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Arizona’s passage of SB 1070, one of the strongest immigration-enforcement measures in decades, requires local law officials to make a “reasonable attempt” to determine one’s legal status if “reasonable suspicion” exists. Any illegal alien in Arizona is “trespassing” in the state if they are not carrying their alien registration card. It makes it unlawful for illegal immigrants to solicit work…

As we prepare for the next snow storm in the Greater Philadelphia area, be sure to get your car ready: 1. Check your fluid levels, including window washer which will help remove icy snow from your windshield; 2. Check your tires and add chains, if needed; 3. Add weight by adding bags of sand or cinder blocks in your trunk;…

The issuance of motor vehicle license plate registration stickers is a costly and potentially flawed component of the vehicle registration renewal process, according to the Transportation Research Board (TRB). The Commonwealth of Pa. currently maintains an inventory of approximately 30 million such stickers — and many drivers are victims of plate theft or “plate clipping” (where the corner of the plate…

Peter L. Johnston, Esq. recently spoke at the monthly General Meeting of the Central Roxborough Civic Association. Pete discussed Motorists’ Rights which covered: 1. Selecting the Right Car Insurance Policy; 2. Managing a Car Accident Situation; 3. Dealing with a Traffic Ticket; and 4. Handling a Drunk Driving Situation. Pete is also a Philadelphia Democratic City Committee Member for the 21st Ward, which…

Workers’ compensation is a no fault system; if you are injured on the job, you’re entitled to benefits regardless of whether your employer’s negligence caused your injuries. The system aims to provide compensation for injured workers without focusing on who is to blame. Workers injured in Pennsylvania may be eligible for 3 types of compensation, depending on the nature and…

According to the CDC, over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury each year. Slip, trip and fall injuries make up 15% of all job related injuries, which account for between 12 and 15% of all Workers’ Comp expenses. If you, or someone you know has been injured as a result of either a slip and fall…

Peter L. Johnston, Esq. was elected recently to serve a four-year term on the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee for the 21st Ward, which encompasses the Roxborough and Manayunk sections where he lives. As a Committee member, Johnston votes for leaders of the ward and acts as a Democratic representative to community residents. In this role, he addresses the residents’ issues…