How Does It Differ from Civil Negligence? In the American criminal justice system, a criminal conviction requires the prosecution to show that both a guilty mind (mens rea), and a guilty act (actus reus). In most instances, the frame of mind that ... [Read more...]
Common Causes of a Car Crash
Factors Often Involved in Motor Vehicle Accidents According to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are more than 6 million car crashes in the United States every year—an average of about one per ... [Read more...]
Things to Know When Considering Divorce – How Alimony Works
What Factors Are Involved? | How the Court Determines the Amount Though it's less common than it was generations ago, alimony (also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance) can still be ordered by a court as part of the divorce process. The ... [Read more...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Winning a Custody Battle
Taking the Right Steps to Get the Outcome You Want in a Custody Dispute Whether you're currently going through the divorce process or your divorce is already final, if there are minor children from the marriage, there's a potential for disagreement ... [Read more...]
Interview with Personal Injury Attorney Lawrence G. Metzger
Recently, GetLegal sat down with Attorney Lawrence G. Metzger of the Philadelphia personal injury law practice of Metzger & Kleiner. A graduate of the Temple University School of Law, Mr. Metzger attended the Wharton School at the University of ... [Read more...]
Interview with Daniel E. Kleiner
We recently had an opportunity to speak with Attorney Daniel E. Kleiner of the Philadelphia personal injury law practice of Metzger & Kleiner. A graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans School of Law, Mr. Kleiner has established a strong ... [Read more...]
Estate Litigation and Probate
In recent years, legal battles surrounding the estates of celebrities and wealthy executives have appeared in the news. Feuding between family members, business partners, and those laying claim to certain intellectual property rights are only some of ... [Read more...]
Hospitality Industry Workers and Gratuity Violations in New York
We recently had an opportunity to speak with Jeffrey Brown, a partner with the New York employment law firm of Leeds, Morelli & Brown, PC. Our conversation centered on New York labor law regarding tips and gratuities in the hospitality industry and ... [Read more...]