Pennsylvania fans of musician Ric Ocasek may be aware that at the time of his death in 2019, he and his wife of 30 years, Paulina Porizkova, were going through a divorce. Although they were still living in the same house when he died and Porizkova discovered his body,...
What to know about arbitration clauses
Ideally, individuals and companies that negotiate construction contracts will include language that stipulates how any future disputes will be resolved. In many cases, arbitration is the preferred method of dispute resolution. This is because courts in Pennsylvania...
The rights of family members after a loved one’s death
Some people in Pennsylvania may find themselves in dispute with a loved one's spouse over an estate plan. This was the case for one woman in South Carolina. Her 93-year-old father had been married for four years. He had dementia, and his 91-year-old wife said his two...
Beware of encumbrances when buying real estate
Sometimes, an encumbrance can prevent property from being owned freely and in the clear in Pennsylvania. This means that the owner does not have full ownership of the property because there is someone else who may have a claim to that property under certain...
E-sports celebrity locked in contract lawsuit
Many gamers and gaming fans in Pennsylvania follow e-sports, competitive video games performed for a worldwide audience. However, some e-sports stars and teams are engaged in bitter disputes over the terms of their contracts. One 22-year-old "Fortnite" player known as...
