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Understanding the Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents

March 31st, 2025 By Bordas & Bordas

Understanding the Legal Rights of Nursing Home Residents

If you or a family member are living in a nursing home, it is important that your rights are respected...

March 28th, 2025 By Bordas & Bordas

Class Action Basics

Class action lawsuits are frequently in the news, with headlines reporting settlements in class actions for a wide range of...

PA Court Concludes Limited UIM Selection Stands Until Changed

March 21st, 2025 By Bordas & Bordas

PA Court Concludes Limited UIM Selection Stands Until Changed

In Goodville Mut. Cas. Co. v. McNear, 2025 PA Super 48 (February 26, 2025), the Pennsylvania Superior Court concluded that...

March 14th, 2025 By Bordas & Bordas

Lawyers and judges often refer to “dispositive” motions. Scheduling orders, which are issued in every civil case, almost always set a deadline for any dispositive motions to be filed. But what exactly is a dispositive motion? It’s not really as mysterious as it sounds. A dispositive motion is meant to dispose of the case....

Lawyers and judges often refer to “dispositive” motions. Scheduling orders, which are issued in every civil case, almost always set...

The History of the 3 Musketeers Candy Bar

March 14th, 2025 By Sally Blon

The History of the 3 Musketeers Candy Bar

Did you know that the original 3 Musketeers candy bars came in packs of three? Neither did I! My youngest son told me that little piece of trivia the other day. Since it was fascinating to me, I decided to do a little research and find out what the history...

Did you know that the original 3 Musketeers candy bars came in packs of three? Neither did I! My youngest...

Offering Evidence within Medical Records

March 14th, 2025 By James Heneghan

Offering Evidence within Medical Records

To best explain the issues of offering medical records in a trial, a fictional situation is implemented. I have set up a hypothetical fact scenario in which the plaintiff must oppose a fictional defendant’s objections to plaintiff’s attempt to offer medical records into evidence. The hypothetical facts follow. As a...

To best explain the issues of offering medical records in a trial, a fictional situation is implemented. I have set...

The History of Lady Justice and the Scales of Justice

March 14th, 2025 By Bordas & Bordas

The History of Lady Justice and the Scales of Justice

Lady Justice holding the Scales of Justice is one of the most, if not the most, recognizable symbols in the legal system. The statue of Lady Justice holding the Scales of Justice demonstrates an aura of fairness, opportunity and, as you can imagine, justice. In fact, Lady Justice, or a...

Lady Justice holding the Scales of Justice is one of the most, if not the most, recognizable symbols in the...

What is the Difference Between Case Law and Statutory Law?

March 14th, 2025 By Justin Selep

What is the Difference Between Case Law and Statutory Law?

There are many different types of laws. That is no surprise. Further, the laws are outlined in different forms as well. For instance, some laws are based on prior case decisions, while others are dictated in specific statutes. Thus, it is important to understand specific terminology and what one means...

There are many different types of laws. That is no surprise. Further, the laws are outlined in different forms as...