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CFPB Monitor

CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com
  • Jun 18

    Director Cordray speaks at Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program anniversary celebration

    Director Cordray speaks at Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program anniversary celebration
    Daniel JT McKennaCFPB Director Richard Cordray was among the speakers at a program last week celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Philadelphia Residential Mortgage Diversion Program.  The Diversion Program, which began in 2008,…
  • Jun 18

    CFPB “brain drain” continue

    CFPB “brain drain” continue
    Barbara S. MishkinThe CFPB’s leadership ‘brain drain” seems to be continuing, with Politico reporting that Richard Hackett, the Bureau’s Assistant Director for installment and liquidity lending markets, is planning to…
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court grants cert (again) in FHA disparate impact case

    Supreme Court grants cert (again) in FHA disparate impact case
    Alan S. KaplinskySecond time’s the charm?  For the second time in less than two years, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari today in a case that presents the question whether plaintiffs suing under the Fair Housing Act …
Rank this Week: 237

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

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

http://www.torttalk.com/
  • Jun 10

    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PDI ANNUAL MEETING (JULY 18 - 19, 2013)

    REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PDI ANNUAL MEETING (JULY 18 - 19, 2013)
    Contact PDI Executive Director, Dave Cole, at coled01@padefense.org to secure a copy of the Registration Form for the PDI Annual Meeting set to take place at the Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford Springs, PA on July 18-19, 2013. …
  • Jun 10

    Carbon County Post-Koken Order in Favor of Severance

    Carbon County Post-Koken Order in Favor of Severance
    Last week Judge Joseph J. Matika in Carbon County granted, by Order only, a  UIM carrier Defendant's motion to sever the UIM claim from the third party claim at trial in the case of Fatja v. Kemfp and Allstate, No. 12-0720…
  • Jun 6

    Bad Faith Experts Precluded by Court as Unnecessary for Jury's Understanding of Issues Presented

    Bad Faith Experts Precluded by Court as Unnecessary for Jury's Understanding of Issues Presented
    In his May 31, 2013 decision in the case of Schifino v. GEICO, No. 2:11-CV-1094 (W.D. Pa.May 31, 2013, McVerry, J.), Federal Western District Court Judge Terrence F. McVerry ruled on Motions In Limine filed by both parties in a bad…
Rank this Week: 444

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/
  • Jun 18

    Scranton Wilkes Barre Workers Compensation- Work Injury Lawyer

    Scranton Wilkes Barre Workers Compensation- Work Injury Lawyer
    Question: Back in early May of this year, I was removing product that had become jammed in a machine at work. While doing this, I felt a snap or twinge in my elbow. I mentioned this to my supervisor who told me to “toughen up” and…
  • Jun 18

    YO NECESITO UN ABOGADO LITIGANTE EN PENSILVANIA.

    YO NECESITO UN ABOGADO LITIGANTE EN PENSILVANIA.
    Yo necesito un abogado litigante en pensilvania. Si usted necesita a un abogado que litigue en Pensilvania, no hay ningún otro número para llamar (570) C-A-L-L-D-L-P.  Aquí en DLP, tenemos 13 abogados altamente…
  • Jun 18

    I Need A Trial Lawyer in Pennsylvania

    I Need A Trial Lawyer in Pennsylvania
    If you need a trial lawyer in Pennsylvania, there is no other number to call but (570) C-A-L-L-D-L-P.  Here at DLP, we have 13 highly trained trial lawyers who have taken on the big defence firms and insurance companies from all over the…
Rank this Week: 461

Family Law Source

Family Law Source

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

http://www.familylawyerspittsburgh.com/blog/
  • Jun 7

    Getting a Credit Card for Stay at Home Parent Gets Easier

    Getting a Credit Card for Stay at Home Parent Gets Easier
    According to a story posted on The Huffington Post, the federal agency responsible for regulating credit cards has recently improved access to credit for stay at home parents. Prior to 2009, credit card issuers often considered the income and…
  • May 24

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

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

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding

    Gifts Still Not Income in Child Support Proceeding
    In Suzanne D. v. Stephen W., 2013 Pa.Super. 93 (April 22, 2013), the Superior Court contemplated how to characterize $350,000 in money transfers that father received from his father, in the context of a post-divorce child support proceeding.…
Rank this Week: 581

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/
  • Jun 18

    The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee

    The ADA way to require psych counseling for an employee
    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits when an employer can require an employee to take a medical examination. Specifically, the ADA forbids employers from requiring medical exams (and cannot otherwise inquire into the nature or…
  • Jun 17

    Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy

    Grab-ass in the workplace may be sexual harassment, you guy
    Biting the staff doesn't help either; even if it doesn't leave a mark. You see, I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.
  • Jun 14

    Can height be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

    Can height be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
    Barbara Joy McElmurry worked for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. In a Complaint she filed in federal court, she alleged that her supervisor forced her into a field work position in which she would not be able to drive vehicles because…
Rank this Week: 597

Supplemental Conditions

Supplemental Conditions

Covers construction law developments and litigation. By Wally Zimolong.

http://www.supplementalconditions.com/
  • Jun 14

    Using Act 135 to Combat Blight

    Using Act 135 to Combat Blight
    Inga Saffron details the frustration of many Philadelphians with the City’s inability to effectively deal with blighted and – - almost always — tax delinquent properties.  It is understandable that the City and…
  • Jun 13

    Interesting Steel Stat

    Interesting Steel Stat
    From last weekend’s edition of the WSJ: Tons of steel used in the new World Trade Center: 48,000. Tons of steel used in the Empire State Building:  60,000. Really underscores how building techniques have changed.
  • Jun 13

    Another DBE Fraud Case from the Southern District of New York

    Another DBE Fraud Case from the Southern District of New York
    The United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York has taken the lead in the growing national trend of prosecuting fraud involving the Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.…
Rank this Week: 614

Linda's Law Blog

Linda's Law Blog

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

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 16

    Happy Father's Day!

    Happy Father's Day!
    A great article on the importance of being there....Happy Father's Day!
  • Jun 13

    How do courts determine if one parent should get primary custody over the other parent?

    How do courts determine if one parent should get primary custody over the other parent?
    In Pennsylvania, it takes an analysis of sixteen separate factors to determine the outcome of a custody dispute. This means that a mother cannot walk into court, tell a judge she is breast-feeding her child, and expect that she will be…
  • Jun 11

    Divorce and Taxe

    Divorce and Taxe
    Each year, the Internal Revenue Service updates its Publication 504: Divorced or Separated Individuals.  For the 2012 version, click here.The booklet offers explanations of the tax rules along with examples.  Have a copy with you…
Rank this Week: 617

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/
  • Jun 5

    Massachusetts/ Rhode Island Wind Energy Area Lease Auction Slated for July 29 and 31, 2013!

    Massachusetts/ Rhode Island Wind Energy Area Lease Auction Slated for July 29 and 31, 2013!
    On Tuesday June 4, 2013, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that the first lease auction for commercial offshore wind energy projects will be held on July 29 and July 31, 2013.…
  • Jun 5

    Maine installs first offshore turbine in the US!

    Maine installs first offshore turbine in the US!
    This is big news, folks.  The people at the DeepCWind Consortium will officially be the first to place a grid-connected wind turbine in U.S. coastal waters.  As if this wasn't newsworthy enough, the Maine turbine is a…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 640

Juvenile Law Center

Juvenile Law Center

Covers child welfare and juvenile justice.

http://www.jlc.org/blog
Rank this Week: 782

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: 796

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/
  • Jun 17

    Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

    Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory
    Recognizing that in this day and age everyone is adept at using the internet (including my mother on Facebook), a pending house bill would move the world of mechanics' liens into the digital age and require contractors to preserve their…
  • May 30

    What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

    What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?
    Most people know that grandparents have some custody rights under Pennsylvania law. What they may not know is what exactly those rights are. What happens when a grandchild is taken out of the grandparents' custody when the parents have…
  • May 23

    Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

    Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI
    The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide.  The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…
Rank this Week: 827

Lawffice Space

Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/
  • Jun 18

    EEOC Targets Criminal Background Check

    EEOC Targets Criminal Background Check
    Last week, the EEOC issued a press release announcing lawsuits against two employers for using criminal background checks. The first lawsuit: In the suit against BMW, the EEOC alleges that BMW disproportionately screened out African…
  • Jun 17

    Employment Law SCOTUS Watch

    Employment Law SCOTUS Watch
    We only have about two weeks left in the current Supreme Court season (or "term" as they call them). Some important employment law cases are still out there, and we should get some news as early as today:Vance v. Ball State (SCOTUSblog page):…
  • Jun 17

    Another Day, Another Setback for the NLRB Poster Requirement

    Another Day, Another Setback for the NLRB Poster Requirement
    Last Friday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the NLRB's poster requirement in Chamber of Commerce v. NLRB (opinion here). From the Court's introduction: We agree with the district court that the rulemaking function provided…
Rank this Week: 883

