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Melissa Atkins

Double Trouble: The FTC and DOL Team up Ban Non-Competes and Crackdown on Overtime Nationwide

While the return of spring is a happy time for baseball fans, employers may be feeling a little less festive this April. Companies across the U.S. have been bracing for two significant regulations that were expected to be made…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Warren Ayres

COVID-19 and CARES Act: New Guidance Helps Employers Claiming Employee Retention Credit

Employers who do not receive forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the CARES Act will be interested to know that the IRS has provided new guidance to the Employee Retention Credit generally helpful to…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, IRS, Loan Forgiveness, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Alexander Barnes

The Heavy Burden of Sustaining an Administrative Claim Just Got A Bit Lighter In Delaware Bankruptcy Court

Recently-appointed Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Craig T. Goldblatt, in the case of oil and gas driller MTE Holdings LLC, ruled that to establish an administrative claim entitled to priority payment, a creditor is not required to…more

Administrative Procedure, Commercial Bankruptcy, Secured Debt

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Ivo Becica

Saved by the Bell: Federal Court Blocks the FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

As we previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule in April that would prohibit non-competes in most contexts, and was slated to go into effect on September 4, 2024. Businesses and business groups…more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, Non-Compete Agreements

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Michael Bertin

[Webinar] Back-to-School: Navigating Parenting Disputes - September 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

One of the most commonly litigated legal custody issues is “school-choice” and as families prepare to go into the next school year, we are seeing an increase in disputes among separated/divorced parents. Many families…more

Co-Parenting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Health and Safety, Mental Health, Private Schools

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Melissa Blanco

The Sixth Circuit Gives New Life to the Vaccine Mandate - Next Up, the Supreme Court

As HR Legalist previously reported, earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS), mandating that employers with at least 100 employees require all…more

Appeals, Case Consolidation, Compliance Dates, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Mandates

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Allison Burkhardt

Motion Practice in New Jersey

You and your co-parent are at an impasse on an issue pertaining to your child, and you realize you need the Court’s assistance. In New Jersey, litigants can request various reliefs through the family court by engaging in what is…more

Family Law Courts, Rules of Civil Procedure

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Dove Burns

A “First-in-the-Nation” Vaccine Mandate - NYC’s Guidance on the Private Employer Vaccine Mandate

On December 15, 2021, New York City released highly anticipated guidance and a helpful FAQ regarding compliance with Mayor Bill de Blasio’s private sector “first-in-the-nation” vaccine mandate. The new directive requires all…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Mandates, Local Ordinance, Mayor de Blasio, New Guidance

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Tara Burns

Parenting Coordinator: A Guide for Pennsylvania Parents

Individuals who are engaged in protracted custody litigation in Pennsylvania may come across the concept of a parenting coordinator during the duration of their custody matter. The below covers the basics of a parenting…more

Child Custody, Child Visitation, Custody, Divorce, Minor Children

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Alina Chuklin

New Audio-Only Telemedicine Bill to Expand Telehealth Beyond the Pandemic

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the “CMS”) relaxed some rules to expand access to telehealth, including through audio-only communication platforms. With the COVID-19…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Management Plans, Health Care Providers, Proposed Legislation

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Julie Colton

Can I get divorced while I am pregnant?

Recent news headlines have talked about the fact that some states refuse to finalize a pregnant woman’s divorce until after the child is born. The idea behind this concept is that these states want to make sure that all matters,…more

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Paternity, Pregnancy

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Anastasius Efstratiades

Murphy’s Law Expediting the Building Permitting Process in New Jersey

On January 5, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law bill A573 which amends the Uniform Construction Code by codifying the requirement that townships complete building inspections within three business days of request by the…more

Building Permits, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Expedited Actions Process, Governor Murphy

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Samantha Evian

Tips for Telling Your Children About Your Divorce

As a divorce attorney, I am often asked for advice on how and when parties should tell their children about the divorce. The initial conversation is important but parents must also keep in mind that their behavior going forward…more

Divorce

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Kimberley Farmer

[Webinar] American Rescue Plan Act: Key Local Government and Business Provisions - March 25th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

On March 11th President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, considered to be one of the largest economic rescue packages in US history. The Act includes provisions that specifically benefit local…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Biden Administration, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Raashida Fleetwood

Telework In The New Normal: How Reasonable Is It?

Federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Rehabilitation Act, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), and similar state laws require certain employers to provide reasonable accommodations for…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Employer Liability Issues, Essential Functions, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Reasonable Accommodation

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Nathan Fox

COVID-19 and Your Existing and New Agreements

In our brave new world of COVID-19 driven shutdowns and (hopefully) short-term economic changes and challenges, now would be a key time to look at your agreements for deals already under way and new deals going forward. Most…more

Business Continuity Plans, Business Interruption, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Contract Terms

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Amanda Frett

Gender Transition or Gender-Affirming Care in Custody Cases

In October 2023, the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a decision in R.S.K. v. D.L.K., 375 EDA 2023, 2023 WL 6534182, at *1 (Pa. Super. Ct. Oct. 6, 2023), weighing in on the gender transition care for a child in a custody…more

Child Custody, Gender Identity, Legal Custody, Physical Custody, Transgender

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Edmond George

Expanded Chapter 11 Small Business Reorganization Act Eligibility: A Temporary Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania Businesses in Distress

The COVID-19 pandemic has upset the expectations of many business owners. Lines of business that seemed profitable are now struggling, and previously underappreciated lines of business are blossoming. The pandemic will bring…more

CARES Act, Chapter 11, Commercial Bankruptcy, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Relief Measures

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Matthew Green

Saved by the Bell: Federal Court Blocks the FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

As we previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule in April that would prohibit non-competes in most contexts, and was slated to go into effect on September 4, 2024. Businesses and business groups…more

Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, Non-Compete Agreements

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Thomas Hearn

Double Trouble: The FTC and DOL Team up Ban Non-Competes and Crackdown on Overtime Nationwide

While the return of spring is a happy time for baseball fans, employers may be feeling a little less festive this April. Companies across the U.S. have been bracing for two significant regulations that were expected to be made…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Paul Heintz

Observer Estate Planning - Spring 2016

Pennsylvania’s Revised Power of Attorney Act: Major Changes May Not Necessitate Revising Your Power of Attorney - You may have read about the overhaul of the Pennsylvania laws governing Powers of Attorney used for…more

Banks, Estate Planning, Financial Institutions, New Legislation, Notary Certificates

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Stephanie Henrick

“I Care a Lot"...about your money - Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

If you haven’t seen the Netflix film “I Care a Lot,” SPOILER ALERT!!!! – Rosamund Pike portrays a professional guardian who, with the help of a crooked doctor and oblivious judge, has elderly persons declared incapacitated, has…more

Elder Abuse, Elder Issues, Exploitation, Financial Abuse, Guardians

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Andrew Horowitz

How to pop the (mediation) question - a mediator’s perspective

You are litigating a case and you want to raise the topic of settlement with the other side. It may be that your client has fatigue from spending money on legal fees and just wants to be done, you don’t like the way the…more

Dispute Resolution, Employment Litigation, Mediation, Settlement Negotiations

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Shari Hunn

Murphy’s Law Expediting the Building Permitting Process in New Jersey

On January 5, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law bill A573 which amends the Uniform Construction Code by codifying the requirement that townships complete building inspections within three business days of request by the…more

Building Permits, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Expedited Actions Process, Governor Murphy

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Andrew Kasmen

Buying a Home as Part of a Divorce

In a previous post we discussed selling your house in a divorce. The other side of that coin is buying a home. Buying can be more stressful as the decision-making responsibility falls squarely on your shoulders, and a home is…more

Best Practices, Divorce, Homeowners, Real Estate Transactions

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Samantha Koopman

Judge Rules That Business Owner in Pennsylvania Is Entitled To Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Related Business Losses

