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Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Sales Moving to Online Platforms

April 7, 2021

Like most events in our lives these days, Sheriff Sales of real estate have gone virtual. Bucks County, Pennsylvania has joined Philadelphia, Montgomery, Berks, Adams, and Monroe Counties in holding virtual county Sheriff Sales. An online auction company, Bid4Assets, is used by each of these counties to produce virtual sales. The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office has held two virtual town halls to introduce the platform and answer the public’s questions regarding the change.…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Abuse Cases

By Ryan Kilmer

April 5, 2021

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Please find several frequently asked questions regarding sexual abuse/assault, along with answers below. If you are survivor of sexual abuse, do you have a viable civil claim? Unfortunately, not all sexual abuse claims are viable civil cases. For an individual to have a viable civil sexual abuse claim, it is critical that there is a viable defendant who has the ability to compensate the victim for their injuries…

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Bucks County, PA Doctor Charged for Running Illegal “Pill Mill”

By Michael C. Ksiazek

March 25, 2021

On March 24, 2021, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub arrested Dr. Richard Kondan for violating multiple components of the Drug Act. Dr. Kondan, 58, works in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kondan was charged with illegally prescribing highly addictive opioid medications to at least 14 of his patients. In addition, the investigation by the Attorney General’s Office and Bucks County Detectives revealed that, for 16 years, Dr. Kondan failed to keep…

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Don’t Throw Snowballs (or Rocks) at Cars!

By Jeffrey A. Krawitz

January 29, 2021

Winter is coming – and with it comes snow, sleet, and freezing rain. In the Philadelphia area, the average yearly snowfall is 22.4 inches. Winter driving is dangerous. According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 116,000 Americans are injured and over 1,300 are killed on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement every winter. Pennsylvania is one of the top five deadliest states for wintertime car accidents, often caused, at least in part, by poor visibility…

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Philadelphia Requires Residents to Remove Snow

By Ian S. Abovitz

January 28, 2021

The Philadelphia Code places the burden upon both owners and tenants to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks. Chapter 10, Section 720 requires owners and tenants to thoroughly clear a path not less than 30 inches in width on all sidewalks bordering the building or premises within 6 hours after the snow or ice has ceased to fall. This ordinance further states that it shall be a violation to place snow or ice that…

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Snow, Snow, Snow = Slip and Falls

By R. Tyler Tomlinson

January 26, 2021

Although this winter season has already seen a great amount of snow accumulation, weather forecasters are predicting more snow will hit us in the coming weeks. Of course, all of this snow makes for dangerous walking conditions. As the amount of snow accumulation continues to increase, so does the chance of being hurt as a result of slipping on ice or snow. There are a few things that you should do if you are hurt…

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Another Setback for Pennsylvania Landlords

By Bianca A. Roberto

November 11, 2020

The Philadelphia Municipal Court issued an Order stopping service of writs of possession and alias writs in residential eviction cases. On November 6, 2020, the court directed that any writs previously issued in any residential case cannot be served until after December 31, 2020. However, landlords can seek relief from the Order with a showing of good cause to serve the writs.…

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Restaurant’s Challenge to COVID-19 Declarations Could Go to Bankruptcy Court

By Bianca A. Roberto

November 10, 2020

A lawsuit filed by Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Health Department (“ACHD”) against The Cracked Egg, LLC may be transferred to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The Cracked Egg is a restaurant located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Following an investigation by the ACHD in August, the restaurant was ordered to close because it did not comply with mask or facial coverings guidelines.…

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Pennsylvania Department of Health August Report Provides Insight on Nursing Home Updates

By Michael C. Ksiazek & Jeffrey A. Krawitz

September 17, 2020

With summer being officially over, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has received the August reports of nursing home inspections. These inspection reports include information on patient care and building inspections. If a facility is not following regulations during the inspection, the facility will be cited. The facility must then submit a plan of action in order to correct the issues that were found during the inspection, including a completion date of the corrections. The Department…

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Pennsylvania COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance Program

By Rachel Lilienthal Stark & Dolores R. Kelley

August 14, 2020

On Monday, applications for the second round of funding under the COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance Program were opened. Grants of between $5,000 and $50,000, depending on a business’ revenues, will be issued by Pennsylvania’s 17 Community Development Financial Institutions within two weeks of the application period closing. Funding for the grant program comes from federal stimulus money provided to the state through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.…

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Blog Authors

Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Sales Moving to Online Platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Abuse Cases

Bucks County, PA Doctor Charged for Running Illegal “Pill Mill”

Don’t Throw Snowballs (or Rocks) at Cars!

Philadelphia Requires Residents to Remove Snow

Snow, Snow, Snow = Slip and Falls

Another Setback for Pennsylvania Landlords

Restaurant’s Challenge to COVID-19 Declarations Could Go to Bankruptcy Court

Pennsylvania Department of Health August Report Provides Insight on Nursing Home Updates

Pennsylvania COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance Program

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