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The Employer Handbook

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

http://www.theemployerhandbook.com/

Apr 25
Does “I hope this email finds you well” get on anyone else’s nerves? Or is it just me?

Does “I hope this email finds you well” get on anyone else’s nerves? Or is it just me?

Hey, I was going to have a big recap of yesterday’s public hearing on harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace at which I testified before the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee. There’s a lot…
Apr 24
Want to see me testify today on harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace? Here’s how…

Want to see me testify today on harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace? Here’s how…

Ad Meskens [Attribution, CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], from Wikimedia CommonsI’ll be testifying today before the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee at a public hearing on harassment and sexual misconduct in the workplace. I…
Apr 23
Must you produce the workplace investigation report prepared to defend a sexual harassment lawsuit?

Must you produce the workplace investigation report prepared to defend a sexual harassment lawsuit?

Image Credit: Pixabay.com (https://pixabay.com/en/safe-vault-lockbox-safekeeping-30110/) A female employee has just complained to HR that the CEO harassed her. This complaint is the third one against the same alleged harasser. So, you…

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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. By Stephanie R. Thomas.

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…

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Philadelphia Injury Lawyer Blog

Discusses accidents and injuries. By Edith A. Pearce.

http://philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/

Feb 21
How Long Do Philadelphia Personal Injury Cases Take?

How Long Do Philadelphia Personal Injury Cases Take?

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Feb 19
What is a Contingency Fee in a Philadelphia Personal Injury Case?

What is a Contingency Fee in a Philadelphia Personal Injury Case?

Warning: call_user_func_array() expects parameter 1 to be a valid callback, function 'wb_excerpt' not found or invalid function name in /home/philade6/public_html/wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php on line 288Nearly all attorneys who practice…
Feb 15
How Do Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?

How Do Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?

Warning: call_user_func_array() expects parameter 1 to be a valid callback, function 'wb_excerpt' not found or invalid function name in /home/philade6/public_html/wp-includes/class-wp-hook.php on line 288At least 99 percent of the personal…

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Lipton, Weinberger & Husick Blog

Covers intellectual property issues. By Adam G. Garson.

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

Apr 19
Ask Dr. Copyright – Oracle Prevails over Google

Ask Dr. Copyright – Oracle Prevails over Google

Dear Doc: I’ve always heard that Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over ’till it’s over.” I’ve also heard (not to engage in body-image shaming) that, “It’s not over ’till the…
Apr 12
The Audacity of [Patent] Hope

The Audacity of [Patent] Hope

There are people who wish that the U.S. patent system would just go away. Their allies successfully lobbied for and passed the ‘America Invents Act’ back in 2011 that resulted in the USPTO patent death squads, also…
Apr 5
Tom Brady’s Image Places Internet Linking In Peril

Tom Brady’s Image Places Internet Linking In Peril

In 2016 Justin Goldman, a photographer, snapped a photograph of NFL quarterback Tom Brady and Boston Celtics president, Danny Ainge, strolling together in the Hamptons. According to reports, the Celtics were at the time attempting to…

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Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation…

Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Blog

Covers worker's compensation and Social Security litigation. By Martin LLC.

http://www.paworkinjury.com/blog/

Apr 17
Alternative Pain Medication and Cannabi

Alternative Pain Medication and Cannabi

We are all now aware of a worsening opioid crisis in America. Typically, the only choice for pain management is a combination of medications including opioids, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatories and a series of other drugs for…
Apr 11
Basics of Long Term Disability to Guide Your Client

Basics of Long Term Disability to Guide Your Client

For many clients who participate in employer-sponsored long term disability plans, LTD coverage serves as an important component of financial planning and a supplement to the Social Security Disability Income program. Jamie R. Hall, Law…
Mar 19
Legal Help for Victims of Natural Disaster

Legal Help for Victims of Natural Disaster

Pennsylvania has been welcoming a wave of Puerto Rican evacuees after Hurricane Maria, and they need pro bono legal aid, members of the Bar were told on January 30th. The Philadelphia Bar Association and the Hispanic Bar Association of…

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Lawffice Space

Covers employment laws and cases. By Philip Miles.

http://www.lawfficespace.com/

Apr 17
When does an attorney-client relationship exist?

When does an attorney-client relationship exist?

This issue has popped up in my social media feeds a lot over the past day or so. Apparently, it has something to do with President Trump, a porn star, the president's attorney, and Sean Hannity . . . I'm a little behind on, well, everything,…
Apr 11
9th Cir.: Prior salary is no defense to an Equal Pay Act claim

9th Cir.: Prior salary is no defense to an Equal Pay Act claim

Earlier this week, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Rizo v. Yovino.The Equal Pay Act generally requires men and women to receive equal pay for equal work. Defining "equal work" can be tricky, but the statute directs us to look to…
Apr 5
Trump flipper-offer files secondhand First Amendment claim

Trump flipper-offer files secondhand First Amendment claim

Yeah, that's not a title I thought I'd ever type here. I think it's pretty accurate though. Remember that lady who got fired for giving President Trump's motorcade the middle finger. Of course you do, but just in case, here ya go:That's not a…

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Employment Law 101

Covers employment law trends. By John A. Gallagher.

http://employmentlaw101.blogspot.com/

Apr 13
Non-Compete Agreements - The Fulcrum is Whether the Legitimate Business Interests of the Former Employer Are Detrimentally Affected by an Employee's Violation

Non-Compete Agreements - The Fulcrum is Whether the Legitimate Business Interests of the Former Employer Are Detrimentally Affected by an Employee's Violation

I have on numerous occasions blogged about the enforceability of non-compete agreements, noting that the heart and soul of a non-compete dispute is whether the legitimate business interests of the former employer are adversely affected by the…
Apr 9
THE ESSENTIAL’S OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT CONTAINING VALID, ENFORCEABLE CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION CLAUSES IN PENNSYLVANIA

THE ESSENTIAL’S OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT CONTAINING VALID, ENFORCEABLE CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION CLAUSES IN PENNSYLVANIA

Experienced Pennsylvania Employment Law Attorney Who Provides Enforceable Non-Compete Agreements for a Reasonable Flat FeeJohn A. Gallagher, EsquireCreating, Negotiating and Litigating Restrictive Covenants in Pennsylvania Since 1991When I…
Apr 3
WHAT IS A JOINT VENTURE and WHAT SHOULD BE THE TERMS IN A JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT?

