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Philadelphia Landlord Tenant Cases Postponed Until Further Notice

July 2, 2020

Today, the Philadelphia Municipal Court issued an Administrative Order postponing Landlord Tenant cases that are currently scheduled for a hearing before the Municipal Court between July 6, 2020 and September 2, 2020 until further order of the Court. Governor Wolf’s May 7, 2020 Executive Order previously extended the moratorium on certain evictions and foreclosures from May 11, 2020 to July 10, 2020. The Philadelphia Court will still accept new landlord tenant case filings beginning on…

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My Zoom Deposition is Next Week – No Problem

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

July 2, 2020

Your Zoom deposition is going to take place in one week. At this point, you should feel ready for it. You also know the number one thing you must make sure to do – be 100% honest. Continue to go over the list of activities you can no longer do because of the accident. Make sure you complete this list with as much detail as possible. Also be sure to send the completed list to…

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FTCA, Minority Tolling, and the Challenges of the Statute of Limitations

By Jeffrey A. Krawitz

June 30, 2020

The birth of a child is an opportunity for joy and excitement, as well as a little anxiety for new parents. After all, the birth process can be scary, especially given the rising maternal mortality rate in the United States. Although no parents want to deal with a medical malpractice suit as part of their post-birth plan, it is sometimes necessary to bring them the closure they deserve when the mother or baby suffers harm.…

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My Zoom Deposition is in Two Weeks – No Problem

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

June 26, 2020

A couple weeks before your Zoom deposition is scheduled to take place, you have probably already spoken to your attorney multiple times to prepare, and should be focusing on how you will explain to the defense attorney how this crash has impacted you and your family. As long as you tell the truth, everything will be fine.…

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My Zoom Deposition is in Three Weeks – No Problem

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

June 19, 2020

Let’s imagine that your Zoom deposition is going to take place a few weeks from today. This is great news, because it means that not only will you will finally get to tell your side of the incident, but your case is also that much closer to being resolved. Remember to always remain truthful in your deposition. So what will the defense attorney ask you during the deposition? Most likely the defense attorney will cover…

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My Zoom Deposition is Next Month – No Problem

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

June 16, 2020

Today, my attorney’s office called and said my Zoom deposition is scheduled for next month. Initially I was worried, but then I remembered I didn’t do anything wrong; the other person did. Also, as long as I tell the truth, everything will be fine. So what is a Zoom deposition, how does it work, and what should I do to prepare?…

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Pennsylvania Approves $225 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

By Eric Stevenson, Rachel Lilienthal Stark & Dolores R. Kelley

June 11, 2020

On June 8, Governor Wolf announced a $225 million statewide grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) will distribute the funds to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), which will then administer the funding in the form of grants. The DCED will issue further guidance regarding the grants later this week.…

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Bike Accidents and Medical Bills

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

June 1, 2020

During these unprecedented times, more and more of us are getting our exercise by riding our bikes. Even though it’s a law in Pennsylvania, not all motorists “share the road”. All too often, this leads to the worst-case scenario: bicycle crashes where someone is injured. If you or someone you care about has been seriously hurt in a bicycle accident, you probably have some questions. One of the first questions that people usually ask us…

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Why Underinsured Motorist Coverage Is So Important in Pennsylvania

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

May 29, 2020

You may be a responsible driver and abide by the state’s auto insurance laws, however not everyone else does. Interestingly, Pennsylvania has one of the lowest rates of uninsured drivers in the nation. However, the City of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have many uninsured and underinsured drivers. To be an insured driver in Pennsylvania, you only need $15,000 of coverage. This amount is usually not enough to cover someone’s injuries.…

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Memorial Day DUI

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

May 22, 2020

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Believe it or not, even during a pandemic, there are still people out there driving under the influence. Unfortunately, this weekend probably will be no different.…

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Philadelphia Landlord Tenant Cases Postponed Until Further Notice

My Zoom Deposition is Next Week – No Problem

FTCA, Minority Tolling, and the Challenges of the Statute of Limitations

My Zoom Deposition is in Two Weeks – No Problem

My Zoom Deposition is in Three Weeks – No Problem

My Zoom Deposition is Next Month – No Problem

Pennsylvania Approves $225 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Bike Accidents and Medical Bills

Why Underinsured Motorist Coverage Is So Important in Pennsylvania

Memorial Day DUI

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