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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

Covers transactional real estate, development/redevelopment, and environmental law. By Gibbons.

http://www.rpelawalert.com/
Rank this Week: 1772

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

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

http://www.torttalk.com/
Rank this Week: 489

Linda's Law Blog

Linda's Law Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and New Jersey family law. By Linda A. Kerns.

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Are 700 emails considered harassment? It depends.

    Are 700 emails considered harassment? It depends.
    In the New Jersey case E.L. v. R.L.M., Mother was granted a final restraining order (“FRO”) by the trial court against Father after he had sent her numerous emails regarding their children. E.L. v. R.L.M., 2012 WL 1948607 (2012).…
  • May 23

    If the parents are involved in a three way sexual relationship, can they lose custody of their children?

    If the parents are involved in a three way sexual relationship, can they lose custody of their children?
    In a 2012 Pennsylvania custody case, V.B. and C.B. v. J.E.B. and C.C., 2012 PA Super 200, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania was faced with the question of whether or not the trial court was correct in awarding legal and physical custody of…
  • May 11

    Inspiration on a Saturday

    Inspiration on a Saturday
    "If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito."- Unknown
Rank this Week: 1849

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/
Rank this Week: 550

Smart Grid Legal News

Smart Grid Legal News

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 24

    Legislators Override Veto; Supporting Smart Grid in Illinoi

    Legislators Override Veto; Supporting Smart Grid in Illinoi
    The quest to bring the smart grid to Illinois did not stop with the first veto override of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act in 2011. In many respects it fueled the clash between regulators, utilities and Governor Quinn. Enter…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2413

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation case law, medical benefits and news, litigation, and settlement topics. Published By Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attorneys, Brilliant & Neiman.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Law Protecting Firefighters Creating Workers’ Comp Insurance Issue

    Law Protecting Firefighters Creating Workers’ Comp Insurance Issue
    As we discussed previously, premiums for workers' compensation insurance in Pennsylvania have been reduced for the second consecutive period. Apparently, all is not well for the insurance carriers in PA however. It appears a change in the…
  • May 17

    Can Potential Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be Predicted?

    Can Potential Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be Predicted?
    In the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system, we frequently see cases involving carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). As many of you know, this condition occurs when the median nerve is entrapped in the wrist. There are many potential…
  • May 7

    Certified as Specialists in the Practice of Workers’ Compensation Law

    Certified as Specialists in the Practice of Workers’ Compensation Law
    One of the most difficult decisions faced by an injured worker in PA is how to decide who to hire as their worker’s compensation attorney. Many sites, or publications, have a list of attorneys they tout. Maybe they are called…
Rank this Week: 2001

Family Law Source

Family Law Source

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

http://www.familylawyerspittsburgh.com/blog/
  • May 24

    Vague Threat “Or Else” May Be Enough for Protection From Abuse

    Vague Threat “Or Else” May Be Enough for Protection From Abuse
    During a custody exchange, a child’s father told that the mother that she’d better not refer to her boyfriend as the child’s dad “or else.”  While yelling at her, he pointed his finger in her face.  He…
  • May 20

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding
    In Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 2013 Pa.Super. 93 (April 22, 2013), the Superior Court contemplated how to characterize $350,000 in money transfers that father received from his father, in the context of a post-divorce child support proceeding.…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1518

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 754

Lawffice Space

Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/
  • May 24

    PA Judge Orders Expert Review of Facebook Page - COTW #144

    PA Judge Orders Expert Review of Facebook Page - COTW #144
    Pennsylvania has had a number of Facebook discovery cases in the past couple of years. However, a recent decision out of Lancaster County took a slightly different approach. The discovery dispute arose over Facebook photos (and…
  • May 23

    Lawffice Links - New EEOC Publications Galore!