WHAT IS A JOINT VENTURE and WHAT SHOULD BE THE TERMS IN A JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT?

Joint Venture Agreements Require Astute Foresight and Plain languageLegal Definition of a Joint VentureThe American Bar Association’s “Model Checklist for Joint Ventures” describes a joint venture as “a commercial…

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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/

Jul 18
Hip Fracture and Survival Rates of Nursing Home resident

Hip Fracture and Survival Rates of Nursing Home resident

Preventing hip fractures and increasing the rate of recovery must be a top priority in all nursing homes across the United States. A recent study published in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine discusses the survival rates of nursing…
Jul 18
Hip Fracture and Survival Rates of Nursing Home resident

Hip Fracture and Survival Rates of Nursing Home resident

Preventing hip fractures and increasing the rate of recovery must be a top priority in all nursing homes across the United States. A recent study published in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine discusses the survival rates of nursing…
Jul 18
Hip Fracture and Survival Rates of Nursing Home resident

Hip Fracture and Survival Rates of Nursing Home resident

Preventing hip fractures and increasing the rate of recovery must be a top priority in all nursing homes across the United States. A recent study published in the medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine discusses the survival rates of nursing…

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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/

Apr 23
11th Cir. Holds Debtors’ Counsel Violates BK Code by Advising Debtor to Pay Legal Fees by Credit Card

11th Cir. Holds Debtors’ Counsel Violates BK Code by Advising Debtor to Pay Legal Fees by Credit Card

In an action against a Florida consumer plaintiffs’ firm that also functions as consumer bankruptcy debtors’ counsel, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently held that a bankruptcy attorney violates section…
Apr 20
9th Cir. Holds Party That Obtains Cell Number Indirectly May Have TCPA Consent

9th Cir. Holds Party That Obtains Cell Number Indirectly May Have TCPA Consent

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently held that calls from a survey company that received the called party’s contact information through an intermediary did not violate the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Action…
Apr 18
7th Cir. Holds Non-Cardholder Must ‘Directly Benefit’ to Be Bound by Cardholder Agreement

7th Cir. Holds Non-Cardholder Must ‘Directly Benefit’ to Be Bound by Cardholder Agreement

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently held that the minor child of a credit card account holder was not bound by the arbitration clause in the cardholder agreement because she did not become an authorized user of the…

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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. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://wagehourlaw.foxrothschild.com/

Apr 20
First New USDOL FLSA Opinion Letters Are Issued – A Very Good Thing

First New USDOL FLSA Opinion Letters Are Issued – A Very Good Thing

At long last, new USDOL Opinion Letters are bursting forward. Like Spring. The agency just issued three new letters on a variety of topics, including one of my favorites, travel time. The other letters address issues of…
Apr 13
Computer Exemption Case Settles: Discretion Is The Better Part of Valor

Computer Exemption Case Settles: Discretion Is The Better Part of Valor

Exemption class actions, i.e. lawsuits alleging misclassification, continue to pop up in different contexts and concerning different classifications. A bank has just agreed to settle a case by paying more than $2 million to put a close to a…
Apr 9
When Does Travel Become Compensable Work Hours?

When Does Travel Become Compensable Work Hours?

I blog a lot about working time cases because these are the issues can sneak up on an employer, even the most well intentioned and good faith employer. Travel time is one of these murky, arcane kind of activities that go unnoticed by…

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Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/

Apr 5
National Work Zone Awareness Week Starts April 9th

National Work Zone Awareness Week Starts April 9th

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is a campaign held every year in the spring at the beginning of construction season to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety issues and encourage safe driving through highway work…
Mar 27
Hazleton Plant to Shut Its Doors This Summer

Hazleton Plant to Shut Its Doors This Summer

Quad Graphics, a company with facilities all over the world, will be closing its Humboldt Industrial Park location on June 1, 2018. The closing of the Hazleton area plant will lead to around 165 people being out of work. Employees…
Mar 14
Williamsport Company Charged by OSHA for Employee’s 2015 Death

Williamsport Company Charged by OSHA for Employee’s 2015 Death

Federal investigators have charged a Williamsport bridge contractor in a trench collapse in 2015 that led to the death of one of its employees. The employee was killed when he was crushed by dirt at a jobsite near Millville in…

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McEldrew Young Blog

Covers whistleblower law and wage theft for employees.

http://www.mceldrewyoung.com/blog/

Feb 9
Key Whistleblower Changes in Bipartisan Budget Act

Key Whistleblower Changes in Bipartisan Budget Act

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, passed overnight and signed this morning by President Trump to end the second federal government shutdown of this year, includes two key provisions for whistleblowers previously introduced by Senator Charles…
Feb 9
CFTC Issues Record $30 Million Fine for Spoofing to Deutsche Bank

CFTC Issues Record $30 Million Fine for Spoofing to Deutsche Bank

The CFTC announced enforcement actions against three banks and six individuals for spoofing at the end of January. The three banks, Deutsche Bank, UBS, and HSBC, were charged with spoofing in precious metals futures contracts trading on the…
Jan 4
Study Confirms Breast Implants Increase Rare Cancer Risk

Study Confirms Breast Implants Increase Rare Cancer Risk

The largest study of the link between breast implants and lymphoma to date found that there is a greatly increased risk of a rare cancer, according to the report published this month in JAMA Oncology. The study found breast implants are…

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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://www.swartzcampbell.com/blog/

