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How NOT to Obtain Alcohol Underage in Iowa

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article is focused on identification crimes in Iowa, but is generally applicable to other states.  It was drafted by Iowa Criminal Lawyer Mark Thompson, and appears on his website www.thompsonjustice.com... Read More
Posted at 17:44 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

FERS & CSRS Disability retirement: Reconsideration Stage

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

     Alas, a batch of decisions has obviously been sent out to many disability retirement applicants in the last couple of weeks, because I have gotten many calls from those who attempted to try and obtain disability retirement benefits without legal representation.  In reviewing the denial decision from the Office of Personnel Management, many who have called have observed some rather amusing things, such as:  "It seems like most of the decision is just... Read More

Posted at 20:32 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Administrative Law

Attorneys Mark Scherzer and A. Christopher Wieber Contribute to "Private Insurance" Chapter, AIDS and the Law (4th Ed.)

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 by Mark P. Scherzer

Attorneys Mark Scherzer and A. Christopher Wieber are contributing co-authors to the "Private Insurance" Chapter of AIDS and the Law (4th Ed., Aspen Publishers), along with Editor David W. Webber, Esq.  http://www.aidsandthelaw.com/

The chapter addresses access to health, life and disability insurance coverage, HIV testing, making disability claims under private insurance policies and employer-sponsored group plans,... Read More

Posted at 18:29 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Insurance

Pa Powers of Attorney and Requirements?

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 by John B. Whalen

~ ~ ~Be aware that a Power of Attorney must comply with PA law as of April, 2000.For more from my Website: http://johnbwhalenjr.com/~ ~ ~... Read More
Posted at 10:00 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Powers of Attorney

Pa Living Trusts and Caution?

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 by John B. Whalen

~ ~ ~Be extremely cautious of "Living Trusts" in PA.For more from my Website: http://johnbwhalenjr.com/~ ~ ~... Read More
Posted at 09:53 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Estate Planning

9 Tools to Implement to Achieve Labor Law Complaince

Monday, July 28, 2008 by Tamara L. Harper

Hoefflin & Associates, ALC, offers you the opportunity to be proactive in offering these nine strategies you can implement immediately to limit your risk and exposure to employee labor lawsuits.  Useful tools are provided to you to use as checklists, tips and worksheets.  However, should you face an employee lawsuit or Department of Labor or Department of Labor Standards Enforcement audit, we are here to represent you and advocate your interests. ... Read More
Posted at 15:02 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Labor and Employment

Medical Reimbursement Plans

Monday, July 28, 2008 by Tamara L. Harper

A medical reimbursement plan is any plan where an employer reimburses an employee for uninsured health or accident expenses incurred by the employee or his dependents. ... Read More
Posted at 15:00 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Corporate Law

Employer Responsibility for Meal and Rest Breaks

Monday, July 28, 2008 by Tamara L. Harper

In light of the new California ruling in Brinker Restaurant Corporation et al., v. The Superior Court of San Diego County, all employers should check their policy regarding meal and rest breaks.  An Employer Meal Break Checklist is provided for your use in reviewing your existing policies and procedures.  ... Read More
Posted at 14:56 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Labor and Employment

Franchise Offerings

Monday, July 28, 2008 by Tamara L. Harper

While I realize there has been a great deal written on the internet regarding business opportunity law, it is not worth the risk to walk the grey line or area regarding whether or not you can avoid the registration requirements of the Franchise Investment Law.  This is especially true if you are looking to be a global presence.  You may also start growing so large as to disqualify you as an SAMP and then have to file as a franchise.  You would then have to incur fees and costs all... Read More
Posted at 14:43 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Business Law

Copyright Protection and Registration

Monday, July 28, 2008 by Tamara L. Harper

The way in which copyright protection is secured is frequently misunderstood. No publication or registration or other action in the Copyright Office is required to secure copyright. There are, however, certain definite advantages to registration.... Read More
Posted at 14:41 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Copyrights
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