For millions of Americans, pre-planning arrangements for funeral and burial expenses is a way to help alleviate some of the stress and pain after their death for their families. This includes paying some or all…
In media, defamation cases are a regular concern. When printing information about higher profile people, especially when that information is sensitive, you run the risk of lawsuits. However, there are defenses against such claims that…
Generally, the person who signs a contract doesn’t have the right or ability to cancel a contract. However, there are some cases where a contract may be able to be canceled in Pennsylvania. Even with…
Attorneys in Pennsylvania have seen a lot of worker complaints come their way that they were unable to pursue due to at-will employment. In these cases, the workers come to the law firm disgruntled and…
The Supreme Court has the power to regulate attorney conduct, which led a judge to find the Dragonetti Act, which is Pennsylvania’s wrongful use of civil proceedings, unconstitutional. The judge, Chester County Court of Common…
When the official death certificate doesn’t reflect the actual cause of death, many families are alarmed to see the paperwork. In some cases, it may seem the hospital is attempting a cover-up. In others, it…
Max Mitchell, The Legal Intelligencer A recently published book about Kermit Gosnell, the infamous abortion doctor convicted of murder in 2013, is now the object of a court action by the judge who presided over…
Medical accidents happen, but when does it qualify as medical malpractice? To qualify, there are certain specifications that must be met. It is considered medical malpractice when a hospital, doctor, or other health care professional…
On average, funeral arrangements will cost families a total of $10,000. This makes burying a relative one of the biggest expenses a family will face in their lifetime. With the pressure of add-ons and misinformation,…
Intellectual property issues can quickly become murky territory. When issues become disputes, it falls to the court system to help fill in the gaps often left by contractual language. Because of this, courts have developed…