Jun 21
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares the IRE Provisions of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Statute Unconstitutional

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares the IRE Provisions of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Statute Unconstitutional

WORKERS’ COMP ALERT Re: Protz v. Worker’s Compensation Appeal Board (Derry Area School District) June 20, 2017 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declared the IRE . . . The post The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Declares the IRE…
Apr 24
High Court Reins in Judges on Misconduct Sanction

High Court Reins in Judges on Misconduct Sanction

By Andrew Stickler Law360, New York (April 20, 2017, 2:43 PM EDT) — A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision Tuesday setting boundaries on litigation sanctions . . . The post High Court Reins in Judges on Misconduct Sanctions appeared…
Apr 4
Josh Byrne’s Article on How to be Reinstated as an Attorney published in Legal Intelligencer

Josh Byrne’s Article on How to be Reinstated as an Attorney published in Legal Intelligencer

Joshua Byrne, a partner in Swartz Campbell’s professional liability deparment had an article published in The Legal Intelligencer on Monday, March 27, 2017. The article, titled A . . . The post Josh Byrne’s Article…

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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/

Mar 23
Supreme Court Clarifies Separability Analysis for Copyright Protection of Elements of Industrial Design

Supreme Court Clarifies Separability Analysis for Copyright Protection of Elements of Industrial Design

Written by: Rex A. Donnelly In a second Intellectual-Property-related decision in as many days, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling on March 22, 2017, in Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. et al. (No. 15-866),…
Mar 21
Supreme Court Eliminates Laches Defense in Patent Case

Supreme Court Eliminates Laches Defense in Patent Case

Written by: Christopher H. Blaszkowski & Alyssa M. Pugh The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decisive ruling today in SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC (No. 15-927), eliminating the defense of laches in patent…
Feb 2
Jonathan H. Spadt Scheduled to Speak at Live Webcast for The Knowledge Group’s Induced Infringement of Method Claims in Light of Suprema v. ITC

Jonathan H. Spadt Scheduled to Speak at Live Webcast for The Knowledge Group’s Induced Infringement of Method Claims in Light of Suprema v. ITC

Philadelphia, PA | February 2017 – The Knowledge Group will host a live webcast entitled “Induced Infringement of Method Claims in Light of Suprema v. ITC” on March 2, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. In this webcast, a panel of…

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Louise Rosen Byer

Covers communications, strategic marketing, and social networking for the legal industry.

http://www.louiserosenbyer.com/

Oct 15
Ethics First, No Matter What

Ethics First, No Matter What

No Matter What the Rippling Impact, Communications Ethics Come First Communications professionals know that ethics and integrity are critically important components to our work. But applying ethical guidelines can be very difficult. At…
Oct 15
Ethics First, No Matter What

Ethics First, No Matter What

No Matter What the Rippling Impact, Communications Ethics Come First Communications professionals know that like other professionals, we must abide by ethical standards. Ethics and integrity in communications require that we follow…
Jan 16
Crisis Makes Perfect, Sometime

Crisis Makes Perfect, Sometime

The way a company manages crisis can be as important as the way it manages success. Over the years, communications professionals have learned from the wisdom of hindsight, that crisis management is the key to a company’s future health.…

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PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary…

PA Elder, Estate & Fiduciary Law Blog

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

http://paelderestatefiduciary.blogspot.com/

Apr 16
PA Model Local Rule for Mediation

PA Model Local Rule for Mediation

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Apr 16
Expanding Access to Mediation in PA

Expanding Access to Mediation in PA

Following is a document for use in a presentation to the…
Nov 23
PA Bar Assn approves Orphans' Court Mediation Project

PA Bar Assn approves Orphans' Court Mediation Project

On Friday, November 21, 2014, the Pennsylvania Bar Association formally approved, by unanimous vote, a Report and Recommendation presented by its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee…

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One (Divorce) Lawyer's Perspective

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

http://1phillydivorcelawyer.wordpress.com

Mar 7
SCOTUS Weighs in on a Custody case

SCOTUS Weighs in on a Custody case

It has always been my impression that the US Supreme Court does not hear many cases involving traditional family law matters (divorce, custody, support, adoption). I am not saying there are never cases that work their way up to the highest…
Oct 23
Abby has a point…

Abby has a point…

In a recent “Dear Abby” post, the inquirer noted that her former son-in-law thinks it is “offensive” that the maternal grandmother charges $10 per day plus $10 per week for gas to babysit her grandchildren. As Abby…
Oct 16
Wait! What do you mean they are still married?

Wait! What do you mean they are still married?

It was recently reported on the People.com website that Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are still married despite having signed “divorce papers” in July 2015 and having filed for divorce in 2013. What may be crossing your mind is…

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Personal Injury Attorney Joyce…

Personal Injury Attorney Joyce Sweinberg

Discusses Pennsylvania personal injury law.

http://www.jjsassoc.blogspot.com/

Apr 22
Pain and Your Brain

Pain and Your Brain

As a personal injury attorney, I have spent 32 years learning about pain and how to document it and help my clients to recover damages for their pain. I have read countless reports written by expert medical witnesses hired to downplay or…
Feb 13
Do you have a Personal Injury Case?

Do you have a Personal Injury Case?

Personal Injury: There are so many ways you can be seriously injured by the negligence of another party. If you feel that is the case, you should call me to see if you have an action to pursue. This includes slip and falls, dog bites,…
Jan 21
Finding the right personal injury attorney

Finding the right personal injury attorney

If your or a loved one has been injured due to the fault of another person it is important to seek out legal assistance to know your rights to be fairly compensated. A Pennsylvania personal injury attorney can help someone that has…

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Medicare-Medicaid Audit World

Covers RACs, MACs, and Medicare and Medicaid court cases. By David S. Dessen of Dessen, Moses & Rossitto.

http://www.medicaremedicaidblog.com/

Feb 8
Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

According to CMS, between October 2010 and December 2012, the RACs collected $3.8 billion in overpayments. As the nearby chart makes clear, the volume of amount collected each quarter has continued to increase, the result of the ever…
Feb 8
Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

According to CMS, between October 2010 and December 2012, the RACs collected $3.8 billion in overpayments. As the nearby chart makes clear, the volume of amount collected each quarter has continued to increase, the result of the ever…
Feb 8
Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

Will CMS Double Down on the Success of the Recovery Audit Program?

