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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: 2149

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: 2199

Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Law Blawg

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
Rank this Week: 2212

Construction Law Info Blog

Construction Law Info Blog

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

http://www.constructionlawinfoblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2308

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: 2384

Karp & Hart Blog

Karp & Hart Blog

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

http://www.karphart.com
  • May 16

    CAR CRASH LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT

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

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

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

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

    Legal Talk on WCHE1520 AM on Tuesday April 16, 2013 at 12:15 p.m.
    Please join Steve Karp on Legal Talk on Tuesday, April 16th at 12:15 p.m. when he will have as his guest  chiropractor, Dr. Brian Shuffler, DC.  Dr. Shuffler is a West Chester chiropractor and they will be discussing chiropractic…
Rank this Week: 2518

MGKF Litigation Blog

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: 2447

Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation…

Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Blog

Covers issues and topics relating to worker's compensation and Social Security litigation. Published by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Law Firm of Martin, Banks, Pond, Lehocky & Wilson.

http://www.paworkinjury.com/blog/
  • Nov 20

    OSHA guidelines to keep retail workers safe during Black Friday

    OSHA guidelines to keep retail workers safe during Black Friday
    With Thanksgiving just a few days away, that means Black Friday shopping is also near. Black Friday shopping deals bring massive amounts of shoppers to retail stores. While Black Friday can be exciting and offer great savings, it also…
  • Nov 13

    Industrial chemical used by workers linked to Parkinson'

    Industrial chemical used by workers linked to Parkinson'
    Parkinson's disease may be more common among industrial workers in Pennsylvania and the U.S., according to a recent study. Researchers reported that workers exposed to industrial solvents have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's…
  • Nov 6

    Hurricane Sandy emergency workers still at risk after the storm

    Hurricane Sandy emergency workers still at risk after the storm
    The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has left many in Pennsylvania and throughout the East Coast in disarray, without power or a place to live. The hurricane also impacted thousands of emergency responders and relief workers during the storm and…
Rank this Week: 2471

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: 2501

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: 2554

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: 2643

The Proactive Employer

The Proactive Employer

Covers statistical analysis of disparate impact and disparate treatment, implications of recent court decisions for statistical analysis and evidence, and employment litigation risk assessment and risk management.

http://blog.thomasecon.com/
  • Mar 25

    Launch of “Compensating Your Employees Fairly”

    Launch of “Compensating Your Employees Fairly”
    I’m excited to announce the launch of my latest book, Compensating Your Employees Fairly: A Guide to Internal Pay Equity, published by Apress. The book is a comprehensive handbook that provides all the information you need to…
  • Mar 20

    Employment Law Blog Carnival: The “Spring is in Bloom” Edition

    Employment Law Blog Carnival: The “Spring is in Bloom” Edition
    Today marks the first day of spring. Our green spaces will soon be buzzing with birds, bugs and blooms. We’ll see more sunshine and the days will get longer. Spring cleaning, planting, and yard work will soon be on our weekend agendas.…
  • Feb 4

    Top 10 Trends in Background Checks for 2013

    Top 10 Trends in Background Checks for 2013
    Employers have long recognized that conducting due diligence on new hires is a mission critical task. Firms cannot afford to be sidetracked by employee problems such as workplace violence, theft, false resumes, embezzlement, harassment or…
Rank this Week: 2712

Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Blog

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: 2689

Lipton, Weinberger & Husick Blog

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: 2776

Internet Law Info Blog

Internet Law Info Blog

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

http://www.internetlawinfoblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2771

Television, Film & Music Law Blog

Television, Film & Music Law Blog

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

http://www.filmproductionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2762

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/
  • 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
  • Mar 19

    My Military Service Records: How Can I Get a Copy?

