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New Attorney Maria Harris Candidate for YLD Executive Committee

Maria E. Harris is the firm’s newest associate, focusing her practice on Social Security Disability and Long-Term Disability. Ms. Harris is a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association and is currently running as a candidate for election to the Executive Committee. She is one of nine candidates that are seeking seven positions… Read more

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Cost-of-Living Adjustment Increases for 2012

For the first time since 2009, the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be increased to offset inflation. This is to be a 3.6% increase for more than 60 million Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Payment increases will take effect for SSI beneficiaries beginning December 30, 2011 and for Social Security beneficiaries… Read more

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Martin Law Attends PCA Convention

Martin Law’s medical coordinator, Jill Mitchell, attended the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association (PCA) Convention to discuss our relations with different Chiropractic doctors, as well as the customer service we deliver. Jill talked about the importance of visiting chiropractors during the recovery process, especially when it comes to back injuries. The PCA is an organization for Chiropractors… Read more

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Partner George Martin Appearance on Talk Philly

On Thursday, November 17, George Martin was a special guest on the CBS 3’s daily talk show, Talk Philly. George discusses the fact that Martin Banks was selected as a Best Workplace by the Philadelphia Business Journal. He talks about why the firm does all that it does and why he feels it’s just good… Read more

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Over 100 Pennsylvania Worksites Lack OSHA Supervision

Some professions carry a pronounced risk of danger. Employees who work around heavy machinery or toxic chemicals are exposed to a greater risk of injury than those who spend most of their day behind a desk. However, they are just as entitled to expect that their employer will provide them with a reasonably safe workplace…. Read more

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Social Security Opens National Hearing Center

In an effort to control the amount of backlogged cases and reduce the waiting time for a disability decision, the Social Security Administration has opened numerous National Hearing Centers. These National Hearing Centers allow for Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) to hold hearings through video conference. The hope for these new Hearing Centers is to decrease… Read more

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Pennsylvania Amazon Warehouse Conditions Examined

Amazon.com is widely seen as a reliable provider of well-priced books, music, household products and other goods. The problems that allegedly occurred in its Pennsylvania warehouse, however, show that even the most trusted companies may have room for improvement in how they treat their workers. The Morning Call newspaper reports that during the summer, the… Read more

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Martin Law Ranked 13 on “Best Place to Work” List

Martin Law has been ranked number 13 on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2011 Best Places to Work. This list includes about fifty companies in the Delaware Valley Region, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Martin Law is proud to have been listed at number 13 on the medium sized company list. This is Martin… Read more

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Join Us at the Newtown Library Company 5K Fun Run

Martin Law is proud to be sponsoring the Newtown Library Company 5K Fun Run in Newtown, PA on Saturday, October 22 starting at 9am. The Newtown Library Company, founded on August 9, 1760, is located on Centre Avenue in historic Newtown Borough. The library is a unique educational 501(c)3 non- profit institution as well as a… Read more

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Chronic Pain May Lead to Workers’ Comp Claim

Chronic pain refers to a condition where the pain does not improve with time. The pain may affect a certain part of your body, such as low-back pain or headaches, or involve many regions at the same time, as in fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis. Chronic pain is an increasing basis for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims. A… Read more