Disability Law

The Defense Base Act - What is it and what rights does it provide?
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an extension to the federal workers? compensation program which covers longshoremen and harbor workers...

A Top 50 Blog? I Always Thought So
During the Olympics, I read an interview with someone who said he just wanted to be the Michael Phelps of something, anything at all...

Blawg of the Day -- Atlanta Workers' Compensation Law
The Bader Law Firm of Atlanta, Georgia is blogging about workers' compensation issues at the Atlanta's Workers' Compensation Law Blog...

AIG in financial crisis, will this effect my Workers? Compensation benefits under the Defense Base Act? - Part 2
We have been receiving numerous emails in response to our previous posting on the AIG crisis and its effect on Defense Base Act claims...

Why You Need Workers? Compensation Representation
Folks frequently ask me if they need representation in their New York Workers? Compensation case and almost invariably my answer is yes...

LexisNexis Launches Patent Law Center
LexisNexis has recently released the LexisNexis Patent Law Center.I was notified yesterday by LexisNexis that Philip Brooks' Patent Infringement Updates was selected to be featured in the ?Top Blogs? section (the Top Blogs menu is located at the bottom of the Home page for LexisNexis Patent Law Center)...

Workers Compensation Overview
Federal laws that cover workplace injuries

Self Defense
It's legal to defend yourself and your family

H-1B Visas
How to get professional worker's visa

Is a child fathered out of wedlock by an American diplomat to a foreign women on foreign soil entitled to US Citizenship by jus sanguinis?
This is a very tough situation your friend is in. It is difficult to know the ex...

My situation is somewhat difficult to describe, but about two months ago planes began arriving at an airport near my house and an organized stalking effort began. As I'm driving to and from home, cars will begin encircli
I would like this person 'anonymous' to get in touch with me. Question...

My fiance's check is DD into a local credit union. Bank seems to have a pattern of "invisibly holding" charges from the debit card until just HOURS before his DD is processed (and this is after hours, of course). Over th
Have your fiance take the information you've collected and go into the bank...

Must I refinance my house aftering taking full ownership after a divorce via a quit claim?
When financing there are at least two documents...the mortgage and the note. The...

Can my employer change my salary rate without my written consent and approval?
Yes, they can change what they pay you without your consent. It's their mon...

Workers' Compensation
City awards fire inspector $145,000 injury settlement.

Motorcycle Cop Accident
Erie police officer awarded $150,000 workers compensation settlement after sustaining serious injuries while on duty.

Workers Compensation
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Restaurant pays waitress $900,000 settlement after workplace injury.

CIA
Department of Defense Sued by Veterans

Ministry of Defense
$500,000 in damages in transgender humiliation suit.

The Ministry of Defense
$500,000 in damages in transgender humiliation suit.