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April 2019 – Willig, Williams & Davidson

Attorney Happenings and Headlines

Deborah Willig Receives Inquirer Influencer of Law Honor
Deborah Willig received the Inquirer Influencer of Law lifetime achievement award from the Philadelphia Media Network at its March 26 awards luncheon in Philadelphia. Deborah was recognized as a trailblazer for women in the legal profession, a role model for attorneys who want to use the law to secure dignity and rights for all people, a fierce advocate for working individuals and their families, and an admirable community leader.
Irwin Aronson Concludes Service as Chair of Pennsylvania IOLTA Board With Publication of Annual Report
Irwin Aronson concluded his service as Chair of Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) Board with the publication of IOLTA’s annual report. Irwin served as the 2018 Chair of the Pennsylvania IOLTA Board after being appointed to the position by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Collectively...From the Blog

Willig, Williams & Davidson Secures Commonwealth Court Victory Protecting the Rights of Volunteer Firefighters

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a decision protecting the right of every volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania to bring a Workers’ Compensation claim for cancer. This decision, litigated by Michael Dryden, is a tremendous win for volunteer firefighters in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The NLRB Weighs in on Union Obligations to Dues Objectors
Unions will need to review their statements of expenses carefully to ensure that they are not charging lobbying expenses to non-member objectors.
Developments in the Third Circuit Regarding the New Jersey Test for Employee Status
On January 29, 2019, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held, in a precedential opinion, that the Federal Aviation Authorization Administration Act of 1994 did not preempt the New Jersey law for determining employment status for the purposes of the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law and the New Jersey Wage Payment Law.

Featured Practice Area: Domestic Relations / Family Law

The Domestic Relations / Family Law Group at Willig, Williams, & Davidson is committed to helping our clients get through trying times as comfortably as possible. No client is just a fee or file to us. We understand that we are dealing with your life and your family. These simple facts affect everything we do for you, from the initial consultation to the final settlement of your assets.

FAQs

Social Security Disability Q&A – Did You Know?

Our firm often answers questions about Social Security Disability. Here are some of the most frequently asked:

Does everyone get turned down the first time?
Can I file a new application if I am denied benefits or lose on appeal?
When should I apply for SSDI?



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Willig, Williams & Davidson is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States. The firm has offices in Philadelphia, Media, Jenkintown and Harrisburg, Pa., as well as Haddonfield, N.J., and Chicago, Ill. Founded in 1979, the law firm focuses on representing labor unions, employee benefit funds and individual working people and their families on a variety of legal fronts, including national, regional and local contract negotiations; dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and litigation; tax and benefit law compliance issues; discrimination and other employment matters; prepaid legal services for union members; and workers' compensation matters in Philadelphia and beyond. The materials contained in this correspondence have been authored or gathered by Willig, Williams & Davidson for informational purposes only. This correspondence is not intended to be and is not considered to be legal advice. Transmission of this document is not intended to create, and receipt does not establish, an attorney-client relationship. Legal advice of any nature should be sought from legal counsel. In some states, this correspondence may be considered attorney advertising.