Education Law
Full Tort Versus Limited Tort Insurance Policies
December 6, 2024Understanding Economic & Non-Economic Damages
When deciding between full tort or limited tort insurance, you may be wondering “does it really matter?”. The answer is a resounding yes! This decision can significantly impact your life and assets. In this article, we’ll explore key factors to consider, including economic and non-economic damages, and what you can expect if an accident occurs.
The Effect of Rescheduling Marijuana in Pennsylvania
May 3, 2024The FDA Considers Rescheduling Marijuana
It was recently reported that the federal Food and Drug Administration is considering rescheduling Marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. If the reschedule happens, (and it is still very much up in the air right now) the decision will change a lot. Whether Pennsylvania follows suit or not, however, is a separate question.
Potential Consequences for Cyberbullying – Pennsylvania Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
February 19, 2024Victims of cyberbullying or those accused of cyberbullying should seek an attorney for legal advice. It’s not kid’s stuff. It’s a growing issue and the state is taking it quite seriously. And parents, be forewarned, you can also be held accountable, fined and may have to submit to community services.
Understanding Child Custody Provisions in Pennsylvania
January 3, 2024Child custody provisions in Pennsylvania act as a way to navigate the arrangements for childcare with clear boundaries and legal expectations. Whether you resolve your child custody dispute by agreement or after lengthy litigation in court, you should expect that the resulting custody Order will include many, if not all, of the following provisions:
Why Naming a Minor Child a Life Insurance Beneficiary is a Bad Idea
November 2, 2023Understanding Life Insurance Beneficiary Provisions
Life insurance companies cannot pay funds directly to a minor beneficiary. If your life insurance beneficiary is a minor when you die and you have not made any type of provisions for a custodian or guardian of the funds, the distribution of funds will be delayed because your County Court will be required to become involved in selecting and appointing a corporate or adult custodian or guardian to manage the funds on behalf of the minor.
IS DIVORCE MEDIATION REALLY WORTH IT?
January 3, 2023Advantages of Mediation to Resolve Divorce Issues
Have you been wondering if Divorce mediation is really worth it? Divorce Mediation in the legal field, is often referred to as “an alternative dispute resolution process”. There are several processes in this category. Other frequently used methods of alternative dispute resolution are arbitration, and collaborative law. Approximately half the states in the United States require participants in a divorce and/or custody action to participate in mediation before they become involved in the Court system.
Legal Custody and Vaccination Disputes: COVID-19 Impact
January 7, 2022COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available for children ages 5 years and older, and booster shots are being offered for children ages 16 years and older and children who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. If you are a parent, you have likely considered the COVID-19 vaccine and whether it is appropriate for your child.
There is no question that the decision to vaccinate—or not vaccinate—has led to spirited debate among adults, and similar discourse has occurred between parents who are considering the vaccine for their child.
It’s Back-to-School Season; Difficult Decisions Need to Be Made!
August 23, 2021It is that time of the year again, as children return to school for the 2021-22 school year. Somehow, summer breaks always seem to fly. It can be both an exciting and overwhelming time, as the return to homework assignments, packed lunches, extracurricular activities, and early mornings set in.
As a parent, you want to see your child succeed, both inside and outside of the classroom. Dealing with the unusual school year that 2020-21 presented, it will be essential to establish a new daily routine for your children.
How Will COVID-19 Restrictions Impact FAPE?
October 7, 2020Students in Pennsylvania’s public schools have started a highly unusual school year as some must attend online classes, others participate in a hybrid learning of digital and in-person, and still others attend traditional in-person instruction under restrictive guidelines.
The Wolf administration has issued guidelines, but no mandates. It is up to schools, on the local level, to determine how they will handle risk mitigation and fulfill educational needs while complying with education laws such as FAPE.
Do Pennsylvania Laws Protect Service Dogs?
August 4, 2020Service dogs have legislated protections in Pennsylvania: laws that impact their public accommodations and their treatment.
Pennsylvania businesses must permit service animals in any public area. Stores, restaurants, and similar establishments open to the public can’t deny service or accommodations to someone who has a service animal with them. The law that protects this public access for service animals supersedes any state or local health code.