A recent case before the Pennsylvania Superior Court has brought to light the vital need for new legislation to support same-sex parents in the state. The case involved a same-sex couple who had contracted a sperm donation and used in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive a child. However, before the child was born, the couple separated, and the non-biological parent filed a petition to confirm parentage to the unborn child. The Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia initially granted legal parentage to the non-biological parent, but the Pennsylvania Superior Court overturned the decision, stat ..read more

For many women, hair straightening is a routine part of their beauty regimen. They rely on chemical hair straighteners to transform their hair from curly or frizzy to smooth and sleek. However, recent reports suggest that these products could be putting women’s health at risk. A lawsuit against hair straightener manufacturers has been filed in the United States, alleging that the chemicals used in these products can cause cancer and other serious health problems. This article will explore the hair straightener lawsuit and the steps that consumers can take to protect themselves from harmful ch ..read more

If you have an estate plan and a trust, it’s important to keep them current. When you create an estate plan and a trust, it’s important to keep them up to date, so that your assets and wishes are properly managed when you die. It is recommended that you review your estate plan and trust at least once a year, or whenever there is a major life change. Major life changes include but are not limited to marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or the death of a loved one. These changes can affect the way your estate plan and trust are set up, so it’s important to revisit them, reviewing with an est ..read more

Victims of Camp Lejeune’s toxic water supply will hopefully get the justice they deserve, if a new law passes. The military base was found to have been leaking cancer-causing chemicals into the water supply beginning in the 1950s until 1987. These chemicals affected about one million veterans and their family members who lived or served at Camp Lejeune during the period. If the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is passed, victims seeking compensation will find it easier to file water contamination lawsuits. The Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune From 1957 to 1987, more than 1 million Marines and their ..read more

Exactech implants that have been recalled can pose a substantial risk to your health, resulting in significant pain, a diminished quality of life, and even further surgeries. Worse yet, studies of joint replacement problems have shown that the polyethylene plastic inserts used in Exactech implants have been failing at shocking rates in the last few years, leaving thousands of people dealing with these impacted implants. How Do You Find Out If You Have a Recalled Exactech Knee Replacement? Unfortunately, many individuals that have received a knee or ankle implant may not know whether they have ..read more

Back in 2003, Pennsylvania legislatures repealed the universal helmet law, loosening the requirements to wear a helmet. Adults over the age of 21 who have at least two years’ experience riding or have completed a motorcycle safety course approved by either the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation are not required to wear a helmet while operating or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. The regulation decreased requirements for skilled adult-riders, but some reports suggest it may have led to an increase in deadly Pennsylvania motorcycle accid ..read more

On April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program into law. This made it legal for residents with one of 17 major medical conditions to use marijuana to alleviate their symptoms.  While the law may recognize marijuana use under these circumstances as legal, what does this mean for patients who are caught driving under the influence, or even cause Pennsylvania car accidents while under the influence of medical marijuana? During August 2017, Daily Local News reported that the recent legalization of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania leaves many unanswered q ..read more