The Holidays are a time for us to slow down and spend time with loved ones. While no gift matches memories made with friends and family, thoughtful gift-giving is a highlight of the holiday season.
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If you will be hunting in Pennsylvania or if you own land in Pennsylvania, it is important to understand our state’s trespass law. For years, I have watched never-ending online squabbles over what the law is and isn’t. Some are experienced hunters and others are even law enforcement officers who make false claims about the law because “that’s how it’s always been done.”
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Common sense should tell you not to set off fireworks near a building or vehicle,
But we are here to remind you how to be strategical.
You shall not set off fireworks near any building, structure, or vehicle within 150 feet,
Regardless of who owns them, those kinds of things simply cannot take such heat.
Needless to say, don’t discharge fireworks from the inside of any cars.
Otherwise, you will likely end up in the hospital or behind bars.
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In the peak of the summer, water is always inviting.
Around any body of water, kids should never leave your sighting.
Wearing a life jacket may not match your outfit,
But nobody should ever go near the water without it.
Although you may not know this is negligence per se,
It is surely something you will regret at the end of the day.
The same rules apply to the pool party you may host.
We don’t want next year’s invitees coming as ghosts.
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Don’t be in a hurry or get caught up in the holiday traffic fury!
Failure to leave early may only lead to heightened worry.
Aggressive driving may cause increased road rage.
If you encounter such a rampage, simply disengage.
Road rage will be deemed a criminal offense,
To which there is simply no defense.
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’Twas the month of the holidays across the Commonwealth,
We hope this year's primer finds you in good health.
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As we barrel toward our annual freedom fest on the 4th, it is important to remember some key laws and regulations. Doing so will prevent your holiday from ending in an undesirable boom. It might even help you increase your urge to toss tea in large bodies of water and attract bald eagles and the ghost of George Washington. (Note: results may vary, but safe, legal fun should not).
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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King, Jr.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Sure, the holiday season is great and all, but it is time for the annual Skeen Firm Holiday Primer. Your yearly gift guide of how to holiday the right and legal way. While we do not guarantee results by any means, we wish you a happy, safe, and lawyer-free holiday season.
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As we approach the Fourth of July weekend, it is important to remember that we’re celebrating the birth of American independence. The weather forecast looks great, so enjoy some time with your family outdoors!
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