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Beaver County and Pittsburgh Area Personal Injury News

Reports on car accidents, motorcycle accidents, ATV accidents, dog bites, and other incidents of personal injury in Beaver County, Pittsburgh, and the Western Pennsylvania area. By Palmieri & Matvey, P.C.

http://matveylaw.com

Apr 26
Train-Bus accident kills one, injures 9 in Evans City

Train-Bus accident kills one, injures 9 in Evans City

A bus stopped on train tracks and was struck by a train today in Evans City, killing one ...
Apr 18
Route 65 accident kills two Beaver County men

Route 65 accident kills two Beaver County men

Two young men from New Brighton were killed in a car accident on Wednesday. According to police reports, ...
Feb 6
Elderly woman killed in car – pedestrian accident in Pittsburgh

Elderly woman killed in car – pedestrian accident in Pittsburgh

A 96 year old woman was killed yesterday when she was struck by a car in Pittsburgh. The ...

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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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Business Law Blog

Covers business operations and real estate. By McKee Law Office.

http://mckeeoffice.com/blog/

Jul 29
Seminar: Doing Business with the Commonwealth

Seminar: Doing Business with the Commonwealth

Event/Workshop Title: Doing Business with the Commonwealth Location: Doylestown Address: 252 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Event Description: Free Contracting Workshop for Small Business! Hosted by Economic & Business…
May 15
How a member can force a nonprofit to involuntarily dissolve

How a member can force a nonprofit to involuntarily dissolve

The Court of Commonwealth issued a ruling in April that should serve as a warning to nonprofit boards in Pennsylvania. Did you know that Pennsylvania law allows a member of a nonprofit to petition the court to involuntarily dissolve the…
May 14
Hot Issues in Business Law: Patent Troll

Hot Issues in Business Law: Patent Troll

Hot Issues in Business LawTechnology giants have formed a new group to protect themselves from patent trolls. Patent trolls are businesses who business model is to purchase key intellectual property then collect royalties from companies…

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Business Law Counsel

News and comments on Business Law. By Dilworth Paxson L.L.P.

http://www.business-law-counsel.com/

Apr 28
A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

A Not So Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

By Jordan M. RandContracts are about preparing for the worst. Define your obligations, then limit your liability. Disclaim warranties. Require notice and an opportunity to cure. Nobody wants to think about their relationships going bad…
Apr 10
Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

Cashing In On Cyber Security Check

By Jordan M. Rand Beware of the checks your on-line privacy and security policies write. If your you-know-whats can't cash them, plaintiffs might. Increasingly, plaintiffs are filing lawsuits after "hackers" access their personal…
Mar 29
Who Would Want a Lawyer Involved in Business Decisions . . .

Who Would Want a Lawyer Involved in Business Decisions . . .

By Matthew AzoulayA company that wants to lower corporate risks and boost the overall value of a company by nearly 10 percent, that's who. A recently published article on Law.com discusses a relatively "new" trend among companies regarding…

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

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

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

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

More on CFPB employee vote to unionize

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

CFPB employees unionize

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

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Class Action Attorneys Blog

Covers employment law and consumer class-action cases. By Pogust Braslow Millrood.

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/

Feb 14
Triumph

Triumph

On February 7, 2013, Carnival’s Triumph left the port of Galveston in what was anticipated to be a relaxing four-day cruise to the Caribbean. However, this winter getaway quickly turned into a living nightmare for Triumph’s 3,142…
Jan 17
Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse

Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper Recall to Inspect – Not Reimburse

On January, 8, 2013, The Consumer Product Safety Commission in association with Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of the Rock ‘N Play Infant Sleeper due to the risk of mold developing between the removable seat cushion and hard…
Oct 12
Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

Customers have had many complaints over the years about not just the customer service but also the quality of the products that they have received from Hurd Windows and Doors. From faulty locking mechanisms to the insulation gas leaking out…

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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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Consumer Litigation Group

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

http://www.consumerlitigators.com/

Apr 13
Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

Senate Moves to Severely Restrict Payday Loan

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

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

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

Lingering Economic Malaise Means Expansion for PRA

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

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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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Debtors' Advocate

Covers bankruptcy, credit scores and mortgages. By Kimberly A. Coleman.

http://debtorsadvocate.wordpress.com

Apr 8
Should Filing Bankruptcy Be The Last Resort? Filing Bankruptcy Now Could Be Your Best Option

Should Filing Bankruptcy Be The Last Resort? Filing Bankruptcy Now Could Be Your Best Option

