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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

May 20
House to hold hearing on CFPB ability to repay/QM rule

House to hold hearing on CFPB ability to repay/QM rule

Barbara S. MishkinThe House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit has scheduled a hearing for tomorrow, May 21, on “Qualified Mortgages: Examining the Impact of the Ability to…
May 20
More on CFPB employee vote to unionize

More on CFPB employee vote to unionize

Mark J. FurlettiAs we reported last week, the National Treasury Employees Union (NTU) won an election to represent over 800 of the CFPB’s 1,200 employees. The vote was 378 in favor and 86 against. I asked Shannon Farmer, a…
May 17
CFPB employees unionize

CFPB employees unionize

Barbara S. MishkinAccording to a report from Politico, CFPB employees voted last week to join the National Treasury Employees Union, a federal union that also represents employees at other financial regulators, including the FDIC, OCC and…

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Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog

May 16
To Succeed in School, Foster Youth Need Educational Stability

To Succeed in School, Foster Youth Need Educational Stability

Author: Juvenile Law Center Date: Thu, 2013-05-16 00:00 Image: …
May 14
Former Foster Youth Participate in Rally to Raise Awareness of Foster Care

Former Foster Youth Participate in Rally to Raise Awareness of Foster Care

Author: Juvenile Law Center Date: Tue, 2013-05-14 00:00 Related Topics: …
May 13
Youth Engagement is Critical to Shaping Child Welfare Laws and Policies That Really Work

Youth Engagement is Critical to Shaping Child Welfare Laws and Policies That Really Work

Author: Juvenile Law Center Date: Mon, 2013-05-13 00:00 Image: …

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

May 15
Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

Pending Mechanics' Lien Legislation to Impact PA Lender

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent shockwaves through the lending world in May 2012 when it issued its opinion in Commerce Bank/Harrisburg v. Kessler. In the case, the Court held that a bank's open-end mortgage was subordinate to a…
Apr 30
Consumer Alert

Consumer Alert

About a week or so ago the stack of letters pictured to the right arrived in the mail like a stack of Christmas Cards. The letters were from "Corporate Records Services" and stated on the front of the envelope "IMPORTANT ANNUAL MINUTES…
Apr 18
IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion

IRS Announces Three-Month Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosion

On the day following the horrible events in Boston on April 15, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it would provide a three month extension for taxpayers affected by the explosions to file and pay their federal taxes. While the…

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Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer…

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, personal injury and wrongful death. By Reiff & Bily.

http://www.philadelphiacaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Mar 18
Airbag and Fuel System defect Lawyer Weighs In On Recent 2013 Nissan and Infinity Recall

Airbag and Fuel System defect Lawyer Weighs In On Recent 2013 Nissan and Infinity Recall

We are lucky to live in a time when automobiles are recalled, as a matter of course, whenever facts reveal that it may be defective and potentially dangerous. But, on the other hand, it is pretty alarming when a major automobile manufacturer…
Mar 9
Justice for Victims of Truck and Bus Accidents Caused by Drivers Being Forced to Work too Many Hour

Justice for Victims of Truck and Bus Accidents Caused by Drivers Being Forced to Work too Many Hour

In the last few years, our firm has undertaken multiple cases against bus companies and trucking companies, in which people were killed and catastrophically injured because a driver had been forced to drive more than the maximum allowable…
Mar 5
Inexperienced Drivers and Poorly-Designed Vehicles such as SUV’s and Passenger Vans: A Lethal Combination

Inexperienced Drivers and Poorly-Designed Vehicles such as SUV’s and Passenger Vans: A Lethal Combination

Despite years of warnings about the tendency of oversized vehicles such as SUVs and passenger vans to roll over, the oversized passenger van has become steadily more popular. The problem is that, as the sizes of these vehicles increase and…

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Tort Talk

Provides updates and trends in Pennsylvania civil litigation law. By Daniel E. Cummins.

http://www.torttalk.com/

May 14
Judge Mazzoni of Lackawanna County Addresses Notice Requirement in UM Case

Judge Mazzoni of Lackawanna County Addresses Notice Requirement in UM Case

In his recent April 5, 2013 decision in the case of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Roshan, No. 2010-Civil-3105 (C.P. Lacka. Co. 2013 Mazzoni, J.), Judge Robert A. Mazzoni entered a verdict in favor of Plaintiff, State…
May 14
Judge Nealon of Lackawanna County Addresses Proper Pleading of a Complaint

Judge Nealon of Lackawanna County Addresses Proper Pleading of a Complaint

In his recent decision in the case of Rogers v. Thomas, No. 2012 - CV - 1464 (C.P. Lacka. Co. May 10, 2013 Nealon, J.), Judge Terrence R. Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas entered a demurrer on claims asserted…
May 13
Judge Zulick of Monroe County Denies Punitive Damages Based Upon Cell Phone Use in Unique Case

Judge Zulick of Monroe County Denies Punitive Damages Based Upon Cell Phone Use in Unique Case

Segway Device In the case of Platukis v. Pocono Segway Tours, LLC, PICS Case No. 13-0967 (C.P. Monroe Co. April 8, 2013 Zulick, J.), Judge Arthur Zulick of the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas ruled that allegations in a Complaint simply…

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The Employer Handbook

Covers labor and employment law of PA, NJ and DE businesses. By Eric B. Meyer.

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/

May 20
GUEST POST: Wage Theft Quietly Becoming a Major Problem in Today's Workplace

GUEST POST: Wage Theft Quietly Becoming a Major Problem in Today's Workplace

Today we have a guest blogger at The Employer Handbook. It's Jesse Brar. Jesse is a Utah Employment Lawyer at Preston & Brar. (Want to guest blog at The Employer Handbook? Email me).
May 17
I miss my mom

I miss my mom

I had a guest post on something or other all lined up to go today. But, I'm going to push that off until next week. Instead, I'm going to write about my mom. She died suddenly yesterday. Just 64; way too soon. In many ways, I'm sure she…
May 16
3d Cir: Obama NLRB recess appointments (Becker too) were unconstitutional

3d Cir: Obama NLRB recess appointments (Becker too) were unconstitutional

In a 2-1 decision issued today (copy here), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the National Labor Relations Board lacked the authority to act as early as March 2010, when President Obama appointed Craig Becker to the Board. The…

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Supplemental Conditions

Covers construction law developments and litigation. By Wally Zimolong.

http://www.supplementalconditions.com/

May 15
Do Civic Associations Need to Be Contained or Protected?