Business owners with casualty insurance, business interruption insurance, civil authority insurance (coverage for when a governmental authority denies access to an insured property) or the like and who suffered financial loss…more

Business Interruption, Business Losses, Casualty Insurance, Civil Authority Coverage, Commercial Insurance Policies

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Evan Kramer

When Firing An Employee Isn’t The Final Action of An Agency

The public will need to wait longer to obtain information about fired police officers and potentially other public employee terminations due to a recent Commonwealth Court ruling. As an exception to an exemption, the…more

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), Final Action, Hiring & Firing, Open Records, Personnel Records

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Christopher Kurek

Update: Overtime Rule now Partially in Effect, but Supreme Court Overturns Longstanding Agency Deference in Overturning Chevron

As noted in our June 24, 2024 blog and client alert, the Department of Labor’s new Overtime Rule is subject to several legal challenges, including in Texas. On Friday, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas temporarily…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Chevron Deference, Chevron v NRDC, Department of Labor (DOL), Exempt-Employees

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David Ladov

Top Ten Reasons to Have A Pre-Nuptial Agreement

As we head into the wedding season, often we get an inquiry as to whether someone should enter into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement before the marriage. The first question that is always asked is - are they worth the paper they are…more

Marriage, Prenuptial Agreements

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Dominic Liberi

Net Neutrality: Will The Internet Still Be Open for Business As Usual?

New changes supposedly designed to foster a more “Open Internet” have resulted in something of a national backlash. Although not unexpected, the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) announced approval, on a partisan…more

Broadband, FCC, Internet, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Net Neutrality

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Richard Limburg

Beware the General Verdict Rule If You Want a New Trial on Damages

Suppose your pre-trial motion to exclude certain evidence was denied, and you believe that evidence improperly influenced the jury’s verdict. That is what happened to defendants in Cowher v. Kodali. Unfortunately, when they…more

Damages, Discovery, Expert Testimony, Expert Witness, General Verdict Rule

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Melissa Maione

Weeding through the Uncertainties of Marijuana Testing in the Workplace

The legalization of marijuana - both recreational and medicinal - continues to sweep the nation. As a result, many employers are facing the same, perplexing question: Should we continue drug testing employees for…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Cannabis Products, Controlled Substances, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Department of Transportation (DOT)

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Michael Malloy Jr.

[Webinar] What Happens Next? COVID-19’s Continuous Impact on Philadelphia’s Real Estate Market - March 23rd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Join us on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 12 PM for a virtual panel discussion on COVID-19’s continuing impact on the region’s real estate market…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Land Owners, Property Owners, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Investments

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Joseph McGovern

New Mandate: If you like your water heater you can keep it; but replacing it will be expensive.

Effective April 16, 2015, there will be significant changes to water heater energy factor requirements as the result of updates to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (“NAECA”). The new requirements call for higher…more

Commercial Property Owners, Construction Industry, Contractors, Energy Efficiency, General Contractors

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Sydney Melillo

New Audio-Only Telemedicine Bill to Expand Telehealth Beyond the Pandemic

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the “CMS”) relaxed some rules to expand access to telehealth, including through audio-only communication platforms. With the COVID-19…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Management Plans, Health Care Providers, Proposed Legislation

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Erika Miller

Reverse Like-Kind/1031 Exchange (Part 2)

A reverse like-kind exchange is just that, a like-kind exchange done in reverse. In a typical like-kind exchange, also known as a forward exchange, a property owner sells a property and uses the proceeds to buy a replacement…more

Capital Gains, Lease Back Transactions, Like Kind Exchanges, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Real Estate Investments

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Hillary Moonay

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Establishes Landmark Rule on Third-Party Child Support in Caldwell v. Jaurigue

On May 31, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that established a bright line rule in third-party child support matters in the case Caldwell v. Jaurigue. The decision sets a significant precedent…more

