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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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Renaissance Politics

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

http://renaissancepolitics.com

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…
May 16
The President's Insufficient Defense of the AP Scandal

The President's Insufficient Defense of the AP Scandal

I watched the news with interest tonite so I could evaluate the President's handling of the AP scandal. For the reasons I describe below, I was sorely disappointed.First, let me say as readers of this blog know, that I am an Obama…

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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 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,…
May 18
Meet with a Lawyer in Scranton or Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, No Problem

Meet with a Lawyer in Scranton or Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, No Problem

You may hear other lawyers on the radio saying that they now have hours on weekends. That has been a part of DLP’s philosophy for years. We have and have had no problem working with seriously injured people on…
May 18
Moosic Scranton Work Injury- Workers Compensation

Moosic Scranton Work Injury- Workers Compensation

Question: Bob was hurt at work. He is being paid workers compensation benefits. Can he sue his employer as well? Answer: Generally speaking, no. If a worker injured at work, workers compensation is usually the exclusive remedy for recovery of…

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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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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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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 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…
May 1
Brilliant & Neiman LLC Involved in Mediation Working Group with Bureau

Brilliant & Neiman LLC Involved in Mediation Working Group with Bureau

Mediation is a growing area in Pennsylvania workers’ comp. As we have previously discussed, a mediation is when an independent party, in this context usually a Workers’ Compensation Judge [WCJ] (other than the assigned WCJ),…

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

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…
May 17
CFPB launches Spanish language website

CFPB launches Spanish language website

Barbara S. MishkinThe CFPB has announced the launch of its Spanish language website. According to the CFPB, in response to research showing that two-thirds of Latinos who are online tend to access the Internet from a mobile device, the…
May 17
TILA ban on mandatory arbitration in mortgage loans takes effect June 1

TILA ban on mandatory arbitration in mortgage loans takes effect June 1

Alan S. KaplinskyThe Truth in Lending Act ban on mandatory arbitration provisions in certain mortgage loans becomes effective on June 1, 2013. Lenders now using mortgage loan documentation containing such provisions should take steps to…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

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…
May 14
What am I Reading? - Shelfari

What am I Reading? - Shelfari

Once upon a time, I had my Amazon Reading List on my LinkedIn Account. Sadly, LinkedIn "upgraded" and completely killed off the Reading List. And yes, I was VERY bitter . . . especially because my Reading List completely vanished (after I…

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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 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…
May 16
Colorado now has a social media workplace privacy law too

Colorado now has a social media workplace privacy law too

Over the weekend, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill making Colorado the eighth state to have a social media workplace privacy law. (The others are MD, IL, CA, MI, UT, NM, and AR). You can view a copy of the new CO law…

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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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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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Pennsylvania Injury Law Report

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

http://www.pennsylvaniainjurylawreport.com/

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…
May 3
Federal Regulators Turn To Vehicle Manufacturers To Limit Distracted Driving

Federal Regulators Turn To Vehicle Manufacturers To Limit Distracted Driving

Widespread use of hands-free vehicle navigation and infotainment systems have become the new focus of regulators in an attempt to limit distracted driving. New guidelines were issued this month that are intended to make it harder for drivers…

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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…

Rank this Week: 1513

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/

May 16
NEW M&A TAX RULE EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013 FAVORS INDIVIDUALS

NEW M&A TAX RULE EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013 FAVORS INDIVIDUALS

Yesterday, on May 15, 2013, a new regulation went into effect under 336(e) of the Internal Revenue Code that was designed to minimize an individual's tax burden in a M&A transaction. Essentially, the Internal Revenue Service has provided…
May 8
BEST PRACTICE TIP: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES ONLY UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CONDITIONS

BEST PRACTICE TIP: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES ONLY UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CONDITIONS

Companies today that routinely perform criminal background checks as part of their hiring process run the very real danger of running afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other federal and state statutes. Generally speaking, an…
Apr 30
BEST PRACTICE TIP: PRIVACY CONCERNS WITH EMPLOYEE SMARTPHONES AND iPADS IN THE WORKPLACE

BEST PRACTICE TIP: PRIVACY CONCERNS WITH EMPLOYEE SMARTPHONES AND iPADS IN THE WORKPLACE

Companies today are increasingly allowing employees to use a company issued smartphone or iPad for personal use. Companies actually invested money and polled employees and found that employees hated having to carry around a business 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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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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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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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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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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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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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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

http://www.intellectualpropertylawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Is an Interactive Website Responsible for the Unlawful Uploading of Copyrighted Materials by Its Users?