Do Civic Associations Need to Be Contained or Protected?

Prescription drugs are an interesting paradox. When taken in the right dosage, prescription medicine can save your life. However, if you take too large of a dosage you risk killing yourself. Civic Associations that…
May 7
Philly Flags Firms for Flaunting DBE Rule

Philly Flags Firms for Flaunting DBE Rule

The City of Philadelphia flagged eleven (yes this one goes to eleven) prime contractors for flaunting the City of Philadelphia’s DBE rules according to the City of Philadelphia Office of Inspector General. According to the news…
Apr 22
What Happens When Funding Runs Out for Your Project?

What Happens When Funding Runs Out for Your Project?

Hall of Fame Philadelphia Eagles radio man Merle Reese once saw a play that seemed improbably — and perhaps against the rules — to which he disclaimed “he can’t do that! Yes, he can do that!” You…

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CyberInquirer

Covers developments in cyber law and insurance. By Richard J. Bortnick and Pamela D. Pengelley of Cozen O'Connor.

http://cyberinquirer.com

May 12
The Posts have Come Back… To Cyberinquirer

The Posts have Come Back… To Cyberinquirer

Since last we visited, your humble Publisher has moved on to the Law Offices of Richard J. Bortnick, where I am Managing Director (very European, if I do say so myself). A number of dedicated readers and friends (you know who you are) have…
Mar 13
Cyber Liability Insurance: Ensuring Adequate Coverage in the Age of E-Commerce

Cyber Liability Insurance: Ensuring Adequate Coverage in the Age of E-Commerce

I. Introduction: Insurance Products for Cyber Risks Increasing reports of cyber intrusions, data theft and computer system malfunctions have led a rapidly-growing number of companies to purchase insurance coverage to…
Jan 27
Power to the People: Social Media Technologies Mediating Corporate Social Governance

Power to the People: Social Media Technologies Mediating Corporate Social Governance

The measure of effectiveness of a CEO and its executive board has always been the degree to which the business is achieving its purpose. Whether in Canada, the U.S., Europe or Asia, an executive board’s purpose should be to increase…

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Covers news and legal commentary on issues related to the smart grid, including activities at state regulatory commissions, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). By Stevens & Lee.

http://www.smartgridlegalnews.com

May 17
Smart Grid Kentucky

Smart Grid Kentucky

Last year, the Commonwealth of Kentucky released its final report of the Smart Grid Kentucky Roadmap Initiative. The report is a hefty 370 pages and provides an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the smart grid in Kentucky.…
May 10
Florida Commission Gets Briefing on Smart Meter

Florida Commission Gets Briefing on Smart Meter

Recently Commission staff provided a Briefing on Smart Meters: Technical Information and Regulatory Issues to the Florida Public Service Commission. As previously reported, the FPSC held a public workshop last year to gather information and…
May 1
DOE Study Shows Smart Grid Investments Good for the Economy

DOE Study Shows Smart Grid Investments Good for the Economy

DOE recently released a study that analyzes the economy-wide impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act or ARRA) funding for Smart Grid project deployment administered by DOE's Office of Electricity Delivery…

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PA Municipal and Zoning Law Blog

Covers municipal, zoning, and land use law in Pennsylvania. Published by Jeff Osmond of Osmond Law.

http://pamunicipallawyer.blogspot.com/

Jun 30
Trip to Arkansa

Trip to Arkansa

Well you never know where a municipal law practice may take you. I spent last Monday flying to Arkansas on a chartered jet. The purpose of the trip was to view a housing complex for gas drilling rig workers that Nomac Drilling wishes to…
Jun 12
Right to Know Applies to Volunteer Fire Companie

Right to Know Applies to Volunteer Fire Companie

On April 3 of this year the Office of Open Records made a final determination on an appeal under the Right To Know Law. The matter was captioned as Scott Pierce v. Morris Township and Morris Township Volunteer Fire Company In the case, Pierce…
May 21
Marcellus Shale Part 2

Marcellus Shale Part 2

The other issue that has recently developed as a result of the Marcellus Shale play stems from the installation of pipelines or transmission lines from the wells. Some municipalities havve been approached by companies to use the…

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Family Law Source

Covers business valuation and divorce litigation. By Brian C. Vertz.

http://www.familylawyerspittsburgh.com/blog/

May 19
Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

Marriage and divorce are not cold business transactions. Couples who are about to marry or divorce have emotions and intimate relationships that may compromise their ability to negotiate at arm’s length like business people. For this…
May 17
Why is Child Support Based on Income, without Considering Expenses?

Why is Child Support Based on Income, without Considering Expenses?

As a child support lawyer, I am frequently asked why the Pennsylvania child support guidelines don’t consider a parent’s expenses. Sometimes paying child support makes a parent “see red.” Parents may experience…
Apr 19
Double Dip Prohibited in Divorce: IRA Edition

Double Dip Prohibited in Divorce: IRA Edition

A recurring issue in divorce litigation is the treatment of marital assets that generate income, such as pensions, rental real estate and businesses. Pennsylvania case law establishes clearly that these assets can be divided as property in…

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Dougherty Leventhal and Price, LLP…

Dougherty Leventhal and Price, LLP Personal Injury Blog

Covers personal injury topics like auto accidents, truck accidents, and even gas drilling injuries in Pennsylvania.

http://www.dlplaw.com/category/dlp-law/

May 20
Give Tractor Trailers the Respect they Deserve

Give Tractor Trailers the Respect they Deserve

Tractor trailers are the life blood of our nation. Most of the goods that we consume have been moved by tractor trailers one way or the other. I have had the opportunity to actually sit in the cab of a tractor trailer. It is…
May 20
Scranton Moosic Disability Lawyer- Social Security Benefit