    Lawffice Links - New EEOC Publications Galore!
    Wow, I can hardly keep up with all of these new EEOC publications. Here are the links:Cancer: Q&A on Cancer in the Workplace and the ADA Diabetes: Q&A on Diabetes in the Workplace and the ADA Epilepsy: Q&A on Epilepsy in the…
  • May 21

    SCOTUS Grants Cert. in Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Case

    SCOTUS Grants Cert. in Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Case
    On Monday, the Supreme Court granted certiorari (order here) in Lawson v. FMR, LLC (SCOTUSblog case page here). Per the Petition for Certiorari, the Question Presented is: Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1514A,…
Rank this Week: 605

The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

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

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/
  • May 24

    Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law

    Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law
    Or as I like to refer to it, an excuse to play Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice in Chains on the blog. Here is a link to Washington's new law. Up next for a new social media workplace privacy law should be New Jersey, where the Assembly…
  • May 23

    EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A

    EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A
    Consistent with its strategic plan to provide up-to-date guidance on the requirements of antidiscrimination laws, last week, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued this press release in which it announced that it had…
  • May 22

    Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.

    Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.
    When offering respect in the workplace training for employees and supervisors, I emphasize that an employee who laughs at sex jokes in the workplace is the same employee who may later sue for sexual harassment. Like Little Ladner did.(Yes,…
Rank this Week: 1046

Personal Injury Law Journal

Personal Injury Law Journal

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

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/
  • May 23

    New Jersey Smart Drivers Pledge2Win

    New Jersey Smart Drivers Pledge2Win
    In recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month during the month of May, the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey will launch the Share the Road Pledge Campaign.  This campaign is to encourage drivers to do their part in saving the…
  • May 21

    First Responders Occupational Exposure Bill Passes Both Houses of the New Jersey Legislature

    First Responders Occupational Exposure Bill Passes Both Houses of the New Jersey Legislature
    On May 20, 2013, the New Jersey State Assembly by a vote of 53-19-4 passed the Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act previously passed by the State Senate.  Named for the Deputy Chief of the Hackensack…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1743

Startups and IP Strategy

Startups and IP Strategy

Covers intellectual property issues relating to startups and entrepreneurs. By Leonid Kravets.

http://startupsip.com/
  • May 23

    Patent Trolls are Hot Right Now

    Patent Trolls are Hot Right Now
    It seems like everyday a new article comes out talking about patent trolls affecting our startup ecosystem.  Most of these articles cite one or two famous patent trolls (Lodsys, etc).  To begin to deal with these problems, just…
  • Feb 28

    Patent Trolls Eat Startups First. Here’s What You Can Do About It

    Patent Trolls Eat Startups First. Here’s What You Can Do About It
    Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on TechCrunch Patent assertion entities (PAEs or trolls) regularly engage in the practice of sending patent demand letters to unsuspecting startups and small businesses in preparation for…
  • Feb 19

    First-To-File Patent Law Is Imminent, But What Will It Mean?

    First-To-File Patent Law Is Imminent, But What Will It Mean?
    Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on TechCrunch.   One of the main changes resulting from the passage of the America Invents Act (AIA) is the transition of U.S. patent law from a “first-to-invent”…
Rank this Week: 4176

Supplemental Conditions

Supplemental Conditions

Covers construction law developments and litigation. By Wally Zimolong.

http://www.supplementalconditions.com/
  • May 23

    Is the DOT’s DBE Program Failing

    Is the DOT’s DBE Program Failing
    (This post is a guest blog post from John Sullivan, Esquire.  John specializes in DBE issues and disparity studies.  His website is www.crosonlegalservices.com and his he can be reached via email at jcharlessullivan@yahoo.com) The…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1628

Lancaster Law Blog

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 23

    Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

    Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI
    The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide.  The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1067

Jenkins Blog

Jenkins Blog

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

http://www.jenkinslaw.org/blog
Rank this Week: 980

Juvenile Law Center

Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog
Rank this Week: 1801

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 22

    CFPB Rule to Help Stay-At-Home Spouses Get Credit Card

    CFPB Rule to Help Stay-At-Home Spouses Get Credit Card
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has issued rules on The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (“CARD Act”) to make it easier for stay-at-home spouses and partners to get credit…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3344

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse…

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Blog

Covers nursing home abuse and neglect in Pennsylvania. By Rosenbaum and Associates.

http://www.pennsylvanianursinghomeabuseattorneyblog.com/
  • May 22

    Carbon County Nursing Home Patient Charged With Homicide in Another Patient's Death

