I Strenuously Object!

by Flaherty Fardo

Season 3

Bill Rogel Wins Motion For Homeowners Right to Appeal 2023 Property Taxes - Even if Previously Litigated

In this episode of I Strenuously Object, partners Bill Rogel and Nicole Amick discuss a recent case involving an Allegheny County School District's motion to prevent property owners from continuing 2023 appeals if their case was previously litigated.  The case stemmed from an ordinance of Allegheny County counsel which allowed all property owners to re-appeal their property assessments since the ratio was lowered. The taxing entities argued that property owners should not get two bites at the proverbial apple to lower their taxes.  After hearing arguments by Flaherty Fardo's partner Bill Rogel, Judge Hertzberg ruled in favor of the property owners and allowed the county ordinance to stand and allowed property owners to reappear their taxes even if they had already negotiated the assessment in question.  The implications of the case are significant and a huge win for property owners in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  To have Nicole Amick review your property tax issues please contact here to set up a free consultation... nicole@Pghfirm.com

S3 · E3

Mar 2, 2024

13:09

A Man Wanted To Sue His Wife Because Their Baby Was Ugly

In this episode of CASE or NO CASE, our intrepid hosts discuss the case of a husband who sued his wife for fraud after their child was born and he deemed the baby to be too ugly to be his. Bill and Noah, with the help of the always outspoken guest of the show, Ron Meyers, explore the legal implications of the husband's claim and whether it constitutes a valid case. The conversation delves into topics such as spousal tort immunity, misrepresentation in marriage, and the possibility of seeking annulment or damages. Can you sue your wife for producing an ugly baby? Listen and find out!

S3 · E2

Feb 9, 2024

23:03

Why You Need to Appeal Your Allegheny County Property Taxes NOW!

Property tax specialist Nicole Amick talks about the changes happening in Allegheny County and why right now may be the best time to appeal your property taxes. Nicole and partner Bill Rogel discuss millage rates, the new 54.5% CLR and how Flaherty Fardo might be able to save you money! To schedule an exploratory conversation CLICK HERE... https://www.pghfirm.com/contact Or email Nicole at nicole@pghfirm.com

S3 · E1

Jan 9, 2024

27:01

Season 2

Is Rudy Giuliani's $148 Million Defamation Verdict Fair?

Two election workers who former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani had falsely claimed had participated in voting fraud were recently awarded a cumulative sum of $148 Million. Is this a fair settlement? How does this amount compare to personal injury settlements in which a person has lost quality of life or lost life itself? In this episode, partners Noah Fardo and Bill Rogel discuss the Giuliani case, the problems they have with it, and the many questions that the verdict brings up in their lawyerly minds. If you have questions about a legal situation that you are facing please contact our attorneys here... https://www.pghfirm.com/contact

S2 · E14

Dec 22, 2023

26:09

Case or No Case: Should teens injured while trespassing be able to sue?

Two high school kids climb onto a parked train car and get burned from the high tension power lines. Their families sue the train company. Do they have a case? In this episode of the podcast, partners Bill Rogel and Noah Fardo are joined by layman opinionator and friend of the podcast (the Godfather/Everyday) Ron Myers to discuss attractive nuisances and the liability of of those trespassed upon. If you have a question about your particular situation, make an appointment to talk to an attorney here... https://www.pghfirm.com/contact

S2 · E13

Dec 12, 2023

30:59

Allegheny County Elections, Rockey vs Innamorato - The Big Fight Over Reassessment

Should Allegheny County reassess your property? It's become a hot button issue in the county executive race. After backlash against the last assessment 11 years ago, the county executive candidates are divided. On this episode of I Strenuously Object, our intrepid trio, led into battle by the Queen of Tax Appeals, Nicole Amick, argue the pros and cons of reassessment. Topics discussed: What are the candidates' proposals? Do we need a reassessment? Does a reassessment automatically mean a tax increase? Why are millage rates going up? What is the homestead exemption and how could it help those on a fixed income? How has the Philadelphia plan worked and should it be applied in Allegheny County? Before you vote, listen to this very informative episode of ISO.

S2 · E12

Oct 5, 2023

42:40

Is AI going to be your next lawyer?

Is Artificial Intelligence coming for your job? What can humans do that AI will never be able to do? Join partners Bill Rogel and Noah Fardo with special guests founder Shawn Flaherty and podcast producer Mike Pulcinella for a discussion of the future for attorneys and creators in the age of AI. Topics discussed: The current abilities of Artificial Intelligence. How much of a risk is there for plagiarism or outright fabrication of false information? Will lawyers be replaced by Artificial Intelligence? Will AI develop ethics or will it learn to "lie"? What are the implications of AI for jury selection?

S2 · E11

Aug 14, 2023

46:22

"Dr. Roxy" the Live-Streaming TIKTOK Surgeon Loses Her License

Texting while driving?? That’s nothing! Hold her beer…Dr. Roxy the TIKTOK doc, is going to perform “distracted surgery”. On a brand new “I Strenuously Object” podcast, attorney Bill Rogel and “Founding Father” Shawn Flaherty discuss the legal ramifications of the Ohio plastic surgeon Katharine Roxanne Grawe who had her medical license revoked because she was live-streaming her operations on TIKTOK and had made surgical errors to three patients while doing it. Known as “Dr. Roxy” to her many fans, Dr. Grawe had been previously ordered by the Ohio medical board to stop live-streaming while operating, but had continued to broadcast her surgeries despite the warnings. The controversy raises several questions: Did all her patients know they were going to be on TIKTOK while unconscious? What is the “standard of care” when it comes to medical malpractice and how was it violated here? Should ALL surgeries be recorded as a matter of course to help settle med mal lawsuits? And…Should Dr. Roxy lose her license permanently? If you have a question about a medical malpractice claim of your own please contact us here https://www.pghfirm.com/contact

S2 · E10

Jul 24, 2023

31:31

BREAKING NEWS! "The Logjam Persists!" Allegheny County Tax Assessment Delayed...Yet Again!

BREAKING NEWS! The City of Pittsburgh School District has appealed the STEB ratio decision, continuing the reign of frustration in Allegheny County as property owners must endure yet another delay in 2022 property tax appeals. FFRA Tax Appeals specialist Nicole Hauptman Amick is on top of the situation as usual and in this episode of the podcast breaks down for us what's happening, what it all means and lets us know if there is indeed a light at the end of the tunnel.

S2 · E9

Jun 29, 2023

13:23

Allegheny County Tax Reassessment Changing Again!

If you are a property owner in Allegheny County you need to hear what Flaherty Fardo's resident tax assessment "Queen" Nicole Hauptman Amick has to say about: The STEB ratio recalculation Can people who settled 2022 appeals refile in 2023? A prediction about the millage rates Why a reassessment would be a good thing. What will be the ratio for 2024? Will a reassessment mean higher taxes for everyone? And what we can learn from Nicole's personal tax appeal story! CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR TAX ASSESSMENT REVIEW https://www.pghfirm.com/contact

S2 · E8

May 31, 2023

28:03

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