Parenting is as rewarding as it is challenging. In this video attorney Kerri Cappella discusses co-parenting after separation, even under the best of circumstances, takes those challenges to another level. Effective, respectful communication between parties reduces tensions between them and helps children adapt to the changes in their lives. Source
Many readers will recall the sagacious approach to life challenges postulated by Vanilla Ice in his seminal (only?) hit song, Ice Ice Baby: “If there was a problem, yo, I solve it (check out the hook while my DJ revolves it. Ice ice baby too cold, too cold).” (Citation omitted). How on earth could this… Read more »
Pietragallo partner Pamela Coyle Brecht will be returning to the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 2023 Health Law Institute to speak on the “False Claims Act Update” panel. This two-day seminar will be held in-person at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on March 14 and 15. Pam will be joined by co-panelists Charlene Fullmer and Zane… Read more »
Devotees of the probate code are well aware that 20 Pa. C.S. Section 6111.2 provides that if a former spouse passes away and is either divorced or grounds for divorce[1] have been established, then any beneficiary designation by the deceased ex-spouse in favor of the surviving ex-spouse is deemed ineffective unless the deceased ex-spouse makes clear in an… Read more »
By The Legal Intelligencer’s The Young Lawyer Editorial Board Let’s set the record straight. There are no “usual stipulations” that apply to depositions. Although some attorneys may share a vague understanding about the usual stipulations, the phrase has no established meaning. In fact, there is no rule, case, or statute that defines the usual stipulations…. Read more »
You are both good parents and want to spend equal time with your child. You are now faced with the question of which schedule will work best for your child. There are several things to consider. Consider your child’s age. Older children benefit from longer stretches with each parent and fewer transitions. Teens often do… Read more »
PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 6, 2023) – Two whistleblowers from Florence, South Carolina, Scarlett Lutz and Kayla Webster, have resolved their 10-year qui tam lawsuit against Laboratory Corporation of America, Inc. (“Labcorp”), one of the largest laboratories in the world, for $19 million. The whistleblowers alleged that Labcorp, with the knowledge and approval of its senior… Read more »
Pietragallo partners Marc Raspanti and Pamela Coyle Brecht are presenting with Italian law firm Gitti and Partners for a seminar entitled “Guida pratica alla normativa sul whistleblowing” or “The New Italian Whistleblowing Legislation: A Practical Guide”. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 12:00pm EST and 6:00pm in Italy. Marc and… Read more »
Pietragallo partner Rich Parks will be participating in the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s seminar “PA Business Law Quirks: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Client” co-sponsored by the PBA Business Law Section and PBA Large Law Firm Committee, of which Kevin serves as the chair. This seminar will be held virtually on February 22, 2023. Kevin… Read more »
On February 16, 2023, Pietragallo partner Tim Hazel will present “COVID’s Impact: Commercial and Residential Real Estate Post-Pandemic” as part of a real estate continuing education program co-hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management and the Apartment Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. This event will be held at the Double… Read more »