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Pennsylvania Declaration of Rights

Pennsylvania Declaration of Rights Many people are familiar with the protections afforded by the Bill of Rights to the federal Constitution. Fewer may be aware that Article 1 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, known as the Declaration of Rights, also provides broad protection of rights and liberties. Grounded in the belief that “All men are born […]

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What do you do with a Notice to Defend?

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 in a civil lawsuit that warns you to respond quickly. It […]

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Puppy Lemon Law in Pennsylvania

You may already be familiar with Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law for cars, but did you know there are protections for dog owners? Sometimes known as Puppy Lemon Law, the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law includes a provision for Dog Purchaser Protection. This can be found in 73 Pa. Stat. § 201-9.3. What is protected […]

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The Right to Reputation in Pennsylvania

In the Pennsylvania Constitution, the right to reputation is listed among other rights like life, liberty, possession of property, and the pursuit of happiness. While the exact reason for including this right is unknown, it is clear that the writers of Pennsylvania’s Constitution intended for it to carry similar weight as the more familiar rights […]