In Jones v. McGreevy, decided on January 11, 2022, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held, inter alia, that, unlike other types of retirement accounts, an inherited individual retirement account is not protected from creditors. Pennsylvania law exempts certain property…
READ MOREIn Pennsylvania, as in many states, contractors and subcontractors have a powerful tool if they are not paid for construction, alteration or repair work that they conduct on real property of another. In addition to filing a lawsuit,…
READ MOREOn March 25, 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its decision in Commonwealth v. Mason, No. 69 MAP 2019 (2021). The Court, in a 5-2 decision, held that the use of “nanny cams” in one’s home generally will…
READ MOREIf you are wronged, how long do you have before you must sue or forever lose your right to do so? This is a very important question that non-lawyers don’t often think about. This time limitation is called…
READ MOREMany people do not know that it is generally illegal in Pennsylvania to audio record another person without their permission. Pennsylvania’s Wiretapping and Electronica Surveillance Control Act (the “Wiretapping Act”), was enacted in 1978. Among other requirements and…
READ MOREWhen does a dispute belong in state court and when does it belong in federal court? The answer to that question is often a mystery to non-lawyers. We will explore the basics below. Whether a federal court has…
READ MORE
Information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Contents may contain attorney advertising under the laws of some states. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.