According to CMS, between October 2010 and December 2012, the RACs collected $3.8 billion in overpayments. As the nearby chart makes clear, the volume of amount collected each quarter has continued to increase, the result of the ever…

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Tort Talk

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

http://www.torttalk.com/

Apr 25
Latest Stacking Opinion From Pennsylvania Superior Court (Non-Precedential)

Latest Stacking Opinion From Pennsylvania Superior Court (Non-Precedential)

In a recent non-precedential decision in the case of Newhook v. Erie Ins. Exch., No. 1917 EDA 2017 (Pa. Super. April 25, 2018 Panela, J., Lazarus, J., and Strassburger, J.), the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a trial court’s…
Apr 24
DON'T FORGET: ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY IS TODAY - SHOW SOME APPRECIATION

DON'T FORGET: ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY IS TODAY - SHOW SOME APPRECIATION
Apr 24
Preliminary Objections Denied Where Real Estate Exception to Sovereign Immunity Found to Possibly Apply

Preliminary Objections Denied Where Real Estate Exception to Sovereign Immunity Found to Possibly Apply

In the case of Alward v. Lacka. Co. Housing Authority, No. 2017 CV 3880 (C.P. Lacka. Co. April 12, 2018 Nealon, J.), Judge Terrence R. Nealon of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas denied the defendant's Preliminary Objections based,…

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Jenkins Law Library Blog

Covers technology and legal research.

https://www.jenkinslaw.org/blog

Apr 25
Save Jenkins: Contact The Mayor

Save Jenkins: Contact The Mayor

Your support is making a difference. The Philadelphia Bar Association resolution attacking Jenkins in support of HB 1937 has been withdrawn. HB 1937 will cripple Jenkins by diverting two-thirds of its primary funding source…
Apr 16
Save Jenkins: 506 Of Your Colleagues Are Supporting Us. Join Them.

Save Jenkins: 506 Of Your Colleagues Are Supporting Us. Join Them.

Last week I wrote to you about a bill in Harrisburg to defund Jenkins Law Library, and a resolution by the Philadelphia Bar Association to support the bill. Eight Past Chancellors and numerous prominent members of the…
Apr 16
Save Jenkins: 444 Of Your Colleagues Are Supporting Us. Join Them.

Save Jenkins: 444 Of Your Colleagues Are Supporting Us. Join Them.

Last week I wrote to you about a bill in Harrisburg to defund Jenkins Law Library, and a resolution by the Philadelphia Bar Association to support the bill. Eight Past Chancellors and numerous prominent members of the…

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Your Pennsylvania Divorce

By Petrelli Law, P.C. Covers the divorce process, legal question and answer along with related topics of child support, child custody and alimony.

http://www.petrellilaw.com/category/divorce-topics/

Apr 25
Common Divorce Misconception

Common Divorce Misconception

For many people, divorce is their first experience with a personal legal matter. Once they decide to divorce, our clients sometimes seek advice from family and friends before contacting us. However, hearing about someone else’s…
Mar 10
Changes to Expect When You File Taxes After Divorce

Changes to Expect When You File Taxes After Divorce

Tax season is around the corner again. If you recently dissolved your marriage, you will need to update your status when you file taxes this year. This change will affect how much you’ll pay the IRS. If you are a parent, you’ll…
Mar 1
Divorcing Couples: Here’s What You Need to Know About Alimony and the New Tax Code

Divorcing Couples: Here’s What You Need to Know About Alimony and the New Tax Code

Starting in 2019, the new tax code will affect divorcees who pay spousal support. The new law includes a provision that removes the tax break that used to benefit those paying alimony. This change has a few major implications…

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Petrelli Previtera Schimmel Blog

Covers divorce, spousal support and property division in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

https://www.petrellilaw.com/blog/

Apr 25
Common Divorce Misconception

Common Divorce Misconception

For many people, divorce is their first experience with a personal legal matter. Once they decide to divorce, our clients sometimes seek advice from family and friends before contacting us. However, hearing about someone else’s…
Mar 15
Finding Your Birth Parents: New Jersey Adoption Law

Finding Your Birth Parents: New Jersey Adoption Law

If you were born in New Jersey and you were adopted, there are state laws that allow you to obtain certain information about your birth and biological parents. Finding out this information was not always simple. In 1940, the New Jersey…
Mar 10
Changes to Expect When You File Taxes After Divorce

Changes to Expect When You File Taxes After Divorce

Tax season is around the corner again. If you recently dissolved your marriage, you will need to update your status when you file taxes this year. This change will affect how much you’ll pay the IRS. If you are a parent, you’ll…

Rank this Week: 2047

Lancaster Law Blog

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

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

Apr 25
SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon Celebrates 2018 Small Business Awards Luncheon

SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon Celebrates 2018 Small Business Awards Luncheon

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure to attend SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon’s 2018 Small Business Awards Luncheon held at Millersville University’s Ware Center. This luncheon is always a great place to hear more of SCORE’s…
Apr 20
5 Things to Do Before You Are Standing in a Courtroom for a Custody Trial

5 Things to Do Before You Are Standing in a Courtroom for a Custody Trial

Of all the areas in which family law lawyers practice, custody is by far the most difficult. While that statement is true for obvious reasons, I often wonder what my clients are thinking when they do and say things over and over again that…
Apr 13
Explaining PA Lawsuits Using Plain Language (Part I) – Key Legal Term

