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“It is Right to Be Taught Even By An Enemy.” — Ovid

No. 1,580 It has happened before. I has happened too often. Our enemy has taught us once again how precious is life. Ironically, all this occurred at a sacred place called “Tree of Life.” CLT

A Prayer for October 27, 2018: Bless My Enemies.

No. 1,579 Prayer for Blessing One’s Enemies Bless my enemies, O Lord. Even I bless them and do not curse them. Enemies have driven me into your embrace more than friends have. Friends have bound me to earth, enemies have loosed me from earth and have demolished all my aspirations in the world. Enemies have […]

Winning the Lottery

No. 1,578 We all knew that when we bought those Mega-Million tickets that the odds of winning were astronomical. What we really bought (or at least those of us who are in touch with reality did) was the fun of being part of it all. People standing in line are interviewed on TV with […]

Landlord and Tenant: What Is “Pay and Stay”?

No. 1,577 JOHNSON v. BULLOCK-FREEMAN, 61 A.3d 272 (2012). If there is a decision rendered by the Magisterial District Judge for overdue rent only, and for no other reason, the notice of of the decision will contain the following notations. “Grant possession” NO “Grant possession if money judgment is not satisfied by time of eviction” […]

Weather Fans and the First Snowfall

No. 1,576 TV news shows typically give you the weather at the middle and the end of the broadcast. Sometimes it leads, too. The reason is obvious. If you tune in just as the weather report is ending, you might abruptly switch to a competing channel. They are constantly running telephone surveys to determine why […]

AVVO Answers contain valuable information

No. 1,575 AVVO, the on-line lawyer directory, just sent me the badge posted on the left margin indicating that I was a top contributor in 2018 in the area of Landlord & Tenant Law. AVVO operates a Q&A page whereby anyone can ask a question and the lawyers who participate provide answers. I answer several […]

Confusion Reigns in Immigration Court after US Supreme Court Issues an Opinion that Causes Thousands of Cases to Be Dismissed.

No. 1,574 Here’s an article from Reuters which is of value to anyone who has friends or family involved in a deportation case. If you think this may apply to your upcoming case (or that of a friend/family), run, don’t walk to an immigration practitioner. Casa San Jose (see left sidebar) can help you find […]

NextPittsburgh Lists Attorney Victoria Bechtol Kush as Person to Know

No. 1,573 Mrs. Kush, an attorney at Buchanan Ingersol and Rooney has a truly impressive list of activities and accomplishments. She is one of 16 Pittsburghers featured in NextPittsburgh as worth knowing about. What may have attracted the attention of NextPittsburgh, in addition to her public service, was her training and performances as a classical […]

Porter Confirmed by the Senate in Appointment to the Third Circuit

No. 1,572 David Porter, a Shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, Pittsburgh, nominee to the Third Circuit, has been confirmed by the Senate.

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