Legal Watch

A Day On Real Estate

Feb 11 2016
real estate agent with sale pending sign

From transactional issues to new CFPB rules, the practice of real estate is continually evolving. Stay abreast of all that’s happened in the past year and plan for the future by attending A Day on Real Estate. Krista Kochosky, Chair … →

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Legal Watch, Real Estate

Washington County Property Reassessment – What Owners Need To Know

Feb 08 2016
washington county pa property reassessment

The Process Involves Several Notices And Important Deadlines Similar to the reassessment that Allegheny County property owners experienced in 2012, Washington County recently concluded a court-ordered reassessment of all residential and commercial properties in the county. It is the first … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Real Estate

How Are Oil Prices Set And Why Are They Falling So Fast?

Jan 22 2016

The price point at which crude oil is traded internationally is fixed predominantly by the Brent Crude Oil, West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil and Dubai/Oman Crude Oil benchmarks.  As of December 15, 2014, rates are as follows: Brent Crude Oil … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Oil and Gas

Views From the Bar and the Bench – CLE Opportunity

Jan 08 2016

VIEWS FROM THE BAR AND THE BENCH: The Hon. Thomas Hardiman, Judge of the U.S. Supreme Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Judge Hardiman will participate in a colloquy reflecting on his past experience as a litigator representing clients … →

Posted in Events, Legal Watch

3-D Printers Raise Concerns About Intellectual Property

Dec 16 2015
3D printer

Three-dimensional printing and scanning are opening up new ways to make and re-create products. What’s more, the technology also is accessible to the public. Anyone with design software and a couple of thousand dollars to spend on a desktop 3-D … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim

Nov 16 2015

Krista Kochosky, Head of Litigation for The Lynch Law Group, will instruct the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s course, Litigating the Insurance Bad Faith Claim. Krista will teach a section called, The How, When, What and Why on Removal to Federal Court. … →

Posted in Insurance, Legal Watch, Litigation

Confidentiality Agreements Can Protect Sensitive Business Information

Nov 12 2015
man signing contract

All businesses have sensitive business information that, if misused, can be damaging. Customer pricing, supplier lists, supplier pricing, profit and loss information, internal procedures, and compensation information are just a few examples. And most businesses have employees, independent contractors, or … →

Posted in Corporate, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

4 Reasons Why You Need An Estate Plan

Oct 08 2015
young parents playing on lawn with two children

Many people believe that estate planning services are needed only by those who are very wealthy…and/or older. Many others know they should have a plan in place and fully intend to get around to it…eventually. The fact is, the time … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Insurance Settlement: Has the Ball Bounced Back into the Insured’s Court?

Aug 19 2015
basketball in basket

On July 21 of this year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling on a matter of first impression in Pennsylvania that has the potential to drastically alter the dynamics between insurers and insureds. Most insurance contracts contain provisions requiring … →

Posted in Insurance, Legal Watch, Litigation

Gifting Can Be A Valuable Estate Planning Tool

Aug 07 2015
college students at graduation ceremony

Understand the Tax Implications and Effect on Your Estate Plan Before You Give Are you planning to give a special gift to a deserving graduate? Are you curious about the tax consequences of that gift? The Internal Revenue Service provides … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch