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Software Ends Up in Court More Often Now. Here’s What Business Owners Keep Asking About It

Ten years ago, a software dispute usually meant a licensing argument between two companies with lawyers on retainer. Someone shipped a product that looked too much like someone else's, a letter went out, and the whole thing settled in a conference room. Court was the exception. Real trials were...

Five Decisions That Shape a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claim

It's the week after the accident. Your car's at the body shop, your shoulder is wrapped, and there's a voicemail from an insurance adjuster asking for a quick recorded statement. On the counter: a stack of intake forms from urgent care, a police report reference number on a scrap...

The Insurance Blind Spot That Can Land Small Churches One Lawsuit Away From Ruin

Most small churches are one serious claim away from a financial crisis, and their insurance policy is the reason. Not because they skipped coverage – but because the general liability policy they've faithfully renewed for a decade excludes the exact category of claim most likely to end them. Congregations spend...

Why Distracted Driving Is Dangerous and How It Causes Serious Crashes

Distracted driving occurs whenever a driver’s attention moves away from safely operating a vehicle. A distraction may last only a few seconds, but that can be enough time to miss a red light, overlook stopped traffic, drift into another lane, or strike a pedestrian. The danger is not limited to...

What Workplace Injury Data Really Says About Small Business Risk

Most people picture a workplace injury claim as a dramatic accident on a construction site or a warehouse floor. The costliest cases tend to look boring on paper. A shoulder that gave out lifting a heavy box. A repetitive-motion complaint that built up over months until someone finally came off...

7 Things You Should Do Before Your First Court Appearance

If you’ve never faced the court system before, going to court for the first time can be intimidating. It’s normal to feel anxious when you don’t know what to expect. You might worry about saying the wrong thing or making a poor first impression. Thankfully, a little preparation can make...

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Represent Themselves

Going to court without a lawyer feels like an okay choice until you're standing in a courtroom, realizing that you don’t know what you don’t know. Maybe you think your case is straightforward enough to handle on your own, or you want to save money on legal fees. Well,...

What is Negligence (And How Does it Work)?

When someone gets hurt, one of the first legal questions is often whether another person or business was negligent. You may hear that word after a car crash, a fall, a workplace accident, or an injury on someone else’s property. But unless you’ve dealt with a personal injury claim...

What to Do If You’re Accused of a Sex Offense

Being accused of a sex crime is a big deal. Whether the allegation is true, an exaggeration, or totally false, how you respond can impact the outcome of our case. Even before your case is heard, allegations can create immediate consequences for your social and professional life. It’s critical...

8 Signs You Might Have a Personal Injury Case

If you’ve been injured and you suspect someone else might be responsible, you might have a personal injury case. While every situation differs based on the details, there are some common signs that can point to a claim. 1. A lawyer says you might have a case Being told you have...