Scranton Moosic Disability Lawyer- Social Security Benefit

Lou is receiving Social Security Disability benefits as a result of a low back condition which involves several herniated discs. He was previously employed as a well driller but cannot perform that job due to the rigorous physical aspects of…
May 19
Workers Compensation- Scranton Abington Work Injury

Workers Compensation- Scranton Abington Work Injury

In Pennsylvania, workers compensation benefits are payable for amputation or permanent loss of function of a body part. The number of weeks payable for each type of loss is set forth in the Workers Compensation Act. For example,…

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Nonprofit Law Info Blog

By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC. Covers legal developments affecting nonprofit organizations.

http://www.nonprofitlawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

According to Wikipedia, a utility cooperative has the following characteristics: A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its…
Sep 19
Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Who should be considered a beneficiary under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?
Aug 14
May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

Most people are familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. These are entities that perform charitable work that is mostly (though not necessarily completely), devoid of political content. Generally speaking, donations to such…

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PIT IP Tech Blog

Covers intellectual property and technology law. By Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C.

http://pitiptechblog.com/

May 14
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Farmer’s Patent Exhaustion Defense in Monsanto Patent Infringement Suit and Declines to Give Broad Guidance on Self-Replicating Invention

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Farmer’s Patent Exhaustion Defense in Monsanto Patent Infringement Suit and Declines to Give Broad Guidance on Self-Replicating Invention

by: Kelly A. Williams, a shareholder at Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C. In Bowman v. Monsanto Co., the U.S. Supreme Court held that the patent exhaustion doctrine did not permit a farmer to reproduce patented seeds them…
Apr 19
Proper Pleading Standard Under Twombly for Patent Infringing Complaints–K-Tech Telecommunication

Proper Pleading Standard Under Twombly for Patent Infringing Complaints–K-Tech Telecommunication

by: Robert Wagner, intellectual property attorney at Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C. (Robert Wagner on G+) On April 18, 2013, the Federal Circuit issued another decision in which it analyzed the interplay between the…
Apr 17
Patent Prosecution Law Firms Beware . . .

Patent Prosecution Law Firms Beware . . .

By: Joe Carnicella, intellectual property attorney with Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C. On April 15, Thomson Reuters published a very interesting article that should be read by attorneys who represent clients in preparing and filing…

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Personal Injury Law Journal

Covers motor vehicle accidents, injury law and workers' compensation. By Stark & Stark.

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/

May 17
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Pressure Ulcers- Catastrophic Negligence,” published in US1 on May 15, 2013. The article discusses…
May 9
Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in New Jersey Law Journal

Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Assisted Living Facility Litigation: An Overview,” published in the New Jersey Law Journal on May 6, 2013. …
May 8
Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Distracting Digital Signs and Billboard

Almost anyone who has driven on a major highway in the US has seen some version of a digital billboard in use. In the Garden State, digital signs and billboards have become commonplace, giving information on everything from traffic…

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The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fair Credit Billing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. By Maurice & Needleman, P.C.

http://consumerfsblog.com/

May 16
FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

The FTC has ordered the California company Skyy Consulting, Inc., which provides robocalling services to its clients as CallFire, to pay a $75,000 fine and stop all illegal telemarketing robocalls as part of a settlement between the parties.…
May 3
FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

I will be attending a joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on data integrity in debt collection on June 6, at the FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Consumer advocates, industry experts, regulators and more will attend…
Apr 24
House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

Is he or isn’t he the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Richard Cordray is being barred from testifying before the House Financial Services Committee in the coming weeks until he is confirmed by the Senate because a…

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Securities Arbitration Blog

Covers the happenings in the Securities and Investment Fraud Sector. By Guiliano Law Firm.

http://www.securitiesarbitrations.com

May 7
Charles Schwabâ€™s Class Action Prohibition Antics May Inspire Death Knell to Mandatory Securities Arbitration.

Charles Schwabâ€™s Class Action Prohibition Antics May Inspire Death Knell to Mandatory Securities Arbitration.

Will the SEC Listen to Congress or NAASA and act Under Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to prohibit the use of mandatory securities arbitration ? On Monday, thirty seven members of Congress wrote to the SEC to end…
Apr 26
The Retirement Gamble Facing Us All

The Retirement Gamble Facing Us All

If youandrsquo;ve been watching any commercial television lately, you are well aware that the financial services industry is very busy running expensive ads imploring us to worry about our retirement futures. Open a new account today, they…
Apr 11
FINRA Offers Injured Investors Do it Yourself Litigation Resources.

FINRA Offers Injured Investors Do it Yourself Litigation Resources.

According to FINRA Dispute Resolution Statistics, so far in 2013, only 44% of investorsandnbsp;bringing claims against their stockbroker or brokerage firm recover any damages, and on average, even those that win, only recover 50% of…

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Federal Construction Contracting…

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Provides legal information and resources for federal construction contractors. By Payne Hackenbracht & Sullivan.

http://federalconstruction.phslegal.com/

May 15
Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesse

Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesse

By: Edward T. DeLisle and Maria L. Panichelli We’ve all heard about the “glass ceiling” experienced by women in the workplace. The term “glass ceiling” first appeared in an article published by the Wall Street…
May 3
Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013), A Primer on Due Proce

Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013), A Primer on Due Proce

By Edward T. DeLisle and Maria PanichelliBack in February, we provided readers with an overview of a case that we litigated at the end of last year, Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013). The major focal point…
May 2
SBA Provides Veteran Owners an Opportunity to Discuss Concerns about SDVOSB Program

SBA Provides Veteran Owners an Opportunity to Discuss Concerns about SDVOSB Program

By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli Next week, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is giving SDVOSBs a rare opportunity to voice their concerns about government small business programs -- publicly, and directly…

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Consumer Litigation Group

Covers consumer rights law, including fair debt collection, fair credit reporting, consumer debt defense, and consumer bankruptcy. By the Law Office of Dimitrios Kolovos, LLC.

