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Pittsburgh Divorce Law Blog

Pittsburgh Divorce Law Blog

Covers matrimonial, custody, child support and other family law issues By Elliott & Davis, PC.

http://divorceattorneysinpittsburgh.wordpress.com
  • Feb 16

    The Use of a Parenting Coordinator

    The Use of a Parenting Coordinator
    What is a “parenting coordinator”? A parenting coordinator is a person appointed by the judge in custody cases to help execute and coordinate ancillary issues of a custody order.  This helps ease the burden of…
  • Apr 24

    Protection From Abuse Act Claim

    Protection From Abuse Act Claim
    Nothing says “I love you” like a restraining order, or at least, that’s the title of a song by post-hardcore band Our Last Night.
  • Apr 24

    The New Child Custody Law – 15 Factors A Court Must Consider

    The New Child Custody Law – 15 Factors A Court Must Consider
    At the end of 2011, the custody laws in Pennsylvania were changed.  The courts still look at the best interest of the child above all.   Interestingly, however, Section 5328 of the new legislation sets forth 15 factors that a court…
Rank this Week: 4156

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: 2492

Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice…

Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Attorney

Covers medical malpractice case law and news. By Hal Waldman and Associates.

http://www.pittsburghmedicalmalpracticeattorney.org/
  • Mar 18

    What should I do if I believe that I am a victim of medical malpractice?

    What should I do if I believe that I am a victim of medical malpractice?
    If you believe that you or a loved one have been the victim of medical malpractice, your first actions may play an important role in affecting your claims against the doctor, nurse, hospital or other healthcare professionals and your…
  • Mar 9

    Types of Medical Malpractice

    Types of Medical Malpractice
    When you visit a doctor, you have many expectations.  You expect the doctor to properly diagnose any problems; if testing is in order, he will conduct it in accordance with standard protocols; if any medication is needed, he will…
  • Mar 5

    How to choose a medical malpractice attorney in Pittsburgh

    How to choose a medical malpractice attorney in Pittsburgh
    If you believe that you or a loved one have been the victim of medical malpractice in Pittsburgh, you may find yourself wondering, “how do I know which attorney to choose?”  As you do your own research to evaluate medical…
Rank this Week: 4916

Pittsburgh Trademark Lawyer

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: 2550

Privacy and IP Law Blog

Privacy and IP Law Blog

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

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

    Yankees Successfully Oppose Registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” Trademark

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

    FTC Issues New Guidance on Online Advertising Disclosure

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

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

    Common Questions: Can I Copyright My ‘Knight in Shining Armor’ Story?
    The short answer is – perhaps, at least parts of it.  Copyright law protects “original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.”  17 U.S.C. § 102.  This protection attaches from the…
Rank this Week: 1256

Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/
Rank this Week: 1766

Renaissance Politics

Renaissance Politics

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

http://renaissancepolitics.com
  • May 22

    Apple and other large corporations: Taxes, Taxes Taxe

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

    Running Roughshod over the First Amendment

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

    What the IRS scandal says about Obama and management

    What the IRS scandal says about Obama and management
    As I have said on this blog before, I like Obama and voted for him twice.  But there are now things gnawing at me about him that I must get off my chest.First, I want to give credit where credit is due and not offer a thought that is not…
Rank this Week: 5268

Securities Arbitration Blog

Securities Arbitration Blog

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

http://www.securitiesarbitrations.com
Rank this Week: 1577

Smart Grid Legal News

Smart Grid Legal News

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

http://www.smartgridlegalnews.com
  • May 24

    Legislators Override Veto; Supporting Smart Grid in Illinoi

    Legislators Override Veto; Supporting Smart Grid in Illinoi
    The quest to bring the smart grid to Illinois did not stop with the first veto override of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act in 2011. In many respects it fueled the clash between regulators, utilities and Governor Quinn. Enter…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2409