Is an Interactive Website Responsible for the Unlawful Uploading of Copyrighted Materials by Its Users?

Should a website be responsible for all of the material that is uploaded by its users? Under what circumstances should a website be liable for direct and/or secondary copyright infringement? These questions were addressed in Viacom Int'l,…
Sep 19
What Intellectual Property Issues Will Arise if The NBA Sells ad Space on Its Uniforms?

What Intellectual Property Issues Will Arise if The NBA Sells ad Space on Its Uniforms?

In July 2012, Adam Silver, the deputy commissioner of the NBA announced plans to allow corporate logos on team jerseys. If the plan is formally approved, the ad space will be 2.5-in.-by-2.5-in. and will be placed below the left…
Aug 14
May The Look and Feel of the Tetris Video Game be Protected by The Copyright Act?

May The Look and Feel of the Tetris Video Game be Protected by The Copyright Act?

Is the look and feel of the Tetris video game distinguishable from the ideas of the game and therefore protectable? In Tetris Holding, LLC v. XIO Interactive, Inc., No. 09-6115 (D.N.J. May 30, 2012), the United States District Court for…

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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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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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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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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/

May 13
New York State Comptroller Sets Forth Options for Revitalizing State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

New York State Comptroller Sets Forth Options for Revitalizing State's Brownfield Cleanup Program

Late last month, New York State's Comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, issued a report reviewing options for modifying the way the state incentivizes and administers cleanups of its thousands of remaining brownfield sites. The Report…
May 8
In Clean Water Act Case, Three Justices Invite Future Challenge to Rule of Deference to Agencies in Interpretation of Their Own Regulation

In Clean Water Act Case, Three Justices Invite Future Challenge to Rule of Deference to Agencies in Interpretation of Their Own Regulation

A victory in the Supreme Court is generally welcome news for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But, the Court’s decision last month in a Clean Water Act case may foreshadow a sweeping change in administrative law that…
May 6
May I Come In?: N.J. Supreme Court Approves Warrantless DEP Searches of Residential Property Subject to Freshwater Wetlands Permit

May I Come In?: N.J. Supreme Court Approves Warrantless DEP Searches of Residential Property Subject to Freshwater Wetlands Permit

In a unanimous decision that was at once sweeping and limited, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) need not obtain a warrant before entering a residential parcel to ensure compliance with…

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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…

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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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Linda's Law Blog

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

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/

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
May 8
Alimony Woe

Alimony Woe

New Jersey allows permanent alimony in divorce cases. The word "permanent" scares the person who is ordered to pay and gives some comfort to the person who is supposed to receive alimony. However, in reality, the law allows…
May 4
Inspiration on a Saturday

Inspiration on a Saturday

"Put your ear down close to your soul and listen hard."- Anne Sexton

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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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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 Public Contracts

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

http://www.papubliccontracts.com/

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…
Apr 26
Public Bidding 101: Bid Bond

Public Bidding 101: Bid Bond

This post is one in a continuing series on the basic tenets of public bidding in Pennsylvania. The subject of today’s post is the bid bond. A bid bond is a form of bid security and is typically required to be submitted with all…

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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.…

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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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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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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 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…
Apr 30
Avandia Lawsuits Remanded to Philadelphia Court of Common Plea

Avandia Lawsuits Remanded to Philadelphia Court of Common Plea

Eastern District U.S. Judge Cynthia Rufe granted the motion of two health insurers to remand their Avandia pharmaceutical cases to the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court. She ruled that the GlaxoSmithKline removal to federal court had been…

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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 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…
Apr 29
Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse

Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse

Abuse in nursing homes is a hot button topic. When our elderly relatives and friends reach a point in their lives when they require assisted living or hospitalization, we expect them to have the best care available. However, nursing home…

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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 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…
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…

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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…

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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…

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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: 3224

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: 1981

Internet Law Info Blog

Covers legal developments involving new technologies and the Internet. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.internetlawinfoblog.com/

Apr 29
Does the Government Violate the 4th Amendment When it Obtains Evidence From a Suspect’s Facebook Page?