http://www.consumerlitigators.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Seeking to extend protections afforded to military service members, the Senate could be poised to restrict payday loans for other consumers. The introduced bill, Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act, seeks to limit…
Apr 9
DoE Signals that It is Almost Ready to Collect $600 Million in Defaulted Student Loan

DoE Signals that It is Almost Ready to Collect $600 Million in Defaulted Student Loan

Students who borrowed under federal student loan programs and who subsequently defaulted on their loans are about to experience the power of federal government debt collection. In late 2011, the US Department of Education (“DoE”)…
Jan 5
Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a subsidiary of the publicly-traded Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., is a debt collection agency that trades in the junk debt markets. It purchases old, defaulted consumer debts from credit card…

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Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury litigation, including cases involving auto accidents, medical malpractice and amusement park injuries. By Reiff & Bily.

http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/

Mar 20
Prom Season, Teenagers, and Balconies: A Dangerous Combination and a Concern for Parent

Prom Season, Teenagers, and Balconies: A Dangerous Combination and a Concern for Parent

Every year during prom season, groups of local teenagers celebrate by flocking to the New Jersey shore and staying at seaside motels. As long as these teenage guests can pay for their rooms, they are welcomed with open arms. But,...
Mar 19
Product Liability and Drug Defect Lawyer Weighs In On March 2013 Supreme Court Arguments Over Generic versus Brand Name Drug Maker Liability

Product Liability and Drug Defect Lawyer Weighs In On March 2013 Supreme Court Arguments Over Generic versus Brand Name Drug Maker Liability

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that has far-reaching implications. This case will be closely watched by pharmaceutical companies, regulators, lawyers, and consumer safety advocates.…
Mar 18
Product Liability and Drug Defect Lawyer Weighs In On March 2013 Supreme Court Arguments Over Generic versus Brand Name Drug Maker Liability

Product Liability and Drug Defect Lawyer Weighs In On March 2013 Supreme Court Arguments Over Generic versus Brand Name Drug Maker Liability

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that has far reaching implications. This case will be closely watched by pharmaceutical companies, regulators, lawyers, and consumer safety advocates.…

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Jenkins Blog

Covers technology and legal research. By the staff of the Philadelphia-based Jenkins Law Library.

http://www.jenkinslaw.org/blog

May 9
Jenkins On Your Desktop: Restatements on HeinOnline

Jenkins On Your Desktop: Restatements on HeinOnline

Spotlight: spot-light Teaser: Use HeinOnline to…
May 7
Summer Associate Orientation

Summer Associate Orientation

Spotlight: spot-light Teaser: At Jenkins we…
Apr 25
Jenkins On Your Desktop: Pennsylvania Legislative Historie

Jenkins On Your Desktop: Pennsylvania Legislative Historie

Spotlight: spot-light Teaser: Our Pennsylvania…

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PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary…

PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog

Covers Elder Law, long-term care, "End-of-Life" and health care surrogate decision-making, estate & personal planning, fiduciary administrations, elders' dispute resolution, and Orphans' Court litigation. By Neil E. Hendershot.

http://paelderestatefiduciary.blogspot.com/

Apr 18
PA Supreme Court Appoints New Elder Law Task Force

PA Supreme Court Appoints New Elder Law Task Force

On April 18, 2013, in a posted press release entitled Supreme Court’s Elder Law Task Force Will Tackle Growing Abuses to Older Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced creation of a new Elder Law Task Force. The initial…
Apr 7
Karoly Estates Will Forgery Case Ruling

Karoly Estates Will Forgery Case Ruling

The Morning Call (Allentown, PA) published a news report entitled Northampton County judge upholds Karoly wills (04/05/13), by Peter Hall, highlighting the most recent development in the Karoly Estates forgery of wills matter: "John…
Apr 4
PA Orphans' Court Rules Proposed for Sweeping Change

PA Orphans' Court Rules Proposed for Sweeping Change

On April 3, 2013, the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System website posted a news article entitled Input Sought on Proposed Rewrite of 40-year-old Orphans' Court Rules, which announced: "A substantial overhaul of the current Orphans’…

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Sports in the Courts Blog

Covers sports law. By Callahan & Fusco LLC.

http://www.sportsinthecourtsblog.com

Mar 28
Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV

Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV

Following up on my recent post on the story, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN regarding the recent litigation filed by Major League Baseball against anti-aging clinic Biogensis. In the brief interview, I explain why…
Mar 26
The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper

The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper

Last week, Major League Baseball sued the notorious South Florida "health" clinic known as Biogenesis of America. Most civil lawsuits are about one thing and one thing only – money. Soon we will learn that the MLB wants "paper" too, …
Feb 11
The Penn State Scandal; Joe Pa's Family's Sad Attempt to Strike Back

The Penn State Scandal; Joe Pa's Family's Sad Attempt to Strike Back

We understand that Joe Paterno's wife, Sue Paterno, and his family believe that the former Penn State coach's legacy was wrongly tarnished by the NCAA and the media. Obviously, they believe Paterno was a good and decent man and was another…

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Erie Injury Law Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and Erie County accident and injury information. By Purchase & George P.C.

http://www.yourerieaccidentlawyers.com/blog/

Nov 21
Erie Car Accident Lawyers Featured on TV New

Erie Car Accident Lawyers Featured on TV New

November 21, 2012, ERIE, PA -- The Pennsylvania car accident attorneys at Purchase & George who have been educating the public about the dangers of texting and driving were featured on the local news this week. WJET-TV ran a story featuring…
Oct 24
Erie Motorcycle Accident Yields Prison Sentence

Erie Motorcycle Accident Yields Prison Sentence

October 24, 2012, ERIE, PA -- An Erie motorcycle crash resulted in tragic injuries to one Erie woman and a prison sentence for another. Tori Scofield is a mother of two who was riding her motorcycle on February 28, 2012 when a Ford…
Oct 21
Meadville Accident Lawyer News: Woman Struck by 2 Cars Die