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: 930

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: 929

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: 1009

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/
  • Jun 18

    The Disabled Military Child Protection Act

    The Disabled Military Child Protection Act
    Military retirees should be allowed to better provide for a surviving child who is disabled. Right now that planning is made difficult because of the restrictive rules that apply to Survivor Benefit Plans. A Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is…
  • Jun 13

    Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

    Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo
    I’m an elder law attorney who suffers from some hearing loss. Perhaps it is a result of too many rock concerts in the 1960’s or too many hours on the lawnmower with no ear protection. (I wear ear protection now, but of course that…
  • Jun 11

    How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

    How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care
    Many people think that you are not allowed to make any gifts if you need nursing home care. But this misunderstanding can cost your family dearly. The truth is that gifts are allowed in many situations, and may be pretty much required if a…
Rank this Week: 1046

Law Blog

Law Blog

By Foreman & Caraciolo, P.C.

http://www.theharrisburglawyers.com/law-blog/
  • Jun 18

    Can Silence be Used Against You in a Criminal Trial? Sometime

    Can Silence be Used Against You in a Criminal Trial? Sometime
    On June 17, 2013, the United States Supreme Court handed down its opinion in the case of Salinas v. Texas.  In this case, the Defendant, without being placed in custody or receiving any Miranda warnings, voluntarily answered some…
  • Jun 13

    Pennsylvania considers broadening DNA collection in response to Supreme Court decision

    Pennsylvania considers broadening DNA collection in response to Supreme Court decision
    Recently, The United States Supreme Court decided the case of MARYLAND, PETITIONER v. ALONZO JAY KING, JR., No. 12–207 (June 3, 2013).  The opinion, delivered by Justice Kennedy, opined that “a gentle rub along the inside of…
  • Jun 7

    Seizure of DNA held Constitutional By U.S. Supreme Court

    Seizure of DNA held Constitutional By U.S. Supreme Court
    Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that it does not violate the Fourth Amendment for police to take a swab of the inside of someone’s cheek for DNA as part of their standard booking procedure.  In Maryland v.…
Rank this Week: 1057

Green Building Law

Green Building Law

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

http://www.greenbuildinglawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1077

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 12

    Back Pain is Increasing Drastically and It's Straining Our Healthcare System

    Back Pain is Increasing Drastically and It's Straining Our Healthcare System
    According to an article on NCBI.gov, back pain and chronic back pain, as well as the cost associated with each has increased drastically over the past few years. The reason, according to the study, is because of the aging baby boomers, who…
  • Jun 7

    Judge Grants Temporary Judgment to Place Sarah Murnaghan on the Adult Transplant list

    Judge Grants Temporary Judgment to Place Sarah Murnaghan on the Adult Transplant list
    In Pennsylvania a 10 year old girl is bravely facing a situation that most adults would not be able to handle with such strength and hope. The girl is dying of cystic fibrosis and needs new lungs in order to survive. Her situation…
  • May 29

    Winner of "Cutest Pet Contest" and New iPod Shuffle Announced

    Winner of "Cutest Pet Contest" and New iPod Shuffle Announced
    The attorneys and staff of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates had their pick of the litter last week when they announced that Jill Strunk of Pottsville and her Saint Bernard puppy, Boudreaux, were the winners of the "Cutest Pet Contest."…
Rank this Week: 1097

Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog

Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.philadelphiainjuryattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1120

CyberInquirer

CyberInquirer

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

http://cyberinquirer.com
Rank this Week: 1145

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
  • Jun 13

    DOE and the National Defense University Offers Free Microgrid Security Training

    DOE and the National Defense University Offers Free Microgrid Security Training
    Microgrids play an important role in the development of a smarter electric grid and present security and safety challenges which must be addressed. Ever wanted to attend the National Defense University? On June 18, 2013, the Department of…
  • Jun 7

    Cybersecurity for the Grid Summer School - June 17-21, 2013

    Cybersecurity for the Grid Summer School - June 17-21, 2013
    Got plans for the summer? Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, the University of California at Davis and Washington State University are addressing the challenge of how to…
  • May 30

    NERC Issues 2013 Summer Reliability Report: Outlook Stable

    NERC Issues 2013 Summer Reliability Report: Outlook Stable
    Just in time for the first anticipated heat wave of the summer in the Philly area, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) released the 2013 Summer Reliability Assessment. Prognosis: Stable with a chance of…
Rank this Week: 1253

