Know Your Rights!
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. By: William E. Moore, Esquire Arguably, the most important constitutional amendments affecting criminal law are the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments. They guarantee your right to be free of unreasonable searches, not be compelled to testify against your interests and your right to be represented by […]
Read MoreDivorce 101
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. 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 […]
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 Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. 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 […]
Read MoreKnow Your Charges: Drug Possession Versus Drug Dealing
Legally reviewed by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. 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 […]
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