Recently in the news, there has been a lot of spotlight surrounding the education system of Pennsylvania. Right now, as Pennsylvania law stands, school districts are prohibited from furloughing teachers for budgetary reasons but staff cuts can be made in the face of declining enrollment or when entire programs are… read more →
There are many individuals who come into situations where they may need an attorney. However, many individuals simply don’t know how to determine if they need an attorney for their problem. In many cases, the individual will not want to go through the hassle of researching their problem so they… read more →
An individual who wishes to bring a lawsuit must keep in mind that he/she has to bring such lawsuit within a certain timeframe, also known as the “Statute of Limitations.” Most individuals have heard the term used before in the legal world but are not certain what it means in… read more →
Most people have heard of the term negligence used in the legal system. Each year, numerous lawsuits are brought alleging negligence as one of the causes of action. But what does it actually mean? What has to be proven to bring a negligence lawsuit? Under the Pennsylvania Law, there are… read more →
If you are thinking of filing a lawsuit against a person, business or entity, you may want to consider first sending a demand letter. What is a demand letter? Simply put, a demand letter is just what it sounds like. It is a letter that is sent to the person,… read more →
So you have decided to forego hiring an attorney and instead take your case to small claims court on your own. This is a wise choice, as long as you are well prepared to present your case to the magistrate. There are several aspects of a hearing that you need… read more →
The justice system can be intimidating for many folks. And with good reason. A tangle of laws, rules and procedures lie around every corner. There are time limits for everything and if you do not do things in exactly the correct manner you can lose your rights. That is why… read more →
If you are filing a complaint in Allegheny County, you have the choice of having your case proceed before a Judge or to have it resolved using Arbitration. Arbitration is a type of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). Arbitration can be extremely beneficial in some cases. However, it is important to… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2014 The number of employees affected by the recent UPMC data breach and identity theft scheme may be even higher than originally predicted. The company publicly acknowledged on Wednesday that 22 of its employees had been affected. Concerned workers who spoke to our firm over… read more →
If you believe you may be affected, contact the IRS to find out if a fraudulent return has been filed in your name and with your social security number. If you find that you are a victim of a fraudulent return, consult the IRS Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft and follow their… read more →