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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Seeks Updated Safety Standards Regarding Faulty Equipment in the Workplace
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As a personal injury attorney with a focus on injured workers and employees, I represent many individuals who are injured by machine accidents. Common causes of machine accidents More often than not, machine accidents are caused by either a lack of guards, barriers, and gates or by the removal of… Continue reading
Driving With a UTI May Provide Basis for Punitive Damages
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A recent ruling from Judge Terrence R. Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas may have opened the door for a new and unique basis for punitive damages in Pennsylvania. In this specific case, the counsel for plaintiff has alleged that Marie Gulbin, an elderly woman, lost consciousness… Continue reading
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Bars “No-Hire” Clauses Between Businesses
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently held that a contractual no-hire or “no poach” provision in a services contract between sophisticated business entities is not enforceable under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This important case is entitled Pittsburgh Systems, Inc. v. Beemac Trucking, et. al., case no. 31 WAP… Continue reading
The Importance of Complying With the 2021 Philadelphia Construction Requirements
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Every year, the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspection updates contractors and subcontractors on the requirements needed to operate in Philadelphia. While some requirements have been longstanding, workers and contractors should be aware and mindful of what is required of them to be permitted to perform construction and to help… Continue reading
Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Sales Moving to Online Platforms
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Like most events in our lives these days, Sheriff Sales of real estate have gone virtual. Bucks County, Pennsylvania has joined Philadelphia, Montgomery, Berks, Adams, and Monroe Counties in holding virtual county Sheriff Sales. An online auction company, Bid4Assets, is used by each of these counties to produce virtual sales…. Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Abuse Cases
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Please find several frequently asked questions regarding sexual abuse/assault, along with answers below. If you are survivor of sexual abuse, do you have a viable civil claim? Unfortunately, not all sexual abuse claims are viable civil cases. For an individual to have a… Continue reading
Philadelphia Requires Residents to Remove Snow
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The Philadelphia Code places the burden upon both owners and tenants to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks. Chapter 10, Section 720 requires owners and tenants to thoroughly clear a path not less than 30 inches in width on all sidewalks bordering the building or premises within 6 hours after the snow or ice has ceased to fall. This ordinance further states that it shall be a violation to place snow or ice that has been removed from sidewalks in the street. Continue reading
Another Setback for Pennsylvania Landlords
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The Philadelphia Municipal Court issued an Order stopping service of writs of possession and alias writs in residential eviction cases. On November 6, 2020, the court directed that any writs previously issued in any residential case cannot be served until after December 31, 2020. However, landlords can seek relief from… Continue reading
Restaurant’s Challenge to COVID-19 Declarations Could Go to Bankruptcy Court
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A lawsuit filed by Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Health Department (“ACHD”) against The Cracked Egg, LLC may be transferred to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The Cracked Egg is a restaurant located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Following an investigation by the ACHD… Continue reading
Pennsylvania Department of Health August Report Provides Insight on Nursing Home Updates
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With summer being officially over, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has received the August reports of nursing home inspections. These inspection reports include information on patient care and building inspections. If a facility is not following regulations during the inspection, the facility will be cited. The facility must then submit… Continue reading