Meadville Accident Lawyer News: Woman Struck by 2 Cars Die

October 21, 2012, Meadville, PA -- A Conneaut Lake woman was killed Friday night when struck by two cars on Route 18 in a Crawford County car accident and investigators are looking for information about the driver of one of the two cars…

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Wage & Hour - Development…

Wage & Hour - Development & Highlights

Highlighting recent and noteworthy developments in cases and regulations on wage and hour laws that affect large and small businesses. Published by Mark Tabakman of Fox Rothschild.

http://wagehourlaw.foxrothschild.com/

May 16
Lack of Accurate Records Does Not Equal Windfall In FLSA Suit

Lack of Accurate Records Does Not Equal Windfall In FLSA Suit

The Eighth Circuit in Carmody v. Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners addressed the standard of proof in a wage and hour case when an employer failed to maintain accurate timekeeping records. The Court held that even under the…
Apr 30
DOL Audits Will Rise With New Funding Increase

DOL Audits Will Rise With New Funding Increase

I have often posted on the recently found aggressiveness of the Departments of Labor, on both the federal and state levels, to step up enforcement of (alleged) wage-hour (i.e. overtime) violations and independent contractor audits (i.e.…
Apr 29
Proposed Rule Change By the Department of Labor Could Negatively Affect The Elderly and Disabled

Proposed Rule Change By the Department of Labor Could Negatively Affect The Elderly and Disabled

The National Association of Medicaid Directors (“NAMD”) is challenging the proposed rule to extend minimum wage and overtime protections to home health care workers. Currently, home health care workers are exempt from the…

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Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse…

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers nursing home neglect news and laws. By Michael O'Connor & Associates, LLC.

http://www.pennsylvanianursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/

May 20
Schuylkill Center in Pottsville Receives State Excellence Award

Schuylkill Center in Pottsville Receives State Excellence Award

The Schuylkill Center in Pottsville has something to brag about. Last week, it received the state's second annual "Awards for Excellence in Health Care Compliance" from Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Michael Wolf. In addition to the…
May 4
Death at Local PA Nursing Home a Homicide

Death at Local PA Nursing Home a Homicide

It's a family's worst nightmare: the death of resident at the Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly has been ruled a homicide by the Luzerne County Coroner's Office. In an article on WNEP.com, a report by the coroner says that the 86-year-old…
Apr 20
Attorney Miller of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Attends NJ Association for Justice's Boardwalk Seminar 2013

Attorney Miller of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Attends NJ Association for Justice's Boardwalk Seminar 2013

The attorneys and staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates pride themselves on keeping up-to-date on their areas of practice. This week, Attorney Dave Miller is attending the New Jersey Association for Justice's Boardwalk Seminar 2013 in…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

May 20
Caperton v. Massey . . . Still Going

Caperton v. Massey . . . Still Going

Last week, I mentioned that I was reading The Price of Justice - the true story of Caperton v. Massey. I finished it this weekend, and was shocked by the ending. The setup is that Hugh Caperton and his smaller coal company sued coal giant Don…
May 17
Third Circuit Holds Obama Recess Appointment Unconstitutional - COTW #143

Third Circuit Holds Obama Recess Appointment Unconstitutional - COTW #143

In Noel Canning v. NLRB the D.C. Circuit held that President Obama's "recess" appointments to the NLRB were unconstitutional. For a rundown of the implications of this holding, see here. I warned you that the Third Circuit was also looking at…
May 15
Angelina Jolie and Employment Law

Angelina Jolie and Employment Law

By now, you've probably already heard about the biggest news in the world for the past day or so . . . Angelina Jolie's double masectomy. Why an apparently uneventful preventive surgery on an actress is the number one story in the world is a…

Rank this Week: 1616

Towboatlaw

Covers admiralty & maritime law on the rivers and inland waterways of the United States. y Fred Goldsmith.

http://towboatlaw.wordpress.com

May 10
Seaman’s Employer Which Willfully Denied Maintenance & Cure Ordered to Pay Attorney’s Fees at $400/hour, $150/hour for Paralegal Work

Seaman’s Employer Which Willfully Denied Maintenance & Cure Ordered to Pay Attorney’s Fees at $400/hour, $150/hour for Paralegal Work

A seaman is entitled to maintenance and cure for any injury or illness that occurs, manifests, or becomes aggravated while he or she is in service of his or her ship. “Maintenance” refers to reasonable and necessary food and…
Apr 16
California Federal Court Finds “Primary Duty Rule” Does Not Bar Third Mate’s Personal Injury Claim

California Federal Court Finds “Primary Duty Rule” Does Not Bar Third Mate’s Personal Injury Claim

Employers of Jones Act seamen sometimes try to defeat the seaman’s personal injury or death case by invoking the “Primary Duty Rule,” sometimes also known as the Walker-Reinhart Doctrine, after the two cases which first…
Mar 29
Employer Not Automatically Entitled to Restitution for Maintenance and Cure Paid to Seaman Who Intentionally Misrepresents or Conceals Pre-existing Medical Condition

Employer Not Automatically Entitled to Restitution for Maintenance and Cure Paid to Seaman Who Intentionally Misrepresents or Conceals Pre-existing Medical Condition

In Boudreaux v. Transocean Deepwater, Inc., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 5288 (5th Cir. Mar. 14, 2013), the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, perhaps the country’s most experienced and prolific appellate court in admiralty and maritime…

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Ocean & Offshore Energy Projects…

Ocean & Offshore Energy Projects and Policy Blog

Analyzes United States offshore energy law, policy, and development. By Jennifer Simon.

http://offshoreenergy.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
Maryland's Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013

Maryland's Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013

On April 9, 2013, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act into law. North American WindPower recently published an article highlighting the key components of the new legislation and featuring…
Apr 17
Guest Post: IRS Notice 2013-29 on “Begun Construction” for certain renewable energy facilitie

Guest Post: IRS Notice 2013-29 on “Begun Construction” for certain renewable energy facilitie

My colleague Forrest Milder, an attorney in the Renewable Energy Tax Credits and Finance practice here at Nixon Peabody, authored the following client alert describing the IRS' April 15, 2013 Notice on what it means to have "Begun…
Mar 27
2013: A Big Year for Offshore Wind

