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November 28, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Planning for Retirement Plan Distributions—Part IIIn a prior article, I discussed options for retirement plan and IRA distributions. This is a complex subject, one that requires the coordination of financial and tax planning. While some people will outlive their retirement accounts, many will not, leaving a balance to be distributed to beneficiaries.
By Robert H. Louis
11 minute read
November 28, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Has Understanding Intersecting Legal Disciplines Become a Basic Requirement of Competency?In the legal profession we are tasked with being intimately familiar with the ways that different areas of law interact with each other. The mastering of interdisciplinary practices is an essential element in providing effective representation to our clients.
By John Krawczyk
16 minute read
November 28, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Personal Injury vs. Workers' Comp: Understanding the Differences Is EssentialA single incident can often result in a variety of claims and available benefits. Consider a car accident, while a person is “at work.”
By Mark R. Schmidt and George G. Rassias
10 minute read
November 28, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Improving Compensatory Damage Discovery in Personal Injury MattersSo you have a dispute matter that involves an injury to a person who claims to have been wronged in some way.
By William E. Harris
10 minute read
November 28, 2017 | Daily Business Review
The Constitutional Right to Adverse Medical Incident Records—Striking the Right BalanceIn 2004, Florida citizens voted overwhelmingly in favor of a state constitutional amendment, known as “Amendment 7,” giving them the right to know about adverse medical incidents involving health care facilities and providers.
By Herman J. Russomanno
3 minute read
November 28, 2017 | Daily Business Review
While Nursing Homes Abound in Florida, Finding the Right One Can Be TrickyReports of tragic deaths at a Florida nursing home in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma brought to the forefront public concern over ensuring loved ones are placed in the right facilities. While most people are aware they need to exercise caution before making major decisions, they often neglect to follow proper steps when selecting a nursing home for someone they love.
By Heidi F. Friedman
9 minute read
November 28, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania Minimum Motor Vehicle Insurance Limits Behind the TimesYou are driving home from work at 7 p.m. on a nice clear fall evening, excited to get home to see your spouse and children before they go to sleep. You are only two minutes away from your house, and you stop at the red traffic light that you always seem to miss just before arriving home.
By Lawrence Spiller Kimmel
5 minute read
November 28, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Personal InjuryIn the Legal's Personal Injury supplement, read about motor vehicle insurance limits, improving compensatory damage discovery and how to effectively present evidence to millennials.
By The Legal Intelligencer
4 minute read
November 27, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Complex Story of Why So Many Low-Income Philadelphians Face EvictionA common misconception about tenants facing eviction is that they are being evicted because they cannot pay the rent. In fact, the situation tends to be much more complicated.
By Lindsay Schoonmaker
7 minute read
November 27, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Public Interest Calendar of EventsOn Friday, Dec. 1, the Women's Law Project will host its 2017 Annual Party & Fundraiser from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Academy of Natural…
By The Legal Intelligencer
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