    My Military Service Records: How Can I Get a Copy?
    Many veterans, as they left the service, never received a copy of their military service records, including treatment records.  These documents are very important as they can reveal medical treatment for in-service conditions or…
Rank this Week: 2766

Pennsylvania Nonprofit Law Blog

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: 2848

Louise Rosen Byer

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: 2926

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Intellectual Property Law Blog

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

http://www.intellectualpropertylawinfoblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3002

Keeping Your Sanity During Divorce

Keeping Your Sanity During Divorce

By Perlberger Law Associates, P.C.

http://www.pennsylvaniafamilylawandcivillitigationblog.com/
  • Jan 31

    Facebook Utilized in Felony Child Support Case

    Facebook Utilized in Felony Child Support Case
    In a post last year, we discussed the increasing role of social networking sites such as Facebook as sources of evidence in Pennsylvania family courts. In those cases, evidence taken from Facebook posts was very useful in family court,…
  • Dec 1

    Custody Contempt Hearing Not an Appropriate Opportunity for Modification

    Custody Contempt Hearing Not an Appropriate Opportunity for Modification
    To say that adjusting to parenting after divorce can be a difficult process would be an understatement. Collaborating with a newly estranged spouse to craft schedules and boundaries can be emotionally draining, and trying to abide by those…
  • Sep 25

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

    Birth Parents' Rights vs. Grandparents' Rights Addressed in Recent Custody Matter
    Last week, the Superior Court decided a case dealing with grandparents' custody rights, and affirmed that biological parents have an advantage in such proceedings. In V.B. and C.B. v. J.E.B.
Rank this Week: 3010

Pennsylvania Injury Law Report

Pennsylvania Injury Law Report

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

http://www.pennsylvaniainjurylawreport.com/
Rank this Week: 3090

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Philadelphia Business Lawyer Blog

Published By Danziger Shapiro & Leavitt, P.C.

http://www.philadelphiabusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • May 16

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

    NEW M&A TAX RULE EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2013 FAVORS INDIVIDUALS
    Yesterday, on May 15, 2013, a new regulation went into effect under 336(e) of the Internal Revenue Code that was designed to minimize an individual's tax burden in a M&A transaction. Essentially, the Internal Revenue Service has provided…
  • May 8

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

    BEST PRACTICE TIP: CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES ONLY UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CONDITIONS
    Companies today that routinely perform criminal background checks as part of their hiring process run the very real danger of running afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other federal and state statutes. Generally speaking, an…
  • Apr 30

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

    BEST PRACTICE TIP: PRIVACY CONCERNS WITH EMPLOYEE SMARTPHONES AND iPADS IN THE WORKPLACE
    Companies today are increasingly allowing employees to use a company issued smartphone or iPad for personal use. Companies actually invested money and polled employees and found that employees hated having to carry around a business and…
Rank this Week: 3108

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: 3100

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation case law, medical benefits and news, litigation, and settlement topics. Published By Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attorneys, Brilliant & Neiman.

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

    Can Potential Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be Predicted?

    Can Potential Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be Predicted?
    In the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system, we frequently see cases involving carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). As many of you know, this condition occurs when the median nerve is entrapped in the wrist. There are many potential…
  • May 7

    Certified as Specialists in the Practice of Workers’ Compensation Law

    Certified as Specialists in the Practice of Workers’ Compensation Law
    One of the most difficult decisions faced by an injured worker in PA is how to decide who to hire as their worker’s compensation attorney. Many sites, or publications, have a list of attorneys they tout. Maybe they are called…
  • May 1

    Brilliant & Neiman LLC Involved in Mediation Working Group with Bureau

    Brilliant & Neiman LLC Involved in Mediation Working Group with Bureau
    Mediation is a growing area in Pennsylvania workers’ comp. As we have previously discussed, a mediation is when an independent party, in this context usually a Workers’ Compensation Judge [WCJ] (other than the assigned WCJ),…
Rank this Week: 3158

PA Public Contracts

PA Public Contracts

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

http://www.papubliccontracts.com/
  • May 9

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

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

    Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed

    Amendments to Prevailing Wage Act Proposed
    It’s that time of year again, when Republican legislators in the Pennsylvania General Assembly seek to amend the Pa. Prevailing Wage Act.  There are now several proposals to do just that, and two bills are farther along in the…
  • Apr 26

    Public Bidding 101: Bid Bond

    Public Bidding 101: Bid Bond
    This post is one in a continuing series on the basic tenets of public bidding in Pennsylvania.  The subject of today’s post is the bid bond. A bid bond is a form of bid security and is typically required to be submitted with all…
Rank this Week: 3229

One (Divorce) Lawyer's Perspective

One (Divorce) Lawyer's Perspective

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

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

    Parents and Their Children

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

    How to Effectively Co-Parent After Divorce

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

    Just How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced?

