Jury Selection
SHOULD I WAIVE THE JURY TRIAL? Jury selection is an important element of a criminal trial. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. Rosenthal, No. 1401 WDA 2018, holding that general racial animus or stereotyping is insufficient to overturn a jury verdict. For a jury verdict to be overturned due to […]
Burden of Proof in Landlord-Tenant Lawsuit
Burden of Proof in Landlord-Tenant Lawsuit It is not uncommon for landlords in Philadelphia, PA to be sued by their tenants. If the landlord has insurance they may refer this claim to their provider. If the landlord does not have insurance, they may have to opt to retain an attorney to defend the claim. There […]