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When it comes to property owners’ “duty of care” to keep their premises safe, the standard is typically not the same for trespassers as it is for those who have a right to be on an owner’s property – like employees, customers, vendors, delivery people and visitors. A...
Pennsylvania has thousands of orphan wells—abandoned oil and gas wells with no known owner. These wells pose serious environmental and health risks, yet many remain unplugged. Understanding their dangers and the state’s efforts to address them is essential. Why are...
These days, many – if not most – American businesses rely on online platforms for marketing, communication and public relations. Unfortunately, when a company is facing litigation, especially in high-stakes cases involving asbestos exposure, toxic torts and other...
Asbestos exposure can lead to some individuals being diagnosed with mesothelioma. This is a fatal condition that often doesn’t become evident for many years after the exposure. Individuals who have this diagnosis often make legal claims to help offset their financial...
As a trucking company owner, you may have to deal with people coming after your business if one of your drivers has a crash. Many car drivers fail to understand just how skilled most truck drivers are. They see a big unwieldy vehicle and jump to the conclusion that...
Trucking companies have a lot of regulations that they must comply with. One of these that should be taken very seriously involves the federal hours of service regulations. These regulations limit how long truckers can operate their vehicles before they must take a...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to make their spaces accessible for people with disabilities. If businesses don’t follow these rules, it can affect their ability to defend themselves in legal cases. This is especially important in states...
Trucking companies, like businesses in other industries, are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law designed to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment and public accommodations. Perhaps most...
In some cases, if your company is accused of a construction defect, your defense may be that there isn’t a defect at all. Perhaps your company followed the plans and regulations, and everything is up to code. You may believe that the client has no basis for their...
Clients hiring commercial transportation companies or motor carriers often have relatively high expectations. They expect deliveries to arrive on time and without any damage to the cargo. They can sometimes make unreasonable claims against transportation companies...