would like to congratulate our own Jonathan Bruno for being featured in this quarter's Pennsylvania Lawyer Magazine. His cover article, which you can read here, discusses the role of amicus briefs and is well worth your time. Jonathan...
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Why is summer a dangerous time for teenage drivers?
Summer is a time of year most teens long for, with school out, the sun shining and the open road beckoning. It's a period filled with new drivers fresh out of driver's education, an abundance of free time and an increase in overall travel. This perfect storm of...
Can a hospital hide a doctor’s record?
Many people do not check a doctor’s record before going in for surgery or another type of treatment. They simply go to the hospital and trust that the members of their care team will approach their care appropriately. But you may be a particularly curious and informed...
Are hospitals understaffed?
Hospitals were already struggling with staffing issues prior to 2020, but the events of the last few years have produced a veritable crisis all around the United States. It makes no difference whether you’re talking about rural hospitals, urban hospitals or teaching...
4 common sources of shareholder disputes
Companies bring in shareholders when they need capital to start operations or when the company grows enough to Warrant the additional complexity of becoming a publicly traded organization. In either case, the shareholders who help financially support the company have...
2 reasons brain injuries cost more than people expect
When you get into a car crash, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most concerning injuries you might suffer. Brain injuries could lead to lasting physical limitations and a lengthy hospitalization followed by intensive rehabilitation efforts. Although you...
When families should consider a wrongful death claim
When a family member passes away, it may be possible to pursue a wrongful death claim. This can help to cover some of the costs in the same way that it would help to pursue a personal injury claim. Any time someone passes away unexpectedly, it can get expensive, and...
Dissolving a business partnership? Don’t forget these details.
Breaking up is never easy, even when you’re talking about a business partnership and not a romance. When you went into your business partnership, you probably never expected it to end until one of you died or retired – but here you are. How do you dissolve the...
Why do patients get mixed up?
One kind of medical malpractice that can happen is called a never event. There are various never events, but among them is the risk of mixing up patients. Patients can get mixed up for a few reasons. Most commonly, they’re mixed up because of: Failing to verify their...
What should you do about a broken NDA?
Companies include restrictive covenants in their contracts to protect against employee misconduct. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are a crucial form of protection for companies that have a lot of competition or that have very valuable trade secrets. Workers with...