After I got off the phone with a prospective client, my law partner questioned me about something he had overheard me say to the prospect. Really he criticized me for telling the prospect that bankruptcy should be used as a … Continue…
Aug 24
On My Way Back – Bankruptcy and Family Law Issue

On My Way Back – Bankruptcy and Family Law Issue

Hello everyone. I have been absent from posting on the blog for almost a month due to a death in my family but I will begin posting again regularly sometime this week. In fact, I am going to begin a series of blog articles on the intersection…
Jul 27
More Individuals Qualify To File A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Than You Might Think

More Individuals Qualify To File A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Than You Might Think

There is a lot of misinformation out there as to who can and who cannot file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Some people will lead you to believe that since the passage of the new bankruptcy laws in 2005, only individuals … Continue reading ?

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Dialysis Injury Lawyer Blog

By Heavens Law Offices.

http://www.dialysisinjurylawyerblog.com/

Apr 11
Healthy Lifestyle May Help Dialysis Patients Live Longer

Healthy Lifestyle May Help Dialysis Patients Live Longer

April 8, 2013--Washington, DC--According to a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, certain lifestyle factors can prolong the lives of individuals who are suffering from chronic kidney disease or…
Apr 3
Dialysis Facilities Examine ESRD QIP Requirements for 2016

Dialysis Facilities Examine ESRD QIP Requirements for 2016

March 27, 2013--Washington, D.C.--The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published proposed rules for reporting and assessment of dialysis centers each year. These standards outline requirements for those who provide End-Stage…
Mar 28
Study Finds Correlation Between Protein Levels and Kidney Disease Death

Study Finds Correlation Between Protein Levels and Kidney Disease Death

March 23, 2013--Alberta, Canada--A new study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases outlines the correlations between proteinuria, or excessive protein in the urine, and mortality among kidney disease patients. The study…

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Dougherty Leventhal and Price, LLP…

Dougherty Leventhal and Price, LLP Personal Injury Blog

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

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

May 20
Give Tractor Trailers the Respect they Deserve

Give Tractor Trailers the Respect they Deserve

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

Scranton Moosic Disability Lawyer- Social Security Benefit

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

Workers Compensation- Scranton Abington Work Injury

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

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Elman Technology Law

Covers intellectual property and internet business law. By Elman Technology Law, P.C.

http://elman.com

Apr 18
Spark Your Creativity: participate online in Tina Seelig’s MOOC via Stanford’s Venture Lab

Spark Your Creativity: participate online in Tina Seelig’s MOOC via Stanford’s Venture Lab

Delivered via Stanford's platform Venture-Lab, this free MOOC will springboard from her book inGenius.
Jun 1
Patentability: “non-obviousness” and “common sense”

Patentability: “non-obviousness” and “common sense”

On May 30, 2012, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) put further gloss on the term “common sense” as used by the Supreme Court in the 2007 case of KSR v. Teleflex. This new case (Mintz v. Dietz & Watson) involved a…
May 19
Gerry Elman named in Super Lawyers 2012

Gerry Elman named in Super Lawyers 2012

Gerry Elman has been listed in the Super Lawyers 2012 magazine for Pennsylvania in the intellectual property category. Gerry J. Elman visit superlawyers.com Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice…

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Employment Law 101

Covers employment law trends. By John A. Gallagher.

http://employmentlaw101.blogspot.com/

Apr 11
EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII

EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII

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

Stabbing Spree at Texas Community College

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

Is the True Unemployment Rate Really 14.3%?

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

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Employment Law Blog: Noteworthy…

Employment Law Blog: Noteworthy Developments in Labor and Employment Law for Employees and Employers

Covers employment discrimination, FMLA, public records, retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination. By Hill Wallack LLP.

http://www.hillwallack.com/weblogs/pa-nj-employmentlaw/

Mar 8
Appellate Division Holds that School District’s Interests Outweigh Teacher’s Right to Make Public Comments on Social Media

Appellate Division Holds that School District’s Interests Outweigh Teacher’s Right to Make Public Comments on Social Media

By: Christy Saveriano, Esq. http://www.hillwallack.com/web-content/attorneys/attorney_bios_saveriano.html csaveriano@hillwallack.com...
Jan 27
AN EMPLOYER’S EXPENSIVE LESSON IN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

AN EMPLOYER’S EXPENSIVE LESSON IN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

By: Susan L. Swatski, Esq. (sswatski@hillwallack.com / link to bio) Although the case this entry addresses comes to us from the U.S. District Court of South Dakota, it holds a valuable lesson for all employers - what an employer may...
Jan 2
NLRB: Discharging Non-Union Employee’s for Facebook Posts Violated NLRA

