In Pennsylvania The Superior Court Holds That A General Practice Physician Can Face A Medical Malpractice Claim If He Has A Sexual Relationship With A Patient While Providing The Patient With Psychological Care
(Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog)The Pennsylvania Superior Court in a 6 to 3 majority decision stated that there is no reason to differentiate between general practitioners and a psychiatrist when rendering psychological care. The court ruled that both doctors maintain the same ... in his/her doctor. In a prominent case that gained national attention many years ago, the experienced medical malpractice lawyers of the Philadelphia law firm of Reiff and Bily successfully recovered in excess of $1.4 million dollars for a client who ...
July 3, 2009 06:00 am
Kimmel Center Pedestrian Accident Critically Injures 2
(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)... with a good track record in order to pursue legal action against the person whose negligent behavior caused their injury. The right lawyer can help assess the case, gather evidence, negotiate between parties, and obtain compensation for the injuries and associated trauma and costs ... Don't sit back and let someone get away with endangering your life, your happiness, and your financial future. Call our Pennsylvania pedestrian accident attorneys today for a free and completely confidential evaluation.
July 3, 2009 05:00 am
Pedestrian Safety News Roundup Continues ... Some good advice from The Pocono Record
(Des Moines Personal Injury Lawyer)... "Transportation officials say 80 percent of crashes stem from drivers' mistakes, everything from driving under the influence to aggressive driving. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesman Ron Young said growth areas where traffic volume rises and causes congestion typically produce ... have stated it any better. Are you sure you guys and gals aren't personal injury lawyers? Let's hope the legislature follows their advice. In a related story Susan Koomar, the Record Senior Managing Editor ...
July 3, 2009 04:31 am
Roche Pulls Accutane Off Market After Jury Verdicts
(Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog)... Some Accutane users allege the drugmaker failed to properly warn them the medicine could cause inflammatory bowel disease. The drug also has been linked to birth defects and depression. Lawyers for John Mullarkey, a 20-year-old Monroeville, Pennsylvania, man facing murder charges over the death of his 16-year-old cheerleader girlfriend, said he was suffering from an Accutane-fueled depression when the killing occurred, ...
July 2, 2009 04:55 am
New York State Bar Association-Bridging the Gap
(New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog)Our Partner Jeffrey B. Bloom will be speaking at this program to be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 through Thursday, September 24, 2009 at New York's Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd St.), New York, NY. This program is designed for recent law school graduates and newly admitted attorneys to "bridge the gap" between law school and the realities of practicing law in New York State. Learn practical information from skilled and experienced practitioners and get the skills you ...
July 1, 2009 04:27 pm
August 27, 2009 Mohegan Sun Casino Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania The Northeast Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Pennsylvania Defense Institute are working together to present a CLE program currently set to take place during the afternoon of Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is hoped that members of both the plaintiff's bar and the defense bar, along with area insurance claims representatives and ...
June 30, 2009 03:03 pm
Ammonia Leak at NC Plant Kills 1 Worker, Injures 4
(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)... , or even while on a break or using restroom facilities and you are still legally covered by workers compensation. Whether your injury was a simple slip and fall, or involves serious injuries, Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano can help you. These dedicated and skilled Philadelphia work injury lawyers will do everything possible to get the monetary compensation that is owed to you to help pay medical bills, physical therapy, loss of work and more. Call 1-888-845-2706 today for a case evaluation.
June 30, 2009 05:00 am
... STAT. ANN. § 95.18 (LexisNexis 2007). The prescriptive period for adverse possession varies between states: New York - ten years; Pennsylvania - twenty one years; Alaska - seven years under color and claim of title or ten years under a mistaken belief that ... is circumstantial May lead to damages that are quite substantial2 Oh Oh Follow him down to his counselor's office Where excited lawyers have dollar sign eyes Store really screwed up Had constructive notice A crusty brown peel doesn't lie3 He ...
June 29, 2009 05:05 pm
Bernard Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years
(TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime)... FCI Otisville or FCI Ray Brook, both in upstate New York, FCI Fairton in New Jersey or FCI McKean in Pennsylvania." *** Sentencing Day for Bernie Madoff Bernard Madoff will be sentenced today. The government is seeking 150 years. The defense is seeking ... Position Bernie's Sentencing Position Ruth Madoff Forfeiture Agreement [More....] The judge also granted a request by Bernie's lawyers to have clothing brought to the jail for him to wear at sentencing. So you can expect him to look dapper (unless ...
June 29, 2009 10:45 am
Dramatic Increase In The Number of Deaths Among Motorcyclists Aged 40 And Older – Philadelphia Motorcycle Lawyer Weighs In On Preventative Safety
(Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog)... Operating a motor vehicle requires a different combination of physical and mental skills. The experienced motorcycle accident lawyers of Reiff and Bily strongly urges all motorcycle operators, particularly first time purchasers and operators, ... motorcyclists who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily are experienced riders who understand motorcycles and motorcycle accident law ...