Explaining PA Lawsuits Using Plain Language (Part I) – Key Legal Term

One of the most important things I do as a Litigation attorney is explaining to my clients what has happened, and is likely to happen, in their lawsuit. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to do that using abstract legal jargon as though…

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Worgul Law Firm LLC Blog

Covers criminal justice.

http://www.pittsburghcriminalattorney.com/blog/

Apr 25
What Happens When You Fail to Register as a Sex Offender in Pennsylvania

What Happens When You Fail to Register as a Sex Offender in Pennsylvania

Even after you serve your time for a sex offense conviction in Pennsylvania, there are reporting requirements under state law. If you fail to register as a sex offender, whether due to a mistake or other circumstances, the consequences are…
Apr 18
Graffiti Incidents Increase in Pittsburgh’s East End

Graffiti Incidents Increase in Pittsburgh’s East End

Pennsylvania law considers property crimes to be very serious. As such, the recent increase in graffiti crime in Pittsburgh has attracted significant attention. Law enforcement officials are seeking to identify and arrest the individuals…
Apr 11
Worgul Law Firm Changes Name to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC

Worgul Law Firm Changes Name to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC

The attorneys of Worgul Law Firm would like to announce that we have changed our firm’s name to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC. This change has been a long time in the making, considering that both Samir Sarna…

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Volpe and Koenig IP Law Blog

Covers intellectual property (IP) law topics, including copyright law, trademark law, patent licensing, patent enforcement, and inter party matters.

http://vklaw.com/category/blog/

Apr 25
Startup Case Study: ThePureBag™

Startup Case Study: ThePureBag™

When Lori Gildea became seriously ill, a close examination of her routine and symptoms led doctors to the likely culprit: her gym bag. Unbeknownst to her at the time, her... read more
Apr 24
BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules IPRs are Constitutional, Patents Fall Within Public-Rights Doctrine

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules IPRs are Constitutional, Patents Fall Within Public-Rights Doctrine

By Steven M. Kellner In a closely watched case that had the potential to upend the manner in which patent disputes can be resolved, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled... read more
Apr 17
Ninth Circuit Blurs Lines Even Further

Ninth Circuit Blurs Lines Even Further

By Michael F. Snyder and Kelly L. Hoffman On March 21, 2018, a split Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a verdict confirming copyright infringement in the case of... read more

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CFPB Monitor

Covers the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By Ballard Spahr.

http://www.cfpbmonitor.com

Apr 24
Ballard/Venminder Podcast: Current Issues With Managing Third-Party Vendor Risk

Ballard/Venminder Podcast: Current Issues With Managing Third-Party Vendor Risk

Ballard Spahr is proud to partner with Venminder, Inc., on this podcast posted today discussing third-party vendor risk management concerns of financial institutions and service providers. Hosted by Venminder’s Chief Risk Officer…
Apr 24
2018 CFPB Research Conference

2018 CFPB Research Conference

The 2018 CFPB Research Conference will take place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia on May 3-4, 2018. The conference is an opportunity for researchers and policymakers to learn about recent findings from both…
Apr 23
Bill to Require Issuance of Guidance by CFPB Introduced in House

Bill to Require Issuance of Guidance by CFPB Introduced in House

A recent bill introduced in the US House of Representatives would require the CFPB to issue guidance on federal consumer financial laws, and also provide a framework for civil money penalties. H.R. 5534 would create the Give Useful…

Rank this Week: 3665

Penglase & Benson Law Blog

Covers wills and trusts, DUI and criminal law, personal injuries and auto accidents, and general legal advice.

http://www.penglaseandbenson.com/blog/

Apr 24
What are the Consequences of a Second-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania?

What are the Consequences of a Second-Offense DUI in Pennsylvania?

By now you might have read the story of Tasha Lynn Schleicher, whom police have described as “one of the worst DUI offenders in the United States.” Earlier this month, Schleicher, of Minnesota, was arrested for drunk driving in…
Apr 12
How to Know If You’re Getting a Fair Divorce | Doylestown Divorce Lawyer

How to Know If You’re Getting a Fair Divorce | Doylestown Divorce Lawyer

Whenever we talk about divorce on this blog, we try to acknowledge that it’s rarely an easy thing. But while going through a divorce isn’t pleasant, the process should at least be fair. Fair for you. Fair for your former spouse,…
Apr 12
How to Know If You’re Getting a Fair Divorce | Doylestown Divorce Lawyer

How to Know If You’re Getting a Fair Divorce | Doylestown Divorce Lawyer

Whenever we talk about divorce on this blog, we try to acknowledge that it’s rarely an easy thing. But while going through a divorce isn’t pleasant, the process should at least be fair. Fair for you. Fair for your former spouse,…

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Ross Feller Casey LLP Blog

Practical tips to keep your family safe and advice for when your family has been hurt.

http://www.rossfellercasey.com/in-the-news/

Apr 24
Can you Sue a Hospital for Wrongful Death?

Can you Sue a Hospital for Wrongful Death?

When a hospital employee makes a medical error that causes a wrongful death, the patient’s family may be able to bring a wrongful death suit.
Apr 16
Did My Baby Die Because of a Birth Injury?

Did My Baby Die Because of a Birth Injury?

If you suspect that your baby died because of a preventable birth injury, you may have the option to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Apr 9
Whistleblower Suit Alleges McKesson Sold Cancer Drugs Illegally

Whistleblower Suit Alleges McKesson Sold Cancer Drugs Illegally

A new False Claims Act lawsuit alleges the nationwide drug distributor put profits over public safety.

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Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation…

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation case law, medical benefits and news, litigation, and settlement topics. By Brilliant & Neiman, LLC.

http://www.pennsylvaniaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

Apr 23
You’ve Received a Modified-Duty Job Offer – Now What?

You’ve Received a Modified-Duty Job Offer – Now What?

