Your business just got sued…now what?
Your business, the one you and your team have tirelessly built and maintained, has been sued. Now what? You’re not alone. Over 99% of businesses in PA are classified as “small businesses”. Unfortunately, statistics also tell us that nearly 50% of these businesses are engaged in an active lawsuit in any given year.
How May an Employer Monitor Employees in the Workplace?
A recent study revealed that 80 percent of major companies monitor employees’ internet, phone, and email usage. Although companies want to gauge employee productivity, it does come with certain limitations. The standards for workplace surveillance are set by both federal and state laws, safeguarding employees’ rights.
What to do when your license is at risk because of a professional complaint?
When facing allegations of error, misconduct, or negligence, licensed professionals in Pennsylvania must take the accusations seriously, as their licenses and reputations could be at stake. It’s crucial to understand the administrative process involved in professional license defense and hire competent representatives who specializes in professional licensing matters to help guide you through the process.
What is End-of-Life Care?
For those who have a terminal illness, spiritual and emotional support is just as important as physical support. Many individuals push off planning for end-of-life care. Sickness and death are a natural part of life. Although a difficult subject, it is important to begin discussing these challenging topics so that caretakers are aware of your end-of-life wishes.
Driving a Lemon? Understanding PA’s Lemon Laws.
Buying a car involves trust. You’re not only relying on the car manufacturer but also on the dealer to sell you a vehicle that is in good, safe-to-drive condition. If this trust is broken, the consequences can be life-threatening.
How Do I Protect My Assets?
As of 2023, the United States is home to more than 33.1 million small businesses, employing 61.7 million Americans. As a business owner, you want to do everything you can to protect your hard-earned money. Individually, you want to make sure that real property, stocks, and other investments are protected.
How Do I Avoid Estate Taxes?
We all hope to be able to provide our children with a nest egg when we die. While building wealth is at the forefront of many people’s minds, it does come at a cost. While the Commonwealth does not have a separate estate tax for residents, decedents who have large estates will be required to pay the federal estate tax.
What is Elder Law?
Approximately 62 million people in the United States are over the age of 65-years-old, with this number projected to rise to 84 million by 2054. With such a large number of senior adults, elder law is increasing in demand with each passing year.
Mette, Evans & Woodside Attorney Dominic Giovanniello Appointed as Pennsylvania Delegate to ABA Young Lawyers’ Division Assembly
Mette, Evans & Woodside is thrilled to announce that Attorney Dominic Giovanniello has been appointed as an Assembly Delegate to represent Pennsylvania at the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) Young Lawyers’ Division Assembly during the ABA Mid-Year Meeting in February in Louisville, KY, and the Annual Meeting in August in Chicago, Illinois.
Attorney Aaron Martin’s First Amendment Win Against Bucks County DA, Gains Recognition
Attorney Aaron Martin of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently secured a permanent injunction on behalf of a client against the District Attorney of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This case involves the Educator Discipline Act, a state law that controls how the...
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