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PIT IP Tech Blog

PIT IP Tech Blog

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

http://pitiptechblog.com/
Rank this Week: 227

Juvenile Law Center

Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog
Rank this Week: 243

CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
Rank this Week: 392

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

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

http://www.torttalk.com/
Rank this Week: 346

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

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

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Tips on Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

    Tips on Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
    Do you want to lower the amount you spend on prescription drugs? Then you need to know about “formularies” and “tiers.” What is Medicare Part D?If you are over 65 and retired you probably have drug coverage through…
  • May 13

    Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need

    Inheritance can create problems for grandchild with special need
    One blessing of aging is that it gives us the opportunity to get to know our grandchildren, and perhaps even our great-grandchildren. As we live through our 70s and 80s we can watch them grow into adulthood. We can develop special…
  • May 9

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

    Community Spouse Minimum Income Allowance to Increase to $1,939 on July 1, 2013
    If a married nursing home resident receives Medicaid long-term care benefits, his or her community spouse is entitled to retain a certain minimum level of income called the Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMNA). If the community spouse's…
Rank this Week: 377

Securities Arbitration Blog

Securities Arbitration Blog

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

http://www.securitiesarbitrations.com
Rank this Week: 548

Wage & Hour - Development…

Wage & Hour - Development & Highlights

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

http://wagehourlaw.foxrothschild.com/
  • May 22

    New Jersey Law Scrutinizes Independent Contractors In Trucking Industry

    New Jersey Law Scrutinizes Independent Contractors In Trucking Industry
    I have posted numerous times on the crackdown by numerous States of alleged misclassification of individuals as independent contractors. My State, New Jersey, has passed a special law pertaining to misclassification in the construction…
  • May 16

    Lack of Accurate Records Does Not Equal Windfall In FLSA Suit

    Lack of Accurate Records Does Not Equal Windfall In FLSA Suit
    The Eighth Circuit in Carmody v. Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners addressed the standard of proof in a wage and hour case when an employer failed to maintain accurate timekeeping records. The Court held that even under the…
  • Apr 30

    DOL Audits Will Rise With New Funding Increase

    DOL Audits Will Rise With New Funding Increase
    I have often posted on the recently found aggressiveness of the Departments of Labor, on both the federal and state levels, to step up enforcement of (alleged) wage-hour (i.e. overtime) violations and independent contractor audits (i.e.…
Rank this Week: 470

The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

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

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

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

    Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.
    When offering respect in the workplace training for employees and supervisors, I emphasize that an employee who laughs at sex jokes in the workplace is the same employee who may later sue for sexual harassment. Like Little Ladner did.(Yes,…
  • May 21

    New Philly law rewards employers for health benefits to LGBT employee

    New Philly law rewards employers for health benefits to LGBT employee
    Earlier this month, Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed legislation that provides a credit to employers who offer health benefits to same-sex couples, life partners and transgender employees. It took less than 50 days from the date…
  • May 20

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

    GUEST POST: Wage Theft Quietly Becoming a Major Problem in Today's Workplace
    Today we have a guest blogger at The Employer Handbook. It's Jesse Brar. Jesse is a Utah Employment Lawyer at Preston & Brar. (Want to guest blog at The Employer Handbook? Email me).
Rank this Week: 651

Jenkins Blog

Jenkins Blog

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

http://www.jenkinslaw.org/blog
Rank this Week: 729

Lawffice Space

Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

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

    SCOTUS Grants Cert. in Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Case

    SCOTUS Grants Cert. in Sarbanes-Oxley Retaliation Case
    On Monday, the Supreme Court granted certiorari (order here) in Lawson v. FMR, LLC (SCOTUSblog case page here). Per the Petition for Certiorari, the Question Presented is: Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1514A,…
  • May 21

    Miles on Sexual Orientation Discrimination

    Miles on Sexual Orientation Discrimination
    My latest article is available for your consumption in the Reading Eagle Business Weekly. Check out: For employers, discrimination based on sexual orientation is a legal minefield. The takeaway: Federal and Pennsylvania employment…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 817