Child Custody, Child Support, PA Supreme Court, Stepchildren, Stepparents

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Terry Mutchler

When Firing An Employee Isn’t The Final Action of An Agency

The public will need to wait longer to obtain information about fired police officers and potentially other public employee terminations due to a recent Commonwealth Court ruling. As an exception to an exemption, the…more

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), Final Action, Hiring & Firing, Open Records, Personnel Records

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David Nasatir

Employer Accountability When COVID 19 Related Leave (FFCRA Leave) From Work Is Requested

Our COVID-19 Response Team previously published an Alert listing the circumstances upon which an employee would qualify under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) for leave from work. To briefly reiterate, FFCRA…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Counsel, Employer Responsibilities, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Recordkeeping Requirements

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Brooke Newborn

Service Animals: Access to Your Business

We were all deeply moved by the images of President George H.W. Bush’s service dog, Sully, lying near the late president’s casket. Service animals provide an invaluable resource for hundreds of thousands of Americans living…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Service Animals

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Nicole Norcross

[Webinar] American Rescue Plan Act: Key Local Government and Business Provisions - March 25th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

On March 11th President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, considered to be one of the largest economic rescue packages in US history. The Act includes provisions that specifically benefit local…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Biden Administration, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Henry Noye

"Reasonableness.” What does this mean for commercial property owners?

“So, you’re telling me there is a chance” is the iconic line from the 1994 blockbuster movie “Dumb and Dumber” starring Jim Carey (as “Lloyd Christmas”) and Lauren Holly (as “Mary Swanson”). In the film, Lloyd is enamored with…more

Appeals, Assumption of the Risk, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants

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Peter Oberkircher

Employer Accountability When COVID 19 Related Leave (FFCRA Leave) From Work Is Requested

Our COVID-19 Response Team previously published an Alert listing the circumstances upon which an employee would qualify under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) for leave from work. To briefly reiterate, FFCRA…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Counsel, Employer Responsibilities, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Recordkeeping Requirements

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Matthew Olesh

Employer Accountability When COVID 19 Related Leave (FFCRA Leave) From Work Is Requested

Our COVID-19 Response Team previously published an Alert listing the circumstances upon which an employee would qualify under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) for leave from work. To briefly reiterate, FFCRA…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Counsel, Employer Responsibilities, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Recordkeeping Requirements

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Michael Pepperman

Double Trouble: The FTC and DOL Team up Ban Non-Competes and Crackdown on Overtime Nationwide

While the return of spring is a happy time for baseball fans, employers may be feeling a little less festive this April. Companies across the U.S. have been bracing for two significant regulations that were expected to be made…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Stacey Pitcher

The Sixth Circuit Gives New Life to the Vaccine Mandate - Next Up, the Supreme Court

As HR Legalist previously reported, earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS), mandating that employers with at least 100 employees require all…more

Appeals, Case Consolidation, Compliance Dates, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Mandates

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Marcelina Policicchio

The Attorney I Spoke to Ran a Conflict Check. Do They Represent Me Now?

Finding an attorney who is the right fit can be tough and it may mean you have to speak to more than one before you find someone you like. Have you ever wondered what happens if you decide to retain one attorney over the other…more

Client Representation, Client Services, Conflicts of Interest, Fee Agreements, Legal Ethics

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Hayley Purcell Sinkler

Legal Lingo for your Support Matter

As lawyers, we essentially learn how to speak a completely different language that sounds like gibberish to the average person. While we always make an effort to keep you informed and explain all aspects of your case, there are…more

Alimony, Child Support, Divorce

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Brian Matthew Rhodes

Credentialism and Disparate Impact Discrimination - No Degree, No Problem!?

