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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

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Family Health and Safety Festival 2011

This Saturday, September 24, State Senator Shirley Kitchen, State Representative Mark Cohen, and Councilwomen Marian Tasco and Maria Sanchez will host the Family Health and Safety Festival. This Festival will be held at Fisher Park (600 West Spencer Street) from 10AM – 8PM. This event is free to the public and will include entertainment, health… Read more

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Workplace Safety Advocates Fear Effect of New Budget Deal

In early August 2011, Congress passed a budget which raised the national debt ceiling. The deal also aimed to cut the national deficit by $2.1 trillion dollars over the next 10 years. The budget included $917 billion in spending cuts over the next decade, $21 billion of which would be in the 2012 budget. As… Read more