Tom Beveridge, Esq.

Workers’ Compensation Wage Loss Benefits Suspended Where Claimant Working and Under the Influence of Alcohol

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Tom Beveridge, Esq.

The Commonwealth Court recently discussed the issue of an injured workers' bad faith where she was terminated from her light duty employment after a night of drinking in the case of BJ's Wholesale Club v. WCAB(Pearson), No. 2010 C.D. 2011 (Pa. Commw., May 10, 2012). Claimant suffered a left foot injury while working for the … Continue reading Workers’ Compensation Wage Loss Benefits Suspended Where Claimant Working and Under the Influence of Alcohol →

First Day of the SHOT Show

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Tom Beveridge, Esq.

The first day of the SHOT Show kicked off at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and was busy from the get-go. We visited several of the exhibitors and learned about many new companies and products, but fell far short of seeing everything the Show has to offer. Tomorrow, we hope … Continue reading First Day of the SHOT Show →

Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range

Posted on January 16, 2012January 16, 2012 by Tom Beveridge, Esq.

The kickoff to the SHOT Show - held in Las Vegas, Nevada - was Media Day at the Range. The Sporting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show is billed as the “largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries.” Media Day provided members from all forms … Continue reading Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range →

Does Your Business Need to File a Decennial Report?

Posted on October 15, 2011October 14, 2011 by Tom Beveridge, Esq.

A Decennial Report of Association Continued Existence is used by the Pennsylvania Department of State to identify those business names and marks which are no longer in use in order to allow the use of such names and marks by other businesses in the regular course of commerce. These reports must be filed every ten … Continue reading Does Your Business Need to File a Decennial Report? →

The Basics of Intellectual Property

Posted on September 6, 2011September 8, 2011 by Tom Beveridge, Esq.

This article will discuss the basics of intellectual property. Businesses develop new products and provide specific services as part of everyday commerce. Many of these goods and services are unique and may require, or at least qualify for, protection as intellectual property. Intellectual property can be defined quite simply as those creations of the mind … Continue reading The Basics of Intellectual Property →

CMS Memorandum Reaffirms its Standards of Review for Workers’ Compensation Settlements

Posted on May 30, 2011September 8, 2011 by Tom Beveridge, Esq.

Many injured workers in Pennsylvania are receiving workers’ compensation benefits and are also entitled to, or have applied for, Social Security disability or retirement benefits. The majority of these individuals will also become entitled to the payment of medical expenses under Medicare. In the event he or she contemplates accepting a settlement of the workers’ … Continue reading CMS Memorandum Reaffirms its Standards of Review for Workers’ Compensation Settlements →

No admission of liability for injuries where Employer requests Utilization Review

Posted on April 21, 2011September 8, 2011 by Tom Beveridge, Esq.

During the first week of April, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court held that an Employer may use the Utilization Review process to determine if medical treatment is reasonable and necessary for injuries or medical conditions which are it has not accepted as part of the work injury without fear that such a review will bind the … Continue reading No admission of liability for injuries where Employer requests Utilization Review →