Pennsylvania Blogs - Law Blogs, Legal Blogs Directory & Search Engine

Beaver County and Pittsburgh Area…

Beaver County and Pittsburgh Area Personal Injury News

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

http://matveylaw.com

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

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

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

Route 65 accident kills two Beaver County men

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

Elderly woman killed in car – pedestrian accident in Pittsburgh

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

Rank this Week: 2383

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: 2430

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: 2480

Pittsburgh DUI Attorney Blog

Covers DUI news and cases. By David S. Shrager.

http://www.pittsburghpaduilawyer.com/

Jan 22
Pennsylvania borough councilman narrowly avoids DUI charge

Pennsylvania borough councilman narrowly avoids DUI charge

There are many different circumstances that can lead to a charge of driving under the influence in Pennsylvania. The most common situations are either a traffic stop after an officer notices an erratic driver, or an accident caused by…
Jan 16
Supreme Court decision on DUI blood testing may not affect Pa.

Supreme Court decision on DUI blood testing may not affect Pa.

Pennsylvania residents who have been following a recent U.S. Supreme Court case may be wondering how the court's ruling might affect our state. The ruling will decide whether police who pull people over on suspicion of drunk driving can…
Jan 14
Feds want to crack down on texting behind the wheel

Feds want to crack down on texting behind the wheel

Regular readers of this blog know that we tend to focus on the consequences of drinking and driving. But this is far from the only traffic violation that can get you in trouble on Pennsylvania's roads. Like almost 40 other...

Rank this Week: 2488

Pittsburgh Trademark Lawyer

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

http://pittsburghtrademarklawyer.wordpress.com

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 »
Jan 6
The New Dan

The New Dan

Dearest Readers, Dan Corbett set an impressive standard for this site. When you ask this young man who his favorite …Continue reading »
Dec 20
Signing Off (and Turning Over the Keys)

Signing Off (and Turning Over the Keys)

After more than three years of blogging at Pittsburgh Trademark Lawyer, this will be my last post. I am leaving …Continue reading »

Rank this Week: 2545

Pennsylvania Litigation Blog

Providing a Pennsylvania perspective on local and national litigation news. Published by Barley Snyder LLC.

http://www.palitigationblog.com/

Feb 26
A Guide for Brew Pub Entrepreneur

A Guide for Brew Pub Entrepreneur

Throughout Pennsylvania, the emergence of brew pubs are making Pennsylvania beer lovers very happy. In many instances, these brew pubs are helping revitalize downtown areas and redevelop older buildings, providing a boost to local…
Feb 26
Employers May Be Eligible for Refund of Severance Pay FICA Taxe

Employers May Be Eligible for Refund of Severance Pay FICA Taxe

Employers who have made severance payments to laid off employees may be entitled to refunds of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) taxes remitted in connection with such payments. According to a ruling from the…
Feb 12
When Retirement Isn't Really Retirement: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finds Early Retirees Eligible for Unemployment Compensation Benefit

When Retirement Isn't Really Retirement: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finds Early Retirees Eligible for Unemployment Compensation Benefit

In Diehl v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled that early retirees are eligible for unemployment compensation benefits, reversing over 30 years of case law on the subject. In this…

Rank this Week: 2571

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: 2625

Failed Evidence

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

http://failedevidence.wordpress.com/

May 14
Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring. (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
May 14
Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

Picking a New Police Chief: Design the Process a New Mayor Should Follow

How would you set up the the process to pick a new chief of police for a mid-sized city? Amidst a corruption scandal, Pittsburgh’s police chief resigned this Spring. (He has announced he’ll plead guilty to the charges…
May 13
Brooklyn DA’s Probe of 50 Convictions Featuring One Detective: Conviction Integrity Unit, False Confessions in the Spotlight

Brooklyn DA’s Probe of 50 Convictions Featuring One Detective: Conviction Integrity Unit, False Confessions in the Spotlight

With the news that the District Attorney of Brooklyn is re-examining convictions in 50 cases featuring the work of one particular detective (see stories here and here ), we see two issues that have surfaced on the Failed Evidence blog before:…

