http://www.deltalawgrp.com Delta Law Group Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:29:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Act 147 adopted in October 2006, amended the Act to include provisions for case management and mandatory mediation. Since the settlement conferences had become a common occurrence here in Western Pennsylvania, with regard to mediation, many asked the questions "what for?" Is there really a difference between a settlement conference ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/the-claimants-attorneys-role-in-workers-compensation-mandatory-mediation-process/ We were pleased to notice that the Law Marketing Portal, one of the top online resources for legal marketing, reprinted the Pittsburgh Post Gazette article on January 18th, 2008.  At this early stage in our history, it is an honor to be getting this type of attention. This outside attention ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/delta-law-group-featured-on-the-national-law-marketing-portal/ The United States Department of Justice has released new Median Income Figures. This is the sixth time since the adoption of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) that the figures have been adjusted.The figures are applicable to all cases filed on or after February 1, ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/new-bankruptcy-guideline-figures/ We were excited to share our new virtual law service with the TV audience this morning.  For those who might have missed it, the link is attached.  WTAE's Plugged In Show called Local Law Firm  Goes Virtual on January 17th, 2007 hosted by Ashley DiParlo.  Let us know what you think.  The ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/tv-appearance-on-wtaes-plugged-in-show/ Most individual debtors filing for bankruptcy relief are required to complete either Official Bankruptcy Form 22A or 22C (Statement of Current Monthly Income and calculations). Bankruptcy Form 22A is the form chapter 7 debtors will complete for “means testing” purposes; Form 22C is the form chapter 13 debtors will complete. ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/updated-bankruptcy-standards-for-necessary-expenses-housing-and-utility-expenses/ On October 15, 2004, Kenneth Sodomsky took his computer to a Circuit City store in Pennsylvania. A store technician, while working on the computer, saw files that “appeared to be pornographic in nature”. The police were called, the computer was seized, and Mr. Sodomsky was arrested.The trial court suppressed the ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/expectation-in-privacy-with-your-computer/ Delta Law Group is proud to announce we now offer Lemon Law legal services.  Our attorney has  practiced in the lemon law field for many years.  He is one of the few local lawyers who focusses much of his practice in Lemon Law work in Western Pennsylvania.   Delta Law Group is Pennsylvania's first virtual law ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/delta-law-group-launches-lemon-law-practice/ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in Fernley v. Board of Supervisors of Schuylkill Township that when a zoning ordinance fails to allow a for a legitimate land use in the community, the local government must justify why the use is not permitted. If the municipality or borough cannot do so, ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/recent-zoning-law-decisions/ According to www.mortgagenewsdaily.com “the u.s. house judiciary [committee] signed off on [11/12/07] on a bill designed to help certain bankrupt homeowners stay in those homes.  The highly controversial bill, which faces significant bi-partisan opposition on the floor, is yet another piece in a crazy-quilt of government and mortgage industry attempts ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/possible-changes-to-bankruptcy-rules-involving-mortgages/ Some people who have been sued in local courts recently will first find out about the case by receiving a letter from what appears at first to be a law firm.  However, if you receive one of these letters, you will soon discover that it is sent by a non-lawyer ... http://www.deltalawgrp.com/legal-matters/professional-negotiators-going-into-battle-without-a-weopon/