Firm News and Law Updates
Soon it will be the best time of the year for many hunters in Pennsylvania: Bow Season! I am sure most of us have some solid bucks on camera and are already hanging or trimming stands. As an injury attorney, I thought it wise to write an article on the five most common causes of injuries we hunters suffer due to our negligence, or sometimes even the negligence of others via poor manufacturing of products or the downright stupidity of fellow sportsmen.
Read MoreChild custody in the state of Pennsylvania determines who has actual custodianship over a specific child. The person (or persons) with legal custody over the child has the right to make decisions in the best interest of the child pertaining to health, education, and religious decisions.
Read MoreThere is no exact formula for calculating how much you may receive from a former spouse through alimony. In Pennsylvania, courts have the power to determine how much one is required to pay in alimony and thus how much you will receive.
Read MoreMost people know what it means to get a divorce, but an annulment is not so common. What makes them different from each other? As you may know, the result of a divorce or an annulment is that the two spouses are no longer legally married.
Read MorePennsylvania courts generally divide marital property equally. For the most part, either spouse should receive 50% of the marital property. This also means that 50% of any marital debts will also fall on each spouse. Although this is the general rule, the court may skew the distribution so that one spouse receives more than 50% of the marital estate.
Read MoreNo one would buy a boat and set sail without ensuring it's insured in case of storms or unexpected challenges. Insurance coverage in a business is like checking if your boat has the proper protection.
Read MoreWhen you buy a safe, you want to ensure that it can't be easily cracked and it protects what's inside. Data privacy and security in a business are like checking the digital fortresses for potential vulnerabilities.
Read MoreThink about buying a house. Before you sign on the dotted line, you want to ensure the foundation is solid and there are no hidden surprises. Real estate in a business is like checking the property for potential issues.
Read MoreImagine you're about to buy a boat. Before sealing the deal, you want to ensure it doesn't leak. Financial matters in a business are like checking the boat for leaks.
Read MoreYou're about to buy a piece of land. Before closing the deal, ensure it's not a protected nature reserve or contaminated. Check the health of the land by examining environmental and regulatory issues
Read MoreImagine you're about to buy a ship. Before setting sail, you want to ensure the crew is content and the vessel is seaworthy. Employee and labor matters are like checking the crew and the ship's condition. Here's why it's crucial.
Read MoreIf you are one of the unfortunate Pennsylvanians who is hurt, financially or physically, while hunting or injured by any outdoor-related gear or equipment every year, you will need an attorney to handle your case. Most injured sportsman just hire a random injury lawyer and do not think about is how important it is to have an attorney with deep knowledge of that specific type of hunting, the products involved, how they are used, and how they are supposed to work.
Read MoreYou're about to buy a business, and it's like stepping onto a new land. But before you plant your flag, you must check the legal terrain. Litigation and disputes are like hidden traps in the landscape. Here's why you need to tread carefully.
Read MorePicture this: You're steering a ship into new waters—the business world. But just like on the open sea, there are rules and regulations. Regulatory compliance is like your navigation chart. Here's why it's crucial:
Read MoreAs turkey hunting season approaches in Pennsylvania (May 4 for general season and April 27 for Youth Day), I am already seeing news stories and social media posts about hunters getting shot down south. Although it sounds incredibly difficult to screw up that bad, this happens every year.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about what makes a company unique? It's not just the products or services—it's also the creative treasures, the Intellectual Property (IP). Here's why understanding IP is crucial when buying a business:
Read MorePicture this: You're about to buy a business, and it's like opening a treasure chest. But instead of gold coins, you find contracts and agreements. These legal documents are the backbone of any business.
Read MoreUnderstand the target company's corporate structure. It is like taking a closer look at its organization and operation. It's essential as it affects decision-making, responsibilities, and the success of your acquisition.
Read MoreLegal due diligence in M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) for SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses) involves thoroughly examining the target company's legal aspects. You want to identify risks and liabilities that could impact the transaction's success.
Read MoreIf you will be hunting in Pennsylvania or if you own land in Pennsylvania, it is important to understand our state’s trespass law. For years, I have watched never-ending online squabbles over what the law is and isn’t. Some are experienced hunters and others are even law enforcement officers who make false claims about the law because “that’s how it’s always been done.”
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