On March 20, 2017, Nevada State legislature ratified the Equal Rights Amendment (“ERA”) — decades after the Congressional deadline. Nevada’s belated ratification, if valid, brings the tally to 36, just two states short of adoption. In 1972, Congress sent the … Read More
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Social Security Disability – New Rules on Program Uniformity That May Impact Your Case
Effective January 17, 2017 the Social Security Administration issued a Final Rule bringing several important and significant changes to the way disability claims are decided at the hearing and Appeals Council levels. While the rule became effective on January 17, … Read More
You Made a Tough Couple of Years as Pleasant as Possible
Dear Neil, I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for me. Your’s and the team’s, expertise and thorough investigation turned out to be a great reward. Please convey my sincere gratitude to Sandee and Tanya and all … Read More
Racial Bias Has No Place in the Jury Room
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a trial by an impartial jury, and the legal system affords numerous protections against juror bias and misconduct. And in a decision issued on March 6, 2017, a majority of the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed … Read More
But I Don’t Want To Go To Physical Therapy
I recently fractured my ankle. While there are pieces to this recovery process, and unfortunately, the right side of my ankle, I am currently in the physical therapy phase. Frankly, I could not wait to get to this point, I just … Read More
PA Live Prime: The O’Donnell Law Firm
Attorneys Neil & Cathy O’Donnell from O’Donnell Law Offices in Kingston talk about their “Walk In Wednesdays” service on PA Live Prime. Click to View the Video »
Behind the Scenes at Jury Duty
In a previous blog, I discussed receiving a jury duty notice. And I had jury duty for a few days in February. It was really insightful. On Day 1, we assembled into the large jury room on the second floor … Read More
Warmer Weather Means Increased Pedestrian Traffic
With the warmer weather upon us and temperatures are on the rise, so is the increase of automobile-pedestrian accidents. These types of accidents are due to distracted drivers and pedestrians who are not alert to their surroundings. Auto-pedestrian incidents usually … Read More
Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage in the Employment Context
A recent opinion issued by Judge Ramy I. Djerassi of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas could paves way for injured workers to obtain underinsured motorist (UIM) benefits in the third party context. In Bielac v. American International Group, Inc., … Read More
Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2017
As an update on my experiences as a member of the LWB Class of 2017, our class had the pleasure of listening to Judge Joseph Cosgrove zealously explain the multiple branches of government and how our judicial system works. He … Read More