September 26, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Chester County Attorney Receives Public Reprimand for 'Deficient' PaperworkThe ODC also said the lawyer's communication was "spotty and sporadic."
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
September 26, 2022 | Law.com
Disabilities Claim Remanded to ALJ for Reconsideration of Plaintiff's Medical Record, Subjective Complaints"The commentary accompanying the 2017 revisions to the rules for assessing medical opinions made clear that 'it is never appropriate under our rules to "credit-as-true" any medical opinion' and specifically mentioned that the Ninth Circuit rules were not being adopted in the new regulations. Revisions to Rules Regarding the Evaluation of Medical Evidence. ... The court therefore finds that remand for further proceedings is the appropriate remedy," wrote U.S. District Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. of the Eastern District of Washington.
By Marianna Wharry
5 minute read
September 21, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Courts Facilitated 36K Language Interpretation Requests in 2021, State Administrative Office SaysThe state said it currently has 244 interpreters representing 38 languages on the courts' statewide roster. Court interpreters are trained language professionals who can communicate and access court services for a person with limited English proficiency or who is deaf or hard of hearing by orally interpreting or signing.
By Marianna Wharry
1 minute read
September 21, 2022 | Law.com
Attorney Suspended for Forging Client's Signature on Settlement CheckAfter the client complained, the attorney attempted to resolve the matter by providing him with a $1,300 payment that said, "Merry fucking Christmas," according to the filing.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
September 18, 2022 | Law.com
Federal Judge Approves $705K Settlement in Papa John Franchisee's Wage-and-Hour Class ActionA class of pizza delivery drivers in Virginia recently reached a $705,000 settlement agreement with the owners of Papa John's Pizza stores accused of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Virginia Minimum Wage Law.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
September 16, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pa. Supreme Court Adopts Rule Allowing Disbarment for Noncompliance With Temporary Suspension OrderThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted an amendment to Rule 208 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement in an attempt to provide an expedited disbarment procedure for attorneys who fail to comply with the terms of their temporary suspensions.
By Marianna Wharry
2 minute read
September 15, 2022 | Law.com
8th Circ. Rejects Suspended Attorney's Appeal in Suit Challenging Reinstatement DenialsA Missouri attorney lost another attempt at getting his law license reinstated when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of his civil complaint against various individuals and entities associated with the state's bar, licensing and disciplinary proceedings.
By Marianna Wharry
5 minute read
September 15, 2022 | Law.com
Attorney Resigns After Taking $70K From Firm for Personal Purchases, Including a Harley-Davidson MotorcycleAccording to the formal complaint, there were 11 counts lodged against Sadler. The complaint provided details of him forging a dead client's name to acquire a settlement and manipulating his firm's CLIO case management software records after the Office of Disciplinary Counsel opened an investigation against him.
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
September 14, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Federal Judge: Lancaster Investment Firm, Executives Must Pay $2M in Civil Penalties, Restitution"Although we are extremely disappointed with the judge's ruling and still vehemently disagree with the decision, we trust God's continued provision and His eternal plan," investment advisory firm Ambassador Advisors wrote in a statement on its website. "We seek to glorify Him alone through our integrity."
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
September 09, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer
Former Sacks Weston Associate Temporarily Suspended From Pa. Bar for Fraud ChargeJesse M. Cohen was charged with one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud in a litigation scheme with Scott Diamond. They both practiced at Sacks Weston Diamond.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
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