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse…

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Blog

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

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

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

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

    Task Force Formed to Study Senior Abuse and Neglect

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

    Alzheimer's Patients in Nursing Homes May Suffer Prolonged Demise

    Alzheimer's Patients in Nursing Homes May Suffer Prolonged Demise
    A disturbing trend has surfaced recently, according to Dr. Joan Teno from Brown University. It seems that 20 percent of nursing home patients on Medicare who have advanced Alzheimer's dementia were dispatched to hospitals and nursing homes…
Rank this Week: 840

Philadelphia Top Injury Lawyer…

Philadelphia Top Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

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

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

    Asbestos Bankruptcy Case in Limbo

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

    Hunter's Death Case Remanded to PA State Court

    Hunter's Death Case Remanded to PA State Court
    A wrongful death claim filed by a hunter's widow has been remanded to Bucks County Court of Common Pleas by U.S. District Court Judge Michael Baylson. The accident happened on November 29, 2010. The case was sensationalized when it was…
Rank this Week: 925

The QR Legal Blog

The QR Legal Blog

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

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

    Nursing Home Concern

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

    Unemployment Compensation Basic

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

    2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction

    2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction
Rank this Week: 928

Family Law Source

Family Law Source

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

http://www.familylawyerspittsburgh.com/blog/
  • May 20

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding
    In Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 2013 Pa.Super. 93 (April 22, 2013), the Superior Court contemplated how to characterize $350,000 in money transfers that father received from his father, in the context of a post-divorce child support proceeding.…
  • May 19

    Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement

    Pennsylvania Courts Examine Full and Fair Disclosure in Family Law Agreement
    Marriage and divorce are not cold business transactions. Couples who are about to marry or divorce have emotions and intimate relationships that may compromise their ability to negotiate at arm’s length like business people. For this…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 877

PA Brownfields Environmental Law

PA Brownfields Environmental Law

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

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

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

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

    What Developers Should Know About DVRPC's Updated Comprehensive Plan

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

    USEPA Issues Vapor Guidance for Public Comment

    USEPA Issues Vapor Guidance for Public Comment
    This afternoon, April 16, 2013, USEPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response released for public input two draft vapor intrusion guidance documents: a general guidance for all compounds; and one focused on petroleum hydrocarbons…
Rank this Week: 1054

Employment Law 101

Employment Law 101

Covers employment law trends. By John A. Gallagher.

http://employmentlaw101.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 11

    EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII

    EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII
    The EEOC Determined in Mia Macy v. Eric Holder That Discriminating Against a Transgender Woman Violated Title VII Women's Rights - So Yesterday... This decision is a real sign of the times.  Think about it. Prior to the…
  • Apr 9

    Stabbing Spree at Texas Community College

    Stabbing Spree at Texas Community College
    Stabbings at Lone Star Community College Near Houston, Texas At least 14 students were stabbed by what appeared to be a fellow student wielding an exacto knife at Lone Star Community College near Houston today. A student, identified only as…
  • Apr 9

    Is the True Unemployment Rate Really 14.3%?

    Is the True Unemployment Rate Really 14.3%?
    The Line Continues to Form...What is the True Unemployment Rate in April 2013? According to a recent article from Robert Lenzner posted n Forbes.com, the true unemployment rate is not 7.7% as reported, but rather 14.3%.  Here is…
Rank this Week: 875

PA Municipal and Zoning Law Blog

PA Municipal and Zoning Law Blog

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

http://pamunicipallawyer.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 30

    Trip to Arkansa

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

    Right to Know Applies to Volunteer Fire Companie

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

    Marcellus Shale Part 2

    Marcellus Shale Part 2
    The other issue that has recently developed as a result of the Marcellus Shale play stems from the installation of pipelines or transmission lines from the wells. Some municipalities havve been approached by companies to use the…
Rank this Week: 1062

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1195

Federal Construction Contracting…

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

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

http://federalconstruction.phslegal.com/
  • May 21

    OSDBU Seeks Guidance on Revisions to Verification Guideline

    OSDBU Seeks Guidance on Revisions to Verification Guideline
    By: Edward T. DeLisle & Maria L. Panichelli On May 13, 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (“the VA”) Office of Small Disadvantaged Business (“OSDBU”) published an advanced notice of proposed…
  • May 15

    Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesse

    Ceiling Shattered for Women-Owned Small Businesse
    By: Edward T. DeLisle and Maria L. Panichelli We’ve all heard about the “glass ceiling” experienced by women in the workplace. The term “glass ceiling” first appeared in an article published by the Wall Street…
  • May 3

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

    Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013), A Primer on Due Proce
    By Edward T. DeLisle and Maria PanichelliBack in February, we provided readers with an overview of a case that we litigated at the end of last year, Miles Construction, LLC v. United States, No. 12-597C (Feb. 14, 2013). The major focal point…
Rank this Week: 1316

Social Media Employment Law Blog

Social Media Employment Law Blog

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

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

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

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

    The "Employee Tricked Me Into Firing Her" Defense

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

    Employment Law Lessons From Chicken And Rice

    Employment Law Lessons From Chicken And Rice
    Let’s first dispense with the opening hook by asking:  Was Rutgers University acting “chicken” when it (finally?) chose to fire Coach Mike Rice only after public outrage over events that took place last year? …
Rank this Week: 1786

Smart Grid Legal News

Smart Grid Legal News

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

http://www.smartgridlegalnews.com
  • May 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…
Rank this Week: 1833

Bickerton Law Blog

Bickerton Law Blog

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

http://bickerton-law.com/bickerton-law-blog/
  • May 16

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

    IN THE NEWS: NTSB seeks to lower legal drinking limit to .05
    The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that the limit for blood alcohol levels for drivers be lowered to 0.05.  The NTSB has also recommended that measures be taken to encourage broader use of interlock devices. Mothers…
  • Feb 11

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

    In The News: Audio recording missing in PGH officer-involved shooting case
    On November 11, 2012, Leon Ford was shot by a city of Pittsburgh police officer during a traffic stop.  Although a video of the incident has been recovered, the audio recording doesn’t include anything between the time the officers…
  • Feb 10

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

    UPDATE: In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case
    In a follow-up to the post about Bishop Samuel Mullet, a federal court sentenced the Amish man to 15 years in prison on Friday.  The US Attorney’s Office requested that Mr. Mullet serve life in prison. For more information, go to:…
Rank this Week: 1236

Supplemental Conditions

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…
Rank this Week: 1742

Nonprofit Law Info Blog

Nonprofit Law Info Blog

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

http://www.nonprofitlawinfoblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1777

Law Blog

Law Blog

By Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.

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

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

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

    Child Support in Pennsylvania

    Child Support in Pennsylvania
    In Pennsylvania, both parents are responsible for the financial support of their child, and the amount of child support is determined by a serious of complex guidelines and rules. The best way to address your child support payment obligations…
  • Apr 18

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

    Supreme Court of United States decision in Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely
    On April 17, 2013, The Supreme Court of the United States decided the matter of Missouri v. Tyler G. McNeely, (no. 11-1425) holding that a blood test without a warrant is unconstitutional and the human body’s metabolization of alcohol…
Rank this Week: 1799

Ocean & Offshore Energy Projects…

Ocean & Offshore Energy Projects and Policy Blog

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

http://offshoreenergy.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 24

    Maryland's Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013

    Maryland's Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013
    On April 9, 2013, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act into law.  North American WindPower recently published an article highlighting the key components of the new legislation and featuring…
  • Apr 17

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

    Guest Post: IRS Notice 2013-29 on “Begun Construction” for certain renewable energy facilitie
    My colleague Forrest Milder, an attorney in the Renewable Energy Tax Credits and Finance practice here at Nixon Peabody, authored the following client alert describing the IRS' April 15, 2013 Notice on what it means to have "Begun…
  • Mar 27

    2013: A Big Year for Offshore Wind

    2013: A Big Year for Offshore Wind
    If you have been watching the offshore wind industry in the United States for the last decade -- and if you are reading this blog, I assume that you have -- you are probably tired of hearing the much-hyped announcement at the beginning of…
Rank this Week: 1269

PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary…

PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog

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

http://paelderestatefiduciary.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 18

    PA Supreme Court Appoints New Elder Law Task Force

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

    Karoly Estates Will Forgery Case Ruling

    Karoly Estates Will Forgery Case Ruling
    The Morning Call (Allentown, PA) published a news report entitled Northampton County judge upholds Karoly wills (04/05/13), by Peter Hall, highlighting the most recent development in the Karoly Estates forgery of wills matter: "John…
  • Apr 4