Rank this Week: 2692

The Water Law

Covers legal issues impacting water rights and the water industry. By Alex Basilevsky.

http://thewaterlaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 1
Diesel Fuel In Fracking Labeled Violation Of The Safe Water Drinking Act

Diesel Fuel In Fracking Labeled Violation Of The Safe Water Drinking Act

In an interesting move yesterday, congressional investigators have charged that various oil and gas services companies have violated the Safe Water Drinking Act through the use of diesel fuel in fracking operations from 2005 to 2009.
Nov 16
Hydraulic Fracturing And Strict Liability

Hydraulic Fracturing And Strict Liability

Well, I'm back. After something of a hiatus over the summer and early fall due to work and personal commitments, I am back to blogging about water. And first up is an issue much in the press here in Pennsylvania - hydraulic fracturing, or as…
Jun 4
What Do You Think Lawyers Should Be Thinking About

What Do You Think Lawyers Should Be Thinking About

I have recently joined the planning committee for the 2011 American Bar Association Water Law Conference which will be taking place in San Diego next February. And we are currently in the process of determining the themes and panels for the…

Rank this Week: 2769

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: 2786

Class Action Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.classactionattorneysblog.com/

Feb 14
Triumph

Triumph

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

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

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

Complaints Continue about Hurd Window and Door Defect

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

Rank this Week: 2800

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: 2801

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: 2805

Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Law Blawg

Covers Pennsylvania oil and gas laws, regulations, litigation, and news. By Russell L. Schetroma.

http://www.cwssclientservices.com:1033/default.aspx

Oct 7
Federal Court Broadly Construes Kilmer v. Elexco Land Services, Inc.

Federal Court Broadly Construes Kilmer v. Elexco Land Services, Inc.

Body: On October 6, 2010, United States District Judge John E. Jones II issued an important order in favor of Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry. Judge Jones dismissed the complaints in three cases brought under the Pennsylvania…
Jul 27
Commonwealth Court Upholds Local Land Use Regulation of Drilling

Commonwealth Court Upholds Local Land Use Regulation of Drilling

Body: In Penneco Oil Company, Inc., Range resources-Appalachia, LLC and the Independent Oil & Gas Association of Pennsylvania v. The County of Fayette, Pennsylvania and the Office of Planning, Zoning and Community Development of Fayette…
May 6
Elexco / Southwestern Energy Win Dismissal of Federal Suit For Alleged Misrepresentation In the Inducement of A Lease and for Failure to Pay a 1/8th Royalty Promised At the Time of Leasing Because The Lease Permitted Deduction of Post Production Cost

Elexco / Southwestern Energy Win Dismissal of Federal Suit For Alleged Misrepresentation In the Inducement of A Lease and for Failure to Pay a 1/8th Royalty Promised At the Time of Leasing Because The Lease Permitted Deduction of Post Production Cost

Body: On May 3, 2010, Judge A. Richard Caputo of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania granted motions to dismiss a federal suit filed by Charles Puza, Jr. et al against Elexco Land Services, Inc. and Southwestern…

Rank this Week: 2814

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: 2848

Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Law

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy law. By Shawn N. Wright.

http://pittsburgh-bankruptcy-law.com

Nov 5
3 Questions to Ask At Your First Bankruptcy Consultation

3 Questions to Ask At Your First Bankruptcy Consultation

This video talks about the 3 questions to ask at your first meeting with a bankruptcy attorney: 1) will my bankruptcy case be approved by the Court? 2) will the Bankruptcy Court permit me to keep all of my property? 3) how will…
Oct 20
O is for Obligations in Bankruptcy

O is for Obligations in Bankruptcy

O is for Obligations in the Bankruptcy Alphabet. When you file any type of bankruptcy, your biggest obligation is to tell the truth. When you sign your bankruptcy petition and schedules, you do so under penalty of perjury. You disclose…
Jul 29
N is for No Asset Case

N is for No Asset Case

N is for No-Asset Case in the Bankruptcy Alphabet. Basically, this refers to a Chapter 7 case in which the debtor will retain all of his or her property. I'm not talking about any property that is secured (let's say a mortgage or a…

