Legal
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Pro Athletes and Trainers Praise Landmark Judgement Against Nike From Norristown Apparel Owner
Professional athletes and trainers are praising the recent landmark judgement against Nike over Cool Compression clothing, writes Ed Mahon for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Efraim Nathan, the owner of Lontex, the Norristown sports apparel maker, says he received great support from professional athletes and their trainers after the court awarded him $507,000 plus an as yet…
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50 Years Ago, Thomas Gavin Stole a Flintlock Rifle from Valley Forge Park; Now Will Spend One Day in Jail
Thomas Gavin, the man who stole over a dozen historic firearms from East Coast museums in the 1960s and 1970s, including a historic Revolutionary-era flintlock rifle from Valley Forge National Historical Park, will spend one day in jail, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He had kept the stolen items for half a century…
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Judge Uncorks PLCB Violations Related to Shipping Wines and Collecting Fees
A Commonwealth Court judge found that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) violated a 2016 law when it prohibited direct shipments of wine to restaurants. Atop that infraction, it also continued charging ineligible handling fees for the service. Harold Brubaker poured out the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state law on direct wine shipments…
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Retired Judge From Ardmore Recalls Toughest Cases in New Memoir, Her Honor
Ardmore native LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, a retired Santa Clara County Superior Court judge, recalls some of her toughest cases in her recently released memoir, Her Honor, writes Jessica Zack for the San Francisco Chronicle. During her time on the bench, Cordell, who became the first African American female jurist in Northern California when she was…
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Legal Matters: Seven Tips for Selecting and Saving on Auto Insurance Coverage
By George Saba Jr. Auto insurance can get very expensive, especially if you have multiple vehicles or young drivers. But not having the proper auto coverage can result in financial disaster for you or your family. Many feel that insurance is just another bill to pay—a necessary evil. They purchase “just enough” coverage and may…
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Join the Montgomery County Bar Association for the Delaware Valley Legal Expo on Nov. 18
Join the Montgomery Bar Association and the Association of Legal Administrators, Independence Chapter for the Delaware Valley Legal Expo. The Delaware Valley Legal Expo is a joint production of the Montgomery Bar Association and the Association of Legal Administrators, Independence Chapter, to be held at the Sheraton Valley Forge on November 18, 2021, beginning at…
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Victim or Rioter? Criminal Defense Attorneys at MacElree Harvey Tackle the Case of Kyle Rittenhouse in New Podcast
Peter Kratsa and Caroline Donato, criminal defense attorneys at MacElree Harvey, discuss the stories making headlines in the legal world and break down the legalese for the average listener in their popular podcast, “Subject to Cross.” In the latest episode, Kratsa and Donato discuss the case of Kyle Rittenhouse and recent rulings by the trial…
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Montgomery Bar Association Honors Marilou Watson, Esq., Recipient of the 2021 Margaret Richardson Award
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered together recently to honor Marilou Watson, Esq. of Fox Rothschild LLP, the recipient of the 2021 Margaret Richardson Award. It is named for the first female member of the Montgomery Bar Association, and the award is given by the Women in the Law Committee to a member who has promoted…
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Judge Carolyn Carluccio Plans to Clear the Backlog in Tenure as Montgomery County President Judge
When she starts her tenure as Montgomery County president judge in January, Judge Carolyn Carluccio will have her hands full, writes Aleeza Furman for The Legal Intelligencer. Judge Carolyn Carluccio is set to succeed Judge Thomas M. DelRicci Jr. as president judge. She was unanimously chosen by her colleagues for the leadership post and will…
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“Human Stupidity:” Valley Forge Casino Comes Down on Gamblers Leaving Kids in Cars
After 22 recorded incidents this year, Valley Forge Casino Resort is planning to step up its enforcement efforts against gamblers who leave their children unattended in cars, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The casino is planning to install first-of-its-kind infrared cameras that can detect the heat signature of a person inside a car,…
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Owner of Norristown’s SWEAT IT OUT Takes Nike to Court Over Trademark Infringement – and Wins
Efraim Nathan, owner of SWEAT IT OUT in Norristown, took sneaker giant Nike to federal court over trademark infringement and came out victorious, reports NBC10 Philadelphia. The Wynnewood resident has been making sports garments with Cool Compression technology for decades. The technology is trademarked to Nathan and his small business. Over the years, the small…
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Legal Matters: What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine, Your Kids, and Legal Custody
by Elizabeth Billies While vaccinating children for COVID-19 is already a hot-button topic, it can be an especially thorny issue for divorced parents. Are you and your co-parent on the same page with regards to the vaccine? If the answer is no, read on for what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine, your…
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People Mag: Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid Split After Explosive Family Argument in New Hope Compound
Supermodel Gigi Hadid and singer Zayn Malik are parting ways. A disagreement between Malik and Hadid’s mother Yolanda apparently precipitated the breakup. People Magazine had the details. The final decision to part seems to be based on a recent incident at the Hadid’s New Hope compound. A disagreement between Malik and Yolanda Hadid spiraled out…
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Texas AG Reaches Billion-dollar Settlement with Pharma Companies, Including Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a settlement with pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, reaching a $290 million agreement. The state of Texas claims Johnson & Johnson used ‘deceptive marketing tactics’ which contributed to the nationwide opioid crisis, writes James Pollard for The Texas Tribune. From 1999 to 2019, nearly half a million people…
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Do You Know About Pennsylvania Sunshine Act Amendments?
Have you ever considered attending a local municipal or school board meeting to voice your opinion about a controversial topic or to watch deliberation before a decision is made? Pennsylvania law protects your right to do just that. Under recent amendments to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (Open Meetings Law), you have greater rights to know…
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Tower Health’s Bid for Montco Property Tax Exemptions Approved, While Tax Exemptions Bid on Three Chester County Hospitals Denied
A Chester County judge did not approve Tower Health’s application for property tax exemptions on Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Judge Jeffrey R. Sommer of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas said that the health system’s operations had become too similar to those of for-profit companies and…
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Zebra Throw Pillows, Flashlights & $80 Million: Lessons Learned in Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
In an intriguing though non-precedential decision, a panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court considered an interesting set of issues, the disposition of which provide guidance to estate planners, family law practitioners, and their respective clients. Paul had a net worth of over $80 million and was the father of two sons from his prior marriage.…
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As Founder of Humane Prison Hospice Project, Valley Forge Native Brings Dignity to Death Behind Bars
Valley Forge native Sandy Fish has dedicated a good part of her life to increasing access to death with dignity for inmates. Emily Wilder, of The Santa Rosa (Calif.) Press Democrat, covered Fish’s outreach, the Humane Prison Hospice Project. In most cases, people in prisons die alone and without the palliative care that they need.…
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