NLRB: Discharging Non-Union Employee’s for Facebook Posts Violated NLRA

By: Susan L. Swatski, Esq. (sswatski@hillwallack.com / link to bio) In Hispanics United of Buffalo, Inc., 359 NLRB No. 37 (Dec. 14, 2012), the NLRB released its first decision to examine protected, concerted activity involving Facebook. By a…

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ericsuter.net

A litigator's blog with numerous other interests slipped in.

http://www.ericsuter.net/

Nov 9
From the Shelve

From the Shelve

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy My rating: 4 of 5 stars A times an evocative pleasure, at times a...
Oct 17
Rebranding

Rebranding

In honor of the Gap’s silly new logo: Gap yourself here.
Oct 15
From the Shelve

From the Shelve

The Battle of Alamein: Turning Point, World War II by John Bierman My rating: 3 of 5 stars The...

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Erie Injury Law Blog

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

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

Nov 21
Erie Car Accident Lawyers Featured on TV New

Erie Car Accident Lawyers Featured on TV New

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

Erie Motorcycle Accident Yields Prison Sentence

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

Meadville Accident Lawyer News: Woman Struck by 2 Cars Die

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

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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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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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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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Goldsmith & Ogrodowski's Admiralty…

Goldsmith & Ogrodowski's Admiralty Update Blog

E-newsletter on developments in U.S. Coast Guard regulations and state and federal court decisions, including Jones Ace cases, of interest to commercial and recreational mariners.

http://admiraltyupdate.blogspot.com/

May 13
Welcome to the May 12, 2010, issue of…

Welcome to the May 12, 2010, issue of Admiralty Update, the copyrighted and trademarked e-newsletter on developments in U.S. Coast Guard regulations and state and federal court decisions of interest to the commercial and recreational…
Oct 29
Welcome to the September 29, 2009, issue…

Welcome to the September 29, 2009, issue of Admiralty Update, the copyrighted and trademarked e-newsletter on developments in U.S. Coast Guard regulations and state and federal court decisions of interest to commercial and recreational…

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Goldsmith & Ogrodowski's Rail…

Goldsmith & Ogrodowski's Rail Update Blog

E-newsletter on developments in Federal Railroad Administration regulations and state and federal court decisions, including FELA cases, of interest to rail industry workers.

http://railupdate.blogspot.com/

May 13
Welcome to the May 12, 2010, issue of Rail…

Welcome to the May 12, 2010, issue of Rail Update, the copyrighted and trademarked e-newsletter on developments in Federal Railroad Administration regulations and state and federal court decisions of interest to rail industry workers. It is…
Oct 29
Welcome to the September 29, 2009…

Welcome to the September 29, 2009 issue of Rail Update, the copyrighted and trademarked e-newsletter on developments in Federal Railroad Administration regulations and state and federal court decisions of interest to rail industry…

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Green Building Law

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

http://www.greenbuildinglawblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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…

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Is There a Lawyer in the Church?

Helpful Biblical Counsel on the Real Life Legal Situations You Face. By Stephen Bloom.

http://www.istherealawyerinthechurch.com

Nov 30
NOTICE TO READERS: Suspending Activity on “Is There a Lawyer in the Church?” Blawg

NOTICE TO READERS: Suspending Activity on “Is There a Lawyer in the Church?” Blawg

Because of my recent election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I am suspending my activity here at “Is There a Lawyer in the Church?” I have disabled the comment feature, but I intend to leave the static site available as a…
May 22
Good News and Bad News: Primary Election Win Extends Blogging Break

Good News and Bad News: Primary Election Win Extends Blogging Break

Good news: I won the Republican primary election for the PA 199th District State House seat! Bad news: No time for blogging as my campaign for the November 2 general election is on! Please visit my campaign website.
Apr 20
Taking a Blog Break: Pennsylvania Election Day May 18 (I’m running for state legislature)

Taking a Blog Break: Pennsylvania Election Day May 18 (I’m running for state legislature)

I’m running for Pennsylvania State Legislature and will be focused on campaigning through election day, so I’m taking a break from new postings here until after May 18. Please visit my campaign website www.StephenLBloom.com Your prayers…

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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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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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Karp & Hart Legal Perspectives

Discusses and analyzes Pennsylvania personal injury laws.