2013: A Big Year for Offshore Wind

If you have been watching the offshore wind industry in the United States for the last decade -- and if you are reading this blog, I assume that you have -- you are probably tired of hearing the much-hyped announcement at the beginning of…

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Green Building Law

Covers legal issues related to green building and sustainable development. By Shari Shapiro.

http://www.greenbuildinglawblog.com/

Apr 10
Mind Your Administrative P's & Q's When Rejecting Energy Code Change

Mind Your Administrative P's & Q's When Rejecting Energy Code Change

The Court of Appeals of the State of New Mexico handed down a limited win for energy code advocates, holding that adopting changes to building codes that removed energy conservation provisions without any justification violated…
Mar 11
Pennsylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

Pennsylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

After long and diligent work, my own Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announced last week that it had successfully bundled 4,700 residential energy efficiency loans, and obtained $23 million in cash and $8.3 million in deferred payments, for a…
Mar 11
Pensylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

Pensylvania Executes one of the First Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Bundling Transaction

After long and diligent work, my own Commonwealth of Pennsylvania announced last week that it had successfully bundled 4,700 residential energy efficiency loans, and obtained $23 million in cash and $8.3 million in deferred payments, for a…

Rank this Week: 1686

Failed Evidence

Covers arrests, prosecutions, and news relating to: criminal court cases, scientific evidence, eyewitness evidence, exonerated convicts, innocence, injustice, and the law enforcement system's general resistance to science. By David A. Harris.

http://failedevidence.wordpress.com/

May 14
Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring. (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
May 14
Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring. (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
May 13
Brooklyn DA’s Probe of 50 Convictions Featuring One Detective: Conviction Integrity Unit, False Confessions in the Spotlight

Brooklyn DA’s Probe of 50 Convictions Featuring One Detective: Conviction Integrity Unit, False Confessions in the Spotlight

With the news that the District Attorney of Brooklyn is re-examining convictions in 50 cases featuring the work of one particular detective (see stories here and here ), we see two issues that have surfaced on the Failed Evidence blog before:…

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Intellectual Property Law…

Intellectual Property Law Resources

Covers copyright, design, patent, software, trade secret, trade mark and IP transactions. By RatnerPrestia.

http://ratnerprestia.com/blog/

May 14
Brian P. O’Shaughnessy – Chair of the 2013 LES Annual Meeting

Brian P. O’Shaughnessy – Chair of the 2013 LES Annual Meeting

Brian P. O’Shaughnessy, a Shareholder in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, is the 2013 Chair for the Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Annual Meeting. The event will take place September 22-25 at the Marriott…
May 14
Kenneth N. Nigon, Shareholder at RatnerPrestia, Co-Chairs PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

Kenneth N. Nigon, Shareholder at RatnerPrestia, Co-Chairs PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

Kenneth N. Nigon, a familiar contributor of the Practising Law Institute and Shareholder at RatnerPrestia, will co-chair and speak at PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing. The…
May 13
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Monsanto – The Doctrine of Patent Exhaustion Does Not Apply in a Patent Infringement Action Where the Accused Products are Reproduced Through Planting and Harvesting without the Patent Holder’s Permission

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Monsanto – The Doctrine of Patent Exhaustion Does Not Apply in a Patent Infringement Action Where the Accused Products are Reproduced Through Planting and Harvesting without the Patent Holder’s Permission

Today’s unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court sends a message to would be copiers of self-replicating products, such as Monsanto’s genetically modified, Roundup Ready soybean seeds – and that message is — tread…

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Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.subrogationrecoverylawblog.com

May 7
Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa

Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa

If you are a subrogation professional who handles construction defect claims in Texas, you may have heard references to the case of Ewing Construction Company v. Amerisure Insurance Company, 684 F.3d 512 (5th Cir. 2012). In Ewing, the…
Apr 18
Impact of Late Notice of Claim to Liability Carrier (New York)

Impact of Late Notice of Claim to Liability Carrier (New York)

A severe recent federal court decision in New York state emphasized the importance of having your subrogation counsel identify and notify the insurer for potentially responsible parties of subrogation claims as soon as possible. In 2008, the…
Apr 9
California Court Affirms Strict Product Liability Despite Third-Party Criminal Act

California Court Affirms Strict Product Liability Despite Third-Party Criminal Act

A California court has given new meaning to the judicial maxim “on a clear day you can foresee forever!” In Collins v Navistar 2013 DJAR 4169, the Court of Appeals, Third Appellate District, held that a manufacturer could be…

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Law Blog

By Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.

http://www.theharrisburglawyers.com/law-blog/

Apr 30
How to Treat Gifts from Grandparents of the Children to Their Child in Calculating Child Support

How to Treat Gifts from Grandparents of the Children to Their Child in Calculating Child Support

In the recent case of Suzanne D. v. Stephen W. the Pennsylvania Superior Court, 2013 Pa. Super 93, filed April 22, 2013, discussed a case where a grandfather supplied his son with reimbursements for the grandchildren’s medical expenses…
Apr 25
Child Support in Pennsylvania

Child Support in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, both parents are responsible for the financial support of their child, and the amount of child support is determined by a serious of complex guidelines and rules. The best way to address your child support payment obligations…
Apr 18
Supreme Court of United States decision in Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely

Supreme Court of United States decision in Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely

On April 17, 2013, The Supreme Court of the United States decided the matter of Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely, (no. 11-1425) holding that a blood test without a warrant is unconstitutional and the human body’s metabolization of alcohol…

Rank this Week: 1765

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

Covers Pennsylvania workers' compensation and product liability news. By Michael O'Connor & Associates, LLC.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Apr 19
Friday is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in Support of Organ and Tissue Donation

Friday is National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in Support of Organ and Tissue Donation

This Friday (April 19), remember to wear blue and green in honor of the second annual National Donate Life Blue and Green Day in support of organ and tissue donation and in celebration of National Donate Life Month. Donate Life America is a…
Apr 17
Staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Take Part in First Ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

Staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Take Part in First Ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

On Saturday, April 13, staff from Michael J. O'Connor & Associates laced up their running shoes to participate in the first ever Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K run/walk in Pottsville. Sponsored by America's oldest brewery, Yuengling, the…
Apr 15
Thoughts and Prayers for Those at the Boston Marathon

Thoughts and Prayers for Those at the Boston Marathon

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affects by today's tragic events at the Boston Marathon.