The job search process was frustrating for my firstborn, Mateo. He had his coder certificate and ten years’ experience as a security and IT specialist but when he applied for certain roles, even at his current employer, he…more

Adverse Impact, Civil Rights Act, Credentialing, Disparate Impact, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Michelle Ringel

“Back to School” Co-parenting Tips

Navigating the school year and the start of extra-curricular activities is hard enough. When you are separated or divorced, it can be even more challenging…more

Co-Parenting, Divorce

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Matthew Rogers

Kayden’s Law and the Future of Custody in Pennsylvania

Legislation aimed at protecting children involved in custody battles emerged from tragic events occurring in 2018, marked by the murder of seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso at the hands of her father, Jeffery Mancuso, despite her…more

Child Abuse, Child Custody, Child Protection Laws, Child Visitation, Divorce

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Karen Sanchez

Real Estate Tax Liens Attach to Persons, Not Just Property

In 2013, the Pennsylvania legislature passed an amendment to the Municipal Claim and Tax Lien Law (Act No. 93 of 2013, the “Amendment”), designed to give municipalities and school districts improved means of collecting tax…more

Property Tax, State Taxes, Tax Liens

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Edward Sarin Jr.

Tom Brady’s Next Battle Might Be His Toughest One Yet

If you believe the rumors to be true, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. and his Wife, Gisele Caroline Bundchen, are headed to where almost 50% of all marriages wind up...divorce court. It has been reported that the…more

Celebrities, Divorce, Marital Assets

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Aimee Schnecker

Supreme Court Stands Ready to Send Chevron to Sleep with the Fishes

On January 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in two cases challenging the continued validity of the Chevron doctrine. The two cases – Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo and Relentless,…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Chevron Deference, Chevron v NRDC, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo, National Marine Fisheries Service

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W. Patrick Scott

[Webinar] American Rescue Plan Act: Key Local Government and Business Provisions - March 25th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

On March 11th President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, considered to be one of the largest economic rescue packages in US history. The Act includes provisions that specifically benefit local…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Biden Administration, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Mary Shahverdian

The New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Expands Federal Protection to Working Moms

Over the last ten years, 57% of women aged 16 and older worked outside the home. Of these working women, 72 percent will become pregnant while employed at some time in their lives. And yet, no federal law guaranteed pregnant…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights Act, Duty to Accommodate, Employer Liability Issues, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Mathieu Shapiro

How Does the Coronavirus Affect our Contracts? Is it Insured?

The coronavirus is interrupting supply chains, causing cancelations of events planned years in advance, and generally disrupting . . . everything. Businesses everywhere are asking whether contracts are still enforceable and…more

Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Force Majeure Clause

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Charles Shute Jr.

Double Trouble: The FTC and DOL Team up Ban Non-Competes and Crackdown on Overtime Nationwide

While the return of spring is a happy time for baseball fans, employers may be feeling a little less festive this April. Companies across the U.S. have been bracing for two significant regulations that were expected to be made…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Jared Slipman

Impactful Tax Court Decision May Now Subject “Limited Partners” to New Self-Employment Tax Burden

A U.S. Tax Court ruled on November 28, 2023, that limited partners in a partnership may be obligated to remit self-employment tax if they are not actually “limited” with respect to their involvement and relationship to a…more

Employment Tax, Income Taxes, IRS, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Partnerships

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Leslie Spoltore

Breaking Down the Delaware Divorce Process Into 4 Easy Steps

The divorce process is governed by state law. So, the process can and often does differ from one state to another…more

Discovery, Divorce, Family Law Courts, Local Rules

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Shaun Staller

USCIS to Begin Accepting Applications Under its New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families on August 19, 2024

In June 2024, the Biden Administration announced several immigration actions using the authority of the executive branch. Within a political landscape of stalemate on virtually all things immigration, it has not been unusual for…more

Biden Administration, Green Cards, I-485 Applications, Immigration Procedures, Lawful Permanent Residents

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Stephanie Stecklair Tarantino

The Impact of a Divorce on Taxes

The post-Labor Day surge in family law cases comes with many questions, including concerns about upcoming holidays, and whether a divorce will be finalized by year-end. For some, the imminent tax extension deadline for personal…more

