Probate is the legal process regarding the administration and distribution of the estate of a Deceased person (or “Decedent”). It is administered under the jurisdiction of Probate Courts. The court makes sure that the... Continue Reading
Employer moved to compel arbitration, in former employee’s age discrimination action, based on the arbitration provision in the employment agreement that specifically included claims of age discrimination and the court stayed... Continue Reading
In an apparent issue of first impression, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has invalidated a no-hire provision in the case of trucking company employees seeking jobs at a competitor. A split three-judge panel affirmed a Beaver... Continue Reading
Do you have a child or relative that suffers from substance abuse? Drug and alcohol abuse is a growing problem affecting everyone from all economic backgrounds, ages, education or social status. This growing epidemic is... Continue Reading
The need for a life insurance trust for estate planning purposes has dwindled as the federal estate tax exemption has increased. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that just passed raised the exemption from $5.49M to $11.2M per person.... Continue Reading