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FERS & CSRS Disability Retirement: Which Medical Conditions to List II

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Robert R. McGill

If you list all of the medical conditions you suffer from on the Applicant's Statement of Disability (SF 3112A) in filing an application for Federal Disability Retirement benefits under FERS or CSRS, then you take the risk that the Office of Personnel... Read More

Posted at 18:19 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

Employer's Preliminary Injunction Request Denied

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Robert S. Rifkin

The Indiana court of appeals upheld a trial court's denial of an employer's request for a preliminary injunction against a former employee finding no clear abuse of discretion. The former employer failed to prove all of the elements required for the granting of the injunction.... Read More

Posted at 17:49 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Labor and Employment

California Domestic Violence - What does it mean?

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Esther R. Lerner

Domestic violence involving bodily injury or the threat of bodily injury can result in criminal charges. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact an experienced California family law firm like the San Francisco family law attorneys of Lerner Poole, LLP.... Read More

Posted at 17:16 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Family Law

Good Corporate Citizen? Not.

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Dianne L. Sawaya

National Public Radio broke a news story on Thursday that Massey Energy, the corporation that owns the West Virginia coal mine where 29 miners died, is offering to pay $3 million cash to the families of the dead miners. At first glance that sounds admirable. On second glance, I wonder.... Read More

Posted at 17:12 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Wrongful Death

MSPRC Town Hall Meeting April 29, 2010 Wrap Up

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Ryan J. Weiner

Medicare’s MSPRC held a town hall meeting yesterday, April 29, 2010, from 1:oo PM to 3:oo PM Eastern Standard Time. Lien Resolution Services attended via Webinar.New ProceduresAs with the ... Read More

Posted at 16:50 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Medicare and Medicaid

Drug Possession and Manufacturing in North Carolina

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Christopher A. Beechler

Much of the drug activity in our nation stems from places outside our borders such as Mexico and South America. So drug offenders can be either residents of North Carolina or members of organized drug gangs who do their drug manufacturing elsewhere and then come into North Carolina to distribute a wide variety of controlled substances. Winston-Salem drug crime lawyers, such as Christopher Beechler are... Read More

Posted at 16:25 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Drug Crimes

What to Do After You Filed Bankruptcy

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Sean Patrick Gjerde

After filing bankruptcy in Sacramento, that filing remains on your credit report for ten years. Only through sound habits can you improve your score. The Sacramento bankruptcy lawyers at Northern California Law Center, P.C. recognize that the end of your bankruptcy filing requires sound practices for a new beginning.... Read More

Posted at 16:25 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Estate Planning

Will Oprah's No Phone Zone Day Make Any Difference to California's Motorists?

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Roger D. "Skip" Slates

On April 30, the Oprah Winfrey Show will broadcast an anti-distracted driving special. The talk show queen hopes to declare the country's first National No Phone Zone Day on the show. A California car accident lawyer understands the need for a combination of strict laws, enforcement and education campaigns like Oprah’s to bring about a change in people's attitudes tow... Read More

Posted at 15:00 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Technology and Science

Finding an Aviation Accident Attorney

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Gerald C. Sterns

Hundreds of aviation accidents occur every year, ranging from serious airliner disasters to accidents involving small single-engine or private aircraft. If you or a loved one has had your life impacted by an airplane or helicopter crash, you need to take the time to find a knowledgeable, competent aviation accident lawyer to represent you in your case.... Read More

Posted at 14:23 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Aviation Law

Feds Poised to Pursue Worker Misclassification as a Crime

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Roger R. Carter

By Martha Neil

Employers have always been warned of the potential
financial consequences regarding employee legal protection, however Congress is
soon expected to enact a bill that would make it a federal offense to
misclassify employees as independent contractors.

The proposed Employee Misclassification Prevention Act is
expected to be... Read More

Posted at 14:23 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Labor and Employment

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