http://www.karphart.com

Mar 29
Legal Talk Podcast: Motor Vehicle Violation

Legal Talk Podcast: Motor Vehicle Violation

Topics covered in this podcast: Peter Hart, legal talk, karp and hart, law, legal program, WCHE, motor vehicular law violations, traffic offenses, drunk driving, malpractice, Mark Lieberman, West Chester, practicing, Lieberman and Kohler,…
Mar 29
Legal Talk Podcast: Estate Planning 101

Legal Talk Podcast: Estate Planning 101

This podcast talks about: Will estate, will estate law, will estate law radio, estate planning, law radio, will, will planning, judge, legal talk, real estate, estate tax, living will, The Terri Schiavo case, personal injury cases,…
Mar 29
Legal Talk Podcast: Can Medical Malpractice Caps Bring Healthcare Reform?

Legal Talk Podcast: Can Medical Malpractice Caps Bring Healthcare Reform?

This podcast talks about: emergency room waits, medical malpractice, healthcare reform, free market healthcare reform, Wellpoint, California, medical malpractice caps, slip and fall, defective condition, notice, divorce asset valuation,…

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Keeping Your Sanity During Divorce

By Perlberger Law Associates, P.C.

http://www.pennsylvaniafamilylawandcivillitigationblog.com/

Jan 31
Facebook Utilized in Felony Child Support Case

Facebook Utilized in Felony Child Support Case

In a post last year, we discussed the increasing role of social networking sites such as Facebook as sources of evidence in Pennsylvania family courts. In those cases, evidence taken from Facebook posts was very useful in family court,…
Dec 1
Custody Contempt Hearing Not an Appropriate Opportunity for Modification

Custody Contempt Hearing Not an Appropriate Opportunity for Modification

To say that adjusting to parenting after divorce can be a difficult process would be an understatement. Collaborating with a newly estranged spouse to craft schedules and boundaries can be emotionally draining, and trying to abide by those…
Sep 25
Birth Parents' Rights vs. Grandparents' Rights Addressed in Recent Custody Matter

Birth Parents' Rights vs. Grandparents' Rights Addressed in Recent Custody Matter

Last week, the Superior Court decided a case dealing with grandparents' custody rights, and affirmed that biological parents have an advantage in such proceedings. In V.B. and C.B. v. J.E.B.

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Lanard Law Blog

Covers business and franchise law.

http://www.lanardlaw.com/blog

Sep 19
Hot Franchises for Prospective Franchisee

Hot Franchises for Prospective Franchisee

Anywhere I go, when people learn that I am a franchise attorney, they ask me what are the "hot" franchises that prospective franchisees are considering. My answer is that there are certain categories of franchises that are "hot" right now,…
Sep 7
What is a Franchise vs Business Opportunity?

What is a Franchise vs Business Opportunity?

Most business owners do not realize that there is a difference between a franchise and a business opportunity. Franchises are regulated by both the federal law (FTC regulation) and by certain state franchise laws. Business opportunities…
Sep 4
Franchisee's Rights Upon Termination of the Franchise Agreement

Franchisee's Rights Upon Termination of the Franchise Agreement

What are a franchisee's rights and duties upon the termination of the franchise agreement? Upon termination of the franchise agreement for any reason, the rights and duties of the former franchisee are specified in the franchise agreement he…

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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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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…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

May 20
Caperton v. Massey . . . Still Going

Caperton v. Massey . . . Still Going

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

Third Circuit Holds Obama Recess Appointment Unconstitutional - COTW #143

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

Angelina Jolie and Employment Law

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

Rank this Week: 1464

Legal Services Blog

Covers Pennsylvania business law and estate planning issues. From The Martin Law Firm.

http://www.jbmartinlaw.com/legal-services-blog/

Aug 31
When a Good Trial Team Goes Bad: The Psychology of Team Anxiety

When a Good Trial Team Goes Bad: The Psychology of Team Anxiety

Article excerpt: full article posted as guest blogger at the MyLegal blog here.
Oct 11
Tip #4 from a Pennsylvania Collections Attorney

Tip #4 from a Pennsylvania Collections Attorney

Pennsylvania Collections Attorney | Part 4: Increase Successful Debt Collection
Oct 7
Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Provision

Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Provision

Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Provisions | On October 12, 1999, Act 39 of 1999 was signed into law, and most of its provisions became effective on December 12, 1999. On April 12, 2000, new requirements went into effect. Act 39 and the…

Rank this Week: 5154

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

Rank this Week: 1437

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: 5213

Louise Rosen Byer

Published By Louise Rosen Byer

http://www.louiserosenbyer.com/

Jul 12
When Silence is Not Golden

When Silence is Not Golden

If you are a professional, you have had tough ethical decisions to make in your career. This is an inescapable aspect of being in the business world. If this has not happened to you, you are new to your profession. And if it has, you are…
Mar 7
What Words Say ... About Us?

