Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The Brain Trauma Foundation estimates that car crashes contribute to 20 percent of TBIs in the United States. If you recently suffered from a car accident, continue reading to learn about...
Year: 2022
Common neck and back injuries resulting from rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car crashes. They can also be extremely damaging to vehicle passengers, especially when a large truck strikes a smaller vehicle. The nature of the impact during a rear-end collision puts particular stress on the...
Types of damages a business can pursue after a breach of contract
Pennsylvania common law recognizes that contracts form the basis of business. When one party does not honor its obligations under the contract, one or more of the other parties can sustain significant financial losses. Depending on the severity of the breach, a...
Common mistakes businesses make when drafting employment agreements
Your employees are an essential part of your business. In addition to their daily duties, they also have information critical to keeping your competitive edge. Negotiating an employment agreement can be a delicate process. You want the person you hire to enjoy their...
Divorce and business ownership: what to expect
Unless you and your spouse were only married a very short time before filing for divorce (or if you have a prenuptial agreement), you will have to deal with property division. This can be a delicate and complex process, especially if you, your spouse, or both of you...
Advocating for Reform of the Troubled Teen Industry
Last month, Associate Attorney Matt DiMaio traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for reform of the Troubled Teen Industry. The Troubled Teen Industry, sometimes abbreviated as “TTI,” is a term used to describe facilities for children deemed “troubled youth.” The...
Rent Asunder
Read an article written by David I. Grunfeld.
Tips Regarding Expert Testimony in COVID-19 Vaccine Cases Involving Children
In this article for Pennsylvania Law Weekly, attorney Jerry Schorr discusses the use of expert testimony in COVID-19 vaccine cases involving children. His article begins on page 10.
Firm Partner Julie Auerbach On Retained Earnings in Support
One of our firm's partners wrote an article who bears the burden of proof when retained earnings are identified in a support case. Read Julie Auerbach's article beginning on page 8 of Law Weekly.
Wealth Transfer
Wealth Transfer A Family Limited Liability Company (FLLC) is frequently used to pass wealth from one generation to another. Before the advent of limited liability companies in Pennsylvania in 1994, family limited partnerships were the vehicle of choice for this type of family planning and are still used today. With a FLLC the owner of the FLLC (often the company’s…