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Gifts: you just might have to pay a gift tax on them
When we think of gifts we imagine Christmas day, someone’s birthday or a special event in someone’s life like a graduation. The first...

David Manes
Jan 9, 20142 min read
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Sodexo, Inc. on Behalf of Henry Gaston, Alfred Sadik, and Sharrone H
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2014 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC filed suit against Sodexo, Inc. on behalf of Henry Gaston, Alfred...

David Manes
Jan 9, 20142 min read
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Sodexo, Inc. on Behalf of David Ripley.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2014 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC filed suit against Sodexo, Inc. on behalf of David Ripley in the...

David Manes
Jan 9, 20141 min read
Negligent hiring and its consequences: Why employers should investigate every applicant carefully
What an employer doesn’t know about his employees can hurt him. There is a new legal trend emerging in which employees who are injured or...

David Manes
Jan 8, 20143 min read


Snow and Ice Reminds Small Businesses to Avoid Slip and Fall Liability
What Legal Duty Do Small Business Owners Owe Their Guests? Under Pennsylvania law, when people are invited to a property for a business...

David Manes
Jan 7, 20143 min read
Probate: what is it, why is it costly and how to avoid it?
When a person dies, her estate must go through a court process called probate. The process entails a special court called a “probate...

David Manes
Jan 7, 20143 min read
What is sexual harassment in the workplace?
The U.S. Supreme Court defines sexual harassment in the workplace as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other...

David Manes
Jan 6, 20143 min read
What is a durable power of attorney and why do I need one?
Imagine a responsible estate planner who has written a will, a living will and has transferred much of his property in anticipation of...

David Manes
Jan 6, 20142 min read
Providing reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal law that requires all qualifying employers to provide reasonable accommodations to...

David Manes
Jan 4, 20142 min read


What is a Living Will and Why Do I Need One?
A living will is a document that allows you to state your wishes and directives concerning your medical care in case you are unable to...

David Manes
Jan 4, 20143 min read
What is discrimination in the workplace?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act defines discrimination in the workplace. Title VII is a federal law and it addresses many different...

David Manes
Jan 3, 20142 min read
How to make changes to your will.
Sometimes events in life can lead you to want to make changes to your will. Perhaps your spouse died and you got remarried. You probably...

David Manes
Jan 3, 20142 min read
How can an employer preserve the right to fire at will?
An employer can take several steps in a written employment contract to preserve the right fire at will. The right to fire at will means...

David Manes
Jan 2, 20142 min read
When are Businesses Liable for an Injury Caused by a Snowy and Icy Slip and Fall?
Here is a typical slip and fall case: a grandmother leaves her house on a snowy winter day to go shopping at the local supermarket. As...

David Manes
Jan 1, 20142 min read
What if my unemployment claim was denied?
If your unemployment claim was denied it could be for a variety of reasons. Unemployment benefits are generally granted to employees who...

David Manes
Dec 31, 20132 min read
Landlord won’t turn on the heat? Use the warranty of habitability.
There is a legal rule called the implied warranty of habitability that can provide relief to tenants who are having difficulties with...

David Manes
Dec 30, 20132 min read
How to Know when a Contract has been Formed?
What is a contract? A contract is an agreement or promise between two parties that is legally enforceable. Contracts are essential to...

David Manes
Dec 29, 20132 min read
What if your employer fired you because of a disability?
If your employer fired you because of a disability you may be able to recover under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The...

David Manes
Dec 27, 20132 min read
How do you Incorporate your Business in PA?
How to incorporate your business in PA. You can incorporate your business in PA by contacting an attorney and having him or her guide you...

David Manes
Dec 26, 20132 min read
2014 Unemployment Benefits Expire For 70,000 In Pennsylvania
The holiday season is often the hardest time to be without a job, and for those relying on federal unemployment assistance, it may prove...

David Manes
Dec 25, 20132 min read
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