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What is a burden of proof?

Jul 7, 2016
Over the past year, my wife has been hooked on watching some of the recently released documentaries about famous legal cases and crimes. I am sure many of our readers have watched a part of the documentary on Robert Durst called The Jinx, ESPN’s series on O.J. Simpson, or Making a Murderer, which focused on Steven Avery’s trial.  As an…[...]

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Finding a Little Motivation

Jul 6, 2016
Do you find yourself kinking up rather easily these days? Memory not what it used to be? As I lie in bed in the middle of the afternoon on a rather rainy Fourth of July, I got to thinking.  Was I actually going to lounge around on a national holiday because of the weather? Where has my energy gone? Was…[...]

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Coal Mine Subsidence – What Are My Rights as a Landowner?

Jul 5, 2016
Many local residents are facing, or will soon face, a not-too-uncommon problem - a coal company sending them letters that it is about to start mining activities under their land and home. What can you do?  Can you stop the mining?  What rights do you have once the mining occurs?  The answers to those questions are probably not going to…[...]

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4th of July Fun Facts

Jul 4, 2016
The 4th of July is the holiday that marks our beautiful country’s independence. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed and America became an independent nation. In honor of what some call, “America’s 240th Birthday” here are 10 fun facts that many may not know about the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence. 1. Three…[...]

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False Claims Act

Jul 1, 2016
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln pushed the first federal whistleblower statute through Congress. The False Claims Act (“FCA”), otherwise known as “Lincoln’s Law,’’ contained whistleblower, a.k.a. “qui tam” provisions that authorized private citizens to sue (on behalf of the government) companies and individuals that were defrauding the government. The Latin phrase, “qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso…[...]

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Sovereign Immunity in Pennsylvania

Jun 30, 2016
When a person looks up the doctrine of sovereign immunity online, they will likely find the phrase, “the king can do no wrong.” While we obviously do not have a king in America, addressing the sovereign immunity doctrine is still something we must consider when bringing claims against federal and state entities.  In America, sovereign immunity means that federal and…[...]

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No Privacy Expectation In Certain Cell Phone Records

Jun 29, 2016
Cell phones have become a part of our everyday lives, an accessory almost as common as the clothes we wear. There are even apps which allow us to determine where our friends are by tracking their cell phone location or assist in finding lost cell phones.  That said, my guess is most people would assume that law enforcement agencies cannot…[...]

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Flood Waters

Jun 28, 2016
In January 2005, storms swept through the northern part of West Virginia, dumping unprecedented amounts of rain. Flash flooding was widespread.  The water from overflowing creeks and streams poured into the Ohio River, causing it to rise above flood stage.  The river rose so high that storm drains in areas like Benwood and South Wheeling couldn’t discharge.  Instead, the water…[...]

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ARE THERE REALLY KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOR?

Jun 27, 2016
If you read my prior blog, “Ugh! I’m Single and Middle Aged,” then you’re aware that I dipped into the web of online dating. As interesting as that was, I did find someone through this system who I am totally head-over-heels, crazy-stupid in love with.  This man is Jim and he is MY “knight in shining armor.” The online dating…[...]

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GOOD TIMES AND A LOT OF FUN IN THE SUN

Jun 24, 2016
With summertime officially here, many families are packing their bags for a summer vacation. Finding something for everyone is the key to an unforgettable enjoyable experience for all. I never thought of Las Vegas as a destination for a “family vacation,” but, when we were there a few months ago with the law firm, we found a resort that had…[...]

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