Social Media Employment Law Blog

Social Media Employment Law Blog

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

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

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

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

    The "Employee Tricked Me Into Firing Her" Defense

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

    Employment Law Lessons From Chicken And Rice

    Employment Law Lessons From Chicken And Rice
    Let’s first dispense with the opening hook by asking:  Was Rutgers University acting “chicken” when it (finally?) chose to fire Coach Mike Rice only after public outrage over events that took place last year? …
Rank this Week: 1729

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: 4373

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: 3222

Startups and IP Strategy

Startups and IP Strategy

Covers intellectual property issues relating to startups and entrepreneurs. By Leonid Kravets.

http://startupsip.com/
  • May 23

    Patent Trolls are Hot Right Now

    Patent Trolls are Hot Right Now
    It seems like everyday a new article comes out talking about patent trolls affecting our startup ecosystem.  Most of these articles cite one or two famous patent trolls (Lodsys, etc).  To begin to deal with these problems, just…
  • Feb 28

    Patent Trolls Eat Startups First. Here’s What You Can Do About It

    Patent Trolls Eat Startups First. Here’s What You Can Do About It
    Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on TechCrunch Patent assertion entities (PAEs or trolls) regularly engage in the practice of sending patent demand letters to unsuspecting startups and small businesses in preparation for…
  • Feb 19

    First-To-File Patent Law Is Imminent, But What Will It Mean?

    First-To-File Patent Law Is Imminent, But What Will It Mean?
    Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on TechCrunch.   One of the main changes resulting from the passage of the America Invents Act (AIA) is the transition of U.S. patent law from a “first-to-invent”…
Rank this Week: 4172

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog

By Cozen O'Connor.

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

    Recovering an Insured's Deductible - Texa

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

    Recoverying an Insured's Deductible - Texa

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

    Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa

    Ewing: Will My Construction Defect Claim Be Covered In Texa
    If you are a subrogation professional who handles construction defect claims in Texas, you may have heard references to the case of Ewing Construction Company v. Amerisure Insurance Company, 684 F.3d 512 (5th Cir. 2012).  In Ewing, the…
Rank this Week: 2240

Supplemental Conditions

Supplemental Conditions

Covers construction law developments and litigation. By Wally Zimolong.

http://www.supplementalconditions.com/
  • May 23

    Is the DOT’s DBE Program Failing

    Is the DOT’s DBE Program Failing
    (This post is a guest blog post from John Sullivan, Esquire.  John specializes in DBE issues and disparity studies.  His website is www.crosonlegalservices.com and his he can be reached via email at jcharlessullivan@yahoo.com) The…
  • May 15

    Do Civic Associations Need to Be Contained or Protected?

    Do Civic Associations Need to Be Contained or Protected?
    Prescription drugs are an interesting paradox.  When taken in the right dosage, prescription medicine can save your life.  However, if you take too large of a dosage you risk killing yourself.  Civic Associations that…
  • May 7

    Philly Flags Firms for Flaunting DBE Rule

    Philly Flags Firms for Flaunting DBE Rule
    The City of Philadelphia flagged eleven (yes this one goes to eleven) prime contractors for flaunting the City of Philadelphia’s DBE rules according to the City of Philadelphia Office of Inspector General.  According to the news…
Rank this Week: 1628

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: 3189

Sykes Elder Blawg

Sykes Elder Blawg

Covers medicaid planning, special needs trusts and estate planning topics for Pennsylvania seniors and their families. By Andrew G. Sykes.

http://www.elderlawofpgh.com/blog/
  • Mar 8

    Video: Overview of Estate Planning in Pennsylvania

    Video: Overview of Estate Planning in Pennsylvania
    We have begun adding videos to our website to explain basic elder law issues. Our first video – Overview of Estate Planning in PA – answers these questions: What is estate planning? Why would you want to plan your estate? Protect…
  • Mar 3

    Articles give tips on “Protecting Mom & Dad’s Money”

    Articles give tips on “Protecting Mom & Dad’s Money”
    A detailed article in the January 2013 issue of Consumer Reports investigates financial abuse of the elderly “by neighbors, friends, employees, and relatives – the very people entrusted to care for and protect seniors.” From…
  • Feb 23

    Pittsburgh Steelers Seat License: Do You Need to Probate?

