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FERS & CSRS disability retirement: Beyond the MSPB

Sunday, September 21, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

Not all cases that should be won, are won. No one can win 100% of the time; think about it -- even the best Major League Baseball players strike out at least 2 out of every 3 at-bats. Most strike out every 3 out of 4 times. Fortunately, I am able to pass through a high percentage of my clients at Stages 1 or 2 of the Disability Retirement process, and that is how it should be. Every now and again, however, a case must go to the Merit... Read More

Posted at 22:23 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

When in Doubt, Plead Not Guilty - Iowa Criminal Law

Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article summarizes the reason to plead not guilty to any criminal offenses until a defendant is fully aware of all the consequences. The author's other work is available at www.thompsonjustice.com/blog... Read More

Posted at 13:30 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Court Creates Incentive for Employers to Hire Undocumented Workers

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 by John F. Sharpless

The First District Court of Appeals recently was confronted with an ambiguity in the definition of wages. (See Fast Tract Framing v. Caraballo, 1D07-1773) Florida Statute 2008->Ch0440->Section%2002#0440.02">440.02(28) does not specify whet... Read More

Posted at 11:32 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Workers Compensation

One Hundred Percent Reinsurance Collateral May No Longer Required in Florida

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 by Richard J. Fidei

Florida's Insurance Commissioner received authorization from the Florida Financial Services Commission on September 16, 2008, to use his discretion in allowing the financially strongest unaccredited reinsurance companies to conduct business in Florida without having to post 100 percent collateral.... Read More

Posted at 14:39 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Insurance

Federal Disability Retirement: Agency Actions

Monday, September 15, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

I often receive telephone calls from Federal and Postal employees worried about what their Supervisor will write in the SF 3112B (Supervisor's Statement) -- the lies, half-truths, and vindictive statements that some Supervisors will, for whatever reason, attempt to have that "last parting shot". Such acts by supervisors are, for the most part, and fortunately, the exception, and not the rule; but each time it happens, it is despicable to the... Read More

Posted at 21:51 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

Iowa OWI/DUI Field Tests - The Walk and Turn

Monday, September 15, 2008 by Mark Thompson

This article summarizes the Walk and Turn standardized field sobriety test, commonly used for OWI/DUI arrests. It was written by Mark Thompson, Attorney at Law. His website is www.thompsonjustice.com, and more blog entries are available on this site and www.thompsonjustice.com/blog. ... Read More

Posted at 13:14 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: DUI/DWI

Pa Last Wills and Asset Titles?

Monday, September 15, 2008 by John B. Whalen

~ ~ ~Be aware that a Will may not dispose of all of your assets at your death.For more from my Website: http://johnbwhalenjr.com/~ ~ ~... Read More

Posted at 09:16 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Wills and Probate

Personal Injury Priority #1 - You, the Victim

Friday, September 12, 2008 by Howard Andrew Raphaelson

As New York City personal injury lawyers, we can't stress enough how important it is in a traumatic situation like an accident to get immediate medical care. Once your health and safety are secured, we suggest a few other steps to take to protect your legal rights. ... Read More

Posted at 16:55 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Personal Injury

Patience during the FERS & CSRS disability retirement process

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

It is now post-Labor Day Weekend. Summer is essentially over. The Office of Personnel Management will be back in "full force". The inclination will be to call up OPM and impatiently -- imprudently -- demand that one's disability retirement application be reviewed, because it has been sitting on Mr or Ms. X's desk for the last 90 days. Be cautious of what you request, or demand -- because you may get your wish, but with an outcome... Read More

Posted at 16:28 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

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