Legal
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Montgomery County to Receive Part of $1B Settlement Pa. Made with Pharmaceutical Companies
Montgomery County will receive part of the more than $1 billion settlement between Pa. and three major pharmaceutical distributors regarding their roles in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic, reported John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. All 67 counties in the Commonwealth are eligible for part of the settlement. The factors that will determine geographic settlement…
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Legal Matters: When Is a Release from Liability Not a Release?
By Eric Wert It’s a situation everybody has been in: We are excited to participate in a local race, activity, or fundraiser. But when we show up to register for the event, we are told that we are required to sign a document releasing the property owner and event organizer from any liability for injuries…
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Legal Matters: Who Pays for the Kids’ After-School Activities?
By Elizabeth J. Billies With the summer winding down, it’s time to think about the upcoming school year and gulp: childcare, tuition, and after-school expenses. Do your children participate in after-school activities such as music lessons or sports? Do those activities cost money? If so, you may ask, who pays for those expenses if you…
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Legal Matters: The Importance of Corporate Check-Ups for New Entrepreneurs
by Celso Lucas Leite, Jr., Esq. I love to work with entrepreneurs. It is impressive to watch an idea turn into a conversation, a business pitch, and finally, a fully-fledged enterprise. One of my favorite things about being an attorney is that occasionally I get to be a part of that process. Many successful entrepreneurs…
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Deana’s Law, a Repeat DUI Offender Bill, Passes Senate, Goes to Governor
House Bill 773, known as Deanas Law, has been signed by the Pennsylvania Senate and now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature, writes Max Bennett for the Marple Newtown Patch. The bill proposes harsher penalties on repeat DUI offenders. It was drafted by GOP State Sens. Christopher Quinn and Bob Mensch after Deana Eckman of Brookhaven…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley Continues Its Long Tradition of Super Lawyers
Partners Mark Dischell, John Dooley, Robert Iannozzi Jr. and Elizabeth Billies have been selected to the 2022 Super Lawyers list. In addition, George Saba Jr., of counsel to the firm, was also named a Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in Pennsylvania are named to the Super Lawyers list.…
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Celso L. Leite Jr., Attorney, Joins Dischell Bartle Dooley in Lansdale
Celso L. Leite Jr., Attorney, was born to Portuguese American immigrants in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; and he grew up in Montgomeryville. In 2014, Celso graduated from North Penn High School and continued his academic education at Villanova University, where he majored in finance and co-majored in real estate. “One of my mentors at Dischell Bartle…
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Legal Matters: What is a Prenup, Why Get One, and Who Should You Hire To Write It?
by Elizabeth Billies What is a prenup? In its most basic form, a prenup is a contract signed by a couple before marriage saying how they would like to divide certain assets and debts if they divorce. It only becomes effective when you wed. A well written prenup will list all of the assets and…
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Lower Merion School District Settles Long-Running Lawsuit Challenging Property Tax Increases, Agrees to Pay $27M
Lower Merion School District has agreed to return $27 million to taxpayers over several years as part of a settlement of a long-running lawsuit over property tax increases in the affluent district, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The settlement with aviation lawyer Arthur Wolk and other taxpayers who had accused the district of…
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91-Year-Old Murder Conviction in Death at Glen Mills Schools Overturned
A Common Pleas judge has overturned a 91-year-old murder conviction for a Glen Mills Schools teen who was executed for the crime on June 8, 1931. The family of Alexander McClay Williams has been working to clear his name. The case was reopened after a petition was presented to Common Pleas Court President Judge Kevin…
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Legal Matters: Is Your Property Over-Assessed?
By: Robert J. Iannozzi Jr. School District Real Estate Tax Bills will be issued soon. Property Owners this time of year seemingly breathe a collective sigh and begrudgingly pay their tax bills or pass them along at rote to their mortgage companies for payment. When is the last time, however, that you actually took the…
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Pennsylvania Bar Association Presents Awards for Leadership, Service, and Membership to Montgomery County Lawyers
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) recently awarded those with outstanding leadership in the legal profession with extraordinary service and longstanding membership in the association. The PBA Special Achievement Awards recognize those lawyers and individuals who have provided time and resources to improve the association as well as the legal profession. The President’s Awards were presented…
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31-Year Old Cold Croydon Murder Case Ends in Arrest of Long-Suspected Neighbor
A 31-year-old Croydon cold case is finally solved. Vinny Vella, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, chronicled this long delay of justice. On Apr. 19, 1991, Joy Hibbs’ home was set aflame. Inside she had been both strangled and stabbed to death, with the arson that followed presumably used to cover the crime. The primary suspect was…
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Legal Matters: Your Child’s High School Graduation Can Affect Your Child Support
By Liz Billies Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, is almost here. While it certainly ushers in more BBQs and trips to the shore, it also signals the start of high school graduation season. Graduation is a special time for all graduates and their loved ones alike, but, it can have additional significance for divorced…
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Abington’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro Files Court Statement in Support of William Penn Lawsuit
Pennsylvania is not adequately funding public education and it’s violating its constitution, states Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who also happens to be the Democratic candidate for governor and from Abington, Montgomery County, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His statement comes from a court filing filed Monday endorsing a landmark school funding lawsuit…
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Fort Washington Law Firm Expands With Main Line Acquisition
Fort Washington law firm Timoney Knox has enlarged its firm’s presence with the acquisition of law firm Davis Bennett Spiess & Livingood, reports Jeff Blumenthol for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County firm has 24 lawyers in its firm, now adding Davis Bennett partner Carol Livingood, as well as colleague Bass Wilder Chadwick. “By merging…
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Devon Horse Show Takes Easttown Township to Court
The Devon Horse Show has taken Easttown Township to court, accusing it of price-gouging the equestrian nonprofit, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The lawsuit comes after the DHS received a hefty bill of $130,000 from the township for permits and services for this year’s show. That amount nearly doubles what the township charged…
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Legal Matters: Preparing For Home Improvement
By Eric Wert Are you thinking about installing a pool, adding a shed, deck or a privacy fence — or perhaps something bigger? As a property owner, you know there is never a shortage of projects to improve your home and make it your own. However, prior to making a significant deposit with your contractor or…
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