Foreclosing on Vacant and Abandoned Properties
On June 19, 2018, the Governor signed into law Act 32 of 2018 which amends Title 68 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regulating real and personal property in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Act became effective as of December 16, […]
Read MoreWhy You Need Title Insurance when Purchasing a Home
Once settlement occurs, you, as the owner, are financially responsible for any valid claims made against your new home. This means any unresolved issues involving the property and any prior owner becomes your responsibility. Title insurance is a policy insuring […]
Read MoreDo You Understand Your Automobile Insurance Coverage? by Loren A. Schrum, Esquire
Many people tell me they have “full coverage” automobile insurance, which is odd since there is no such thing! People often confuse “full coverage” with “full tort,” which means they can recover both economic (lost wages, medical bills, etc.) as […]
Read MoreProtection From Abuse Orders/Gun Control by Corey M. Lamoureux, Esquire
Governor Tom Wolf recently signed Act No. 79 into law on October 12, 2018, which now requires individuals to surrender all guns to their sheriff’s office within twenty-four (24) hours after they are convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic […]
Read MoreSunshine Act Amended to Include New Executive Session by Paul C. Bametzreider, Esquire
On October 24, 2018, Governor Tom Wolf expanded municipalities’ ability to conduct executive sessions that are closed to the public when he approved the Act of October 24, 2018, P.L. 1144, No. 156. This Act amends the law commonly known […]
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