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Swartz Campbell Professional…

Swartz Campbell Professional Liability Blog

Updates on professional liability with a particular emphasis on malpractice avoidance and attorney ethics. By Swartz Campbell.

http://web8.4miles.com/swartz-prolia-blog/

Nov 20
Texas Expands Statute of Limitations at Akin Gump’s Expense

Texas Expands Statute of Limitations at Akin Gump’s Expense

Last year Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld won summary judgment in a legal malpractice action arising out of a failed real estate development. The real estate developer, Riverwalk Cy Hotel Partners, hired Akin Gump to represent it in the…
Nov 16
Client Claims Lawyers Got Him Not Only $104 Million in Pocket, But Also 40 Months in Prison

Client Claims Lawyers Got Him Not Only $104 Million in Pocket, But Also 40 Months in Prison

In September, Bradley Birkenfeld received the largest whistle-blower award ever paid by the IRS, $104 million. however, prior to receiving the award, Mr. Birkenfeld spent 31 months in prison for helping a California developer to evade…
Nov 13
Judge Nocella

Judge Nocella

In a predictable move, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has suspended Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Nocella. We had recently written about the disciplinary charges against him. -Josh J.T. Byrne, Esquire

Rank this Week: 1821

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and national elder law and estate planning issues. By Jeffrey A. Marshall.

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/

May 13
Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need

Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need

One blessing of aging is that it gives us the opportunity to get to know our grandchildren, and perhaps even our great-grandchildren. As we live through our 70s and 80s we can watch them grow into adulthood. We can develop special…
May 9
Community Spouse Minimum Income Allowance to Increase to $1,939 on July 1, 2013

Community Spouse Minimum Income Allowance to Increase to $1,939 on July 1, 2013

If a married nursing home resident receives Medicaid long-term care benefits, his or her community spouse is entitled to retain a certain minimum level of income called the Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMNA). If the community spouse's…
May 9
Hospital Arbitration Agreement signed by Mother is Unenforceable against Daughter

Hospital Arbitration Agreement signed by Mother is Unenforceable against Daughter

Can a mother enter into an agreement with a hospital that limits her daughter’s rights to sue the hospital for negligent care? What if the mother doesn’t have power of attorney or guardianship authority? That issue was the subject…

Rank this Week: 1984

Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers auto accidents, environmental toxins, nursing home abuse and wrongful death. By Anapol Schwartz.

http://www.pennsylvania-injury-lawyer-blog.com/

Mar 21
What is the FDA Doing about Faulty Metal Hip Implants?

What is the FDA Doing about Faulty Metal Hip Implants?

On January 17th, 2013 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Issued a Safety Communication on all Metal-on-metal Hip Implants. This message was directed to both recipients and prospective recipients of metal-on-metal hip replacements as well…
Mar 14
Stryker Issued FDA Warning for Dangerous Product

Stryker Issued FDA Warning for Dangerous Product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Stryker Corp due to a quality systems-related issue at the Portage, Michigan facility – where products from Stryker’s Instruments are produced – and…
Mar 14
Stryker Issued FDA Warning for Dangerous Product

Stryker Issued FDA Warning for Dangerous Product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Stryker Corp due to a quality systems-related issue at the Portage, Michigan facility – where products from Stryker’s Instruments are produced – and…

Rank this Week: 1896

Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Law

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy law. By Shawn N. Wright.

http://pittsburgh-bankruptcy-law.com

Nov 5
3 Questions to Ask At Your First Bankruptcy Consultation

3 Questions to Ask At Your First Bankruptcy Consultation

This video talks about the 3 questions to ask at your first meeting with a bankruptcy attorney: 1) will my bankruptcy case be approved by the Court? 2) will the Bankruptcy Court permit me to keep all of my property? 3) how will…
Oct 20
O is for Obligations in Bankruptcy

O is for Obligations in Bankruptcy

O is for Obligations in the Bankruptcy Alphabet. When you file any type of bankruptcy, your biggest obligation is to tell the truth. When you sign your bankruptcy petition and schedules, you do so under penalty of perjury. You disclose…
Jul 29
N is for No Asset Case

N is for No Asset Case

N is for No-Asset Case in the Bankruptcy Alphabet. Basically, this refers to a Chapter 7 case in which the debtor will retain all of his or her property. I'm not talking about any property that is secured (let's say a mortgage or a…

Rank this Week: 1951

vodzaklegal

Covers appellate practice, legal writing, and Third Circuit and Pennsylvania appeals. By Caroline Vodzak.

http://vodzaklegal.com/blog/

Sep 5
Visit and Connect with Vodzak Law on Facebook

Visit and Connect with Vodzak Law on Facebook

Visit and connect with Vodzak Law on Facebook for Pennsylvania legal news, Pennsylvania law updates, and more.
Jul 23
Tayar v. Camelback Ski Corporation: Pre-Injury Releases of Reckless Conduct Are Void as Against Public Policy

Tayar v. Camelback Ski Corporation: Pre-Injury Releases of Reckless Conduct Are Void as Against Public Policy

Tayar v. Camelback Ski Corporation, No. 67 MAP 2010 (Pa. July 18, 2012) Tayar went snow tubing at the Camelback ski resort, where employees would send each rider down the hill with a push. After her fifth run, another snow tuber struck Tayar…
Jul 18
Pennsylvania’s Child Custody Laws for Deployed Military Parent

Pennsylvania’s Child Custody Laws for Deployed Military Parent

My short article discussing Pennsylvania’s child custody laws for deployed military parents, including the new 2012 amendments, was published in The Legal Intelligencer‘s July 2012 Family Law Supplement. The article can be found…