    Just How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced?
    As evidenced by this article about the dissolution of Kim Kardashian’s brief marriage to Kris Humphries, Ms. Kardashian did not think her divorce case was proceeding fast enough. Two of the more popular questions that I get asked by…
Rank this Week: 3214

Spencer Law Firm Blog

Spencer Law Firm Blog

Covers probate and estate planning in Pennsylvania.

http://www.pennsylvaniatrustsandestates.com/
  • Nov 21

    Planning for Another Marriage Later in Life

    Planning for Another Marriage Later in Life
    As the life expectancy of people in the United States increases, there are more second and third marriages. Widows and widowers are increasingly likely to meet and decide that another marriage is a wonderful way to spend their remaining…
  • Nov 10

    The Top Ten Money Excuse

    The Top Ten Money Excuse
    Thank you to Peterson Hastings for posting this article by Jim Parker, Vice President, DFA Australia Limited: "Human beings have an astounding facility for self-deception when it comes to our own money. We tend to rationalize our own…
  • Nov 5

    New $14,000 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion and Other Inflation Adjustment

    New $14,000 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion and Other Inflation Adjustment
    By law, a number of tax provisions must be adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation. Before these numbers were adjusted for inflation, taxpayers automatically fell into higher tax brackets as their income rose with the cost of living.…
Rank this Week: 3218

Bickerton Law Blog

Bickerton Law Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    UPDATE: In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case
    In a follow-up to the post about Bishop Samuel Mullet, a federal court sentenced the Amish man to 15 years in prison on Friday.  The US Attorney’s Office requested that Mr. Mullet serve life in prison. For more information, go to:…
Rank this Week: 3307

Hippo Fleming & Pertile Blog

Hippo Fleming & Pertile Blog

Covers estate planning in Pennsylvania.

http://www.hippofleming-ep.com/blog/
  • May 8

    Where Do You Keep Your Estate Planning Documents?

    Where Do You Keep Your Estate Planning Documents?
    If you spend all of the time and money that it takes to create an estate plan you need to keep it safe. When family members cannot locate an estate plan, it can cause problems for your family that your estate plan was meant to solve. For some…
  • May 7

    How failure to change beneficiary designations can upend your estate plan

    How failure to change beneficiary designations can upend your estate plan
    With the high percentage of people in this country who fail to make a will, those who do are often proud of the fact that they have set their affairs in order.  But many issues are not resolved within the four corners of a will.…
  • May 1

    Things to Know About Medicaid in 2013

    Things to Know About Medicaid in 2013
    There are some changes to the program dollar limits that are relevant to people who are engaged in Medicaid planning. We would like to point out three things that you should know now that we are working with the adjusted figures for 2013.…
Rank this Week: 3344

Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Law

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: 3314

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: 3294

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: 3308

vodzaklegal

vodzaklegal

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

http://vodzaklegal.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 3458

Is There a Lawyer in the Church?

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: 3462

The Mature Law Student

The Mature Law Student

For those going into law as a second career for ages 40 and up. By Sam Bruner.

http://thematurelawstudent.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 7

    The First Semester - Getting Started

    The First Semester - Getting Started
    My son was entering his junior year in high school. Before school starts my wife goes to Target for all his supplies. Now she led both of us. My son was the expert here. He advised me on the type of book bag that would look cool and the…
  • Jun 13

    He Not Being Born Is Busy Dying Or Why Should I Attend Law School In My Fiftie

    He Not Being Born Is Busy Dying Or Why Should I Attend Law School In My Fiftie
    My reasons for deciding on law school may be different from others. I am writing this post because I have been asked by EVERYONE who knows I am attending school, including many professors, why I am going at this time in life. When I say…
  • Jun 5

    The Most Common Questions and Reactions From Friends and Relative

    The Most Common Questions and Reactions From Friends and Relative
    I will address the question of "why I wanted to go to law school" in another posting. Let's just accept the notion that I did not wake up one day and say, "hey, I think I'll go to law school now that I'm 52!" Something had to be missing in…
Rank this Week: 3430

Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

Pennsylvania Family Law Blog

Shares stories and information about topics relevant to Pennsylvania Family Law. By Steven R. Tabano and Associates.

http://www.tabanolaw.com/blog/
  • May 2

    5 Tips for Keeping the Peace When Sharing Custody of the Kids After a Divorce

    5 Tips for Keeping the Peace When Sharing Custody of the Kids After a Divorce
    Divorce is tough on everyone, but children often pay the highest price when the fighting and anger continue even after the adults have gone their separate ways. Here are five tips for keeping the peace with your ex, for the children’s…
  • Apr 27

