is decided that one or more of the distressed individuals will speak [...]
May 12, 2010 in Immigration Law
Tags: citizenship proof, federal immigration law, pennsylvania immigration legislation | 1 Comment »
One of the most heated issues of concern as of late throughout the country circulates around immigration reform. Ever since Arizona’s new illegal immigration law was approved, debate and protest has increased along with other states examining their own legislation. Within what appears to be somewhat of a tug-of-war over immigration reform, some officials believe [...]
May 12, 2010 in Bethlehem, PA, Personal Injury Law
Tags: cell phone ban, texting laws bethlehem | No Comments »
The crusade against cell phone-use, especially texting, while operating motor vehicles, or riding a bicycle or skateboard, has been at the forefront of concern in cities throughout the United States. Similar to situations in other states, distracted driving in Pennsylvania is a prominent problem that some cities are addressing more than others. While studies have [...]
May 12, 2010 in Employment Law, Scranton, PA
Tags: act 47, collective bargaining rights, house labor relations | 1 Comment »
The economy has presented several challenges to cities and operating businesses throughout Pennsylvania, and Scranton is no stranger to financial strain. An employee’s right to bargain over wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment with an employer, is something that most workers value within the structure that makes up collective bargaining. Even when [...]