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Prospective Adoptive Parents are Not Required to Enter into a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement as a Condition for Granting their Petition to Adopt
A few years ago, the Pennsylvania General Assembly amended the Pennsylvania Adoption Act to add a section regarding a “Voluntary Agreement for ...
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Prospective Adoptive Parents are Not Required to Enter into a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement as a Condition for Granting their Petition to Adopt
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An Annulment Story: Rare and Difficult, But We Won!
By Scaringi Law Attorney Robert Sakovich Annulments are rare. The hoops you have to jump through to get a marriage license preclude almost all the ...
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An Annulment Story: Rare and Difficult, But We Won!
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Bankruptcy Filings Showing Upward Trend in All Chapters
Economic pressures appear to be taking a toll. After a sharp decline in bankruptcy filings during the COVID pandemic, more individuals and businesses ...
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Bankruptcy Filings Showing Upward Trend in All Chapters
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5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing an Existing Business
Purchasing an existing business can be an exciting venture for entrepreneurs looking to bypass the startup stage and step into an operation that is ...
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5 Things to Consider Before Purchasing an Existing Business
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5 Common Mistakes Made When Running for Office
New Candidate Mistakes: Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Chances As a potential candidate, you probably hear advice from all avenues, friends, family, other ...
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5 Common Mistakes Made When Running for Office
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Even Summary Offenses Can Impact Your CDL
By T.R. Williams, Esq. Are you a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder? If you are charged with a criminal or summary offense under the Vehicle ...
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Even Summary Offenses Can Impact Your CDL
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Co-Parenting Tips for the Fall: Ensuring a Smooth Transition After Summer Break
As the warmth of summer gives way to the crisp air of fall, families everywhere shift into a new season. This time of year marks the beginning of the ...
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Co-Parenting Tips for the Fall: Ensuring a Smooth Transition After Summer Break
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PA Supreme Court Provides Bright Line Rule in Cases of Third Parties' Duty of Support to Child
On May 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a decision reversing a prior decision by the Superior Court which had required the former ...
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PA Supreme Court Provides Bright Line Rule in Cases of Third Parties' Duty of Support to Child
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Court Upholds Neighbors' Signage as Free Speech
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a curious opinion recently in a First Amendment case involving a feud between neighbors over a boundary, ...
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Court Upholds Neighbors' Signage as Free Speech
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First Amendment Victory in Court
Today, March 29, 2023, Scaringi Law received an Order of Court from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania granting ...
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First Amendment Victory in Court
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Copyright Infringement Penalties
What Happens When You Violate Trademarks and Service Marks? After months at the drawing board, there’s nothing more infuriating than having your work ...
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Copyright Infringement Penalties
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A Great Decision For Science And Liberty
By Marc A. Scaringi, ESQ. A federal district court judge in Louisiana yesterday (November 30, 2021) issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the ...
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A Great Decision For Science And Liberty
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Back-to-School Dangers: Defending Against Drug Possession Charges for College Students
Back-to-school season is an exciting time for college students, filled with opportunities to meet new people, dive into courses, and experience the ...
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Back-to-School Dangers: Defending Against Drug Possession Charges for College Students
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Understanding Alimony: What Factors Determine Spousal Support in Pennsylvania?
Divorce is never an easy process. It is one of the most emotionally and financially taxing experiences a person can go through. The division of ...
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Understanding Alimony: What Factors Determine Spousal Support in Pennsylvania?
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Was that a Drone?!?
By Frank D. Mroczka, Esq. The laws of drones are classified in essentially two sections: Those for hobbyists and those for commercial pilots. Both the ...
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Was that a Drone?!?
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What to Do If Your Child Is Arrested for Underage Drinking
Finding out your child has been arrested is a shock, and an underage drinking arrest can be especially confusing. You're likely worried about your ...
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What to Do If Your Child Is Arrested for Underage Drinking
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Essential Legal Documents for College Students: Preparing for the Unexpected
As your child heads off to college, you have likely focused on dorm essentials, textbooks, and meal plans. However, there is a crucial aspect of ...
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Essential Legal Documents for College Students: Preparing for the Unexpected
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Increase in Penalties for Missed Federal Election Law Filings and the Other Violations
By Marc A. Scaringi, Esq. The Federal Election Commission (FEC), as required by federal law, has announced that it is adjusting for annual inflation ...
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Increase in Penalties for Missed Federal Election Law Filings and the Other Violations
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What to Do When You're Denied Unemployment
Navigating the aftermath of a job loss is challenging, but being denied unemployment benefits can add an additional layer of stress and confusion. ...