    Big changes for the rights of active duty military

    Big changes for the rights of active duty military
    The Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) expanded and improved the former Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act (SSCRA). The SCRA provides a wide range of protections for individuals entering, called to active duty in the…
  • Apr 18

    Tips On How To Increase Your Odds Of Staying Married The Second Time

    Tips On How To Increase Your Odds Of Staying Married The Second Time
    I believe it is possible to lower the higher divorce rate for second marriages. Before entering into another relationship, you must be willing to take the time for your own personal development and learn healthy relationship skills that will…
Rank this Week: 3580

Philadelphia Criminal Defense…

Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law, drug crimes, and criminal defense in Pennsylvania. By Marc Neff.

http://www.philadelphiacriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3526

Class Action Attorneys Blog

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: 3609

Pennsylvania Personal Injury News

Pennsylvania Personal Injury News

Covers motor accident and dog bite injury cases. By Thomas R. Matvey.

http://matveylaw.wordpress.com
  • Feb 1

    Pedestrian killed on I-70 accident

    Pedestrian killed on I-70 accident
    A man was killed on Saturday when he was struck by a car on I-70 in North Belle Vernon.  After he was struck, two other vehicles collided while trying to avoid the original accident.  The investigation of this crash, including toxicology…
  • Jan 23

    Beaver County legal services website

    Beaver County legal services website
    For Social Security claims -              Beaver County Social Security lawyer For Estates, Probate, and Wills:      Beaver C0unty Estate and Probate Attorney
  • Jan 17

    Beaver County attorney website

    Beaver County attorney website
    Beaver County personal injury lawyer. Beaver County Social Security Disability attorney. Beaver County Probate, Estates, and Wills lawyer. Beaver County Courthouse.
Rank this Week: 3570

The Water Law

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: 3605

Business Law Blog

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: 3624

White Collar Defense Update

White Collar Defense Update

Covers Federal criminal statutes, investigations, criminal defense issues. By Dilworth Paxson LLP.

http://www.whitecollardefenseupdate.com/
  • Feb 18

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act--Part 2

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act--Part 2
    This is the second installment of our four part series about notable recent decisions under the False Claims Act. This week's featured decision is United States ex rel. Glenda Martin v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc., 2012 WL 6084626…
  • Feb 10

    Defrauded Peregrine Investors Seek Relief Against Bank

    Defrauded Peregrine Investors Seek Relief Against Bank
    A recent Northern District of Illinois case concerning fraud against investors alleges causes of actions against the financial institutions where the investors' funds were being held. This case poses an interesting question as to whether…
  • Feb 10

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act

    Notable Recent Decisions Under the False Claims Act
    Each week for the next four weeks, we will provide a summary of a notable recent decision under the False Claims Act. The first in this series is United States v. Kernan Hospital, 2012 WL 5879133 (D.Md., Nov. 20, 2012). Read the decision…
Rank this Week: 3636

Pittsburgh DUI Attorney Blog

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: 3708

Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer…

Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer Blog

Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer Blog covers citizenship, naturalization, family based immigration, and green card issues. Published by Philadelphia, PA Immigration lawyer, James M. Tyler.

http://www.philadelphiaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 25

    H-1B Cap is Reached for Fiscal Year 2012

    H-1B Cap is Reached for Fiscal Year 2012
    On November 23, 2011, the USCIS announced that it received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 for fiscal year 2012. November 22, 2011 was the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation…
  • Mar 20

    Form I-131 Application for Travel Document - New Filing Location

    Form I-131 Application for Travel Document - New Filing Location
    On March 19, 2010, the USCIS announced revised filing instructions and addresses for applicants filing an I-131, the Application for Travel Document. Beginning March 19, 2010 applicants will have to file their applications at the USCIS…
  • Dec 19

    N-400 Naturalization applications; USCIS Announces New Filing Location

    N-400 Naturalization applications; USCIS Announces New Filing Location
    The USCIS announced on December 17, 2009 that all applications for Naturalization (Form N-400) are to be filed at new USCIS Lockbox facilities in Phoenix and Dallas and that the change in filing address takes effect immediately.
Rank this Week: 3682