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Montgomery County Republican Committee Honors the Late Frank Bartle at Spring Reception
Recently, the Montgomery County Republican Committee honored Frank Bartle at their Spring reception and announced they were starting an annual leadership award in his name. Frank Bartle passed away in November of 2020 and is greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues at Dischell Bartle Dooley. He served as the Chair of the MCRC…
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Nether Providence Couple Wants Peace From Disruptive School Stadium
To many, the George King Athletic Stadium at Strath Haven Middle School is a welcome addition to Nether Providence. But to a couple living directly behind it, the constant noise, lights and trash are a dangerous daily intrusion, writes Chris O’Connell for fox29.com. The stadium activity has kept Marcia Levitsky and husband George up at…
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Which Doylestown Illegality Now Carries the Bigger Fine: Planting Bamboo or Possessing Marijuana?
Illegal possession of marijuana in Doylestown Borough now costs lawbreakers $25, thanks to a legal revision reducing the penalty. In comparison, the fine for growing illegal bamboo is a whopping $600. The pros and cons of this new policy toward pot currently reverberate throughout the community, reports Shawnette Wilson for FOX29 News. Two lines of…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley Can Help You Understand Your Social Security Disability Benefits
by Jonathan B. Young For over 4 decades, Dischell Bartle Dooley attorneys have gotten to know the Montgomery County area, the residents, and their needs. They know what bothers them and what makes them happy. Personal and effective service to their clients is what makes DBD the best in the area. They can help you…
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John Elliott, Founder of Elliott Greenleaf and one of Region’s Most Fearsome Litigators, Dies Aged 79
John Elliott, co-founder and chairman of Elliott Greenleaf, one of the largest law firms in Montgomery County, died on March 12 of a heart attack, aged 79, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. For nearly four decades, Elliott led the Blue Bell-based firm and was known as one of the most fearsome litigators…
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Ask a Real Lawyer: How to Account for a $50,000 Undisbursed Inheritance
Question: My grandmother died with a will in 2015. She left my father $50,000. However, my father died in 2018 before the money could be disbursed to him. To complicate matters, his wife (my mother), who would have inherited the money from my dad, also died before grandmom’s inheritance could be disbursed to my dad’s…
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Former Havertown Doctor Imprisoned for Growing Marijuana Recommended for Pardon
A former Havertown ophthalmologist sent to prison for growing marijuana he claims was to help his dying wife, is a step closer to getting his medical license back, writes Matt Stroud for www.phillymag.com. On March 5, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons recommended that Paul Ezell’s pardon be approved. It must now be signed by Pa.…
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Narberth, Lower Merion Suing State Over Law That Blocks Them from Banning Plastic Bags
On Wednesday Narberth, Lower Merion, and nearby West Chester submitted a lawsuit against Pennsylvania over a law that is preventing them from enacting or enforcing bans on plastic bags, writes Laura McCrystal for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last May, Republican state lawmakers included a provision in a budget bill that blocks municipalities from banning single-use plastics,…
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After Defending Trump in Second Impeachment Trial, Local Attorney Sees Bump in New Business Litigation
After defending former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial last month, Michael van der Veen, a Philadelphia-based attorney who lives in nearby Exton, is ready to pick up where he left off with little fanfare, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We were busy when we took the case, and we’re…
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Pennsylvania to Receive Millions From McKinsey Opioid Settlement
Consulting giant McKinsey & Company has entered into a $573 million settlement over allegations it provided advice that helped opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma boost sales while fending off oversight during a national drug epidemic, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The settlement was reached with 47 state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania A.G. Josh Shapiro.…
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Montgomery Bar Association Announces Recommendations from the Autonomous Judiciary Committee
The Montgomery Bar Association has the obligation to pass upon the qualifications of candidates for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, objectively. Candidates are rated Highly Recommended, Recommended, or Not Recommended. Daniel G. Ronca is Highly Recommended. He possesses superior qualifications to serve with distinction as Judge of the Court…
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Financial Abuse Of Older Pennsylvanians Costs Millions
Older Pennsylvania residents lost about $56 million to financial exploitation during the 2017-2018 fiscal year, according to a recent state study. The losses are just one sign of the growing problem of financial abuse of seniors. The situation worsens when the perpetrators of the financial abuse are identified. The study found that adult family members…
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Shemtob Draganosky Taylor, PC Adds Associate Emily E. Farris
Shemtob Draganosky Taylor, PC, one of Montgomery County’s leading divorce and family law firms, is pleased to announce that Emily E. Farris has joined the firm as an associate. Emily graduated magna cum laude, from High Point University in 2015 and earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School…
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Reuniting Families Bail Fund Facing Additional Barriers in Montco
Despite managing to raise $100,000 since its inception in November 2019, the Reuniting Families Bail Fund has had slow progress in fulfilling its mission in Montgomery County, writes Samantha Melamed for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Heather Lewis is the driving force behind the first community bail fund that serves the Philadelphia suburbs. The fund is rooted…
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Officer, Do You Have a Warrant? Pennsylvania Law on Searches of Vehicles Has Radically Changed
Police roadside searches of vehicles just became more difficult for law enforcement in Pennsylvania. On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed proponents of individual privacy rights a major victory when it narrowed the right of law enforcement to conduct roadside searches of automobiles in Pennsylvania. In Commonwealth v. Alexander, the Court held that…
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Montgomery Bar Association Welcomes New Leaders at Annual Business Meeting
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) recently held its Annual Business Meeting. Over 200 members, legal professionals and community leaders attended the event virtually. This included the election of the MBA’s officers for 2021, an awards presentation to honor outstanding contributions to the MBA and community, as well as the installation of its new president, Jacqueline…
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Old Montco Newspaper Boxes Find New Purpose—Holding Marijuana Pardon Applications
As newspapers in print form continue to decline, old newspaper boxes in Montgomery County are finding new purposes, including holding marijuana pardon applications, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The county chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and TerraVida Victims of the War on Drugs have joined forces to fill the…
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Delaware Valley Legal Expo Celebrates 25th Anniversary as Live Virtual Event
In a year with unprecedented circumstances that have forced many large events to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Montgomery Bar Association has worked tirelessly to deliver their 25th Annual Delaware Valley Legal Expo. Over a quarter of a century ago, a mix of representatives from the Independence Chapter of Legal Administrators and Montgomery…
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