Divorce, Income Taxes, IRS, Joint Tax Returns, Spouses

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Nina Stryker

Qualified State Tuition Plans

If you are a parent or grandparent planning to contribute towards the education of a child or grandchild, a qualified state tuition plan is a tool to get the most out of your contributions. All states have established some type…more

529 Plans, Estate Planning, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Savings Plans, Tax Planning

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Min Suh

ICYMI: “Don’t Panic, Be Prepared: Coronavirus and the Workplace”

Please note that this is a developing area of law, concerning unprecedented public health challenges. This webinar includes the most up-to-date information available as of the date of the presentation. However, laws and best…more

Business Disruption, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Liability Issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Lawrence Tabas

New Audio-Only Telemedicine Bill to Expand Telehealth Beyond the Pandemic

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the “CMS”) relaxed some rules to expand access to telehealth, including through audio-only communication platforms. With the COVID-19…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emergency Management Plans, Health Care Providers, Proposed Legislation

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Adam Tanker

Protection From Abuse Series (Part 3)

After an abused party appears for an ex-parte hearing, a date is scheduled for a full hearing involving both parties. These matters move very quickly within the legal system as the law dictates that the full hearing must be held…more

Domestic Violence, Ex Parte, Physical Abuse, Pre-Hearing Discovery, Rules of Civil Procedure

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Michael Thom

“So you are moving? Have you called a Lawyer?” How Attorneys can assist with your Residential Real Estate Transactions

By the time we rung in the New Year, many men and women were working from home for almost nine months, while at the same time running a virtual school out of their house for their school aged children. Even the largest homes…more

Buyers, Purchase Agreement, Real Estate Transactions, Residential Real Estate Contracts, Sellers

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Daniel Unterburger

Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Employers Claiming “Undue Hardship” Defense in Religious Accommodation Cases

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated decision addressing religious accommodations in the workplace. The case, Groff v. Dejoy, arose when Gerald Groff, a United States Postal Service employee, and…more

Civil Rights Act, De Minimus Doctrine, Employer Liability Issues, Groff v DeJoy, Religious Accommodation

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Shari Veisblatt

What Should I Do With the House During a Divorce?

The marital home is oftentimes a family’s greatest asset and therefore the division/sale of the marital home may become quite contentious. With that being said, there are only a few possible outcomes when discussing the…more

Community Property, Divorce, Marital Assets, Primary Residence

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Tessa Wagoner

It’s Summertime! Support and Parenting Time Issues to Consider

We are seeing more sunshine during the day, water ice openings, and traffic to the shore. It must be summertime! Although summer brings excitement and joy, it also means the loss of school-provided childcare and other issues…more

Child Care, Co-Parenting, Parenting Time

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Robert Whitelaw

How Computer Forensics Can Affect Your Divorce Case

As people spend more and more time on digital and electronic devices (smartphones, laptops, ipads, and computers), digital information becomes more relevant in divorce cases. Social media, computers and cell phones become very…more

Divorce, Electronic Communications, Evidence, Mobile Devices, Social Networks

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Stephanie Winegrad

Do Divorced Parents Have To Pay For Our Children’s College Education?

It depends... If you reside in Pennsylvania, there is no legal obligation to pay for college as any support obligation ends when your child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is last to occur…more

Child Support, Divorce, Paying For College, Tuition

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Thomas Wyatt

To Sell or Not to Sell: Now a Common Question for Pennsylvania Townships

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused companies, individuals and municipalities to even more closely examine their budgets and services to determine how they can reduce compliance risks, operating expenses and future capital…more

Business Strategies, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Governor Wolf, Municipalities, Public Utility

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Stephen Zaffuto

Could A Tax Assessment Appeal Save You Money? If so, you Must Act Now!

The system of real estate taxation in Pennsylvania is quite complex, resulting in many owners of commercial, industrial, or residential properties paying more than their “fair share” of real estate taxes…more

Commercial Property Owners, Deadlines, Fair Market Value, Property Owners, Property Tax

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