Legal
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Prominent Climate Scientist and Penn Professor Michael Mann Wins Defamation Case, Awarded $1 Million
Michael Mann, climate scientist and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, won his defamation case and was awarded $1 million by the jury, writes Suman Naishadham for the Associated Press. Mann sued two conservative writers 12 years ago after they compared his depictions of global warming to convicted child molester, Jerry Sandusky. In 1998,…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides on Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie)
On Jan. 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny payment of underinsurance benefits under a personal car insurance policy. This decision has widespread implications for drivers of company cars as well as workers who regularly drive vehicles that they…
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WSJ: Meet the Philly Native, Temple Law Grad Who Led the Case That Brought Down Elon Musk’s $55.8B Tesla Pay Package
Philadelphia native and Temple Law School grad Greg Varallo was the lead lawyer in the case that brought down Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar compensation package at Tesla, write Ryan Felton and James Fanelli for The Wall Street Journal. The suit with a single shareholder plaintiff, Richard Tornetta, was filed in 2018. It alleged that Musk, as…
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Legal Matters: Is January Really Divorce Month? Maybe.
By: Elizabeth Billies Did January feel like the longest month ever? It did for me. The days drag on, and the weeks feel endless. I have seen many articles referring to January as “Divorce Month.” A “National Divorce Day” is even designated on the first Monday in January. Here are three reasons why people may…
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Bucks County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family shared with his grandparents. He recalled the sacrifices his parents made and learning the value of hard work as a janitor and a busboy. After earning his law degree from…
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Yardley Faces Appeal Over Athletic Field Construction at Abrams Hebrew Academy
A Yardley resident is filing an appeal against a new athletic field at Abrams Hebrew Academy, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. A new zoning decision gave the school the go-ahead to construct the facility that includes bleachers and a track. The variances granted also allow the field to be built…
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Legal Matters: What you should know about Non-Compete Agreements
by Jonathan Young Many people employed via contract or even at-will employees have signed Non-Compete Agreements with their employers. These Non-Compete Agreements typically prohibit an employee from engaging in future employment with a competing company for a specified time and within a defined geographic restriction. To be valid and enforceable, these agreements must be clear…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley’s Tracey Barnes Wins Award for Dedication to the Paralegal Field
Dischell Bartle Dooley paralegal Tracey Barnes is being recognized and celebrated for her dedication to the paralegal profession with a prestigious award. Active in the Montgomery County Paralegal Association, Barnes was nominated for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations’ Outstanding Local Leader Award. At the NFPA Annual Convention last month, Barnes was announced as…
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Legal Matters: Five Tips for Your Best Holiday Custody Schedule
By: Elizabeth Billies Did you know that more than a third of marriages in the U.S. involve inter-faith couples? And, as you can guess, inter-faith marriages can result in inter-faith divorces. In fact, it’s believed that interfaith couples are more likely to divorce than those who share the same faith. This can add additional things…
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Bucks County Community College Announces Paralegal and Legal Studies Open House
Bucks County Community College will hold a Paralegal and Legal Studies Open House on Oct. 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Upper Bucks Campus, located at One Hillendale Road in Perkasie. Attendees will learn about the College’s America Bar Association-approved Paralegal/Legal Studies degree and certificate programs which prepare individuals to work as paralegals…
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Legal Matters: The Importance of Electing Qualified Judges
By: Dischell Bartle Dooley Election Day is around the corner. As a law firm, we understand the profound impact that the judiciary has on our legal system and the legal community as a whole on a regular basis. Our justice system relies on the integrity, impartiality, and expertise of those who sit on the bench.…
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Bensalem High School Mock Trial Team Heads to Yale, Wins Several Awards, Accolades
The Bensalem High School Mock Trial Team recently traveled to Yale University to compete with other schools from around the country. Over the weekend, the team made their way to the Ivy League school in New Haven, Connecticut to take part in the Bulldog Invitational. During and after the mock trials, several Bensalem students walked…
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Several Attorneys at Bucks County Firm Listed on Pro Bono Honor Roll by Major Nonprofit
Several Bucks County attorneys have been listed on the Pro Bono Honor Roll issued by the Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Eastburn & Gray, located at 60 East Court Street in Doylestown, announced that seven of its attorneys have made the list. “Those included on this list provided pro bono representation to individuals in need…
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Legal Matters: New Filing Requirements For Those Doing Business In Pennsylvania
By Dischell Bartle Dooley Act 122 was signed into law on November 3, 2022, by Pennsylvania’s former Governor Tom Wolf and became effective as of January 2, 2023. This legislation makes various changes to Title 15 of the Commonwealths Consolidated Statutes, also known as the Associations Code. One notable change for businesses in Pennsylvania is…
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Bucks County District Attorney’s Office Bids Farewell to Longtime Deputy District Attorney
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, located at 100 North Main Street in Doylestown, gave a send-off for Deputy District Attorney David A. Keightly Jr., who has worked for the local government since 2012. Over the years, Keightly has worked to help the office solve several high-profile cases. “His work has earned Outstanding Prosecutor Awards…
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Bucks County Board of Assessment Appeals Due Next Week. Here’s What to Know
An agency in Bucks County is allowing residents to fill out an application for an important service before the week is over. The Bucks County Board of Assessment has announced the deadline to file 2024 assessment appeals as Aug. 1. Applications with the required fee and applicable documents must be on file in their office…
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Looking to Dispose of Your Old Documents? This Township in Bucks County Can Help
A township in Bucks County will be offering residents the chance to dispose of their old documents and more in the near future. A free shredding event will be held at the Lower Makefield Township Building, located 1100 Edgewood Road in Yardley, on July 15 from 9 AM – 12 PM. The event is being…
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Legal Matters: Summer Co-parenting Tips
by Elizabeth Billies Summer is almost here; can you believe it? What should be a fun, carefree time for kids can be sad, stressful and full of anxiety for divorced or separated couples and their children. Navigating the summertime as a divorced couple can present unique challenges, especially when co-parenting with an ex and managing…
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