A Pennsylvania court may interpret a written commercial contract by defining words based on “industry” meanings known as “trade usage.” Courts will go so far as to add an “invisible” term by inferring it into the contract. For example, a Court may add terms not stated in the contract such […]
Retirement plans accumulated during the marriage are considered marital assets and are subject to division between spouses upon divorce. In addition, the increase in value of retirement plans acquired before marriage are also marital assets.
This article deals with how courts interpret contract terms in a written contract between businesses. In Pennsylvania, the general rule is a court will enforce a contract using the “ordinary meaning” of the words in the contract and will not consider evidence outside the “four corners” of the contract. There […]
Disputes between parents often arise over the division of holidays. Having a set holiday schedule eliminates these disputes and allows each parent to enjoy the holiday time they have with their children. Courts typically alternate many holidays from year to year between parents. Certain holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, and […]
Philadelphia, PA – September 8, 2015 – Each year, the American Law Media reports the top verdicts and settlements for that year. In 2014, it was reported that one of the motor vehicle cases handled by David Woloshin, the Chairman of the Litigation and Personal Injury Department at Astor Weiss […]
Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2015 – Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP is pleased to announce that the Chairman of its Litigation and Personal Injury Department, David L. Woloshin, has been selected to join the Board of Directors of the Counsel on Brain Injury (CoBI). CoBI is an affiliated […]
The ever evolving world of technology has led our society to some amazing advances in efficiency, green resources, health benefits and education. Technology also changed the ways in which humans interact through social media platforms, creating a new kind of connectivity. For instance, the dating world has expanded through online […]
Philadelphia, PA – A competent matrimonial lawyer thinks on his feet and is resourceful, while at the same time is sensitive to the needs of his clients. Each year, the Best Lawyers in America uses an exhaustive peer-review process to select a few lawyers to receive the title of “Best […]
Philadelphia, PA – Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP is proud to announce that real estate attorney, Ronald B. Glazer has been included in the 22nd edition of Best Lawyers in America. Not only has Ron won this award this year, but he has also been included in the publication […]
When children go back to school, many child custody disputes can arise between parents. Access to school records, back to school night, parent teacher conferences, and report cards can all become subjects of dispute between parents. Parents may also have disputes over which school district the children should be enrolled […]