A critical stage of a workers’ compensation case in PA can happen if the injured worker is offered a job by his or her employer. This may be the regular job, with or without modifications, or a different job entirely. This…
Apr 18
Injured Workers in PA About to be Denied Necessary Medication

Injured Workers in PA About to be Denied Necessary Medication

Previously, we have warned of the pending legislation that will restrict the access of injured workers across the State of Pennsylvania to get medications they need. Now, thanks to the House passing Senate Bill 936, the legislation…
Apr 17
Which Workers’ Comp Appellate Decisions Count in PA?

Which Workers’ Comp Appellate Decisions Count in PA?

On our blog, as you probably noticed, we like to share court opinions which are of interest to the injured worker in PA. Typically, of course, these opinions deal with interpretations of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act…

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Pennsylvania Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law and workers' compensation. By Needle Law Firm

https://www.needlelawfirm.com/blog/

Apr 23
Clearing the Hurdles in Your Pennsylvania Social Security Disability Case

Clearing the Hurdles in Your Pennsylvania Social Security Disability Case

If you are disabled, that disability may permit you to recover disability benefits. In order to do that, you’ll have to file a claim and clear several hurdles along the way. You’ll have to prove that you are, as defined by the…
Apr 20
Supreme Court Allows Pennsylvania Couple to Sue PennDOT For Injuries Suffered in Crash with Guardrail

Supreme Court Allows Pennsylvania Couple to Sue PennDOT For Injuries Suffered in Crash with Guardrail

Sometimes, you may be injured due to the negligence of another driver. At other times, though, your injuries are not a result of the negligence of someone else behind the wheel, but are a result of the negligent design, inspection, or…
Apr 14
Pennsylvania Transit Authority Cashier Wins Award of Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and a Bathroom Accident

Pennsylvania Transit Authority Cashier Wins Award of Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and a Bathroom Accident

Sometimes, when you’re hurt at work, it can be pretty obvious that your injury was work-related and that you potentially have a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Other times, however, the facts surrounding your injury may…

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MyPhillyLawyer Blog

Covers personal injury law. By Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C.

https://www.myphillylawyer.com/blog/

Apr 22
Court Radio: 911 Calls & Racial Profiling

Court Radio: 911 Calls & Racial Profiling

This week on Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer takes legal questions from callers. Later, Dean talks about the recent Philadelphia Starbucks arrest and how they may have been a target of racial profiling.
Apr 20
$16.5M Verdict to Man Seriously Hurt in Crash with Texting Trucker

$16.5M Verdict to Man Seriously Hurt in Crash with Texting Trucker

An Indiana man who was seriously injured in 2015 when his car was rear-ended at a traffic light by a tractor-trailer whose driver was messaging on a cellphone has been awarded a $16.5 million verdict by an Indiana jury. The man, John…
Apr 15
Court Radio: Wills with Saul Langsam

Court Radio: Wills with Saul Langsam

This week on Court Radio, Dean Weitzman and Saul Langsam of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the advantages of having a will. Later, they answer estate planning questions from callers.

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Drake, Hileman & Davis, PC Blog

Covers personal injury law.

http://www.dhdlaw.com/resources/

Apr 20
Personal Injury Liability: It Only Attaches if the Defendant Caused Your Injurie

Personal Injury Liability: It Only Attaches if the Defendant Caused Your Injurie

In Pennsylvania, as in other states, personal injury claims may be defeated in a number of different ways — oftentimes, the defendant will attempt to undermine and potentially overcome the plaintiff’s claims by arguing that their…
Apr 13
A Brief Look at Medical Malpractice Damage Caps in Pennsylvania

A Brief Look at Medical Malpractice Damage Caps in Pennsylvania

In many states, medical malpractice damages are statutorily limited so as to discourage injured plaintiffs from pursuing litigation against healthcare professionals — in the state of California, for example, there is a $250,000 cap…
Apr 13
Seeing, But Not Perceiving: Why Other Drivers Don’t See Motorcycles- an Injury Lawyer Perspective

Seeing, But Not Perceiving: Why Other Drivers Don’t See Motorcycles- an Injury Lawyer Perspective

As a personal injury lawyer serving residents in and around Allentown, Doylestown, Bethlehem, Easton and Stroudsburg, with warmer weather upon us, we see motorcyclists getting back out on the road again. Unfortunately, with…

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In the Zone

Covers real estate, zoning and land use law in Pennsylvania. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://zoningandlanduselaw.foxrothschild.com/

Apr 20
New Project Information Form Required for Appeals to the City of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment

New Project Information Form Required for Appeals to the City of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment has imposed a new requirement for filing Appeals. As of April 9, 2018, an applicant seeking a variance or special exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment must submit a Project…
Mar 23
Black Letter Law for the Grant of Special Exceptions in Pennsylvania

Black Letter Law for the Grant of Special Exceptions in Pennsylvania

In the case of Polaris v. Fayette County Zoning Hearing Board, the Commonwealth Court reversed a decision of the Court of Common Pleas and the underlying zoning hearing board to deny an application to use a property as a methadone clinic. In…
Feb 6
Attempts to Amend Conditions of Approval

Attempts to Amend Conditions of Approval

In a recent case decided by the PA Commonwealth Court, titled Toll Brothers and Orleans Homebuilders v. Upper Uwchlan Township, the court upheld the decision of the Court of Common Pleas and the Board of Supervisors to deny the…

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Philly Injury Blog

Current events and news relevant to Personal Injury, Recalls, settlements and verdicts. By Kane & Silverman P.C.

http://palegaladvice.com/philly-injury-blog/

Apr 20
Unmanned Self-Driving Car Injury

Unmanned Self-Driving Car Injury

Unmanned Self-Driving Car Injury On Monday, April 2, 2018, self-driving cars without an operator have become street legal. This is only true in the state of California. That’s right, a... Read More The post Unmanned Self-Driving Car…
Mar 28
Space Debris – The Sky Is Falling