Rank this Week: 2854

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation & Disability Lawyer

Covers workers' compensation, social security disability, disability insurance contract claims, unemployment compensation and other issues of interest to injured and disabled workers. By McGraw & Associates, LLC.

http://paworkerscompensation-disability-lawyer.com

Jul 13
Overview Workers Compensation Agency Service

Overview Workers Compensation Agency Service

The Centers for Disease Control CDC has recently published its 2006 United States Life Tables. Effective July 19, 2010, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CMS will begin referencing the CDCs Table 1: Life table for the total…
Jun 27
A Guide to Disability Rights Law

A Guide to Disability Rights Law

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws is a brief summary of the 11 federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities published by the Department of Justice.
Jun 14
Extra Help for Medicare Drug Recipient

Extra Help for Medicare Drug Recipient

More Medicare beneficiaries will soon qualify for help paying for their prescription drugs. People on Medicare may be eligible to pay no more than $2.50 for generic drugs and $6.30 for each brand name drug thanks to changes to Medicare’s…

Rank this Week: 2887

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Attorney Blog

Covers employment rights, social security disability and workers' compensation laws. By Kunkel & Fink, LLP.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationattorneyblog.com/

Mar 25
Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Before you hire a law firm or non-attorney advocate to represent you in your Disability/SSI Claim, you should three important questions: 1. Will I be represented by an attorney at my hearing?
Mar 25
Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Three Important Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Lawyer to Represent You In Your Social Security Case

Before you hire a law firm or non-attorney advocate to represent you in your Disability/SSI Claim, you should three important questions: 1. Will I be represented by an attorney at my hearing?
Mar 1
Kunkel & Fink, LLP In The New

Kunkel & Fink, LLP In The New

My parnter Leah Fink and I were recently interviewed for a newspaper article that recently appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette regarding the rise in social security disability claims. You can read the article here. Although the article…

Rank this Week: 3051

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse…

Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Blog

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

http://www.pennsylvanianursinghomeabuseattorneyblog.com/

May 6
Task Force Formed to Study Senior Abuse and Neglect

Task Force Formed to Study Senior Abuse and Neglect

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC ) announced the establishment of the Elder Law Task Force formed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to investigate the increasing troubles regarding abuse, neglect, guardianship and the…
May 2
Alzheimer's Patients in Nursing Homes May Suffer Prolonged Demise

Alzheimer's Patients in Nursing Homes May Suffer Prolonged Demise

A disturbing trend has surfaced recently, according to Dr. Joan Teno from Brown University. It seems that 20 percent of nursing home patients on Medicare who have advanced Alzheimer's dementia were dispatched to hospitals and nursing homes…
Apr 29
Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse

Recognizing Nursing Home Abuse

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

Rank this Week: 3099

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: 3184

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: 3219

Dialysis Injury Lawyer Blog

By Heavens Law Offices.

http://www.dialysisinjurylawyerblog.com/

Apr 11
Healthy Lifestyle May Help Dialysis Patients Live Longer

Healthy Lifestyle May Help Dialysis Patients Live Longer

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

Dialysis Facilities Examine ESRD QIP Requirements for 2016

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

Study Finds Correlation Between Protein Levels and Kidney Disease Death

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

Rank this Week: 3243

Pennsylvania Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers nonprofit legal news. By Elliott & Davis, PC.

http://pennsylvanianonprofitlawyers.wordpress.com

Apr 25
Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Anyone who’s going to be in the Western PA area this Friday, April 27, should seriously consider attending Grant Writing 201: Winning Grants in Southwestern PA with Eric Davis, Owner Procopio Fundraising and Managing Partner, Elliott &…
Apr 25
Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Anyone who’s going to be in the Western PA area this Friday, April 27, should seriously consider attending Grant Writing 201: Winning Grants in Southwestern PA with Eric Davis, Owner Procopio Fundraising and Managing Partner,…
Apr 5
Kony 2012 and Charitable Giving as Part of an Estate Plan

