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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…
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Pennsylvania Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving

On June 5, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new bill into law that goes into effect on June 5, 2025. It is Senate Bill 37, known as Paul Miller’s Law. Paul Miller’s Law bans the use of hand-held devices while driving and makes it a ticketable…
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Car Seat Laws in Pennsylvania

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Car seats are an important safety measure for your children and grandchildren. Pennsylvania has laws pertaining to the type of car seat required for your child based on their age, height, and weight. By following these regulations and properly…
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Trusts in Estate Planning and Litigation

Trusts are an ancient legal mechanism that protect your assets, and they’ve only become more popular with time. Trusts can be used instead of wills to pass on your assets to the next generation, or as a way to protect money for a family member…
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What to do when a Process Server Serves You with a Lawsuit

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What happens if a process server shows up at your house? In Pennsylvania, this is usually a sheriff. Sometimes, if you’re in federal court, it can be a private party who shows up and serves you with some paperwork. To watch a brief video by…
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Immigrant Visas v. Nonimmigrant Visas

A visa is an endorsement on a foreign citizen’s passport to have entry into the receiving country. In the United States there are various types of visas that one can apply for, but there are strict requirements to qualify for each category.…
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Americans With Disabilities Act Claims in Employment

What do you do if you have been discriminated against based on your disability at your job? Does your job have to accommodate your disability? Are they required to change their policies and procedures to allow you to do your job? These are the…
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How do you Countersue for a PFA?

Protection from Abuse Orders, also known as PFAs, protect those who claim to have suffered abuse or who claim they are afraid of imminent abuse. The defendant in a PFA is usually evicted from the home where they’re living with the person alleging…
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What do you do with a Notice to Defend?

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When you have been served with a lawsuit in Pennsylvania, one thing that you commonly see on the front page is something that is called a “Notice to Defend.” A Notice to Defend is a one or two page document directed toward the defendant…