Space Debris – The Sky Is Falling

Space Debris Possible Easter Weekend This weekend, Pennsylvania residents have a lot going on. Easter happens on Sunday. Sunday is also April Fool’s Day. Additionally, there may be a Chinese... Read More The post Space Debris –…
Mar 16
Distracted Driver Reporting

Distracted Driver Reporting

New Jersey Distracted Driver Reporting In New Jersey, and across the nation, distracted driving has exploded as a top cause of crashes. It’s no secret smartphones receive most of the... Read More The post Distracted Driver Reporting…

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Goldstein Mehta LLC PA Criminal…

Goldstein Mehta LLC PA Criminal Defense Updates

Covers Pennsylvania criminal defense law.

http://goldsteinmehta.com/blog

Apr 19
PA Legislature Revises SORNA in Attempt to Fix Unconstitutional Megan's Law Provision

PA Legislature Revises SORNA in Attempt to Fix Unconstitutional Megan's Law Provision

Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer Zak T. Goldstein, Esq. The Pennsylvania Legislature recently enacted HB 631, amending Pennsylvania’s SORNA statute which governs who must…
Apr 14
Goldstein Mehta LLC Defense Attorneys Obtain Successful Outcomes in Robbery, PWID, Gun, and Assault Case

Goldstein Mehta LLC Defense Attorneys Obtain Successful Outcomes in Robbery, PWID, Gun, and Assault Case

Criminal defense attorneys Demetra Mehta and Zak Goldstein continue to obtain successful results in and out of the courtroom. In the last few months, our defense attorneys have won cases involving drug charges, gun charges, assault…
Apr 13
Third Circuit Rejects De Facto Life Sentences for Most Juvenile Offender

Third Circuit Rejects De Facto Life Sentences for Most Juvenile Offender

The United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals has just announced its decision in United States v. Grant, rejecting effective life imprisonment sentences for most juveniles as unconstitutional. Although other federal circuits had…

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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/

Apr 19
Howard Geneslaw to Speak at NJSBA Webinar

Howard Geneslaw to Speak at NJSBA Webinar

Howard D. Geneslaw, a Director in the Gibbons Real Property Department, will participate in an upcoming webinar entitled “Advanced Topics in Land Use IV: Zoning and Planning Boards.” The webinar is presented by the New Jersey…
Apr 17
Update: U.S. Treasury Approves New Jersey’s Opportunity Zone

Update: U.S. Treasury Approves New Jersey’s Opportunity Zone

This article was originally posted on the Gibbons Government & Regulatory Affairs Alert, maintained by the firm’s Government & Regulatory Affairs Department. Attorneys in the Real Property Department work closely with our…
Apr 10
Budget Act Makes Changes to Federal Brownfield Program

Budget Act Makes Changes to Federal Brownfield Program

As noted in last week’s blog, the recently-passed Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act made a number of modifications to the federal brownfield program. That blog focused on the expansion of lessees’ ability to qualify for Bona…

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Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C.…

Purchase, George & Murphey, P.C. Blog

Covers personal injury law.

https://www.yourerielawyers.com/blog/

Apr 18
Who Will Pay My Medical Bills Following My Personal Injury Claim?

Who Will Pay My Medical Bills Following My Personal Injury Claim?

Accidents can cause serious harm – and leave you struggling to pay serious medical bills. After a personal injury, you may have access to multiple sources to pay your medical bills. An experienced lawyer can help you ensure you leave no…
Apr 11
When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

After a serious accident or injury, you may be struggling to pay bills, take care of work and home tasks, and put your life back together in other ways. You may wonder what your legal options are, or whether hiring a lawyer will be worth the…
Apr 4
Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

All criminal convictions come with certain consequences. The type and severity of consequences faced, however, depends on the type of conviction, the person’s prior record (if any), and several additional factors. Researchers often…

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Linda's Law Blog

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

http://lindakernslaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 18
Linda on the radio

Linda on the radio

Linda appeared on 1210 WPHT in Philadelphia recently to discuss Constitutional Law and Voting issues. You can listen to the podcasts here and here.Talk Radio WPHT
Apr 17
Children's passports when parents are unmarried or separated

Children's passports when parents are unmarried or separated

The United State Department of State offers a variety of resources, including the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP). Visit the website here.
Sep 17
Can you sue someone for breaking up with you?

Can you sue someone for breaking up with you?

Read this article on bravotv.com concerning whether you can sue for heartbreak:Wait, Can You Actually Sue Someone For Breaking Up With You?"Unless you have specific monetary damages from a failed relationship, suing after a break-up would be…

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Philadelphia Personal Injury Law…

Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers auto law and personal injury. By Carpey Law.

http://www.carpeylaw.com/category/articles/

Apr 17
April 2018 Newsletter

April 2018 Newsletter

Inside This Issue: Check It Out! Carpey Law Has A New Website! The Drive To Heal After An Accident Injury Laura Carpey’s Recipe of the Month Can’t Get To Us? No Problem! We’ll Come To You. Big Mistake. Now The Insurance…
Apr 17
March 2018 Newsletter

March 2018 Newsletter

Inside This Issue: Laura Carpey’s Recipe of the Month You May Get Frustrated With The Insurance Claim Process What Do The Eagles and Carpey Law Have in Common? We Are Pleased To Announce… Checklist For What To Do At The Scene Of…
Apr 17
February 2018 Newsletter

February 2018 Newsletter

Inside This Issue: Secrets to Defeating the Insurance Company in Your Personal Injury Case “Why Do I Have To Pay My Doctors Back At The End Of My Case?” Carpey Law Thanks You For Your Loyalty! Eagles vs. Patriots… Go Birds!…

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Pennsylvania Legal Blog

Commentary and news about the Pennsylvania Legal community. By the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC.

http://www.palegalblog.com

Apr 16
The Small Firm Difference – A Freudian Slip of the Tongue That Tells the Truth

