And now, the Common Level Ratio for Allegheny County is . . .

No. 870 The Dog Days of Summer came early; Temperatures will be in the upper 90’s all week; and The annual Common Level Ratio computations from the State Tax Equalization Board have been announced. Allegheny County stands still at 1.17. That means that there has been only a 17% increase in the median sales price […]

Birthday Greetings

No. 869 I received birthday emails from the following well-wishers, among others: – The Blood Bank – My University Alumni Association – The place where I buy shoes – A local restaurant – The Pennsylvania Association of Notaries CLT

Is this How It All Began?

No. 868

Holiday Screenshot.

No. 867

Heavy Holiday Traffic on Grant Street.

No. 866 You would never have thunk it, but the days leading up to the Fourth of July, saw long waiting times at the Department of Court Records (both offices) and the Department of Real Estate. Many of the clerks behind the counters were off, causing delay. And, of course, there is no motions court […]

The Most Outstanding Presidential Resume Ever.

No. 865 What President of the United States had perhaps the most outstanding resume? No, not Obama — not even close. George H. W. Bush, who was Ambassador to China and Director of the CIA, as well as a decorated war hero, ranks high. So do Jefferson, Madison and the two Adams Presidents. Garfield was […]

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No. 864

An Encounter with the World’s Worst Liar.

No. 863 I came out of the bank this afternoon and beheld a Lexus backed into my rear bumper with its owner closely peering at the damage. I had been in the bank for quite a while but came out to get my phone at just the right moment. at that point, the other driver […]

The Pittsburgh Legal Back Talk Blogroll Rocks!

No. 862 I added the SCOTUS Blog to the blogroll today. I should have done it a long time ago. It covers the United States Supreme Court like a blanket.You can find the blogroll down — way down — the left hand column. Here’s a few other things going on that you might want to […]

Supremes Dismiss Grant of Cert. on First American v. Edwards

No. 861 This case raised the question whether Article III of the Constitution permits Congress to authorize a statutory cause of action when the plaintiff has no damages. Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, there is a prohibition against kickbacks, even when there are no damages. Here’s what the SCOTUS Blog had to […]

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