    PA Orphans' Court Rules Proposed for Sweeping Change

    PA Orphans' Court Rules Proposed for Sweeping Change
    On April 3, 2013, the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System website posted a news article entitled Input Sought on Proposed Rewrite of 40-year-old Orphans' Court Rules, which announced: "A substantial overhaul of the current Orphans’…
Rank this Week: 1321

Elman Technology Law

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…
Rank this Week: 1539

Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog

Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.pennsylvania-injury-lawyer-blog.com/
  • Mar 21

    What is the FDA Doing about Faulty Metal Hip Implants?

    What is the FDA Doing about Faulty Metal Hip Implants?
    On January 17th, 2013 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Issued a Safety Communication on all Metal-on-metal Hip Implants. This message was directed to both recipients and prospective recipients of metal-on-metal hip replacements as well…
  • Mar 14

    Stryker Issued FDA Warning for Dangerous Product

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

    Stryker Issued FDA Warning for Dangerous Product

    Stryker Issued FDA Warning for Dangerous Product
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Stryker Corp due to a quality systems-related issue at the Portage, Michigan facility – where products from Stryker’s Instruments are produced – and…
Rank this Week: 1522

One (Divorce) Lawyer's Perspective

One (Divorce) Lawyer's Perspective

Covers legal issues related to Pennsylvania domestic relations matters. By Michael L. Viola.

http://1phillydivorcelawyer.wordpress.com
  • Jan 21

    Parents and Their Children

    Parents and Their Children
    Here is a link to a great article entitled, “8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Kid.” These suggestions are applicable to intact families as well as those where the parents of the children are not living together, i.e.…
  • Jan 18

    How to Effectively Co-Parent After Divorce

    How to Effectively Co-Parent After Divorce
    The following post was written by guest blogger Scott Morgan, a Texas divorce lawyer with the Morgan Law Firm. Everybody agrees that children thrive in happy two-parent homes. Unfortunately, divorce is a reality for so many families. If you…
  • Dec 28

    Just How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced?

    Just How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced?
    As evidenced by this article about the dissolution of Kim Kardashian’s brief marriage to Kris Humphries, Ms. Kardashian did not think her divorce case was proceeding fast enough. Two of the more popular questions that I get asked by…
Rank this Week: 1535

Lanard Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1807

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

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

http://consumerfsblog.com/
  • May 22

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

    CFPB Rule to Help Stay-At-Home Spouses Get Credit Card
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has issued rules on The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (“CARD Act”) to make it easier for stay-at-home spouses and partners to get credit…
  • May 16

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

    FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall
    The FTC has ordered the California company Skyy Consulting, Inc., which provides robocalling services to its clients as CallFire, to pay a $75,000 fine and stop all illegal telemarketing robocalls as part of a settlement between the parties.…
  • May 3

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

    FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection
    I will be attending a joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on data integrity in debt collection on June 6, at the FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Consumer advocates, industry experts, regulators and more will attend…
Rank this Week: 3133

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 22

    Abogados en Scranton de Seguro Social por Incapacidad

    Abogados en Scranton de Seguro Social por Incapacidad
    A partir de Marzo del 2013, el Departamento del Tesoro de los Estados Unidos requerirá que todos los  pagos de cheques de los  beneficiarios del Seguro Social sean hechos por medio de una tarjeta de debito o por…
  • May 22

    Attorney Brian Price of DLP Attends NeighborWorks of Northeastern Pennsylvania Retreat at Scranton Hilton

    Attorney Brian Price of DLP Attends NeighborWorks of Northeastern Pennsylvania Retreat at Scranton Hilton
    Yesterday, I had the distinct honor and opportunity to attend the NeighborWorks of Northeastern Pennsylvania Retreat at the Hilton Hotel in Scranton, Pa.  I am proud to sit upon this Board for the past years and yesterday was an…
  • May 22

    Scranton Social Security Disability Lawyer

    Scranton Social Security Disability Lawyer
    As of March of 2013, the U.S. Department of Treasury will require that all Social Security benefeciaries’ federal check payments be made either on a debit card or by direct deposit.  Certain exceptions will apply, namely, for those…
Rank this Week: 2382