What Words Say ... About Us?

Recent interesting reading in the Harvard Business Review supports the sound advice -- choose your words carefully -- if you can. Say what?
Jan 31
The Big Reveal -- Strongest American Law Firm Brand

The Big Reveal -- Strongest American Law Firm Brand

Interesting results posted recently in The Strongest Law Firm Brands in the Land which delineates a study on law firm brand recognition by brand research company, Acritas? The question mark is intended because the most mentioned firms in…

Rank this Week: 5225

Main Line Pennsylvania Family Law…

Main Line Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

By Bookspan Family Law Associates, LLC.

http://www.mainlinepafamilylawblog.com/

Apr 6
Pre Nuptial Agreements - May Not Be Romantic, But Surely Wise

Pre Nuptial Agreements - May Not Be Romantic, But Surely Wise

One of the wisest things a couple can do prior to marriage is draft a pre-nuptial agreement. A pre-nuptial agreement (pre-nup) is a legally binding contract that sets out how the couple will handle their affairs should the marriage not…
Jan 21
What is Marital Property?

What is Marital Property?

Marital property or the marital estate includes all property acquired by either party during the marriage until time of separation. increases in value of certain non-marital property also may be part of the marital estate, but the rules…
Oct 13
Substance Abuse and Family Dynamic

Substance Abuse and Family Dynamic

Alcohol and/or other substance abuse is a known factor in many domestic relations cases. If one party drinks to excess, or uses drugs it can have an significant impact on the marital relationship and on the children. Tensions build, it…

Rank this Week: 3771

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

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

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/

May 13
Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need

Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need

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

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

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

Hospital Arbitration Agreement signed by Mother is Unenforceable against Daughter

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

Rank this Week: 1242

Medicare-Medicaid Audit World

Covers RACs, MACs, and Medicare and Medicaid court cases. By David S. Dessen of Dessen, Moses & Rossitto.

http://www.medicaremedicaidblog.com/

Feb 8
Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

According to CMS, between October 2010 and December 2012, the RACs collected $3.8 billion in overpayments. As the nearby chart makes clear, the volume of amount collected each quarter has continued to increase, the result of the ever…
Dec 17
Appeals of Recovery Audit Contractor Decisions are Overwhelming the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeal

Appeals of Recovery Audit Contractor Decisions are Overwhelming the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeal

If a Medicare provider's claim for payment is denied or if a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) determines that a past payment was made improperly, the provider may appeal the denial. Medicare provides a 5-level appeal process that begins with…
Nov 20
Is the Inspector General Biased Against Medicare Providers? - A Recent Report Says YES!

Is the Inspector General Biased Against Medicare Providers? - A Recent Report Says YES!

In 1978, Congress passed the Inspector General Act "[t]o create independent and objective units to provide leadership and coordination and recommend policies for activities designed (A) to promote economy, efficien

Rank this Week: 3603

MGKF Litigation Blog

Covers recent cases in the environmental arena. By Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP.

http://mgkflitigationblog.com/

Apr 25
Butler Decision Reversed And All Is Right With The World

Butler Decision Reversed And All Is Right With The World

In September of 2011, we first posted about the case of Butler v. Estate of Powers in which the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed a Pennsylvania trial court decision holding that, under long-standing precedent, any grant of…
Apr 5
Who Goes There? NJ Supreme Court Holds that NJDEP Cannot Conduct Nonconsensual Warrantless Inspections of Residential Property

Who Goes There? NJ Supreme Court Holds that NJDEP Cannot Conduct Nonconsensual Warrantless Inspections of Residential Property

Relying on the United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure, yesterday the New Jersey Supreme Court , in NJDEP v. Huber, ___ N.J. ____ (Apr. 4, 2013), held that the New Jersey…
Mar 18
CWA Pre-Suit Notice Must Be Specific, But Not That Specific

CWA Pre-Suit Notice Must Be Specific, But Not That Specific

On March 13, 2013, the First Circuit issued its opinion in Paolino v. JF Realty, LLC, No. 12-2031 (1st Cir. Marc. 13, 2013), reversing in part the District Court’s dismissal of a Citizen’s Suit brought pursuant to the Clean Water…

Rank this Week: 4003

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