    Carbon County Nursing Home Patient Charged With Homicide in Another Patient's Death
    In an unusual situation, an eastern Pennsylvania nursing home patient is being charged with a homicide in the death of another patient. As a Pennsylvania nursing home lawyer, I was interested to see that Carl Smith was arraigned on charges of…
  • May 6

    Task Force Formed to Study Senior Abuse and Neglect

    Task Force Formed to Study Senior Abuse and Neglect
    The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC ) announced the establishment of the Elder Law Task Force formed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to investigate the increasing troubles regarding abuse, neglect, guardianship and the…
  • May 2

    Alzheimer's Patients in Nursing Homes May Suffer Prolonged Demise

    Alzheimer's Patients in Nursing Homes May Suffer Prolonged Demise
    A disturbing trend has surfaced recently, according to Dr. Joan Teno from Brown University. It seems that 20 percent of nursing home patients on Medicare who have advanced Alzheimer's dementia were dispatched to hospitals and nursing homes…
Rank this Week: 3093

Securities Arbitration Blog

Securities Arbitration Blog

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

http://www.securitiesarbitrations.com
Rank this Week: 1576

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 22

    New Jersey Law Scrutinizes Independent Contractors In Trucking Industry

    New Jersey Law Scrutinizes Independent Contractors In Trucking Industry
    I have posted numerous times on the crackdown by numerous States of alleged misclassification of individuals as independent contractors. My State, New Jersey, has passed a special law pertaining to misclassification in the construction…
  • 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.…
Rank this Week: 955

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4252

PIT IP Tech Blog

PIT IP Tech Blog

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

http://pitiptechblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1861

Failed Evidence

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 22

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?
    On Monday, May 20, Judge Shira Scheindlin of New York heard final arguments in a trial about stops and frisks by the New York Police Department (NYPD).  The Center for Constitutional Rights and a number of individuals has sued…
  • May 22

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?
    On Monday, May 20, Judge Shira Scheindlin of New York heard final arguments in a trial about stops and frisks by the New York Police Department (NYPD).  The Center for Constitutional Rights and a number of individuals has sued…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2697

Renaissance Politics

Renaissance Politics

Covers the political issues of the day. By Jeff First.

http://renaissancepolitics.com
  • May 22

    Apple and other large corporations: Taxes, Taxes Taxe

    Apple and other large corporations: Taxes, Taxes Taxe
    So taxes etc. are a popular topic these days. Not only do we have the IRS scandal, but yesterday Apple's CEO was called to testify before a Senate committee and that committee released a report blistering Apple for its tax avoidance…
  • May 19

    Running Roughshod over the First Amendment

    Running Roughshod over the First Amendment
    This is going to be a very short post. I am posting more these days given the recent events coming out of Washington DC. When I first started this blog nine months ago, I was posting three times a week. The press (no pun intended) of my legal…
  • May 19

    What the IRS scandal says about Obama and management

    What the IRS scandal says about Obama and management
    As I have said on this blog before, I like Obama and voted for him twice.  But there are now things gnawing at me about him that I must get off my chest.First, I want to give credit where credit is due and not offer a thought that is not…
Rank this Week: 5272

Philadelphia Top Injury Lawyer…

Philadelphia Top Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Philadelphia personal injury, medical malpractice and defective products news. By Rosenbaum & Associates.

http://www.philadelphiatopinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    Medical Malpractice Study Shows Pennsylvania and New Jersey Lead Nation in Payout

    Medical Malpractice Study Shows Pennsylvania and New Jersey Lead Nation in Payout
    A recent study of medical malpractice jury verdicts and settlements shows that Pennsylvania is the state with the second-highest dollar amount for medical malpractice payouts. As a Pennsylvania medical negligence lawyer, I help injured…
  • May 6

    Asbestos Bankruptcy Case in Limbo

    Asbestos Bankruptcy Case in Limbo
    Three months ago, federal Judge Judith Fitzgerald requested post-trial briefs for a Delaware asbestos case. Pending her ruling, the case appears to still be mired in the mud of decision making. Fitzgerald spends her time as a United States…
  • May 3

