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Joe Whitcomb: February 19, 2025
Jennifer Jackiw, an employee of Soft Pretzel Franchise, suffered a work-related injury that resulted in the amputation of her right forearm. Under Pennsylvania’s Workers' Compensation Act, specific-loss injuries, such as the loss of a limb, entitle...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 17, 2025
The case involved a dispute over how to calculate the estate tax for a deceased shareholder in a closely held corporation. Michael and Thomas...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 11, 2025
Smith v. Social Security Administration revolved around Smith, who sought Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to multiple...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 10, 2025
Michael Martin applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, alleging that chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, and...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 09, 2025
The case revolved around a claimant who sought Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits due to multiple medical conditions. The claimant...
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Joe Whitcomb: February 05, 2025
In Johnson v. Cincy Automall, Inc., the Ohio Court of Appeals addressed claims of wrongful discharge and sex discrimination following a dispute over...
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Joe Whitcomb: January 29, 2025
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has upheld the Social Security Administration’s denial of disability benefits to former...
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Joe Whitcomb: January 29, 2025
The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on disability discrimination claims in Der Sarkisian v. Austin Preparatory School, clarifying legal...
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Joe Whitcomb: January 29, 2025
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that equitable tolling does not apply to retroactive disability benefits claims under 38 U.S.C....
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Joe Whitcomb: January 27, 2025
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that veterans' disability benefits must be included as income when determining child support obligations....