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/
  • Jun 3

    USEPA Vapor Intrusion Guidance -- Need for a More Practical Approach

    USEPA Vapor Intrusion Guidance -- Need for a More Practical Approach
      As reported on this blog at the time it was released, on 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…
  • May 31

    PROPOSED US HYDRAULIC FRACTURING REGULATIONS MAY HAVE LIMITED IMPACT ON FEDERAL LANDS IN PA

    PROPOSED US HYDRAULIC FRACTURING REGULATIONS MAY HAVE LIMITED IMPACT ON FEDERAL LANDS IN PA
      While our newest contributor, Derald Hay, awaits his new-media login, he’s asked me to post this piece on his behalf: On May 24, 2013, the Bureau of Land Management published a revised set of proposed regulations pertaining to…
  • May 31

    What You Should know About PADEP's On-Lot Septic Systems Proposed Guidance

    What You Should know About PADEP's On-Lot Septic Systems Proposed Guidance
    Our blog’s newest contributor, Derald Hay, recently wrote on PADEP’s proposed guidance for on-lot septic systems over at Fox Rothschild’s Berks County Law Update blog.  As Derald notes in his post, the public comment…
Rank this Week: 1267

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer…

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.philadelphiacaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1282

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/
  • Jun 18

    A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action

    A Slice With Sausage, Peppers and Prior Express Consent: The Papa John’s TCPA Class Action
    Yesterday, Lawyers.com reported that Papa John’s, the national pizza chain, had reached an agreement to settle for $15 million a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class-action claim. If approved by the court, the…
  • Jun 15

    Proposed Changes to FRCP 45

    Proposed Changes to FRCP 45
    In September 2012, the Judicial Conference of the United States approved the first substantive amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45 (regarding subpoenas) in over two decades. In April 2013 the Supreme Court approved and…
  • Jun 12

    ABA Offering Free CLE Ethics Webinar on Monday June 17, 2013

    ABA Offering Free CLE Ethics Webinar on Monday June 17, 2013
    If you are a member of the American Bar Association, check out its CLE Premier Speaker Series at www.ambar.org/freecle. Every month the series provides ABA members a  free  CLE seminar. This Monday has a pretty special…
Rank this Week: 1333

Personal Injury Law Journal

Personal Injury Law Journal

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

http://www.personalinjurylawjournal.com/
  • Jun 3

    Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

    Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
    Many of you have heard about new laws coming into effect in various states across the country concerning medical marijuana.  However, not everyone is aware that voters in two states (Washington and Colorado) recently passed measures to…
  • May 29

    Workers' Compensation Case Law Update

    Workers' Compensation Case Law Update
    On May 14, 2013 the Workers’ Compensation Committee of the Camden County Bar Association presented a seminar titled Workers’ Compensation Update, Case Law and the Medicare Smart Act.  The Honorable Richard E. Hickey III,…
  • May 23

    New Jersey Smart Drivers Pledge2Win

    New Jersey Smart Drivers Pledge2Win
    In recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month during the month of May, the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey will launch the Share the Road Pledge Campaign.  This campaign is to encourage drivers to do their part in saving the…
Rank this Week: 1449

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: 1446

Swartz Campbell Professional…

Swartz Campbell Professional Liability Blog

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

http://web8.4miles.com/swartz-prolia-blog/
  • Nov 20

    Texas Expands Statute of Limitations at Akin Gump’s Expense

    Texas Expands Statute of Limitations at Akin Gump’s Expense
    Last year Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld won summary judgment in a legal malpractice action arising out of a failed real estate development.  The real estate developer, Riverwalk Cy Hotel Partners, hired Akin Gump to represent it in the…
  • Nov 16

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

    Client Claims Lawyers Got Him Not Only $104 Million in Pocket, But Also 40 Months in Prison
    In September, Bradley Birkenfeld received the largest whistle-blower award ever paid by the IRS, $104 million.  however, prior to receiving the award, Mr. Birkenfeld spent 31 months in prison for helping a California developer to evade…
  • Nov 13

    Judge Nocella

    Judge Nocella
    In a predictable move, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has suspended Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas Nocella.  We had recently written about the disciplinary charges against him. -Josh J.T. Byrne, Esquire
Rank this Week: 1519

Federal Construction Contracting…

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

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

http://federalconstruction.phslegal.com/
Rank this Week: 1687

Privacy and IP Law Blog

Privacy and IP Law Blog

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

http://privacyandip.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 12

    Yankees Successfully Oppose Registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” Trademark

