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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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 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…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the ability of businesses to perform contractual duties. Governments around the world, including the United States and U.S. states, have imposed prohibitions on going to work, leaving home, meetings, travel, eat-in restaurants, and other limitations. This paper discusses when a party may have a legal defense if it elects to not perform contract obligations.…
Wills, Trusts, Estates and Taxes – Why draft a will when the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania already provides one? What happens if you die without a will? In Pennsylvania, your assets* that are in your name will be distributed based on the intestate succession laws of Pennsylvania. Specifically, your property will be distributed in the following manner: If you are only…