Following the enactment of Act 16 of 2016, also known as the Medical Marijuana Act, the use of certain forms of marijuana (termed “medical marijuana”) has become legal in Pennsylvania for certain serious medical conditions. This does not necessarily mean that school law in Pennsylvania permits the use of medical marijuana by staff or students….
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Medical Marijuana Use at Schools In Pennsylvania
October 12th, 2017
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Congratulations Gabrielle Sereni and Tom Goham on Your Recent Marriage
September 29th, 2017
As you might imagine, the attorneys of Raffaele Puppio have a great deal of experience with contracts. Most of the contracts we draft and execute are not particularly newsworthy, but the contract executed on September 9 by one of our senior education law attorneys is an exception. We are delighted for our colleague, Gabrielle “Gabby”…
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Auto Insurance Options that Protect Your Family in Pennsylvania
August 24th, 2017
Insurance companies are very good at reminding everyone to pay their premiums. The issue is that often times, insurance companies are not as good at compensating individuals who have been injured by the people they insure. As a result, it is important that you and your family are properly insured in the event of an…
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Divorce and Financial Considerations
August 10th, 2017
The thought of divorce can trigger fear of the unknown and concerns about your future and the future of your family members. There are many questions to be answered, and all are related in some way to financial considerations involving the equitable distribution of marital assets including retirement savings, possible alimony, child support, attorney’s fees…
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Understanding Trusts as a Tool in Estate Planning in Pennsylvania
July 28th, 2017
Often confused with wills, trusts are a frequently misunderstood tool for estate planning. Though trusts and wills are often connected within an estate and have some abilities in common, they are two different legal documents. Like a will, a trust comprises a list of property and names people or entities who are to receive that…
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Roles and Responsibilities of the Administrator of a Will in Pennsylvania
July 13th, 2017
If you have been entrusted with the responsibility of administering the estate of a recently deceased family member or friend, it is helpful to know in advance the range of duties that will be expected of you. Administering a will as the estate’s executor can take upwards of six months, or even years, and will…
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Refusing to Submit to Chemical Testing in a DUI Case
June 29th, 2017
Being involved in the criminal justice system in any way is never an ideal situation. However, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is one of the most common criminal charges that people face. Therefore, if you do find yourself involved in the criminal justice system as a result of being charged with DUI, it is important…
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Growers and Processors Permits Under the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act
June 13th, 2017
The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act, enacted on April 17, 2016, establishes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for the growing, processing, testing, distributing, transporting, securing, and dispensing medical marijuana products throughout Pennsylvania. Focusing on grower and processor permits, the Pennsylvania Department of Health will issue only two permits per region and there are six regions…
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Is an Estate Required to Repay DHS for Medical Assistance Under Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Estate Recovery Program?
May 31st, 2017
If the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) provides medical assistance to an individual who is over 55 years of age, DHS shall have a claim against that person’s estate to recover the cost of the medical assistance. DHS’s claim against the decedent’s estate includes the cost of nursing home care, home and community based…
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Dealing with Trusts in Divorce Cases in Delaware County
May 18th, 2017
Trusts are a unique vehicle available to estate planning attorneys to accomplish a multitude of goals. They tend to be the longest and most complex of all estate planning documents. For even the most experienced family law attorney in Delaware County, ascertaining why a trust was set up in a certain way by the original…
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