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Preventing Waiver on Appeal

As you prepare your appeal in the Superior Court or Commonwealth Court in Pennsylvania, how do you avoid waiver or forfeiture? Here are three common mistakes that people make that cause waiver and forfeiture. First: Be sure to include citations…
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Defending an Appeal to the Superior Court

Congratulations! You won your case before the Court of Common Pleas, and you’re relieved that your long lawsuit has come to an end. But then you get the bad news: the other side has appealed to the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Can your hard-won…
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Capital Gains Tax

Investing is a great way to bolster your financial security, but when the taxman cometh, things can get complicated quite quickly. One of the most often talked about types of investment taxes is capital gains taxes. In this article, we’ll…
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Can my sentencing be deferred while my case is on appeal?

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If you’ve lost a criminal case at trial and you’re looking to bring an appeal, will the court consider deferring your sentence until the appeal is decided? Under Pennsylvania law, there are several factors that a court will consider in making…
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Self-Storage Unit Laws in Pennsylvania

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Self-storage units have become popular across Pennsylvania. Individuals and businesses use these spaces to store belongings, inventory and equipment. Whether you’re a renting a unit or a running a facility, there are certain rights and regulations…

Taxpayer Bill of Rights

We all know about the original Bill of Rights drafted by James Madison in 1789 to ensure that the freedoms we enjoy every day are protected, but did you know there’s a Taxpayer Bill of Rights specifically outlining your rights as a taxpayer?…
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Understanding Your Rights as a Grandparent

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In many families, grandparents play a crucial role in the lives of their grandchildren. Grandparents offer love, support, the wisdom of years and guidance through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are situations in which grandparents may…
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Can you Garnish Wages for Debts in Pennsylvania?

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Wage garnishment is a legal process by which a creditor (that is, someone who is owed money) collects that money directly from a debtor’s employer. The employer, when sending out its payroll through paycheck or direct deposit, is required…
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Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania

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At some point in your life, you will have to cross a street. As a child you were probably told that you had to hold someone’s hand and maybe never to run across a street. But when you’re injured in a pedestrian accident, where should you…