Kony 2012 and Charitable Giving as Part of an Estate Plan

Kony 2012 is the flavour du jour. We all know its basic premise: to make Joseph Kony, the corrupt leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group once present in Uganda, famous. If Kony becomes enough of a talking point, especially in…

Rank this Week: 3315

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

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

http://consumerfsblog.com/

May 16
FTC Fines Telemarketer for TCPA Violations, Orders It to Cease Illegal Robocall

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

The FTC has ordered the California company Skyy Consulting, Inc., which provides robocalling services to its clients as CallFire, to pay a $75,000 fine and stop all illegal telemarketing robocalls as part of a settlement between the parties.…
May 3
FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

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

I will be attending a joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on data integrity in debt collection on June 6, at the FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Consumer advocates, industry experts, regulators and more will attend…
Apr 24
House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

House Financial Services Committee Bars Cordray from Testifying

Is he or isn’t he the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Richard Cordray is being barred from testifying before the House Financial Services Committee in the coming weeks until he is confirmed by the Senate because a…

Rank this Week: 3365

The Elder Care Neglect Blog

Offers news and advice on the area of nursing home neglect, abuse, and injury in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. By Gavin P. Lentz.

http://www.eldercareneglect.com

Feb 18
Trial Begins in Wrongful Death Lawsuit against a Georgia Assisted Living Facility

Trial Begins in Wrongful Death Lawsuit against a Georgia Assisted Living Facility

Charlotte Pauline Dean—who suffered from cerebral palsy—was just forty-seven years old when she was placed in the Country Crossing Assisted Living facility in Lafayette, Georgia. The home was to have provided the care she needed. Instead,…
Jan 31
Patient Neglect Costs New York City Nursing Home $19 Million at Trial

Patient Neglect Costs New York City Nursing Home $19 Million at Trial

In early December, 2009, a Brooklyn, New York jury awarded $19 million to the family of a neglected nursing home patient. The victim, John Danzy, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, was placed by his family into the Brooklyn Queens…
Jan 21
Washington Nursing Home Neglects Patient, Allowing Undiagnosed Cancer to Run its Course

Washington Nursing Home Neglects Patient, Allowing Undiagnosed Cancer to Run its Course

Charles Bradley was ninety-three years old when his family made the difficult decision to place him in nursing care. He was admitted to the Everett Care & Rehabilitation Center, in Everett, Washington, in late 2004. Bradley lived at the…

Rank this Week: 3406

Lipton, Weinberger & Husick Blog

Covers intellectual property issues. By Adam G. Garson.

http://www.garson-law.com/blog

Apr 30
Ask Dr. Copyright…

Ask Dr. Copyright…

Dear Doc: I used to have “rabbit ears” on my TV. On stormy nights, I had to stand “just so” near the left ear to see channel 17, but other than that, it worked just fine. Then the electronics companies and the…
Apr 30
Just How Much Can an Artist Appropriate and Get Away With — Plenty!

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

So, do you know what an “appropriation artist” is? It’s an artist who uses preexisting objects or images to create new works of art. While you might guess that appropriation artists keep many a copyright lawyer…
Apr 30
To Disclose or Not to Disclose … That is the Question

To Disclose or Not to Disclose … That is the Question

You have conceived of a wonderful new invention and you want tell everyone, but you are not ready for the expense of a patent application. Should you open your mouth? Every inventor feels the tension between the need to maintain secrecy…

Rank this Week: 3415

Employment Law Blog: Noteworthy…

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

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

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

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

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

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

AN EMPLOYER’S EXPENSIVE LESSON IN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 3420

Business Law Blog

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

http://mckeeoffice.com/blog/

Jul 29
Seminar: Doing Business with the Commonwealth

Seminar: Doing Business with the Commonwealth

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

How a member can force a nonprofit to involuntarily dissolve

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

Hot Issues in Business Law: Patent Troll

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

Rank this Week: 3516

Is There a Lawyer in the Church?