Does the Government Violate the 4th Amendment When it Obtains Evidence From a Suspect’s Facebook Page?

Does the 4th Amendment protect information disseminated online? Can Facebook posts be used against defendants in a court of law? The court in U.S. v. Joshua Meregildo WL 3264501 (S.D.N.Y. August 10, 2012), addressed whether the government…
Sep 19
When Are Online Forum Selection Clauses Enforceable in New York?

When Are Online Forum Selection Clauses Enforceable in New York?

Should a defendant, who uses the Internet to market and sell nationally, be able to restrict jurisdiction with the use of a forum selection clause (“FSC”)? On the other hand, should a plaintiff be able to drag an online company, that…
Aug 14
Does Selling a Grey Market Goods In New York Confer Individual Jurisdiction Over the Trademark Infringer?

Does Selling a Grey Market Goods In New York Confer Individual Jurisdiction Over the Trademark Infringer?

In Chloe v. Queen Bee of Beverly Hills, L.L.C., No. 09-cv (2d Cir. Aug. 5, 2010), the court was presented with a novel issue: whether a New York court would have jurisdiction over a California resident who was alleged to have engaged in one…

Rank this Week: 4453

Television, Film & Music Law Blog

Covers legal issues and legal developments affecting television, film and music production. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.filmproductionlawblog.com/

Apr 29
Does Interference with Someone Filming a Documentary About Police Interaction with Gang Members in Public Violate the Rights Afforded to that Person Under the NJ or the U.S. Constitutions?

Does Interference with Someone Filming a Documentary About Police Interaction with Gang Members in Public Violate the Rights Afforded to that Person Under the NJ or the U.S. Constitutions?

In September 2012, the Appellate Court of New Jersey held that “the right to engage in news gathering for the purposes of creating a documentary concerning a matter of public interest is protected by the First Amendment and the New...
Sep 19
May a Principal Officer be Held Liable for Corporate Actions?

May a Principal Officer be Held Liable for Corporate Actions?

Should a principal corporate officer be able to avail himself of the corporation’s liability shield which would protect his personal assets from suits arising from actions taken in his corporate capacity? When should a principal officer be…
Aug 14
Is a Broadcast Television Network Liable When it Broadcasts an Alleged False Story about Someone Without Verifying the Validity of the Statements?

Is a Broadcast Television Network Liable When it Broadcasts an Alleged False Story about Someone Without Verifying the Validity of the Statements?

According to a pending California lawsuit, the American Broadcasting Companies (“ABC”) published an allegedly false depiction of Colorado resident David Williams’ (“Williams”) online relationship with former lover Kelley Cahill…

Rank this Week: 4454

Construction Law Info Blog

Covers recent developments in Construction Law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.constructionlawinfoblog.com/

Apr 29
Are New York Property Owners Entitled to Common Law Indemnification for a Third Party’s Injury by a General Contractor if That General Contractor Did Not Control or Supervise the Worksite?

Are New York Property Owners Entitled to Common Law Indemnification for a Third Party’s Injury by a General Contractor if That General Contractor Did Not Control or Supervise the Worksite?

In McCarthy v. Turner Construction, Inc., 17 N.Y. 3d. 369 (2011), Boston Properties, Inc. and Time Square Tower Associates, LLC (collectively “Property Owners”) leased a retail storefront to Ann Taylor, Inc. (“Ann Taylor”).…
Jan 10
May a Spoilation of Evidence Claim Protect a Contractor From a Suit for Construction Defects?

May a Spoilation of Evidence Claim Protect a Contractor From a Suit for Construction Defects?

Under certain circumstances, a contractor who defectively completed a construction project may protect himself from a lawsuit by alleging that the plaintiff spoiled evidence of that defect. An example of this proposition is New Jersey…
Sep 19
At What Stage Of An Incomplete Construction Project Is the Statute of Repose Triggered In New Jersey?

At What Stage Of An Incomplete Construction Project Is the Statute of Repose Triggered In New Jersey?

The Statute of Repose is a law that provides a ten year bar for claims related to construction-related lawsuits for “any deficiency in the design, planning, survey, supervision or construction of an improvement to real property.” The ten…

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