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Whether you’re located in Philadelphia, Lancaster or Pittsburgh, running a small business in is challenging enough without having to chase down unpaid invoices. The terms of your customer contracts can either help or hurt you when trying to collect from non-paying customers. Including specific provisions regarding interest on late payments, attorney's fees , collection costs, and choice of venue can significantly improve your chances of recovering what you're owed, and mini

When advising clients about potential litigation , we often spending time helping dispel a widely held belief that lawsuit winners get their attorneys fees paid by the losers.  That’s a myth. In Pennsylvania, the default rule is that the losing party does not have to pay the winner's attorney fees. This principle, known as the " American Rule ," dictates that each party is responsible for their own legal costs, win or lose. This contrasts with the " English Rule ," where the

Navigating the complexities of estate administration can be challenging, especially when family dynamics are involved. A common issue arises when a sibling continues to reside in the deceased parent's home after their passing. Here we will address the legal ramifications and potential solutions under Pennsylvania law. When a parent passes away in Pennsylvania and a sibling continues living in the family home, that sibling does not automatically have the right to stay unless

Thinking about a prenup ? It’s a mistake to believe that simply having a signed agreement called a “prenup” is enough.  Pennsylvania courts require “fairness” when it comes to a prenuptial agreement. Understanding these rules before  you sign is crucial. Read on to learn how Pennsylvania law protects both parties in a prenuptial agreement . Are You About to Say "I Do?" Don't Let Prenup Myths Ruin Your "We Do." Congratulations on your engagement! As you plan your wedding and f

Is your bank account suddenly inaccessible? Has a debt collector frozen your funds? Whether you’re from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or somewhere in between, facing a bank account levy due to a judgment, it's crucial to act fast. There are strict deadlines to protect your money under Pennsylvania law. We will walk you through your rights and a practical, step-by-step game plan you can start today. If a judgment creditor has frozen your Pennsylvania bank account via a Writ of Exec

In today’s digital-first economy, your online reputation is one of your most valuable business assets. Perhaps the most impactful expression of your online reputation are your customer reviews.  They say a lot about your business and are an influential factor in the purchase decision by people shopping for your products and services.  Statistics show that 92% of consumers are hesitant to buy from a business with no reviews, and a single one-star increase in your Yelp rating

In Pennsylvania, “close enough” isn’t good enough when it comes to your paycheck. If you are an hourly (“non-exempt”) employee, you must be paid for every minute you spend under your employer’s control, including time spent in security lines, booting up computers, or answering “quick” after-hours texts. Recent Pennsylvania court rulings have eliminated the “de minimis” (or “trivial time”) defense that employers often use to avoid paying for small increments of work. If you’ve

In Pennsylvania, a Family Caregiver Agreement  is a formal contract that turns informal help into a professional arrangement. Why does this matter? Because without one, any money given to a family member for care is viewed by the state as a "gift." This can trigger massive financial penalties and delay Medical Assistance (Medicaid) eligibility for years. A well-drafted agreement protects the caregiver’s income and the senior’s path to long-term care benefits.   As Pennsylvani

While ChatGPT Health  (launched January 2026) offers the convenience of "personalized" health summaries by syncing your medical records and lab results, doing so carries significant legal and privacy risks. By voluntarily uploading your records to a commercial AI platform, you likely waive the federal privacy protections afforded by HIPAA. Furthermore, under Pennsylvania law, once this data is shared outside a traditional clinical setting, it becomes "consumer data" that can

As parents, we spend countless hours planning for our children's present – their education, their health, their happiness. Our plans and aspirations for our children while they’re growing up are often fairly detailed. What kind of education should they have?  Sports and other activities? Should they have a job in their teen years? We also have our eye on caring for them in the future. We work hard to save something that we can pass on to them as a legacy in the future. Our vi