PA Grand Jury Report on Catholic Sex Abuse Released 1000 Victims and more than 300 Perpetrators Identified On August 14, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro released a report detailing the results of a two-year grand jury investigation into widespread sexual...
Even Parents with Children in their Car Can’t Stop Texting
In a recent study released by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, one-third of parents reported reading text messages while driving, one-fourth sent text messages and one-seventh used social media while...
Video of Teacher Roughly Disciplining Student Subject to Disclosure
Right to Know Law Ruling The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled on July 20, 2018 that the Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) required disclosure of a school bus surveillance video, which showed a teacher roughly disciplining a student on a bus. The Court rejected the...
Accident Reconstruction in Motorcycle Cases
We handle motorcycle cases quite differently than the average car case. Why? Cycles Behave Differently Unlike passenger cars, motorcycles are capable of rapid acceleration. They offer little protection to the rider during a collision and require special skills to be...
SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s Law Review Article on Presidential Powers
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s Minnesota Law review article on the limits of presidential power is generating interest in advance of senate hearings. Some commentators argue it reflects views that are disqualifying. The article was adapted from remarks...
Pennsylvania’s New Motorcycle Course
A Day at the Range I learned to ride at a motorcycle course in Snydersville offered at what was then Schoch’s Harley Davidson. Free course, use of a complimentary bike and helmet, and a license after successful completion. Great course and a lot of fun. Pennsylvania...
Attorney Robert Kidwell to be Panelist at Short-Term Rental Conference
Attorney Bob Kidwell will be on a panel discussing the most recent Pennsylvania cases on short-term rentals and their potential impact on Pocono vacation homes and residential neighborhoods. The Short-Term Rental Summit will be held at the Chateau Resort in...
Injured in a northeastern Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident?
Poconos Motorcycle Lawyer If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in northeastern Pennsylvania, I’d be happy to answer your questions and protect your right to compensation. Motorcycles are not cars and riders face unique challenges...
Attorney Geiger Wins Case of First Impression for County in Federal Prisoner Transport Lawsuit
This lawsuit addresses the liability of a Pennsylvania County Sheriff’s office for hiring an extradition company whose employees harmed an extradited prisoner. Police stopped Darren Richardson for rolling through a stop sign in Hernando County, Florida. They took...
Estate Planning FAQ’s: Stroudsburg Probate Law
Estate Planning Law FAQ’S At the law firm of Newman Williams, we offer our clients comprehensive legal services in all areas of estate planning. Serving the Pocono region for nearly 90 years, our firm has the experience to help you develop an estate plan that helps...