Divorce 101
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. It is well-known that around 40 to 50 percent of all marriages will ultimately end in a divorce. This process is experienced by many, but it’s still challenging to go through. Below we’ll get into the details of this process from start to finish, or Divorce 101. Initiating […]
Read MoreEthics Violations for Public Officials or Public Employees
In Sivick v. State Ethics Commission, 238 A.3d 1159 (Pa. 2020), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a public official’s purely ministerial acts benefiting a family member do not by themselves create a conflict of interest, while leaving intact that actively lobbying or advocating for a relative’s hiring is a violation of the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act. As a public officer and government employee, the Supervisor had specific official responsibilities and was subject to regulations governing official action […]
Read MoreWorkplace Injuries & The Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. A statute of limitation dictates how long a potential plaintiff has to file a lawsuit before they are barred from doing so. Every state has its own statute of limitations laws, so this time period varies from state to state. Every type of suit has its own time […]
Read MoreKnow Your Charges: Drug Possession Versus Drug Dealing
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. Incredibly, the U.S. spends an average of $47 billion combating illegal drugs each year. The main way police control drugs is through federal and state laws prohibiting the possession and sale of these dangerous substances. There are two main types of possession charges: simple possession and possession with […]
Read MoreWhat Is A Mistrial?
Legally reviewed by Marc Robert Steinberg, Esq. Depending on which party you are in a criminal prosecution, a mistrial can be either a huge inconvenience or advantage if viewed from a legal strategic standpoint. Defined simply, a mistrial is a trial that the presiding judge brings to an end before a determination on the merits […]
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