Pennsylvania Legal News

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Pennsylvania Law News

Pennsylvania Law Mandates Duties At Railroad Crossings For Operators Of Trains And Vehicles
Pennsylvania law generally provides that whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing the driver of the vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until it can be done safely. The law also states that no person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at ...

Report: Fewer US homes foreclosed upon in April
National foreclosure trends took a positive turn in April, as the number of homes seized by banks declined and fewer properties entered into the foreclosure process.

Pa. legislature seen as unlikely to allow gay marriage
HARRISBURG - Though President Obama's view of gay marriage has evolved, few expect his historic Wednesday announcement to move the Pennsylvania legislature to take any historic action of its own on the issue.