Rank this Week: 1982

Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog

Covers Pennsylvania personal injury law concerning auto accidents, bus accidents and defective pharmaceutical products. By Cherry Fieger Cherry P.C.

http://www.pennsylvaniapersonalinjuryblog.com/

Mar 31
Congress Debates Increasing Tractor-Trailer Weight Limit

Congress Debates Increasing Tractor-Trailer Weight Limit

Penn Live reports that Congress is considering legislation that would increase the weight of trucks on interstate highways to 97,000 pounds, a 21 percent rise from 80,000, the current limit. Those in favor of the proposed changes say that…
Mar 29
Indiana County Van Rollover Kills One, Another Critically Injured

Indiana County Van Rollover Kills One, Another Critically Injured

Recently, a woman died in a car crash in Burrell Township, Indiana County in Pennsylvania, reports The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Mar 24
Bus Accident on New Jersey Turnpike Kills Two, Forty Injured

Bus Accident on New Jersey Turnpike Kills Two, Forty Injured

A night-time bus accident occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing two people, Philly.com reports.

Rank this Week: 1960

Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Law Blawg

Covers Pennsylvania oil and gas laws, regulations, litigation, and news. By Russell L. Schetroma.

http://www.cwssclientservices.com:1033/default.aspx

Oct 7
Federal Court Broadly Construes Kilmer v. Elexco Land Services, Inc.

Federal Court Broadly Construes Kilmer v. Elexco Land Services, Inc.

Body: On October 6, 2010, United States District Judge John E. Jones II issued an important order in favor of Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry. Judge Jones dismissed the complaints in three cases brought under the Pennsylvania…
Jul 27
Commonwealth Court Upholds Local Land Use Regulation of Drilling

Commonwealth Court Upholds Local Land Use Regulation of Drilling

Body: In Penneco Oil Company, Inc., Range resources-Appalachia, LLC and the Independent Oil & Gas Association of Pennsylvania v. The County of Fayette, Pennsylvania and the Office of Planning, Zoning and Community Development of Fayette…
May 6
Elexco / Southwestern Energy Win Dismissal of Federal Suit For Alleged Misrepresentation In the Inducement of A Lease and for Failure to Pay a 1/8th Royalty Promised At the Time of Leasing Because The Lease Permitted Deduction of Post Production Cost

Elexco / Southwestern Energy Win Dismissal of Federal Suit For Alleged Misrepresentation In the Inducement of A Lease and for Failure to Pay a 1/8th Royalty Promised At the Time of Leasing Because The Lease Permitted Deduction of Post Production Cost

Body: On May 3, 2010, Judge A. Richard Caputo of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania granted motions to dismiss a federal suit filed by Charles Puza, Jr. et al against Elexco Land Services, Inc. and Southwestern…

Rank this Week: 1908

Bickerton Law Blog

Features updates and perspectives on Criminal Law. By Bickerton & Bickerton.

http://bickerton-law.com/bickerton-law-blog/

May 16
IN THE NEWS: NTSB seeks to lower legal drinking limit to .05

IN THE NEWS: NTSB seeks to lower legal drinking limit to .05

The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that the limit for blood alcohol levels for drivers be lowered to 0.05. The NTSB has also recommended that measures be taken to encourage broader use of interlock devices. Mothers…
Feb 11
In The News: Audio recording missing in PGH officer-involved shooting case

In The News: Audio recording missing in PGH officer-involved shooting case

On November 11, 2012, Leon Ford was shot by a city of Pittsburgh police officer during a traffic stop. Although a video of the incident has been recovered, the audio recording doesn’t include anything between the time the officers…
Feb 10
UPDATE: In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case

UPDATE: In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case

In a follow-up to the post about Bishop Samuel Mullet, a federal court sentenced the Amish man to 15 years in prison on Friday. The US Attorney’s Office requested that Mr. Mullet serve life in prison. For more information, go to:…

Rank this Week: 2454

Privacy and IP Law Blog

Addresses recent events in trademark, copyright, computer and privacy law. By Christina Frangiosa.

http://privacyandip.blogspot.com/

Apr 12
Yankees Successfully Oppose Registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” Trademark

Yankees Successfully Oppose Registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” Trademark

On February 8, 2013, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (“TTAB”) sustained the opposition filed by the New York Yankees Partnership (“Yankees”) against the registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” filed…
Mar 27
FTC Issues New Guidance on Online Advertising Disclosure

FTC Issues New Guidance on Online Advertising Disclosure

On March 12, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the long-awaited, updated version of its .com Disclosure guidance. See Press Release, “FTC Staff Revises Online Advertising Disclosure Guidelines,” Mar. 12,…
Mar 12
Common Questions: Can I Copyright My ‘Knight in Shining Armor’ Story?

Common Questions: Can I Copyright My ‘Knight in Shining Armor’ Story?

The short answer is – perhaps, at least parts of it. Copyright law protects “original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.” 17 U.S.C. § 102. This protection attaches from the…

Rank this Week: 2376

Employment Law 101

Covers employment law trends. By John A. Gallagher.

http://employmentlaw101.blogspot.com/

Apr 11
EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII

EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII

The EEOC Determined in Mia Macy v. Eric Holder That Discriminating Against a Transgender Woman Violated Title VII Women's Rights - So Yesterday... This decision is a real sign of the times. Think about it. Prior to the…
Apr 9
Stabbing Spree at Texas Community College

Stabbing Spree at Texas Community College

Stabbings at Lone Star Community College Near Houston, Texas At least 14 students were stabbed by what appeared to be a fellow student wielding an exacto knife at Lone Star Community College near Houston today. A student, identified only as…
Apr 9
Is the True Unemployment Rate Really 14.3%?

Is the True Unemployment Rate Really 14.3%?

The Line Continues to Form...What is the True Unemployment Rate in April 2013? According to a recent article from Robert Lenzner posted n Forbes.com, the true unemployment rate is not 7.7% as reported, but rather 14.3%. Here is…

Rank this Week: 2632

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