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Debtors that Transfer Assets so that there is Nothing Left

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By: Kristen Wetzel Ladd For a creditor, obtaining a judgment against a debtor is only the first step to recovering a debt owed.  Executing on that judgment is the next, trickier step to satisfying the debtor’s obligation.  The creditor must find the debtor’s assets in order to levy, attach, and garnish them.  However, …

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New Hospital Visitation Rights For Non-Traditional Families

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By: Litigation Department Currently there are 25 states that have Hospital visitation laws in the form of relationship recognition laws (marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships) or separate visitation statutes. Pennsylvania is the only state in the northeast that does not have hospital visitation laws that provide for automatic recognition of nontraditional relationships. That means that …

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The Business Judgment Rule: Limited Protection For Corporate Decision Makers

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Previously, I blogged about the “standing” requirements that must be satisfied if a shareholder or member of a corporation or other entity, like an LLC, wants to sue its officers, director or managers for mis- or malfeasance. That blog described the requirement for court certification that a plaintiff in such a derivative action adequately represents …

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US Supreme Court Clarifies Student Strip Search Rules

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A United States Supreme Court decision issued on June 25 clarified an issue that may be of interest to school districts. For more information about how this decision may impact your school district’s search policies and procedures or your student’s rights, read this post on our Municipal and Land Use Blog or contact …

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A Residential Real Estate "For Sale by Owner" caution

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In this difficult real estate market selling a home without using a realtor or attorney may seem like a good idea. The money saved, however, can easily be paid out in legal fees and damages if a seller fails to comply with certain statutory duties. Did you know that in Pennsylvania, residential real estate sales …

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New FMLA Regulations effective January 16, 2009

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The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has published a final rule that became effective January 16, 2009, which is available at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/finalrule.htm. This rule updates the Family and Medical Leave Act regulations. For more information about how the new regulations may effect you, please contact our office.

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