Tereasa Rerko honored by Westmoreland County Bar
Quatrini Law Group is proud to announce Tereasa Rerko was recognized with a Certificate of Achievement at the Westmoreland County Bar Annual Meeting, honoring 40 years of Membership.
Paul Miller’s Law: A step towards safer roads in Pennsylvania
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esquire On June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will implement “Paul Miller’s Law” to reduce distracted driving. This new legislation updates a 2012 law that banned texting while driving, expanding it to cover broader mobile device usage. It defines “driving” to include being stopped in traffic, such as at a red light or stop…
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Sam Cordes quoted regarding Pittsburgh International Airport’s proposed solution to handicapped parking problems
Samuel Cordes was quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and possible violations with Pittsburgh International Airport’s proposed solution.
Remarkable victory for whistleblowers
For the Win Friday Blowing the whistle on wrongful conduct takes courage, and challenging retaliation from an employer requires perseverance. Thanks to Attorney Samuel Cordes of QLG Employment Law Group, a woman fired for reporting illegal actions secured a $1 million settlement. “We creatively persuaded a federal court that she was fired not for stated…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Increases Award Level for Work-related Scarring and Amputation
By Ronald J. Fonner, Esq. The facts in Jackiw v. Soft Pretzel Franchise (WCAB) were not in dispute. Jennifer Jackiw suffered a work injury that resulted in the loss of her forearm. As such, Ms. Jackiw was entitled to 370 weeks of Workers’ Compensation benefits for the loss, plus a healing period of up to…
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Michael Quatrini a panelist for PBA’s WC Bench and Bar Conference
The PBI Workers’ Compensation Bench Bar Committee’s Shares Their Best Practices Recommendations on April 3, 2025 with a live webcast. Our own Michael Quatrini joins a distinguished panel of workers’ compensation judges and attorneys who discuss ways to improve practice before the Court, offer practical solutions to common problems, and share strategies for side-stepping ethical…
DetailsUnion Victory: Judge denies company’s injunction request amid Teamsters’ Strike
For the Win Friday The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is conducting a nationwide strike and, locally, Teamsters Local 249 began striking at the Warrendale facility. The Company filed an Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Claim for Damages. Ernie Orsatti file Preliminary Objections and a supporting brief. The company presented its Petition for Injunction before…
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WCB presentation of new members
The court en banc recognized the newest members of the WBA at the annual New Members Ceremony on Wednesday, March 26 in Ceremonial Courtroom No. 3 at the Westmoreland County Courthouse. Quatrini Law Group Founding Partner, Vince Quatrini, and Managing Partner, Michael Quatrini made remarks. Our attorneys Sam Cordes and Casey Seaman were welcomed.
In remembrance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Today, we honor the memory of the 146 souls—123 women and girls, and 23 men—who lost their lives in the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City on March 25, 1911. Most of the victims were young immigrant women, just 14 to 23 years old, seeking opportunity in a new country. Locked doors – unsafe working…
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Social Security Fairness Act grants additional benefits to Certain Retirees
By A. Tereasa Rerko, Esquire Social Security announces expedited retroactive payments and higher benefits for people affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025. It eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)…
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