Dougherty Leventhal and Price, LLP

09/01/2026

Managing Partner Joseph Price and other DLP attorneys will serve as guest volunteers during Saint Joseph's Center's Diaper Day: “Fill the Van.”

Help Attorney Joe Price and DLP Law fill the van with diapers and wipes for the Saint Joseph’s Center Baby & Children’s Pantry on Wednesday, September 16, from 2:00–3:00 p.m.

📍 320 S. Blakely Street, Dunmore

Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children struggle to afford enough diapers. Every donation can make a meaningful difference for a local family.

We hope you’ll stop by and support this important cause!

08/28/2026

[ ] by DLP intern Nicole C. Tonny

When news broke that a grieving husband’s wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney World was almost derailed because of terms of service buried in a Disney+ subscription, it exposed the reality of the American legal system: forced arbitration.

Read more here: https://dlplaw.com/forced-arbitration-in-nursing-homes-how-facilities-try-to-strip-away-your-right-to-a-jury-trial/

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When news broke that a grieving husband’s wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney World was almost derailed because of terms of service buried in a Disney+ subscription, it exposed the reality of the American legal system: forced arbitration. Some people associate fine print with streaming apps...

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

We are so honored to be able to support such an important agency.

08/15/2026

[ ] by DLP intern Nicole C. Tonny

On August 10th 2026, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced the arrest of a Northampton County caregiver charged with felony neglect. This was after a 51-year-old care-dependent woman died from septic complications caused by severe, untreated pressure ulcers that were ignored for over four weeks.

Read more here: https://dlplaw.com/nursing-home-abuse-the-fatal-consequences-of-untreated-bedsores/

Remember— Injury? Call DLP! (570) C-A-L-L-D-L-P or visit www.DLPlaw.com

08/14/2026

[ ] by DLP intern Nicole C. Tonny

On August 4th 2026, the US Department of Justice announced an expansion of its Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force into Philadelphia, embedding a specialized enforcement team to aggressively combat Medicaid and Medicare fraud.

Read more here: https://dlplaw.com/medical-malpractice-how-the-dojs-new-healthcare-fraud-strike-force-impacts-pennsylvania/

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08/05/2026

[ ] by DLP intern Nicole C. Tonny

For over two decades, Pennsylvania nursing home operators have pointed to state underfunding as the primary reason for severe staffing shortages and facility closures. Families of nursing home residents have watched this financial battle play out as the quality of care for their loved ones steadily declined. But in July 2026, a major legislative shift occurred. Governor Josh Shapiro and the PA General Assembly enacted a state budget that stabilizes Medicaid funding for long-term care facilities. With this new financial lifeline in place, nursing homes in the NEPA area can no longer use budget shortfalls as an excuse for failing to protect our most vulnerable seniors.

Read more here: https://dlplaw.com/nursing-home-funding-how-the-2026-2027-pa-budget-protects-vulnerable-seniors/

Remember— Injury? Call DLP! (570) C-A-L-L-D-L-P or visit www.DLPlaw.com

For over two decades, Pennsylvania nursing home operators have pointed to state underfunding as the primary reason for severe staffing shortages and facility closures.

07/28/2026

[ ] by DLP intern Nicole C. Tonny

Elder financial abuse is a growing epidemic that strips older adults of their hard-earned savings and security. Financial exploitation often goes together with physical and emotional neglect. Recognizing this escalating crisis, the federal government recently launched a massive initiative to protect seniors. On June 9th of 2026, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) unveiled the Federal Elder Justice Action Plan and launched the “Never Ever” campaign.

Read more here: https://dlplaw.com/elder-financial-abuse-the-june-2026-hhs-never-ever-campaign/

07/21/2026

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