    Hunter's Death Case Remanded to PA State Court

    Hunter's Death Case Remanded to PA State Court
    A wrongful death claim filed by a hunter's widow has been remanded to Bucks County Court of Common Pleas by U.S. District Court Judge Michael Baylson. The accident happened on November 29, 2010. The case was sensationalized when it was…
Rank this Week: 1990

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 21

    OSDBU Seeks Guidance on Revisions to Verification Guideline

    OSDBU Seeks Guidance on Revisions to Verification Guideline
    By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli On May 13, 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (“the VA”) Office of Small Disadvantaged Business (“OSDBU”) published an advanced notice of proposed…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1211

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 21

    Tips on Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

    Tips on Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
    Do you want to lower the amount you spend on prescription drugs? Then you need to know about “formularies” and “tiers.” What is Medicare Part D?If you are over 65 and retired you probably have drug coverage through…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1985

PA Public Contracts

PA Public Contracts

Covers public bidding and contracting in Pennsylvania. By Christopher I. McCabe.

http://www.papubliccontracts.com/
  • May 21

    Proposed Bill Will Exclude School Work From Separations Act

    Proposed Bill Will Exclude School Work From Separations Act
    The Pennsylvania Separations Act was enacted in 1913, a century ago. It requires public entities to solicit separate bids and award separate contracts for plumbing, heating, electrical, and ventilating work that is part of a public…
  • May 9

    Philadelphia Inspector General Shines Spotlight On Use Of MBE Pass-Through

    Philadelphia Inspector General Shines Spotlight On Use Of MBE Pass-Through
    The City of Philadelphia continues its crackdown on abuses in its minority subcontracting program. On May 6, the Philadelphia Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced that a former certified, minority-owned business, JHS &…
  • May 7

    Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed

    Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed
    It’s that time of year again, when Republican legislators in the Pennsylvania General Assembly seek to amend the Pa. Prevailing Wage Act.  There are now several proposals to do just that, and two bills are farther along in the…
Rank this Week: 3968

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/
Rank this Week: 2105

The QR Legal Blog

The QR Legal Blog

Features substantive, practice related articles, firm updates and legislative/legal alerts. By Quatrini Rafferty.

http://qrlegal.blogspot.com/
  • May 20

    Nursing Home Concern

    Nursing Home Concern
    Americans are living longer than ever. One result is that there are now nearly 1.6 million nursing home residents in the United States. In Pennsylvania alone, there are approximately 80,000 people living in nursing homes.If your loved one is…
  • Apr 1

    Unemployment Compensation Basic

    Unemployment Compensation Basic
    by Quatrini Rafferty attorney James A. HorchakThe unemployment compensation (UC) system is designed to provide a short-term "safety net" of benefits which provide income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. Generally…
  • Apr 1

    2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction

    2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction
Rank this Week: 2804

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/
Rank this Week: 3614

Social Media Employment Law Blog

Social Media Employment Law Blog

Covers issues in social media and employment law. By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.socialmediaemploymentlawblog.com
  • May 20

    Employee Working For You? You Say "No", LinkedIn Says "Yes"

    Employee Working For You? You Say "No", LinkedIn Says "Yes"
    Those loyal readers of this blog know that the focus tends to be on what your company can and cannot do regarding social media use by potential employees (i.e., applicants) or current employees.   But there is a third category of…
  • Apr 26

    The "Employee Tricked Me Into Firing Her" Defense

    The "Employee Tricked Me Into Firing Her" Defense
    The NLRB continues to issue decisions about whether an employer can lawfully terminate employees based on social media activity, and whether workplace policies violate the law protecting employees’ rights to engage in protected…
  • Apr 11

    Employment Law Lessons From Chicken And Rice

    Employment Law Lessons From Chicken And Rice
    Let’s first dispense with the opening hook by asking:  Was Rutgers University acting “chicken” when it (finally?) chose to fire Coach Mike Rice only after public outrage over events that took place last year? …
Rank this Week: 1728

Pennsylvania Injury Law Report

Pennsylvania Injury Law Report

Covers auto law and personal injury. By Stuart A. Carpey.