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What to Do When You're Denied Unemployment
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Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes: Tips from a Legal Advocate
Estate planning might not be at the top of your to-do list, but it is one of the most important things you can do for your family’s future. Having an ...
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Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes: Tips from a Legal Advocate
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Will I Still Have a Criminal Record If I'm Pardoned in Pennsylvania?
Navigating the aftermath of a criminal conviction can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the impact on your record. One of the ...
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Will I Still Have a Criminal Record If I'm Pardoned in Pennsylvania?
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Understanding Alimony: What Factors Determine Spousal Support in Pennsylvania?
Divorce is never an easy process. It is one of the most emotionally and financially taxing experiences a person can go through. The division of ...
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Understanding Alimony: What Factors Determine Spousal Support in Pennsylvania?
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What to Do When You're Denied Unemployment
Navigating the aftermath of a job loss is challenging, but being denied unemployment benefits can add an additional layer of stress and confusion. ...
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What to Do When You're Denied Unemployment
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What's the Penalty for Carrying Guns Without a Permit in PA?
While the legality of firearm possession is a fundamental right in Pennsylvania, there are strict regulations on carrying a gun without a permit. In ...
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What's the Penalty for Carrying Guns Without a Permit in PA?
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Congratulations to Scaringi Law Attorney Victor Schleich, Esq., for Winning Eight Acquittals in One Case!
Our client was facing ten separate charges including both felony and misdemeanor grade offenses. Due to the severity of these charges, our client was ...
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Congratulations to Scaringi Law Attorney Victor Schleich, Esq., for Winning Eight Acquittals in One Case!
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Family & Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") - The Nuts & Bolts
By Keith E. Kendall, Esq. Most employees who have worked at least 1,250 compensable hours, during at least the 12 months prior to a requested leave of ...
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Family & Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") - The Nuts & Bolts
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Does the PA Gaming Board Have Authority Over the Coin-Operated Games of Skill at Your Local Bar or Tavern?
By Marc A. Scaringi, Esq. If you govern or manage a Pennsylvania bar, tavern or social club that features or would like to feature certain gaming ...
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Does the PA Gaming Board Have Authority Over the Coin-Operated Games of Skill at Your Local Bar or Tavern?
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The Effect of Adoption on Grandparent's Rights to Seek Custody
More than ever, grandparents seek, through the Pennsylvania Court System, custodial or visitation rights to their grandchildren. The Pennsylvania ...
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The Effect of Adoption on Grandparent's Rights to Seek Custody
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What is guardianship?
In the context of this article, we’re talking about guardianship of an “incapacitated person,” essentially a person who, because of a mental or ...
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What is guardianship?
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Permitless Concealed Carry in Pennsylvania
12/15/2021 Permitless Concealed Carry in Pennsylvania BY: Scaringi Law Attorney Victor Schleich Earlier this month, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ...
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Permitless Concealed Carry in Pennsylvania
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Criminal Defense & Immigration Status
By Marc A. Scaringi, Esq. The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently issued a decision which underscored the importance of making knowing and ...
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Criminal Defense & Immigration Status
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What You Should and Shouldn't Do When Establishing a Copyright
The Copyrights and Wrongs of Protecting Your Property While many assert that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, intellectual property law ...
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What You Should and Shouldn't Do When Establishing a Copyright
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What to Do If Your Child Is Arrested for Underage Drinking
Finding out your child has been arrested is a shock, and an underage drinking arrest can be especially confusing. You're likely worried about your ...
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What to Do If Your Child Is Arrested for Underage Drinking
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The New Clean Slate Law-Limited Access 2.0
By Tony E. Miley, Esq. In December of 2018, the Pennsylvania Crimes Code was amended to include a new provision that the media has dubbed, “Clean ...
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The New Clean Slate Law-Limited Access 2.0
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Philadelphia Bar Owner Defeats Citations for Violations of PA Liquor Code Noise Limitations
On January 9, 2024, Philadelphia Bar Owner Defeats Citations for Violations of PA Liquor Code Noise Limitations at Trial Court and Again on Appeal. ...
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Philadelphia Bar Owner Defeats Citations for Violations of PA Liquor Code Noise Limitations
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What to Do if You Are Late in Applying for Renewal of Your Liquor License?
As the owner of a hotel, restaurant, club or eating place liquor license, your license must be renewed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) ...
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What to Do if You Are Late in Applying for Renewal of Your Liquor License?
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5 Ways a Prenup Can Help Your Marriage
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a 'prenup', is a legal contract entered into by a couple before they get ...
