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Signed Medical Authorization for College Students – A MUST
Why parents should have a Signed Medical Authorization form for their college students?
With back to school season drawing to a close, parents should consider an often overlooked issue involving their adult children. If your child is an adult, you may not be able to get information regarding Health Care issues without the proper medical authorization. Once a child reaches the age of 18, he or she must consent to the release of any medical information to any other person; this includes parents. HIPPA laws are very restrictive in defining what information can be disclosed by medical providers.
In the event that your child is injured and unable to communicate, you may not be able to get access to him or her without the proper medical authorization. …Read more
PA Expands Vehicle Search Rules
On April 29, 2014, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of Commonwealth v. Gary, holding that police officers do not need a search warrant to search a vehicle, as long as they have probable cause to believe that they will find evidence of a crime inside. The decision is based on the idea that a person’s right to privacy is diminished …Read more
Identify the Speaker
On this Presidents Day, how< did you do with identifying the quotes from several of our Presidents?
Check yourself: …Read more
Guilty by Association
As a parent it is important you educate your teens on what they could get in trouble for even when they were simply present, but not participating in drinking, drugs or direct sexting. Here are 4 examples of what your teenager might experience in any given weekend: …Read more
6 Legal Tips For Pet Owners
For many people, a pet is as much a part of the family as a sibling, parent, or child. It only makes sense then, that a pet can bring legal issues to your family as much as any family member can. There’s nothing we can do about the stains on your rug, but we can offer several suggestions to keep your pets from creating legal issues. With this beautiful summer weather, our pets have more interaction with friends and neighbors. …Read more
Will Pennsylvania Legalize Marijuana?
While a number of states have legalized the use of
marijuana for medicinal purposes, Colorado recently became the first state in the country to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.
Although Pennsylvania has not taken any substantial steps towards either of these approaches, a bill recently introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate …Read more
Do Grandparents Have Custody Rights to their Grandchildren?
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognizes the special bond formed between grandparents and their grandchildren, and that this relationship is susceptible to strain and disruption if the child’s parents separate or divorce.
Can a grandparent file for custody rights, visitation rights or full custody of their grandchild and/or grandchildren in the state of Pennsylvania? …Read more
7 Legal Tips for 2014
As you enter 2014, here are 7 Legal Tips you should not overlook, dot your i’s and cross your t’s when it comes to protecting yourself, your family and your business.
7 Legal Tips for 2014
1. Know before you go! Are you aware of the laws in your hometown? What about when you travel out of state or out of the country? A great example is the hands-free driving when you enter city limits or a new state.
2. Educate your Children It sounds simple enough, but is often …Read more
Supreme Court Permits Expert Testimony Regarding Eyewitness Testimony
One of the most difficult aspects of trial practice is that eyewitness testimony, considered by many to be the evidentiary “gold-standard,” is actually one of the least reliable forms of proof we deal with in a courtroom.
Studies confirm these common issues with eyewitness testimony: …Read more