June 29, 2009 06:00 am
The Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers At Reiff And Bily Have Earned Their Reputation Through Successful Results And Client Satisfaction
(Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Blog)Jeffrey Reiff and Raymond Bily Are Again Named As Top Pennsylvania Lawyers Jeffrey Reiff and Raymond Bily are again honored to have been named as SuperLawyers in Pennsylvania. The evaluation of SuperLawyers is based upon 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement including verdicts, settlements, transactions, representative client experience, honors and awards, special licenses and ...
June 29, 2009 06:00 am
Philadelphia VA Hospital Medical Malpractice Allegation Against Doctor
(Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog)... received incorrect doses of radiation seeds. The doctor in question performed a majority of the procedures under a VA contract with the University of Pennsylvania, where he was on staff. During a Senate hearing, the doctor admitted that he never informed patients about his errors. He ... ourselves with the facts we need to obtain the best possible results for our personal injury clients. Please call Anapol Schwartz today for a free consultation with a skilled Philadelphia personal injury lawyer.
June 29, 2009 05:00 am
Symposium: University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law Anniversary
(International Law Reporter)/**/ The latest issue of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law (Vol. 30, no. 4, Summer 2009) contains a symposium to celebrate its anniversary. Contents include: International Litigation and Arbitration Gary Born, The Principle of Judicial Non-Interference in International Arbitral Proceedings Catherine A. Rogers, Lawyers Without Borders David J. McLean, Toward a New International Dispute Resolution Paradigm: Assessing the Congruent ...
June 27, 2009 05:23 pm
Prince Suing Baby for YouTube Copyright Infringement
(Trademark Lawyer Blog)... two feet. But that didn't stop Universal from suing Holden's parents for copyright infringement, when they posted a 30-second video on YouTube of the baby bobbing to "Let's Go Crazy," playing faintly in the background of their kitchen in Pennsylvania. Long before the tot could sing a nursery rhyme, his case set a precedent in federal court. The Northern District of California interpreted the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DCMA) as requiring copyright owners to conduct a good faith evaluation ...
June 26, 2009 02:07 pm
Big Trucks Are Scary Enough For Car Drivers But What About When The Driver Is Asleep?
(Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Blog)... the United States. MSNBC.com just published a story reiterating something that the Philadelphia car accident and truck accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily have written about but I am glad to see that this subject matter is attaining a higher profile. ... has been representing clients injured by semi trucks, tractor trailers, 18 wheelers, delivery trucks and common carriers in Pennsylvania since 1979. Sleep apnea and driver fatigue are major public safety issues and unless federally mandated changes ...
June 26, 2009 06:00 am
Pennsylvania Construction Site Accident Attorneys
(Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog)... at that construction site in two weeks. Earlier, a carpenter who was working on the roof fell through a skylight and suffered multiple injuries. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Pennsylvania construction accident, the experienced Pennsylvania construction accident lawyers at Anapol Schwartz will make sure that your legal rights are protected. We will explore every possible avenue to make sure ...
June 26, 2009 05:00 am
LegalTech West Day Two – A View From An iPhone
(Information Governance Engagement Area)... - on Day Two of LegalTech West. Tuesday's Keynote Speaker Carole Basri (Corporate Lawyering Group and Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School)with Henry Dicker of Incisive Media (both standing behind podium) preparing for Tuesday's ... Allman (seated at table). Ms. Mary Mack, Writer and Corporate Technology Counsel for Fios along with "The Bowtie Lawyer/Blogger" Josh Gilliland taking a break before the speaking and sessions on Thursday. Social Media Expert/LexBlog CEO Kevin O ...
June 25, 2009 10:16 pm
Professional Liability Policy Excludes Patent Claims
(Philip Brooks' Patent Infringement Updates)... : A professional liability policy does not cover legal fees for patent infringement lawsuits brought by a competing company, a Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled. The ruling comes in response to a suit brought by Transcore, a company that makes technology for ... tolling. When notified of the case, Caliber declined to pay the legal fees. Transcore then hired its own lawyers and defended the action in court, ultimately winning the underlying lawsuit brought by X-Cyte. TransCore then sued Caliber ...
June 25, 2009 04:53 pm
Kia Optima Models Recalled in Maryland for Potentially Dangerous Condition
(Maryland Car Accident Attorney Blog)... resulting in a vehicle crash," according to Kia. The states affected by the recall include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Kia dealers will inspect recalled cars, and if necessary, repair the subframe free of charge. Dealers are expected to contact owners through the mail this month, ...
June 25, 2009 02:43 pm
Politics & Law: Franken, Coleman, Nader Back in the Headlines
(The Am Law Daily)The Republican National Committee has pumped another $1 million into Norm Coleman's ongoing legal fight to hold on to his Minnesota Senate seat. In other offbeat election-related news, Ralph Nader is making noises about campaign contributions by Reed Smith lawyers to Pennsylvania's Attorney General.
June 24, 2009 02:44 pm