Receiving unanimous support from both chambers of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Act No. 88 of 2024 (“Act 88”) took effect on September 15, 2024. Act 88 amended the Landlord Tenant Act of 1951, intending to establish clear guidelines to protect the rights of property owners against squatters in Pennsylvania. As a member of KingSpry’s Affordable Housing Law, Business Law, Litigation, and … [Read more...] about Act 88 Amends the Landlord Tenant Act, Clarifies Squatters’ Legal Rights in Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania’s New Fair Contracting Act: Key Changes for Health Care Practitioners and the Impact on Noncompete Covenants
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (Act 74). This law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2025, introduces significant changes to the contractual and employment conditions for health care practitioners in Pennsylvania. While it does not impact noncompete covenants entered into before the effective date of the Act, … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania’s New Fair Contracting Act: Key Changes for Health Care Practitioners and the Impact on Noncompete Covenants
Act 65 Simplifies Unclaimed Property for Estate Heirs
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill No. 115 into law, making it Act No. 65 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends Pennsylvania’s Probate, Estates and Fiduciaries Code, making it easier for relatives to claim abandoned or unclaimed property and money of their deceased relatives. KingSpry's Estate & Trust Law Practice Chair, Paul S. Frank, Esq., reviews the new … [Read more...] about Act 65 Simplifies Unclaimed Property for Estate Heirs
Pennsylvania General Assembly Curbs Distracted Driving with Passage of Senate Bill 37
On June 5, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 37 (“SB 37”), making it Act 18 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act will enhance responsibility for drivers who utilize a mobile device while operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania. KingSpry’s Litigation Practice Chair, Alan S. Battisti, Esq., discusses the Act and emphasizes what drivers need to know to avoid litigation and … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania General Assembly Curbs Distracted Driving with Passage of Senate Bill 37
Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
The Pennsylvania General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill No. 917, which introduces the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act. HB 917 was signed by Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro, on May 8, 2024, making it Act No. 12 of 2024. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details how the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act will impact family law … [Read more...] about Family Law Arbitration Bill Unanimously Passed By Pennsylvania General Assembly
Proposed American Privacy Rights Act to Put Americans in Control of Their Data
The Federal House Energy and Commerce Committee released a draft of their new legislation, the American Privacy Rights Act (the “Act”) earlier this month. The Act intends to establish a national data privacy and security standard that gives Americans the right to control their personal information. Despite being in the early stages of the legislative process, the Act has received high … [Read more...] about Proposed American Privacy Rights Act to Put Americans in Control of Their Data
