Is Mediation a sign of weakness? I’m a litigator and I’m also a mediator. I get it. Clients who believe in the value of their claim see mediation as a sign of weakness. If you’ve been seriously injured, accepting less than the “full” value of your claim is a...
I’m writing this post both as a federal mediator and as an attorney for plaintiffs. Yes, I’m wearing two hats but in this case the two “hats” might be helpful to you. “We fight, we win!” Let’s say your attorney suggests you”mediate” your lawsuit.Whatever happened to...
What do you think about roundabouts in eastern Pennsylvania? Roundabouts are popping up all over Pennsylvania and despite their statistical safety improvements, many local drivers dread them because they haven’t had much experience with them. Plan to See More...
Local Counsel Services Need a “local” attorney to assist you in your eastern Pennsylvania case? Get the home team advantage. Newman Williams lawyers routinely serve as local counsel to out-of-state law firms and lawyers unfamiliar with local practices and procedures....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