    Pittsburgh Steelers Seat License: Do You Need to Probate?
    If a person dies owning a seat license for Pittsburgh Steelers football games, will someone need to open a probate estate to transfer the license? Yes, according to a number of estate attorneys I have spoken with who have had this issue arise…
Rank this Week: 4456

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: 4577

The Consumer Financial Services…

The Consumer Financial Services Blog

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

http://consumerfsblog.com/
  • May 22

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

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

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

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

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

    FTC, CFPB to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection
    I will be attending a joint FTC-CFPB roundtable on data integrity in debt collection on June 6, at the FTC’s Satellite Building Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Consumer advocates, industry experts, regulators and more will attend…
Rank this Week: 3341

The Elder Care Neglect Blog

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: 3399

The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

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

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/
  • May 24

    Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law

    Washington is the 9th state with a social media workplace privacy law
    Or as I like to refer to it, an excuse to play Pearl Jam, Nirvana, and Alice in Chains on the blog. Here is a link to Washington's new law. Up next for a new social media workplace privacy law should be New Jersey, where the Assembly…
  • May 23

    EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A

    EEOC talks employer wellness programs; provides an ADA Q&A
    Consistent with its strategic plan to provide up-to-date guidance on the requirements of antidiscrimination laws, last week, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued this press release in which it announced that it had…
  • May 22

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

    Ha Ha! You pulled my pants down! Now I'm suing you for sexual harassment.
    When offering respect in the workplace training for employees and supervisors, I emphasize that an employee who laughs at sex jokes in the workplace is the same employee who may later sue for sexual harassment. Like Little Ladner did.(Yes,…
Rank this Week: 1048

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: 4197

The morning after your DUI arrest…

The morning after your DUI arrest in PA

Provides answers for people who have been arrested for DUI in Pennsylvania. By Arik Ben-Ari.

http://padui.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 24

    Caught with drugs?

    Caught with drugs?
    If you have been arrested for possession of drugs or narcotics, it is critically important that you consult with a professional criminal defense attorney like the team at The Benari Law Firm (www.benarilaw.com). We practice in Pennsylvania…
  • Nov 24

    Do I talk to the police?

    Do I talk to the police?
    Listen, everyone wants to feel like they're an upstanding citizen and no one wants to feel like they are standing in the way of the police doing their job. THAT BEING SAID, you have an absolute right to remain silent whenever you are stopped…
  • Oct 10

    Why didn't the officer read me my rights?

    Why didn't the officer read me my rights?
    Understand, when you see people get read they're rights on TV, it doesn't mean that's how it happens in real life. As a general rule, if you haven't been read your rights, then the officers may not be able to use what you say to them to help…
Rank this Week: 4865

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: 1434

The QR Legal Blog

The QR Legal Blog

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

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

    Nursing Home Concern

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

    Unemployment Compensation Basic

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

    2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction

    2013 Notice of Rate Adjustment for Record Reproduction
Rank this Week: 2804

The Saile Law Blog

The Saile Law Blog

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

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

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

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

    Bensalem New Hot Spot for Pedestrian Accidents?

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

    Closed Head Injuries: What are They?

    Closed Head Injuries: What are They?
    Auto accidents are one of the leading causes of closed head injuries, explains Bensalem area personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. A closed head injury occurs inside the skull, resulting from a hard blow to the head from striking an…
Rank this Week: 553

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: 2776

Tort Talk

Tort Talk

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

http://www.torttalk.com/
Rank this Week: 488

Towboatlaw

Towboatlaw

Covers admiralty & maritime law on the rivers and inland waterways of the United States. y Fred Goldsmith.

http://towboatlaw.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 5221

vodzaklegal

vodzaklegal

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

http://vodzaklegal.com/blog/
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Wage & Hour - Development…

Wage & Hour - Development & Highlights

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

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

    New Jersey Law Scrutinizes Independent Contractors In Trucking Industry

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

    Lack of Accurate Records Does Not Equal Windfall In FLSA Suit

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

    DOL Audits Will Rise With New Funding Increase

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

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…
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