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Education Law
Where To Find Information About Your Child’s Progress in the IEP: Part Two
This article is the second in a series regarding student educational progress. The next posted article will focus on types of assessments and the limitations of curriculum based measurements in…
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Education Law
Is Your Child Making Progress on the IEP?
The IEP is a multi-page document that contains a significant amount of information about your child and the school’s plan for ensuring that he/she makes meaningful educational …
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Education Law
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Opinion On Special Education Legal Standard
On March 22, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District regarding the appropriate level of educational benefit that school…
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Non-Profit Status Alone is Not Enough for Property Tax Exemption
Is a non-profit trust company automatically entitled to a property tax exemption when…
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Education Law
Supreme Court to Hear Transgender School Bathroom Rights Case in March
The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments in a major dispute on transgender rights on March 28, 2017.
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Family Law
In Family Law, the More Things Change The More They Stay The Same
In 2015, the United States Supreme Court held, in Obergefell v. Hodges, that the right to marry is a fundamental constitutional right, which may not be withheld from same sex couples and…
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Education Law
Update: Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District (United States Supreme Court case)
The United States Supreme Court held oral argument on this important special education case on January 11, 2017. The case involves a child, Drew, who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder…
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Do I Really Need Insurance For My LLC?
As a business attorney, I frequently have the pleasure of assisting clients with setting up a new business entity.
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Does Your Business Have a Plan?
For many partners and small business owners, there is no governing document which dictates what happens when one of the partners wants to sell his interest, becomes ill, starts losing their mental…
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Verdict Upheld for Violation of Non-Solicitation Agreement
Recently the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a lower court opinion that found a Philadelphia corporation liable for tort claims and violations of non-solicitation agreements.
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Proposed Treasury Regulations Seek to Limit Valuation Discounts
After years of speculation, the Treasury Department has issued proposed regulations aimed at restricting valuation discounts commonly used in estate and family business planning.
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Family Law
Divorce: The Rules Have Changed
Under current Pennsylvania divorce law, if only one spouse wants a divorce, there is a two-year separation waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.
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Education Law
What Is The Meaning Of Educational Benefit Under The IDEA?
In May 2016, the United States Supreme Court asked the U.S. Solicitor General’s office to provide information and an opinion on whether the Court should review a case concerning the level of…
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
Living Will/Healthcare Directive: Are You a Responsible Adult?
Growing up means making responsible decisions — like planning for retirement, budgeting your time and money, and protecting your future.
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Protect Your Identify: Scam Phone Calls
Yesterday I received a call from a person claiming to be from my credit card company. The caller identified my bank and said he was calling about my _____Card.
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Data Breach Preparedness
The risk of large-scale data breaches will continue to affect businesses of all sizes in 2016. Such breaches may not only require affected companies to incur a great deal of time and expense, but…
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Common IRS Scams to Avoid
IRS tax scams continue to be on the rise. Following the emergence of new variations of widespread tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service has issued another warning to taxpayers to remain on high alert and protect…
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
Affordable Care Act: Impact on Trusts and Estates
The impact of the Affordable Care Act, known colloquially as Obamacare, is still being sorted about across many segments of the American economy.
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Family Law
One School District + Shared Custody = Two Bus Stops
On August 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held that the Public School Code requires that a school district provide free transportation to a student whose parents share…
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Employment Law
Paid Sick Leave Becomes Law in Philadelphia
On February 12, 2015, Mayor Nutter signed into law a paid sick leave bill that passed City Council by a vote of 14-2. The new law, which will apply to Philadelphia businesses with…
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Employment Law
Little League or School Volunteer this Spring? You Might Need a Background Check
It’s almost sign up time for Little League and plans are being made for school activities for the Spring. If you are a parent who hopes to be involved in these activities with your son or daughter,…
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
Power of Attorney in Pennsylvania: Changes to the Law
You may have heard that the law governing Power of Attorney in Pennsylvania has changed. Act 95 was enacted on July 2, 2014. Learn More.
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Buy/Sell Agreements: A Business Essential
For many years, three accountants – a man in his 70s who founded the practice, a woman in her 60s and a “junior” partner in his late 30s – owned and operated a busy tax and accounting firm…
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
Protecting Inherited IRAs from Creditors
Who is the beneficiary of your IRA? It’s likely your spouse or children, but you may want to change that in response to a recent United States Supreme Court case. On June 12, 2014, the Supreme…
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