![Shocking Dismissal of Alec Baldwin Accidental Shooting Criminal Charges Illustrates the Importance of Full Disclosure in American Litigation](https://timraynelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7C0FB692-15A5-474C-964D-267C6274AAE9-1024x1024.png)
Shocking Dismissal of Alec Baldwin Accidental Shooting Criminal Charges Illustrates the Importance of Full Disclosure in American Litigation
In a dramatic turn of events, the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin arising out of the accidental movie set shooting were dismissed with prejudice because of prosecutors' failure to disclose relevant evidence. This development illustrates an important concept in American litigation, both Civil and Criminal, namely that each side ...
![Controversial Supreme Court Decision in Opioid Litigation Bankruptcy Jeopardizes Victims’ Settlements - Right or Wrong Call?](https://timraynelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Copy-of-MM-TT.png.jpeg)
Controversial Supreme Court Decision in Opioid Litigation Bankruptcy Jeopardizes Victims’ Settlements – Right or Wrong Call?
In a landmark 5 to 4 Decision, the United States Supreme Court in the case of Harrington v. Purdue Pharma ruled that allowing the release of the Sackler family as part of the Purdue Bankruptcy was impermissible under the Bankruptcy Code. This controversial decision invalidates a negotiated global settlement of ...
![There’s No Such Thing as “Full Coverage” on a Pennsylvania Car Insurance Policy](https://timraynelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/30B57815-AE64-4F8F-BC37-C225A5841C6D-1024x576.jpeg)
There’s No Such Thing as “Full Coverage” on a Pennsylvania Car Insurance Policy
“Don’t worry, I have Full Coverage” is what many new clients tell me when I ask them to show me their Pennsylvania Car Insurance Declarations. I hate to break it to you, but, there really is no such thing as “Full Coverage.” It’s mandatory to have Car Insurance Coverage in ...
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Tim Rayne Named to Super Lawyer Top 100 lists in PA and Philadelphia
MacElree Harvey, Ltd is proud to announce that partner Tim Rayne, who focuses his practice in Personal Injury Law, has been named to the Super Lawyer List and has also been honored as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. “It’s an honor to be ...
![Legal Liability In Pennsylvania for Intentional Acts Like Murder, Assault or Rape](https://timraynelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Wrongful-Death1.jpg)
Legal Liability In Pennsylvania for Intentional Acts Like Murder, Assault or Rape
Most Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases in Pennsylvania arise out of unintentional Negligent conduct. However, a wrongdoer can also be held legally liable for compensating an injury victim even if the conduct was Intentional or Criminal. The bad actor is liable for the harm caused by an Intentional or ...
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What’s Up With the Roundup Cancer Litigation
There are billions at stake in the litigation against Monsanto that alleges that the popular weed and grass killer, Roundup, causes cancer, specifically Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Roundup has been an immensely popular product since the mid 1970’s and earns sales in the billions for its manufacturer, Monsanto. However, the product has ...
Property Owner Liability and Pedestrian Rights After a Snow Storm in Pennsylvania
After a snow storm in Pennsylvania, Property Owners have a duty to use reasonable care to plow, shovel and salt to make the property safe and, at the same time, Pedestrians have rights to claim compensation if they are injured because the Property Owner does not. Property Owners are given ...
![Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie) Which Invalidates Underinsured Coverage for Drivers of Company Cars and Other Regularly Used Vehicles](https://timraynelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/30B57815-AE64-4F8F-BC37-C225A5841C6D-1024x576.jpeg)
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides Important Car Insurance Case (Rush v. Erie) Which Invalidates Underinsured Coverage for Drivers of Company Cars and Other Regularly Used Vehicles
On January 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Rush v. Erie Insurance holding that a Regular Use Exclusion was valid and could be used to deny payment of Underinsurance Benefits under a personal Car Insurance Policy. This decision has widespread implications for drivers of Company Cars as well as ...
![Snow and Ice - It’s the Most Dangerous Time of the Year](https://timraynelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_5419-768x1024.jpeg)
Snow and Ice – It’s the Most Dangerous Time of the Year
Winter brings Snow and Ice making our roadways, parking lots and sidewalks Danger Zones. Slippery roads and overly aggressive driving results in Car Crashes. Property owners’ Negligence in failing to plow, shovel and salt their parking lots and sidewalks causes Slip and Fall Accidents. Both Car Crashes and Slip and ...
![Do You Have a Legal Claim if You Slip and Fall on Snow or Ice in Pennsylvania?](https://timraynelaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2C05AB05-24F1-4AEE-BACC-B12FA08C17A6-1024x856.jpeg)
Do You Have a Legal Claim if You Slip and Fall on Snow or Ice in Pennsylvania?
One of the most common types of Personal Injury Claims in Pennsylvania is for Slip and Fall accidents on Snow or Ice. Whether or not an injured victim has a legal claim depends on whether the property owner was Negligent, which depends on the individual circumstances of each case. Here ...