By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published June 27, 2019 | Posted in Discrimination | Comments Off on Legislative Update
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Legislative Update
Two months ago, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to assess whether current federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (read more about that here). That issue is now also being considered on a local level. Pennsylvania Representative Dan Frankel and State Senator Larry Farnese recently introduced two bills Read More
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Fourth Circuit Ruling on Decision to Rescind DACA
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA, is a program created by the Obama Administration for individuals who entered the United States before age sixteen and are now in undocumented or illegal status. Under DACA, the U.S. government can defer deportation of these individuals and the recipients are able to work, obtain Read More
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Commercial & Civil Litigation
No two lawsuits are ever the same, but no matter what, if you or your business are involved in litigation, you need a knowledgeable, experienced, and tenacious lawyer. The attorneys at Leonard Sciolla have experience representing businesses and individuals in a wide variety of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. We are aggressive, creative, and Read More
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Pennsylvania REAL ID
Starting October 2020, a Pennsylvania driver’s license or photo identification card will not be enough to fly domestically. At that time, all Pennsylvania residents will be required to have a “REAL ID” or some other federally-accepted form of identification in order to fly domestically or enter federal and military buildings. Currently, persons holding a state-issued Read More
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Summer Shore Traffic
Motor vehicle accidents are an unfortunate and often fatal consequence of increased traffic along state highway systems. Increased volume of drivers and unpredictable traffic patterns may increase the risk of possible accidents for drivers. One sure traffic pattern that many residents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the greater Philadelphia area face is the inevitable congestion Read More
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Cryptocurrency or Cryptoasset?
Cryptocurrencies, any digital and decentralized currency that relies on cryptography to prevent counterfeiting and fraudulent transactions, have been defined, but their standing as a useful tool, smart investment and their future tax status remains murky.. Cryptocurrency functions as both a currency and an asset so its final legal status as either will impact banking and Read More
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Business Law
According to US Census data, over 23,000 new businesses were established in Pennsylvania and over 21,000 new businesses in New Jersey, just in 2016. Starting up a new business is the beginning of a dream of each person behind that business venture, and may well also be the beginning of the many challenges facing any Read More
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness….For All?
The Supreme Court has agreed to assess whether current federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. A decision will be made in the next term. There are three cases on the docket to address these practices. The lower appellate Circuit Courts appear to be split on this issue. At the executive Read More
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Family Law
In our modern society, an experienced family law lawyer is more important than ever. As family relationship dynamics grow and change, new issues may arise that require creative thinking. For example, custody and child support arrangements and adoption agreements can be more complex and inventive than they once were. Also, long term relationships are no Read More
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Workplace Injuries and Employees’ Rights to Benefits
Each year, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health releases a “Dirty Dozen” list outlining the top-12 most dangerous places to work in the United States. Notable companies such as Tesla, Waste Management, and Lowe’s made the list for 2018. Amazon earned a 12th place finish. Amazon has been under fire after numerous stories Read More
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