Publications
Household Vehicle Exclusion Once Again Enforced—Under the Appropriate Facts
The household vehicle exclusion has once again been proven to be viable and enforceable—under the right circumstances. Major was using her mother’s vehicle when she was struck by another vehicle operated by Cruz.
PA Superior Court Upholds Gist of the Action Doctrine to Bar Legal Malpractice Claim
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the appellant’s legal malpractice action against a law firm on the basis of the gist of the action doctrine.
More Than Testimony Is Needed to Establish an Emergency Call for Immunity Purposes
A Cleveland police officer was stopped at a stop light. Without turning on his lights and sirens, he checked for oncoming traffic and advanced through the intersection.
Where to Draw the Line: Superseding Causes and Duty
Todd Howard was a resident at Bunker Hill, a home for wayward boys. He snuck out of the facility to meet with his friends, Zeb Freeman and Derrick Hizer. He snuck out through a path that was well-known to Bunker Hill, but unprotected.
FINRA Grants Respondents’ Motions for Sanctions Against Claimant and Broker’s Request for Expungement
The claimant asserted causes of action including failure to supervise, breach of fiduciary duty, respondeat superior, unsuitability, breach of contract, and violations of the Alabama Securities Act related to the purchase and alleged misr
FINRA Encouraged to Take Remedial Action to Correct Broker’s CRD Record
The claimant broker requested expungement of two customer complaints from his CRD record.
Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Effective November 1, 2023, the Prior Written Notice for a Reevaluation and Request for Consent form were separated into into different forms, the Prior Written Notice for a Reevaluation form and the Request for Consent for a Reevaluation form.
Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Legislature Expands Private School Voucher Program
Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the U.S. Department of Education
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) recently released a new comprehensive guidance document to increase the understanding of the Individuals with Disabili
Legal Update for Special Education Law – Results*
Christopher Conrad (Harrisburg, PA) successfully defended a local school district in a special education matter that involved a high school student identified with a specific learning disability and ADHD.