Failed Evidence

Failed Evidence

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

http://failedevidence.wordpress.com/
  • May 22

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

    New York’s Stop and Frisk Case: With Trial Over, What Should We Expect?
    On Monday, May 20, Judge Shira Scheindlin of New York heard final arguments in a trial about stops and frisks by the New York Police Department (NYPD).  The Center for Constitutional Rights and a number of individuals has sued…
  • May 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…
Rank this Week: 2756

Renaissance Politics

Renaissance Politics

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

http://renaissancepolitics.com
  • May 22

    Apple and other large corporations: Taxes, Taxes Taxe

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

    Running Roughshod over the First Amendment

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

    What the IRS scandal says about Obama and management

    What the IRS scandal says about Obama and management
    As I have said on this blog before, I like Obama and voted for him twice.  But there are now things gnawing at me about him that I must get off my chest.First, I want to give credit where credit is due and not offer a thought that is not…
Rank this Week: 3048

Personal Injury Law Journal

Personal Injury Law Journal

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

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

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

    First Responders Occupational Exposure Bill Passes Both Houses of the New Jersey Legislature
    On May 20, 2013, the New Jersey State Assembly by a vote of 53-19-4 passed the Thomas P. Canzanella Twenty First Century First Responders Protection Act previously passed by the State Senate.  Named for the Deputy Chief of the Hackensack…
  • May 17

    Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1

    Attorney Michael A. Brusca Authored Article in US1
    Stark & Stark attorney Michael A. Brusca in the firm’s Nursing Home Litigation Group authored the article “Pressure Ulcers- Catastrophic Negligence,” published in US1 on May 15, 2013.  The article discusses…
  • 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. …
Rank this Week: 1849

PA Public Contracts

PA Public Contracts

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

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

    Proposed Bill Will Exclude School Work From Separations Act

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

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

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

    Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed

    Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed
    It’s that time of year again, when Republican legislators in the Pennsylvania General Assembly seek to amend the Pa. Prevailing Wage Act.  There are now several proposals to do just that, and two bills are farther along in the…
Rank this Week: 3455

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse…

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.pennsylvanianursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3761

Intellectual Property Law…

Intellectual Property Law Resources

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

http://ratnerprestia.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4296

Pennsylvania Injury Law Report

Pennsylvania Injury Law Report

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

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

    Ways Your Attorney Can Screw Up Your Case

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

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

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

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

    Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage If You Are Involved In A Hit And Run Accident
    What is a hit and run accident in Pennsylvania? If you have been unfortunate enough to have been involved in an accident like this, what can you do? Can you get compensated for your injuries and damages? The answer is yes, if you have…
Rank this Week: 5135

Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/
Rank this Week: 5020

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

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

    Recovering an Insured's Deductible - Texa

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

    Recoverying an Insured's Deductible - Texa

    Recoverying an Insured's Deductible - Texa
    In a recent case out of the Seventh Court of Appeals of Texas, the court considered whether a waiver of subrogation provision waived an insurer’s claim for its insured’s uninsured losses or deductible.  Am. Zurich Ins. Co. v.…
  • May 7

    Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa

    Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa
    If you are a subrogation professional who handles construction defect claims in Texas, you may have heard references to the case of Ewing Construction Company v. Amerisure Insurance Company, 684 F.3d 512 (5th Cir. 2012).  In Ewing, the…
Rank this Week: 1991

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),…
Rank this Week: 2231

Karp & Hart Blog

Karp & Hart Blog

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

http://www.karphart.com
  • May 16

    CAR CRASH LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT

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

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

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

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

    Legal Talk on WCHE1520 AM on Tuesday April 16, 2013 at 12:15 p.m.
    Please join Steve Karp on Legal Talk on Tuesday, April 16th at 12:15 p.m. when he will have as his guest  chiropractor, Dr. Brian Shuffler, DC.  Dr. Shuffler is a West Chester chiropractor and they will be discussing chiropractic…
Rank this Week: 4930

Lancaster Law Blog

Lancaster Law Blog

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

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/
  • May 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…
Rank this Week: 3801