Presidents’ Day is now a day to honor all of our Presidents.  It was originally established nationally in 1885 to celebrate President George Washington ’s Birthday on February 22nd.  However, in 1971, as part of Uniform Monday Holiday Act, it became known as Presidents’ Day.  We now celebrate all of our presidents every year on the third Monday in February. …[...]

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Often times, we find ourselves discussing people for what they DO, and not for who they ARE. My daughter, Alexis, accomplished something Friday night that no one else in the history of Wheeling Park High School has ever done at her age-scored 1000 points as a sophomore. A HUGE achievement and honor that has put a lot of attention on…[...]

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Did you know that water makes up approximately 70 percent of the human body? It’s considered the second most critical factor in sustaining life, oxygen, of course, is number one. Most people do not drink enough water in a day. The amount you should be drinking in a day varies from person to person based on multiple factors such as…[...]

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Being involved in an automobile accident can be a traumatic event for an individual, especially those who also sustain serious injury. When one thinks of the injuries that someone incurs as a result of an accident, PTSD is not usually at the top of their minds. However, PTSD from an automobile accident is a very real injury that many people…[...]

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In Smith v. Wells, 2019 PA Super 181, the Superior Court reversed a trial court’s decision to uphold a jury decision that was against the law. Plaintiff Richard Smith was traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike when saw braking ahead. He successfully brought his vehicle to a complete stop within the assured clear distance between his vehicle and the car ahead.…[...]

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Each day I get older, and each day I realize how often I (along with everyone else) get so caught up in our busy lives that we tend to forget just how important it is to appreciate and experience each and every moment in its simplicity. We all tend to live for the big things, the exciting things, instead of…[...]

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Rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, have become a widely-known and commonly-used amenity in this day and age. These services serve as a major convenience in a lot of circumstances, such as where parking may be difficult to find or expensive, where weather may be too inclement for walking to another location, or when you are in an unfamiliar…[...]

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Overall, the cases decided in the West Virginia Supreme Court’s spring term were a disappointment to plaintiffs.  In this overview, we will look at three broad categories of cases:  torts, arbitration, and oil and gas. Torts Foreseeability is one of the bedrock principles of tort law.  In Humphry v. Westchester Limited Partnership, the Supreme Court had an opportunity to apply…[...]

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Growing up, there was always someone in the family who made sure that while we were away on vacation, we would find a local church (because there was no excuse to miss) and we would educate ourselves on the areas we visited.  During my recent trip to Austin, Texas, my son took me to our first stop, the state capitol. …[...]

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Now that summer is well underway, it is a good time to revisit and think about some safety tips to survive the heat, summer activities, and ensure that everyone has a fun, healthy, and safe summer. Stay hydrated. While this is a year-round tip, summer heat, humidity, and hours spent outside in the sunshine make it even more important. Don’t…[...]

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