by smbtadmin | May 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep through the country. Many experts are saying that it will change the economy permanently. According to recent research and data, a large portion of the job losses is permanent. The coronavirus recession might turn into a... by smbtadmin | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
For the third year in a row, Vazken A.E. Zerounian has been selected as a 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star. He received the honor as a Top-Rated Civil Rights Attorney in Pennsylvania. Mr. Zerounian is well versed in a variety of legal matters and offers guidance and... by smbtadmin | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are considering becoming a landlord in Philadelphia, you probably have concerns about your rights. In recent decades, states have added more protections for tenants. When you place your financial future on the line to become a landlord, it is important to... by smbtadmin | Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Philadelphia tenants’ rights have been in the news recently. Over 50% of residents living in Philadelphia are renters. Renters in Philadelphia pay 30% to 50% more of their monthly incomes to rent a home than other renters around the company. As a result of the high... by smbtadmin | Jan 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Prison suicide is a common cause of death throughout Pennslyvania. The rate of suicide is higher in prison populations than in the general population. In some cases, people who have never shown signs of being suicidal become suicidal while serving time in prison.... by smbtadmin | Dec 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dogs are our trusted companions and our best friends. Most of the time, dogs provide loving companionship to individuals and families alike. However, every year, individuals suffer injuries from dog bites. Sometimes, even dogs that seem friendly and non-aggressive... by smbtadmin | Nov 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In May 2019, a Pennsylvania jury awarded 68,000 prison inmates $1,000 each in punitive damages in Taha v. Bucks County. The plaintiffs alleged that Bucks County, located outside of Philadelphia, and several other municipalities violated Pennsylvania law when they... by smbtadmin | Oct 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Philadelphia police officers have a right to use reasonable force when making an arrest. However, when police officers use unreasonable force, the injured party might have a right to compensation in a civil rights lawsuit. One of the ways police officers subdue... by smbtadmin | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Re-posted with permission from Bucks County Courier Times A federal judge found no reason to overturn a jury’s verdict that awarded $1,000 each to nearly 68,000 former Bucks County prison inmates for violating their privacy. Bucks County has lost its initial attempt... by smbtadmin | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
The City of Philadelphia has a problem with police brutality. In Philadelphia, violence against the black community happens at a higher rate than against other communities. Even though the city of Philadelphia is home to a much smaller population than New York City,...