A Simple Guide to Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law
Pennsylvania residents often overlook a very powerful tool at their disposal – the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“UTPCPL”). In simple terms, the law gives people who buy goods or services for personal, family, or household purposes a way to privately sue businesses for illegal behavior and even for behavior that is […]
Read MoreRobots and Workplace Safety in Pennsylvania
As companies transition from human workers to robots performing tasks in the workplace, OSHA is keeping its eye on potential safety issues. Companies that don’t have comprehensive safety plans related to working with robots could be at risk of receiving OSHA citations. Although current regulations may be 15 years old or older, the organization believes […]
Read MorePennsylvania White Collar Crimes: What Is Embezzlement?
Sometimes, people in Pennsylvania are charged with monitoring or managing the assets of other people or groups as a part of their job responsibilities. If they improperly use those funds or property for their own personal gain, it may qualify as embezzlement. In order to protect themselves from this type of charge, it behooves people […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Pennsylvania’s Post Conviction Relief Act
Due to issues with the criminal justice system, ineffective counsel and a number of other reasons, you may feel that you were not treated fairly during your trial. In certain circumstances, you may be able to seek post-conviction relief from the court. At Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, we are often asked what you can […]
Read MoreThe Penalties for Possession of Marijuana in Pennsylvania
While some states throughout the U.S. have legalized marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes, Pennsylvania is not yet one of them. As such, the possession of this Schedule I substance is considered a serious crime and a conviction on these charges could result in significant penalties. The Pennsylvania State Police report that in June of […]
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