    Yankees Successfully Oppose Registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” Trademark
    On February 8, 2013, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (“TTAB”) sustained the opposition filed by the New York Yankees Partnership (“Yankees”) against the registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” filed…
  • Mar 27

    FTC Issues New Guidance on Online Advertising Disclosure

    FTC Issues New Guidance on Online Advertising Disclosure
    On March 12, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the long-awaited, updated version of its .com Disclosure guidance.  See Press Release, “FTC Staff Revises Online Advertising Disclosure Guidelines,” Mar. 12,…
  • Mar 12

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

    Common Questions: Can I Copyright My ‘Knight in Shining Armor’ Story?
    The short answer is – perhaps, at least parts of it.  Copyright law protects “original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.”  17 U.S.C. § 102.  This protection attaches from the…
Rank this Week: 1676

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: 1674

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/
  • Jun 16

    If No One Sees the Water You Slipped On, Was it There?

    If No One Sees the Water You Slipped On, Was it There?
    In 2011, after seeing a film, Eileen Sheil and her sister Brigid Smyth entered the ladies room at a movie theater in Newtown, Pennsylvania. As Eileen walked to the sink her show and cane slipped and she fell to the floor. She was taken to the…
  • Jun 15

    Who Dunnit?: With Many Doctors Providing Care, Who is Responsible When Something Goes Wrong?

    Who Dunnit?: With Many Doctors Providing Care, Who is Responsible When Something Goes Wrong?
    When two brothers filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia County after their brother had died there had been so many doctors, nurses and other medical professionals involved in caring for Joseph Fusco that it was unclear who was responsible and who…
  • Jun 12

    Is Driving Under the Influence Sufficiently Egregious to Award Punitive Damages?

    Is Driving Under the Influence Sufficiently Egregious to Award Punitive Damages?
    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 9,870 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2011. That is one every 53 minutes. And one in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime.…
Rank this Week: 1712

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: 1795

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: 1842

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
  • Jun 14

    Employees Have Accepted Their Big Brother

    Employees Have Accepted Their Big Brother
    Have we finally reached the point where employees not only accept, but actually like when their employers monitor their computer activities?   Really?  Well, maybe “like” is a bit of a stretch still, but employees…
  • May 29

    Facebook Demand Laws: Closing In On Double Digit

    Facebook Demand Laws: Closing In On Double Digit
    What is in a number?   In particular, the number 9?    Does it mean anything to you, or symbolize anything in particular? Even the most basic research reveals: In Chinese culture, the number 9 is associated with the…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1882

Erie Injury Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1964

Pittsburgh Trademark Lawyer

Pittsburgh Trademark Lawyer

Covers trademark law, right of publicity and branding strategies. By Daniel Corbett.

http://pittsburghtrademarklawyer.wordpress.com
  • Jun 16

    Conclusion of the Made In USA serie

    Conclusion of the Made In USA serie
    This is the last installment of a three-part journey.  What’s become of 2012’s holiday ad campaigns “Made In USA”?  The …Continue reading »
  • May 26

    Made In USA in the News – Made in America label stages comeback at U.S. store

    Made In USA in the News – Made in America label stages comeback at U.S. store
    BY ADAM REISER MAY 3, 2013 NEW YORK: When Roger Simmermaker went shopping for clothes at a Florida mall in the …Continue reading »
  • Mar 13

    Made In USA

    Made In USA
    We saw it on TV, we saw it on Facebook.  -Buy American this holiday season and help Santa support the …Continue reading »
Rank this Week: 2037

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/
  • Jun 17

    Bite-Mark Analysis: Junk Science or Just A Few “Bad Apple” Practitioners?

    Bite-Mark Analysis: Junk Science or Just A Few “Bad Apple” Practitioners?
    Of all of the methods studied in the 2009 National Academy of Sciences’ report on forensic science, forensic odontology — the analysis of bite marks to identify the perpetrators of crimes — has come under some of the…
  • Jun 14

    In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor

    In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor
    An update on my May 22  post on the NYPD stop and frisk case: the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a “statement of interest” in the case to say that if the judge rules against the NYPD, the preferred remedy would be an…
  • Jun 14

    In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor

    In NYPD Stop/Frisk Case, US Dept of Justice Recommends Independent Monitor
    An update on my May 22  post on the NYPD stop and frisk case: the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a “statement of interest” in the case to say that if the judge rules against the NYPD, the preferred remedy would be an…
Rank this Week: 2131

