This past Friday and Saturday, our own attorney Caroline Grace Osborn and our firm hosted Drexel Law's Alternative Dispute Resolution team as they competed virtually in the American Bar Association's Client Counseling Competition. Caroline has been coaching them since...
Attorney Dave Woloshin with outgoing President Wendy Wintersgill of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses at their Holiday Reception. David Woloshin and Astor Weiss have been long time sponsors of this worthwhile organization.
Astor Weiss partner Jonathan Zakheim, Esquire, filed a class action on behalf of Philly Pops ticketholders who paid for tickets to concerts that never happened. The action has survived a motion to dismiss. This is an early victory for consumers who paid for shows...
A recent Executive Order now requires that all federal payments to the IRS, as well as tax refunds, be made electronically. The IRS has begun to phase-out paper payments and refund checks. IRS Guidelines issued pursuant to the Executive Order provide that...
Divorce can be a challenging process, especially when it comes to dividing financial assets. One of the most significant concerns is how to protect your 401(k) during this time. Retirement accounts frequently qualify as marital property, which means they are subject...
Childbirth is often seen as a natural process, but sometimes things can go wrong. Birth injuries are injuries that happen to a baby or mother during labor or delivery. These injuries can range from minor bruising to serious, long-term conditions. Understanding the...
High-asset divorces often involve the division of valuable personal property. Luxury items, such as art collections, yachts, and fine jewelry, require a fair amount of attention to ensure fair distribution. Understanding the appraisal and division process helps...
Healthcare directives ensure that a person’s medical wishes are honored when they cannot speak for themselves. For many, religious and cultural values play a major role in these decisions. Properly drafting a healthcare directive can protect these beliefs and ensure...
The holiday season brings extra challenges if you are in the middle of a divorce or custody dispute. Emotions often run high, and the stress of family gatherings and custody exchanges can easily lead to arguments. However, using a few practical strategies can help...
In Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawsuits, proving causation is necessary. Causation means showing that a healthcare provider's negligence directly caused the patient's injury. Without establishing causation, an injured party cannot succeed in a malpractice claim,...