Impairment Rating Evaluation Update: Clarifying the Intent and Effect of Act 111 In 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in Protz v. WCAB (Derry Area School District), 161 A.3d 827 (Pa. 2017) (Protz II), found the provisions of Section 306 (a.2) of the Workers’ Compensation Act, relating to...
Everything You Need to Know About Bankruptcy Bankruptcy often carries a negative connotation, but truthfully it is nothing to be ashamed of. No one should let the stigma surrounding bankruptcy prevent them from filing and making the right choice for themselves. Bankruptcy can be an...
When the Digital Age Meets Analog Legal Principles It has long been the adage that the law cannot keep up with the pace of technology. Often, federal and state legislatures enact regulatory measures in a reactive fashion – only after new technology is introduced does a need for increased...
If you live in Pennsylvania and have been sued by a third-party debt collector for alleged debt, you may have several options at your disposal. Third-party debt collectors purchase hundreds, if not thousands, of consumer credit accounts that are in default at one time. These accounts are purchased...
Being accused of harassment by a co-worker, colleague, or in an academic setting can be overwhelming and embarrassing, especially when faced alone. The consequences of such accusations could be catastrophic to one’s career. You have the right to defend yourselfYou have the right to be heardYou...
Attorneys Christopher Gleeson and Brett Flower recently obtained a favorable result on Preliminary Objections they filed in a personal injury case. Plaintiff had initially filed against several parties for recovery of damages due to a workplace injury which occurred several years prior. However,...
You Have the Right to a Legal Defense! Title IX, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an educational setting. This law affects public and private elementary schools, secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities that...
Accused of Harassment in a School Setting? Title IX provides, in pertinent part: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal...
How Written Records Can Protect Your Company Last decade’s recession dealt a blow to many industries – but more so than most, the construction and contracting industries are still feeling the effects today. In 2008, and the years that followed, contractors and specialized tradespersons were forced...
Tax Code Amendments for 2019 and Beyond If you got divorced and were ordered to pay alimony at any time since the 1940's, those payments could be deducted on your federal income tax return. This means that your taxable income, and your tax liability, was decreased. On the flip side, if you were...
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently issued prescribing guidelines for the use of opioids in workers’ compensation claims, as well as guidelines for pediatric patients, and particular types of medical providers, such as dentists. As has been extensively publicized recently, the widespread use...
You’re at your almost sister-in-law’s bridal shower. Cousin Haley has finished off the boxed white wine. The spritzers did not last, and the tequila is not coming out. Somebody needs to make a run for more wine. You hold a professional license. Don’t go. Imagine for a second that you do go. You’ve...
