By Samuel D. Jackson • May 26, 2023 It is common to see news headlines about cases brought against law enforcement for things like excessive force or unconstitutional policies. However, there are a surprising number of legal barriers between the wrongful act and an actual monetary recovery. Generally speaking, it is preferrable to sue law […]
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By John F. Bojazi • May 26, 2023 There are certain steps that one should take when a Protection from Abuse complaint is filed against them. The Court may grant temporary orders for Plaintiffs. If the temporary order is granted, a court date will be scheduled. Once you are served the complaint, it is important
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By Joseph Lento • May 26, 2023 A nationwide nursing credentials scandal has been unfolding since early in 2023 after the FBI’s Operation Nightingale brought federal fraud charges against more than two dozen Florida nursing school officials. The FBI simultaneously disclosed to state nursing board officials nationwide a list of approximately 7,600 nurses who had allegedly obtained
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By Joseph Lento • May 4, 2023 A New Weapon in the IRS Arsenal Taxpayers nationwide are generally well aware that the IRS has several weapons at its disposal to make taxpayers pay what the IRS determines is their fair tax share. The IRS can add fines, penalties, and interest to the basic tax obligation,
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By Joseph Cannizzo • April 28, 2023 As the ancient Greek political philosopher Plato wrote in his seminal work, the Republic, “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” It is a sentiment that is as true today as it was in the days
By Liwaa Eyada • April 28, 2023 About a week ago, I was driving home from a neighboring state. It is no secret, and you may have witnessed this, people move from one lane to another. In fact, people go around others for various reasons. I lost count of drivers who decided to go
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By John S. Harris • April 28, 2023 The Federal Trademark Register in the United States consists of two registers, the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. The principal register provides protection for distinctive marks or marks that have a secondary meaning. On the flip side, the Supplemental Register provides protection for non-distinctive marks that
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By Christian Colon • April 28, 2023 School Expulsion Cases are extremely serious and nothing to go about on your own. Our law firm has handled many high school expulsion cases in Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. We have experienced attorneys that go into the schools and make sure they are fighting for your rights
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By Nana Y. Osei • April 17, 2023 Dog searches—meaning a police K9 unit allowing a K9 to sniff outside or inside a vehicle—present a unique situation in Pennsylvania. This is the result of Pennsylvania’s constitution which provides the citizens within Pennsylvania greater protections from government intrusions then the Federal constitution. As a result, the
By Cristina Pietri • April 11, 2023 Last month, we discussed an overview of the student disciplinary process, since the early stages such as investigations, and we learned about student disciplinary hearings. Thus, it’s logical to give you a few helpful pieces of information about the process to follow when the outcome of a student
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