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Although buyers may sign contracts to close on a real estate purchase, they might later wish to back out for various reasons. Their financing might fall through, they might discover significant issues with the property, or they might get cold feet over such a large purchase. But does Pennsylvania real...
When purchasing a home, you officially gain ownership when you receive the title for the property. However, in some cases that title may come with more baggage than you bargained for. Before going through with any real estate purchase, it is essential to perform a thorough title search to ensure...
Western Pennsylvania is very heavily wooded, and with the amount of snow and ice the area receives during the winter, fallen trees and branches are a given. The prospect of fallen trees can be even more stressful if you have a neighbor whose tree extends over your property. It is...
You or a loved one in Pennsylvania may have been misdiagnosed and harmed as a result, in which case you’re not alone. The journal Diagnosis has published the results of a study showing how diagnostic errors, which are the most common of all serious medical errors, are behind one third...
If you have found yourself accused of a serious crime, you undoubtedly want to know how to handle your case. This may be the first time you have ever gotten into serious trouble, and you may wonder how you even ended up here. Still, you are here and need to...
Summer is over, and perhaps this is the semester you have waited for, the time when you are no longer the lowest member of your club or organization’s hierarchy. You may have endured the initiation process with strength and dignity, and now it is time for you to be part...
Divorce is already a difficult process, but when one spouse decides to play the game unfairly, it can add another layer of complication. One of the most frequent ways that people are unfair in their divorces is when they try to hide assets. They often do this in an effort...
In today’s world, there are more threats to sensitive information than ever. While security measures are constantly improving, hackers seem to always be one step ahead of the game. Many businesses must store sensitive information out of necessity. However, if you aren’t careful, your business may be liable for any...
Your divorce may be good for your family in the long run—but that doesn’t mean it won’t be hard on everyone involved as well. It may be especially hard on younger people. Your children may have trouble feeling connected to you after your separation. What should you do to help...
The idea of selling your business can be a freeing one. You may imagine retiring, spending more time with family or even beginning a new business endeavor. However, it’s necessary to understand what’s involved in a sale before you start the process. Here are a few important factors: Nail the...
Imagine a scenario where you attend a dinner party with close friends. You enjoy reconnecting with your peers over a few glasses of wine and decide to stay the night – because you want to be a safe driver. The next morning, you realize you had a few too many...
Your company has grown from just a few employees and family members to an expanding concern and now it’s time to get serious about creating an employee handbook. Where do you start? First, you need a good idea about what you want to achieve with the handbook. An employee handbook...
Whether you are a Pennsylvania entrepreneur starting a new company or an established business owner seeking to expand, you likely will face the necessity of signing a commercial lease. As you know, few businesses operate out of premises they own, and instead lease property out of which to conduct business....
As someone who owns and operates your own small business, you probably try your best to put “aces in places” and hire people you trust will work hard on your behalf. While hiring the right people is a critical component of operating any business, so, too, is setting clear guidelines...
Conflict in the workplace is common, but if left unchecked, it can have an adverse effect on the business. Here are three areas of concern with issues that seem simple enough to resolve, but which could escalate into employer-employee disputes. Performance problems An employee may feel he is performing his...
If you are a resident of Pennsylvania who is looking to establish your own business, you may be giving some close consideration to exactly what type of business structure you want to create. Different business structure types offer different benefits and drawbacks, but if minimizing the amount of personal liability...
When you are looking to hire employees for your business, you should have an employment contract. A good contract will explain all the terms of employment clearly and protect you from liabilities. If you do not have a comprehensive contract, you may face lawsuits from your employees if something goes...
Estate plans are an essential tool for those in the Pittsburgh area who want to protect their legacies. If you feel like you cannot benefit from estate planning when you have debt, you have been sadly misinformed. You do not need to have a considerable amount of wealth or debt...
I have previously written about the consequences associated with being charged with or convicted of a DUI. While those consequences are obviously less than ideal, the ramifications of being convicted of a DUI if you have a Commercial Driver’s License (“CDL”) are much more severe, especially if you use that...
In the last blog entry, I commented on some of the interplay between the Social Security system and divorce. Most notably, I discussed spousal and survivor benefits and what happens when a person divorces before or after the age of 60. However, there are a number of other novel situations...
During the divorce process, most divorcing spouses’ priorities are set on making a definitive break from their partner, and moving on with their lives. If there is a long-term priority, it is probably the welfare of their children. A spouse’s own financial needs down the road tend to get a...
When you are considering ending your marriage, an experienced divorce lawyer can be of great assistance. Pennsylvania’s family law system can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and a language of its own. An attorney who understands the law and the process can help you evaluate...