http://www.pennsylvaniainjurylawreport.com/
  • May 20

    Ways Your Attorney Can Screw Up Your Case

    Ways Your Attorney Can Screw Up Your Case
    How can your lawyer screw up your case? Let me count the ways. Here are three examples. Benjamin A. Post v. St. Paul Travelers Ins. Co., a United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit decided July 31, 2012, is a reported decision…
  • May 16

    Supreme Court ERISA Subrogation Case Makes It More Difficult To Settle Personal Injury Case

    Supreme Court ERISA Subrogation Case Makes It More Difficult To Settle Personal Injury Case
    The U.S. Airways v. McCutchen, decided April 16, 2013, case complicates the finality of any personal injury case where a lien is involved. McCutchen was injured in a car accident and his personal injury lawyer obtained a settlement on his…
  • May 11

    Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage If You Are Involved In A Hit And Run Accident

    Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage If You Are Involved In A Hit And Run Accident
    What is a hit and run accident in Pennsylvania? If you have been unfortunate enough to have been involved in an accident like this, what can you do? Can you get compensated for your injuries and damages? The answer is yes, if you have…
Rank this Week: 4614

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

http://www.subrogationrecoverylawblog.com
  • May 17

    Recovering an Insured's Deductible - Texa

    Recovering an Insured's Deductible - Texa
    In a recent case out of the Seventh Court of Appeals of Texas, the court considered whether a waiver of subrogation provision waived an insurer’s claim for its insured’s uninsured losses or deductible.  Am. Zurich Ins. Co. v.…
  • May 17

    Recoverying an Insured's Deductible - Texa

    Recoverying an Insured's Deductible - Texa
    In a recent case out of the Seventh Court of Appeals of Texas, the court considered whether a waiver of subrogation provision waived an insurer’s claim for its insured’s uninsured losses or deductible.  Am. Zurich Ins. Co. v.…
  • 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…
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Bickerton Law Blog

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:…
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Karp & Hart Blog

Karp & Hart Blog

Discusses personal injury and accident litigation issues including insurance law tips in Pennsylvania.

http://www.karphart.com
  • May 16

    CAR CRASH LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT

    CAR CRASH LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
    The other day, a client asked me a car accident related question, wondering whether they could be held responsible for lending their motor vehicle to another person who is later involved in a car crash. There is a common misconception among…
  • Apr 16

    Legal Talk on WCHE1520 am – Tuesday, April 23rd at 12:15 p.m.

    Legal Talk on WCHE1520 am – Tuesday, April 23rd at 12:15 p.m.
    Please join Peter Hart from Karp and Hart Law Offices next Tuesday, April 23rd at 12:15 p.m. for another great Legal Talk program.  Peter will have as his guest, Deputy District Attorney, Patrick Carmody, the Chief of Trials for the…
  • Apr 15

    Legal Talk on WCHE1520 AM on Tuesday April 16, 2013 at 12:15 p.m.

    Legal Talk on WCHE1520 AM on Tuesday April 16, 2013 at 12:15 p.m.
    Please join Steve Karp on Legal Talk on Tuesday, April 16th at 12:15 p.m. when he will have as his guest  chiropractor, Dr. Brian Shuffler, DC.  Dr. Shuffler is a West Chester chiropractor and they will be discussing chiropractic…
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Nonprofit Law Info Blog

Nonprofit Law Info Blog

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

http://www.nonprofitlawinfoblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3983

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Covers legal issues and legal developments relating to Intellectual Property Law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.intellectualpropertylawinfoblog.com/
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CyberInquirer

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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Towboatlaw

Towboatlaw

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

http://towboatlaw.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 5218

Hippo Fleming & Pertile Blog

Hippo Fleming & Pertile Blog

Covers estate planning in Pennsylvania.

http://www.hippofleming-ep.com/blog/
  • May 8

    Where Do You Keep Your Estate Planning Documents?

