The Fourth Amendment protects us from “unreasonable searches and seizures” of our property by the police. Ever since the Bill of Rights was made part of the law of the land in 1792, lawmakers, law enforcement and judges have grappled with the requirements...
Unless you have few possessions or assets, and just one or two heirs, it’s unlikely that a will would be sufficient for your estate plan. Your will is the foundation of your plan, but there are a number of other documents available to help you control your...
For most people, going to court to resolve a legal dispute is a last resort. Landlords are the same way. Most experienced landlords agree that it’s sometimes necessary to go through the entire eviction process, it’s usually better to settle the matter out...
In business, you rely on contracts to get the things you need from your suppliers, distribute your goods or services to clients, and possibly hire and retain your employees. If your contracts are well-written, comprehensive and the result of a good-faith negotiations,...
Everybody makes mistakes, but some mistakes are more serious than others. Sometimes, the police get involved and you are arrested and charged with a crime like drinking and driving. DUI is a crime in Pennsylvania, potentially punishable by jail time and the loss of...
As a landlord, the last thing you need is a tenant who won’t pay the rent, who routinely pays late or does not pay in full. You know that once the tenant has violated the terms of the lease, you may have the right to evict them. Of course, evicting an individual or...
Wells Fargo has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons, after it came to light that employees signed up customers for accounts without their knowledge and charged them for it. Now the bank is facing a federal lawsuit from the City of Philadelphia over its...
You have probably heard of Philadelphia-area police setting up DUI checkpoints, especially during holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve. Perhaps you have even had to pass through a checkpoint and gotten arrested as a result.Even if...
Over the Memorial Day weekend, many people in Philadelphia got together with friends and family for a barbecue, at the beach or one of the many other festivities that come with a three-day weekend. It is not unusual for alcohol to be served at such events. While it is...
One may think that a person has the unequivocal right to carry a firearm. However, this is not always the case. In fact, there are instances in which the possession of a firearm, even if it is not used while committing of a crime, is illegal.Under the Pennsylvania...