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What is Zoning?

Zoning, in general, is a power granted to municipalities in states, including Pennsylvania. The various municipalities have the power to enact, amend, or repeal a zoning ordinance, either wholly or partly within its municipality (see 53 P.S.…
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Construction Accidents in Pennsylvania

Workers’ compensation is not the final and only remedy for construction accidents in Pennsylvania. There are other ways you can recover from a construction accident. Construction accidents typically take place on the construction site. These…
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5 Tips for Social Media Use During a Lawsuit

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Social media plays a huge role in our lives. From building community and staying connected to finding a job or your future spouse, social media is increasingly the lifeblood of modern society. Although Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat…
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Rent-to-own Agreements: A Dangerous Way to Buy Real Estate

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Rent-to-own agreements are contracts for the sale of land where a buyer pays a down payment and some amount of rent over time in order to purchase a home. In Pennsylvania, these are sometimes referred to as Installment Land Contracts, and depending…
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Bus Accidents in Pennsylvania

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Buses are a convenient form of public transit—they provide a way to travel throughout Pennsylvania cities. School buses are great for transporting people to schools, events, and more. Unfortunately, though, like all motorized vehicles, city…
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Big Win in Bitler v. Robeson Township

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Yesterday Judge Leeson of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled in favor of our client, Timothy Bitler Sr., a supervisor on the Board of Supervisors in Robeson Township. Mr. Bitler has been recording township meetings,…
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Commercial Leases v. Residential Leases

Commercial leases and residential leases differ in a lot of ways. Both types of leases are agreements between a landlord and a type of tenant, but they include different rights and responsibilities because they serve different purposes. A commercial…
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Boat Accidents in Pennsylvania

Although it may be difficult to imagine since Pennsylvania does not border the ocean, boat accidents occur frequently in many of Pennsylvania’s rivers and lakes. If you have been injured in a boating accident, you must prove that another person…
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Baiting Violations in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has some of the best hunting land in the country. One way that hunters gauge the quantity of game on any land is through baiting. While purchasing different types of bait and setting it out for wildlife is not illegal in and of…
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Can landlords garnish wages in Pennsylvania?

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Pennsylvania allows landlords to garnish wages from their tenants in certain circumstances. There are limitations set by both state and federal law. Wage garnishment can help landlords to collect money from legal judgments as long as they stay…
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Bicycle Accidents in Pennsylvania

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Sharing the road can be a challenge, especially as a bicyclist surrounded by impatient and distracted drivers. If you are injured in a bicycle accident in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to compensation. It’s vital to speak with an experienced…