Legal Updates
FTC Bans Employment Non-Competes Nationwide
Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Business & Corporate, Employment Law, Franchise, Legal Updates
After a year of uncertainty, the FTC has issued a Final Rule banning employment non-competes nationwide. The Commission has determined that non-competes themselves constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Citing to wage suppression, stifling innovation, and inhibiting start-up creation as factors,… Continue reading
Beware: New PA Law Mandates Fines for Not Clearing Snow & Ice From Vehicles
Posted in Legal Updates
Cars and Trucks now must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of a snowstorm. With winter here early, drivers are now required to clear snow and ice from their vehicles within 24 hours of a snowstorm and before driving. In July, Gov. Tom Wolf signed “Christine’s Law,”… Continue reading
PA State Police Step Up Enforcement of Move Over Law
Posted in Legal Updates
Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law is over a year old and Pennsylvania State Police say they are stepping up their efforts to make sure it is enforced. The law requires drivers to move over or slow down when they see an emergency vehicle or a disabled one. This includes moving over… Continue reading
Pennsylvania State Representatives Pass Expanded COVID-19 Liability Immunity
Posted in Legal Updates
On April 6, 2021 the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that will ultimately protect not only healthcare workers, but also various facilities and businesses. According to the article reports, by a 107-to-94 vote, this bill will specifically protect businesses, health care facilities, nursing homes, and schools from “lawsuits… Continue reading
What Should You Do If You’ve Been Injured At a Grocery Store?
Posted in Injury Law, Legal Updates
Grocery stores and other large retailers generally have plans, policies and procedures designed to keep their customers safe. Unfortunately, far too often store employees either do not know or do not follow corporate safety policies. This is why thousands and thousands of people are injured in grocery stores here in… Continue reading
Florida Jury Awards $2 Million Verdict in Tobacco-Related Wrongful Death Suit
Posted in Injury Law, Legal Updates, Stark News, Wrongful Death
On March 27, 2015 a team of Stark & Stark attorneys obtained a $2 million verdict from an Indian River County, Florida jury in a wrongful death suit against Philip Morris USA Inc. and R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The verdict was a victory for widower Robert Gore, whose wife… Continue reading
Stark & Stark Shareholder, Bruce H. Stern Achieves Recertification with the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Posted in Legal Updates, Stark Events, Stark News
Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Shareholder, Bruce H. Stern has achieved recertification with the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Stern is focuses his practice on serious personal injury cases such as wrongful death, traumatic brain injury and and spinal cord injuries. Approximately only three percent of… Continue reading