Philadelphia Estate and Tax…

Philadelphia Estate and Tax Attorney Blog

Focuses on income, estate and gift tax matters, estate planning and probate administration. By Steven J. Fromm.

http://frommtaxes.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 9

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013
    Employers illegally treating employees as independent contractors can come clean through a program called the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP).  To explore in more detail the merits of this VCSP program and how it…
  • Jun 9

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013

    Playing Games With Employees: IRS Temporary Tax Break Ends June 30, 2013
    Employers illegally treating employees as independent contractors can come clean through a program called the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP).  To explore in more detail the merits of this VCSP program and how it…
  • Jan 21

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
    We now know what the federal estate tax laws will be this year and in the future.  Our federal government has stated that these estate tax rules are now permanent after a decade of uncertainty.  (A cynic may say that these…
Rank this Week: 2162

The Saile Law Blog

The Saile Law Blog

Covers New Jersey and Pennsylvania personal injury, criminal and traffic offenses legal developments. By Michael L. Saile, Jr.

http://www.sailelaw.com/blog
  • Dec 19

    Ouch! That Post-Accident Pain You Are Feeling in Your Hands and Wrists Could Be a Carpal Tunnel Injury

    Ouch! That Post-Accident Pain You Are Feeling in Your Hands and Wrists Could Be a Carpal Tunnel Injury
    Many people think damage to the carpal tunnel can only be caused by consistently making the same repetitive motions over and over. Bristol area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr, explains that carpal tunnel injury can be due to the…
  • Dec 18

    Bensalem New Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents?

    Bensalem New Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents?
    Bensalem is home to Parx Casino, the Franklin Mills mall, and a growing number of pedestrian accidents. Over 60 thousand people live in Bensalem, and a number of major roadways run right through the area. Some of these roads include I-95, the…
  • Dec 17

    Closed Head Injuries: What are They?

    Closed Head Injuries: What are They?
    Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of closed head injuries, explains Bensalem area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. A closed head injury occurs inside the skull, resulting from a hard blow to the head from striking an…
Rank this Week: 2136

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: 2222

Consumer Litigation Group

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…
Rank this Week: 2245

Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Blog

Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Blog

Discusses car accidents, construction injuries, slip and fall injuries and workers' compensation. By Edith A. Pearce.

http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Feb 14

    New Study Suggests PA Law Might not Prevent enough Teen Car Accident

    New Study Suggests PA Law Might not Prevent enough Teen Car Accident
    From soon-to-be enacted regulations on cell phone use and texting while driving to new rules regarding passing bicyclists when driving, it is clear that Pennsylvania law makers have certainly kept unsafe driving practices on their radar over…
  • Feb 9

    New Law to Affect Pennsylvania Drivers and Bicyclist

    New Law to Affect Pennsylvania Drivers and Bicyclist
    In continuing the effort to make Philadelphia area roads safer for people riding bicycles, a new law has just been passed that requires Pennsylvania drivers to give at least four feet of distance when passing a bicyclist on the road.
  • Feb 7

    Pennsylvania Woman Wins Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Suit

    Pennsylvania Woman Wins Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Suit
    Ingrid Luderman, a 44-year-old Pennsylvania woman, was eventually awarded $13,000 after her landlord evicted her as retaliation for a sexual harassment suit last August. Although Ingrid Lederman was a tenant in the Drexelbrook Associates…
Rank this Week: 2235

Sports in the Courts Blog

Sports in the Courts Blog

Covers sports law. By Callahan & Fusco LLC.

http://www.sportsinthecourtsblog.com
  • Mar 28

    Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV

    Video Interview: Discussing the Biogenesis scandal with LXBN TV
    Following up on my recent post on the story, I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O'Keefe of LXBN regarding the recent litigation filed by Major League Baseball against anti-aging clinic Biogensis. In the brief interview, I explain why…
  • Mar 26

    The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper

    The MLB Lawsuit Against Biogenesis: The League Wants Paper
    Last week, Major League Baseball sued the notorious South Florida "health" clinic known as Biogenesis of America. Most civil lawsuits are about one thing and one thing only – money. Soon we will learn that the MLB wants "paper" too, …
  • Feb 11

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

    The Penn State Scandal; Joe Pa's Family's Sad Attempt to Strike Back
    We understand that Joe Paterno's wife, Sue Paterno, and his family believe that the former Penn State coach's legacy was wrongly tarnished by the NCAA and the media. Obviously, they believe Paterno was a good and decent man and was another…
Rank this Week: 2525

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: 2488