The Small Firm Difference – A Freudian Slip of the Tongue That Tells the Truth

We are often asked why a client should hire a small firm where clients speak directly with their attorney rather than a larger firm, with a large staff, large overhead, and levels of bureaucracy? When it comes to heavily advertised areas of…
Apr 14
Authenticating Social Media Evidence Is Harder Than Lawyers Think

Authenticating Social Media Evidence Is Harder Than Lawyers Think

Let’s play a game. You’re the judge. Under the following facts, is the social media evidence admissible? After obtaining a Court Order allowing him to obtain a criminal defendant’s Facebook records, the prosecutor files a…
Apr 2
Plaintiffs Must Be Careful Using Social Media When Pursuing Injury Claim

Plaintiffs Must Be Careful Using Social Media When Pursuing Injury Claim

According to recent surveys, two-thirds of all American adults use Facebook, with the majority using it on a daily basis. Social media platforms are ever-growing and changing, with 78% of people under the age of 24 now using Snapchat, and 71%…

Rank this Week: 2713

Pennsylvania DUI Lawyers Blog

Covers DUI and criminal law. By Zachary B. Cooper, Attorney at Law, P.C.

http://www.pennsylvaniaduilawyersblog.com/

Apr 16
Pennsylvania Appeals Court Vacates Appellant’s Probation Revocation Sentence

Pennsylvania Appeals Court Vacates Appellant’s Probation Revocation Sentence

In a recent Philadelphia DUI case, the Pennsylvania Superior Court vacated the appellant’s illegal probation revocation sentence and remanded for further proceedings. In February 2008, the appellant was arrested in Philadelphia for…
Apr 2
Pennsylvania Appeals Court Upholds DUI Conviction After Defendant Was On Drugs in “Therapeutic Range”

Pennsylvania Appeals Court Upholds DUI Conviction After Defendant Was On Drugs in “Therapeutic Range”

In a recent Pennsylvania DUI case, the state intermediate court recently affirmed the appellant’s sentence imposed following her convictions of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, operating a vehicle without a valid…
Mar 15
Pennsylvania Appeal Court Upholds DUI Defendant’s License Suspension Following Birchfield

Pennsylvania Appeal Court Upholds DUI Defendant’s License Suspension Following Birchfield

In June 2016, the United States Supreme Court issued Birchfield v. North Dakota, which held that a DUI suspect may not be informed they are subject to increased punishment in the event of refusing a blood test. A Pennsylvania DUI defendant…

Rank this Week: 2290

MGKF Litigation Blog

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

http://www.mgkflitigationblog.com/

Apr 16
Groundwater Connection to Navigable Waters Sufficient for CWA Violation

Groundwater Connection to Navigable Waters Sufficient for CWA Violation

Last Thursday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals held that environmental groups could bring a citizen suit under the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) against the owner of a ruptured gasoline pipeline where the pipeline had been repaired…
Apr 5
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides EQT Case, Holding Daily Penalties Do Not Accrue for Continuing Presence of Pollutants In Waters of the Commonwealth

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides EQT Case, Holding Daily Penalties Do Not Accrue for Continuing Presence of Pollutants In Waters of the Commonwealth

Last week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated opinion in EQT Prod. Co. v. Dep’t of Envtl. Prot., No. 6 MAP 2017, 2018 WL 1516385, (Pa. Mar. 28, 2018), holding that the Clean Streams Law (“CSL”) does…
Mar 25
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Holds that Corporate Officer May Be Liable for Deliberate Inaction under Participation Theory

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Holds that Corporate Officer May Be Liable for Deliberate Inaction under Participation Theory

Earlier this month, in B&R Resources, LLC v. DEP, No. 1234 C.D. 2017 (March 15, 2018), Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court held that the sole managing member of a limited liability company may be personally liable for his…

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Business Litigation Trends For…

Business Litigation Trends For Lawyers

Covers business law. By Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt.

https://www.businesslitigationtrends.com/

Apr 13
Legal Intelligencer: Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It?

Legal Intelligencer: Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It?

In the April 12, 2018 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward Kang, Managing Member of KHF, writes Court Provides Guidance on the Authentication of Social Media Posts, Or Does It? Facebook has been making headlines lately over…
Apr 12
JFRE Hosts Mayor Kenney

JFRE Hosts Mayor Kenney

Image from Hines, Owner & Developer On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s Real Estate affinity group (JFRE) hosted Mayor Kenney and Seth Shapiro, COO of The Goldenberg Group and Chairman of…
Mar 22
Legal Intelligencer: The Forgotten and Often Misunderstood Sections of RICO

Legal Intelligencer: The Forgotten and Often Misunderstood Sections of RICO

My last article, dated Jan. 25, visited the RICO pleadings requirement in light of the class action RICO lawsuit filed against Harvey Weinstein. The Weinstein RICO action is brought under the most popular section—Section 1962(c). In the…

Rank this Week: 1978

The Martin Law Firm, P.C Blog

Covers criminal and family law.

http://jbmartinlaw.com/blog/

Apr 12
What Are the Criminal Penalties for Underage Drinking in Pennsylvania?

What Are the Criminal Penalties for Underage Drinking in Pennsylvania?

Anyone that’s ever spent a weekend hanging around most colleges knows that underage drinking is not at all an uncommon experience, even if it is illegal in all 50 states. In Pennsylvania, underage drinking is actually a criminal…
Apr 12
Cut Out of a Parent’s Will in Pennsylvania? You May Have Options.

Cut Out of a Parent’s Will in Pennsylvania? You May Have Options.

When a parent dies, the grief and loss can be devastating. But matters can become even more traumatic when a family member learns they have been cut out of the parent’s will or other estate planning for reasons that seem suspicious and…
Apr 12
3 Ways a Debt Collection Attorney Is More Effective than a Collection Agency

3 Ways a Debt Collection Attorney Is More Effective than a Collection Agency

Few things are more infuriating and anxiety-inducing for individuals and businesses than debtors who will not respond to your efforts to collect the money that is rightfully yours. Whether you are collecting on an outstanding bill, a court…

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