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

http://www.istherealawyerinthechurch.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 3528

Philadelphia Bankruptcy Attorney…

Philadelphia Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers bankruptcy and debt negotiation. By Dan Mueller.

http://bankruptcylawyerpa.com/blog/

Mar 20
Pennsylvania Median Income Rises in 2013 – Will Affect Bankruptcie

Pennsylvania Median Income Rises in 2013 – Will Affect Bankruptcie

The Pennsylvania median income will increase as of April 1, 2013. As a result, it is likely that more debtors will qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and fewer Pennsylvanians will be required to take the means test or file under Chapter 13.…
Nov 9
Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure: Bankruptcy And Non-Bankruptcy Solution

Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure: Bankruptcy And Non-Bankruptcy Solution

Deficiency judgments often follow a mortgage foreclosure, leaving the former homeowners on the hook for thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars. Sometimes, because of the common misconception that the sheriff’s sale eliminates the…
Oct 31
The Bankruptcy Discharge And Beyond: What To Do After Your Bankruptcy

The Bankruptcy Discharge And Beyond: What To Do After Your Bankruptcy

Congratulations, you have received your bankruptcy discharge at the end of your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case. You are anxious to get a fresh start. What should you do next? Here are a few steps you should take to make sure you . . .

Rank this Week: 3564

Intellectual Property Law…

Intellectual Property Law Resources

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

http://ratnerprestia.com/blog/

May 20
International News from Jonathan H. Spadt – RatnerPrestia President & CEO

International News from Jonathan H. Spadt – RatnerPrestia President & CEO

As RatnerPrestia continues to grow its professional IP relationships with European companies in all tech areas, and as a sign of its continuing commitment to its transatlantic partnerships, Jonathan H. Spadt travels to Germany this month…
May 14
Brian P. O’Shaughnessy – Chair of the 2013 LES Annual Meeting

Brian P. O’Shaughnessy – Chair of the 2013 LES Annual Meeting

Brian P. O’Shaughnessy, a Shareholder in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, is the 2013 Chair for the Licensing Executives Society (USA & Canada) Annual Meeting. The event will take place September 22-25 at the Marriott…
May 14
Kenneth N. Nigon, Shareholder at RatnerPrestia, Co-Chairs PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

Kenneth N. Nigon, Shareholder at RatnerPrestia, Co-Chairs PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing

Kenneth N. Nigon, a familiar contributor of the Practising Law Institute and Shareholder at RatnerPrestia, will co-chair and speak at PLI’s Advanced Patent Prosecution Workshop 2013: Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing. The…

Rank this Week: 3614

Debtors' Advocate

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

http://debtorsadvocate.wordpress.com

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

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

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

On My Way Back – Bankruptcy and Family Law Issue

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 3675

MGKF Litigation Blog

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

http://mgkflitigationblog.com/

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

Butler Decision Reversed And All Is Right With The World

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 3736

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: 3802

Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Blog

Published by Jason Antoine

http://www.pennsylvaniaduilawyerblog.com/

Feb 10
Antoine Firm Represents Upper Providence, Pennsylvania Nanny in High Profile Case

Antoine Firm Represents Upper Providence, Pennsylvania Nanny in High Profile Case

This case was a major victory for the Antoine firm in 2011. Donna Crowe's case was a TV movie in the making, full of drama, anger, and heartache, local news coverage on 6abc.com and even the arrest and removal of the Assistant District…
Jan 30
Divorce or Murder Charges, Which Would You Choose?

Divorce or Murder Charges, Which Would You Choose?

Morgan Marie Mengel of West Goshen Township in West Chester, Pennsylvania was not happy in her marriage. Instead of filing for divorce, she is on trial for his murder. According to public sources Ms. Mengel is accused of conspiring with her…
Jan 21
Everything You Need to Know About the ARD Program for First Offense DUI's in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Everything You Need to Know About the ARD Program for First Offense DUI's in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

In Media, Delaware County, Pennsylvania the ARD program is offered to certain first time DUI offenders that opt to be accepted into the program. The major benefit of ARD is that you or your attorney will be entitled to file an expungement…

Rank this Week: 3800

Louise Rosen Byer

Published By Louise Rosen Byer

http://www.louiserosenbyer.com/

Jul 12
When Silence is Not Golden

When Silence is Not Golden

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

What Words Say ... About Us?

