The flashing red lights appear in your rearview mirror and that sinking feeling overtakes your stomach. The police have pulled you over and you had a few drinks at the party you’re on the way home from. You’re not sloppy drunk. But you might have been just careless enough to let your blood-alcohol level slip past the legal limit. Taking the following steps will help you get … [Read more...]
Don’t Be A Securities Fraud Victim
Securities fraud covers a wide range of scams, from insider trading to pyramid schemes to boiler room sales tactics. It can seem overwhelming. But you can learn to spot the telltale signs of securities fraud. Be a skeptic Con artists offer high returns with little risk. They come prepared with an elaborate story that seems to explain it all—like the government and Wall Street … [Read more...]
What Will an Employment Criminal Background Check Reveal?
Applying for new jobs can be an exciting time, especially when you think about the possibility of a new start with a new employer and if it’s something you enjoy doing. But, if you happen to have a criminal record or face a criminal charge, you can’t help but wonder if this can hurt your chances of getting the job. You probably have a ton of questions. One of the most … [Read more...]
Debate Over Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Law Heats Up
Medical malpractice law is a hot topic in the Pennsylvania state government in 2019. A rule aimed at limiting venue-shopping when filing a malpractice lawsuit is under review and may change by the end of the year. What is the current Pennsylvania medical malpractice law? The year 2002 was when the current rule was established. The state supreme court ruled that lawsuits must … [Read more...]
The Potential Impact of a New Payday Loan Rule Change
Underneath the radar of the high-profile policy and political arguments taking place in Washington, D.C., is a debate that stands to considerably impact the lives of lower-income people. Whether that’s for better or for worse depends on your point of view on payday loan laws. What is a payday loan and what are the current laws? A payday loan describes short-term borrowing for … [Read more...]
What a Criminal Charge Means for Your Daily Life
Being accused of criminal wrongdoing, let alone convicted of such, can be an ordeal. It's hard to fully understand, however, just how much even a single criminal charge can affect your life. Let's take a look at a hypothetical scenario involving a person we’ll call “Todd,” who has been charged with a crime. Charged, but not convicted First, let's be clear that this is the less … [Read more...]