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5 Ways a Prenup Can Help Your Marriage
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ATF Says Marijuana Use Still Bar to Firearms
According to a June 5, 2023 article in the Epoch Times, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) continues to take the position ...
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ATF Says Marijuana Use Still Bar to Firearms
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The Role of Mental Health in Custody Decisions: What Parents Need to Know
Navigating a child custody dispute can be one of the most challenging and emotionally taxing experiences for parents due to the stress of legal ...
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The Role of Mental Health in Custody Decisions: What Parents Need to Know
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Will I Still Have a Criminal Record If I'm Pardoned in Pennsylvania?
Navigating the aftermath of a criminal conviction can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the impact on your record. One of the ...
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Will I Still Have a Criminal Record If I'm Pardoned in Pennsylvania?
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Too Many Points on Your Driver's Record? What Happens?
Most people are aware that being convicted of certain traffic offenses under the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code will result in points being assigned ...
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Too Many Points on Your Driver's Record? What Happens?
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What To Do If You're Sent To the RAC
We recently wrote about the Federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 – 3733 (“FCA”), and the ways it might affect physicians or other healthcare ...
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What To Do If You're Sent To the RAC
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5 Ways a Prenup Can Help Your Marriage
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a 'prenup', is a legal contract entered into by a couple before they get ...
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5 Ways a Prenup Can Help Your Marriage
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Constitutional Concerns for Facial Recognition Surveillance
The use of facial recognition technology has been around for years and has been employed by state and federal law enforcement agencies. However, the ...
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Constitutional Concerns for Facial Recognition Surveillance
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How to Avoid Probate in Pennsylvania
Probate, a legal term often tossed around in discussions about estate planning, can be a complex and daunting process for many. Essentially, it is the ...
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How to Avoid Probate in Pennsylvania
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Why You Need an Experienced Attorney for Your Healthcare Professional License Defense
As a dedicated healthcare professional, you have invested countless hours of hard work, education, and training to build your career and serve your ...
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Why You Need an Experienced Attorney for Your Healthcare Professional License Defense
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Divorce Tips: When Should I Seek an Order for Protection?
Divorce can be a tumultuous time, filled with emotional upheaval and complex legal matters. In some cases, the situation may escalate to a point where ...
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Divorce Tips: When Should I Seek an Order for Protection?
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Landlord Protections During & After Eviction Moratorium
When the CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky extended the eviction moratorium another month to July 31, renters across America released a collective ...
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Landlord Protections During & After Eviction Moratorium
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Custody Can Be Awarded by a Court To More Than Just a Child’s Parents
It can take a village to raise a child. People who are the caregivers to children develop bonds with children that are beneficial to the child as well ...
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Custody Can Be Awarded by a Court To More Than Just a Child’s Parents
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Financial Advisers and Insurance Salesman Get Favorable Ruling from PA's Highest Court
By Marc A. Scaringi, Esq. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently held, in Yenchi v. Ameriprise Fin., Inc., 161 A.3d 811, that a fiduciary ...
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Financial Advisers and Insurance Salesman Get Favorable Ruling from PA's Highest Court
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Social Networking Can Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim
BY: Jennifer L. Ruth, ESQ. Social networking websites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are making more of our personal lives public. Social ...
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Social Networking Can Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim
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Social Networking Can Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim
BY: Jennifer L. Ruth, ESQ. Social networking websites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are making more of our personal lives public. Social ...
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Social Networking Can Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim
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You're a Healthcare Provider Who Bills Medicare and/or Medicaid: Should You Self-Report an Overpayment?
The short answer is – yes! Under the law, you are required to self-report any overpayment you receive from Medicare or Medicaid and return the amount ...
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You're a Healthcare Provider Who Bills Medicare and/or Medicaid: Should You Self-Report an Overpayment?
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The Federal Wealth Transfer Tax Exemption and its Sunset Provision
The federal wealth transfer tax system, which includes estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes, has undergone significant changes ...
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The Federal Wealth Transfer Tax Exemption and its Sunset Provision
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Group Not Liable For Employee's Drunk Driving
The highest state Court in Pennsylvania recently held that an organization is not liable for injuries caused by a drunk employee who crashed his car ...
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Group Not Liable For Employee's Drunk Driving
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Group Not Liable For Employee's Drunk Driving
The highest state Court in Pennsylvania recently held that an organization is not liable for injuries caused by a drunk employee who crashed his car ...
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Group Not Liable For Employee's Drunk Driving
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Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
By Stephen S. Werner, Esq. Recently, Scaringi Law was able to secure a refund of multiple years’ worth of property taxes on behalf of a Lancaster ...
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Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans