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Pennsylvania assessment appeal for a catastrophic loss

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Timothy A. Berger

Under Pennsylvania law, if a property suffers a catastrophic loss of 50% or more of its value, an assessment appeal can be filed for the catastrophic loss that will result in a real estate tax credit or, upon application, a refund.... Read More

Posted at 10:23 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Property Tax

How To Avoid Stock Market Frauds

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Howard B. Sirota

How To Avoid Stock Market FraudsStock market fraud is rampant throughout history and widespread today. There is no magic bullet to avoid becoming a victim of stock market fraud, because frauds are committed by the "brand name" investment banks and "prestigious" public companies. A number of the... Read More

Posted at 10:10 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Securities

More Florida Workers' Compensation Claims are Denied after Changes to Law

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Louis P. Pfeffer

A 2003 change in Florida workers’ compensation law, especially affecting workers comp in West Palm Beach, required workplace injury claims to be much more specific and to meet required criteria for approval. Since that time debate continued about whether Senate Bill 50-A (2003), also known as... Read More

Posted at 09:20 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Workers Compensation

Brief Overview Of Malignant Mesothelioma Types

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

(Posted by Tom Lamb at www.AsbestosHUB.com on September 29, 2009; see http://bit.ly/10Vkfa)

Pleural Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma which starts in the chest cavity, or pleura.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma which starts in the abdomen, or peritoneum.

Pericardial Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma which starts in the space around the heart, or... Read More

Posted at 08:40 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Asbestos Litigation

FDA Wants Merck To Change Januvia Label With Increased Warning About Pancreatitis Risk

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Thomas J. Lamb

Is Januvia Similar To Byetta In Terms Of The So-Called Class Effect And Drug Injury Lawsuits Being Filed?... Read More

Posted at 08:18 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Drug and Medical Device Litigation

OPM Disability Retirements: The Futility of waiting for an Agency

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by Robert R. McGill

In Federal Disability Retirements, the general rule is as follows: waiting for your agency to act in some way that may prove to be beneficial to your case, is an act of futility. Whether it is to wait for a performance appraisal; whether to see if the Agency will accommodate you, or not; whether you are waiting for a response from your Supervisor to see... Read More

Posted at 17:28 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

Estate Planning Article Series -- Will

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by Mark W. Jordan

This is the second of a series of articles providing helpful information on estate planning. Please contact the estate planning professionals at The Drew Law Firm for more details on any of these topics or for any of your estate planning needs.

Posted at 15:10 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Wills and Probate

Finding Unsafe Trucking Companies with Online Resources

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by Steven M. Gursten

Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer Steve Gursten of Michigan Auto Law explains how attorneys and truck accident victims can use an online government resource to assess a truck company's safety records. ... Read More

Posted at 14:59 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Trucking Accidents

What To Do If You Have Been Injured on the Job

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by Andrew K. Thomas

Workers comp law can be complex, and the process to obtain workers comp benefits may be daunting. However, an experienced workers comp lawyer in Warrenton can help you obtain proper compensation.... Read More

Posted at 14:52 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Personal Injury

Estate Planning Article Series -- Gifts

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by Mark W. Jordan

This is the first of a series of articles providing helpful information on estate planning through a question and answer format. Please contact the estate planning professionals at The Drew Law Firm for more details on any of these topics or for any of your estate planning needs.

Posted at 14:36 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Estate Planning

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