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

The Big Reveal -- Strongest American Law Firm Brand

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

Rank this Week: 3842

Construction Law Info Blog

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

http://www.constructionlawinfoblog.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 3917

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: 3967

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: 3968

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: 3989

Nonprofit Law Info Blog

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

http://www.nonprofitlawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

According to Wikipedia, a utility cooperative has the following characteristics: A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its…
Sep 19
Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Who should be considered a beneficiary under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?
Aug 14
May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

Most people are familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. These are entities that perform charitable work that is mostly (though not necessarily completely), devoid of political content. Generally speaking, donations to such…

Rank this Week: 3987

Physician Law and Finance

Provides legal and financial information for Pennsylvania physicians. By Dennis Hursh.

http://physicianlaw.blogspot.com/

May 9
My new book

My new book

It seems like I've been waiting for years, but my book, The Final Hurdle - A Physician's Guide to Negotiating a Fair Employment Agreement is finally out!
Nov 29
What does a winning streak tell us?

What does a winning streak tell us?

Bill Miller is one of the most closely watched money managers in the industry, so it was big news when he announced his decision last week to step down as portfolio manager of Legg Mason Capital Management Value Trust (LMVTX) early next year.…
Sep 20
Curve Ball

Curve Ball

Predicting interest rate movements correctly is hard. Predicting them for a living is harder still. But getting it wrong is nowhere near as painful as the experience of those who lose their own money based on someone's forecast.

Rank this Week: 4017

vodzaklegal

Covers appellate practice, legal writing, and Third Circuit and Pennsylvania appeals. By Caroline Vodzak.

http://vodzaklegal.com/blog/

Sep 5
Visit and Connect with Vodzak Law on Facebook

Visit and Connect with Vodzak Law on Facebook

Visit and connect with Vodzak Law on Facebook for Pennsylvania legal news, Pennsylvania law updates, and more.
Jul 23
Tayar v. Camelback Ski Corporation: Pre-Injury Releases of Reckless Conduct Are Void as Against Public Policy

Tayar v. Camelback Ski Corporation: Pre-Injury Releases of Reckless Conduct Are Void as Against Public Policy

Tayar v. Camelback Ski Corporation, No. 67 MAP 2010 (Pa. July 18, 2012) Tayar went snow tubing at the Camelback ski resort, where employees would send each rider down the hill with a push. After her fifth run, another snow tuber struck Tayar…
Jul 18
Pennsylvania’s Child Custody Laws for Deployed Military Parent

Pennsylvania’s Child Custody Laws for Deployed Military Parent

My short article discussing Pennsylvania’s child custody laws for deployed military parents, including the new 2012 amendments, was published in The Legal Intelligencer‘s July 2012 Family Law Supplement. The article can be found…

Rank this Week: 4038

Goldsmith & Ogrodowski's Admiralty…

Goldsmith & Ogrodowski's Admiralty Update Blog

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

http://admiraltyupdate.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 4056

Ysabel'sBilinguaLawBlog

Covers immigration law. By Ysabel Williams.

http://bilingualawblog.blogspot.com/

Mar 3
Diversity Visa Scam-Fraude de Loteria de Visa

Diversity Visa Scam-Fraude de Loteria de Visa

Be aware of email messages asking you to send money because you are a winner of a Diversity Visa. Tengan cuidado con los mensajes de correo electronico pidiendole que mande dinero porque usted se gano la loteria de visas.
Feb 26
No Sea Victima de Fraude de Inmigracion

No Sea Victima de Fraude de Inmigracion
Feb 26
Run Away from "Notarios"

Run Away from "Notarios"

Don't Be a Victim of Immigration FraudNotarios, Notary Publics and Immigration ConsultantsNotarios, notary publics and immigration consultants may NOT represent you before USCIS. While in many other countries the word “Notario” means…

Rank this Week: 4063

Most Popular Pennsylvania Blawgs Expanded View List View