    Where Do You Keep Your Estate Planning Documents?
    If you spend all of the time and money that it takes to create an estate plan you need to keep it safe. When family members cannot locate an estate plan, it can cause problems for your family that your estate plan was meant to solve. For some…
  • May 7

    How failure to change beneficiary designations can upend your estate plan

    How failure to change beneficiary designations can upend your estate plan
    With the high percentage of people in this country who fail to make a will, those who do are often proud of the fact that they have set their affairs in order.  But many issues are not resolved within the four corners of a will.…
  • May 1

    Things to Know About Medicaid in 2013

    Things to Know About Medicaid in 2013
    There are some changes to the program dollar limits that are relevant to people who are engaged in Medicaid planning. We would like to point out three things that you should know now that we are working with the adjusted figures for 2013.…
Rank this Week: 4929

Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

Shares stories and information about topics relevant to Pennsylvania Family Law. By Steven R. Tabano and Associates.

http://www.tabanolaw.com/blog/
  • May 2

    5 Tips for Keeping the Peace When Sharing Custody of the Kids After a Divorce

    5 Tips for Keeping the Peace When Sharing Custody of the Kids After a Divorce
    Divorce is tough on everyone, but children often pay the highest price when the fighting and anger continue even after the adults have gone their separate ways. Here are five tips for keeping the peace with your ex, for the children’s…
  • Apr 27

    Big changes for the rights of active duty military

    Big changes for the rights of active duty military
    The Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) expanded and improved the former Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act (SSCRA). The SCRA provides a wide range of protections for individuals entering, called to active duty in the…
  • Apr 18

    Tips On How To Increase Your Odds Of Staying Married The Second Time

    Tips On How To Increase Your Odds Of Staying Married The Second Time
    I believe it is possible to lower the higher divorce rate for second marriages. Before entering into another relationship, you must be willing to take the time for your own personal development and learn healthy relationship skills that will…
Rank this Week: 4937

PA Brownfields Environmental Law

PA Brownfields Environmental Law

Information and developments in Brownfields and Pennsylvania Environmental Law. Published by Joel Bolstein of Fox Rothschild.

http://pabrownfieldsenvironmentallaw.foxrothschild.com/
  • Apr 30

    PADEP's Permit Review Process Public Participation Policy ... It's Back?

    PADEP's Permit Review Process Public Participation Policy ... It's Back?
    Following up on my posts of February 7, 2013 and November 28, 2012, the agenda for next week's meeting of the Pennsylvania DEP's Environmental Justice Advisory Board includes a scheduled discussion of the status of the Department's draft…
  • Apr 30

    What Developers Should Know About DVRPC's Updated Comprehensive Plan

    What Developers Should Know About DVRPC's Updated Comprehensive Plan
      Last week, I attended the April meeting of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's Environmental Justice Work Group. DVRPC staff presented an overview of its updated comprehensive plan, Connections 2040, which contained…
  • Apr 16

    USEPA Issues Vapor Guidance for Public Comment

    USEPA Issues Vapor Guidance for Public Comment
    This afternoon, April 16, 2013, USEPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response released for public input two draft vapor intrusion guidance documents: a general guidance for all compounds; and one focused on petroleum hydrocarbons…
Rank this Week: 1414

Lipton, Weinberger & Husick Blog

Lipton, Weinberger & Husick Blog

Covers intellectual property issues. By Adam G. Garson.

http://www.garson-law.com/blog
  • Apr 30

    Ask Dr. Copyright…

    Ask Dr. Copyright…
    Dear Doc: I used to have “rabbit ears” on my TV. On stormy nights, I had to stand “just so” near the left ear to see channel 17, but other than that, it worked just fine. Then the electronics companies and the…
  • Apr 30

    Just How Much Can an Artist Appropriate and Get Away With — Plenty!

    Just How Much Can an Artist Appropriate and Get Away With — Plenty!
    So, do you know what an “appropriation artist” is?  It’s an artist who uses preexisting objects or images to create new works of art.  While you might guess that appropriation artists keep many a copyright lawyer…
  • Apr 30

    To Disclose or Not to Disclose … That is the Question

    To Disclose or Not to Disclose … That is the Question
    You have conceived of a wonderful new invention and you want tell everyone, but you are not ready for the expense of a patent application.  Should you open your mouth? Every inventor feels the tension between the need to maintain secrecy…
Rank this Week: 3420

Law Blog

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: 3951