We repeat what we wrote in the blog post of May 12. This is not a 2nd Amendment blog. But since the N.Y. State Rifle case was issued by
Continue Reading Third Circuit Steps into “Range” with A New 2nd Amendment Case.General PA Family Law News & Updates
“Now what? My Stupid Lawyer Settled My Case & Got It WRONG!”
Blessedly, this is not a frequent event. And as law has migrated from handwritten to typewritten to telecopied and emailed agreements one might think this kind of dispute would be…
Continue Reading “Now what? My Stupid Lawyer Settled My Case & Got It WRONG!”MANAGING COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR LAWYER
Earlier today I read an article in an on-line news journal about clients who spend inordinate time on the phone with their lawyers and the consequence for both lawyer and…
Continue Reading MANAGING COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR LAWYERTHE PERILS OF DIY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Yes, it’s a family law blog but what makes this field so interesting is how many ways people can find to get themselves in trouble. Usually, folks know the risks…
Continue Reading THE PERILS OF DIY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONSSon with a Gun Part 2: Are You Liable for the Kid with a Gun?
Legislatures and courts these days are devoting lots of energy to what parents can and can’t regulate in their households and who is “responsible.” Florida just passed a law…
Continue Reading Son with a Gun Part 2: Are You Liable for the Kid with a Gun?Son With a Gun: Do Parents Have A Say?
On May 11, a federal court in Richmond, Virginia ruled that 18 year old’s have a right to own firearms regardless of state and federal laws limiting that right…
Continue Reading Son With a Gun: Do Parents Have A Say?Custody World: What Can You Tell the Kids?
Smith v. Confer is a relocation case decided by the Superior Court on May 3. It’s non precedential but it’s a wild one. The parents of the child shared custody…
Continue Reading Custody World: What Can You Tell the Kids?The Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence
A few weeks ago I spoke with privacy expert, Mark McCreary out of Fox’s Philadelphia office about the legal implications of artificial intelligence, and in particular, ChatGPT. In that short…
Continue Reading The Legal Implications of Artificial IntelligenceWhat Your Lawyer Would Like to Tell You About Fighting for Shared Custody
The headline is a bit of a teaser. It’s not that your lawyer is holding back. It’s more likely you just aren’t asking the right questions. Long ago, when this…
Continue Reading What Your Lawyer Would Like to Tell You About Fighting for Shared CustodyPennsylvania’s Judicial Races are in Full Swing
Even for the most diligent political observer and educated voter, judicial races in Pennsylvania can be difficult to decipher. Unlike candidates for other public offices, the judicial candidates get certified…
Continue Reading Pennsylvania’s Judicial Races are in Full Swing