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New Legal Challenge for Pennsylvania Businesses: Navigating the Updated UTPCPL Cost Provisions

Under the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL), the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) Consumer Protection Section regularly conducts investigations of companies doing business...more

Reining in Regulation: How the Supreme Court’s Loper Decision Changes the Game

The power of the government to regulate the conduct of the business community is largely exercised by powerful federal and state administrative agencies. These agencies include the Environmental Protection Agency and the...more

Pennsylvania Investigating Grand Jury Subpoenas FAQ

How does a Pennsylvania grand jury work? A Pennsylvania investigating grand jury is a group of 23 to 38 jurors selected from the community pursuant to the Pennsylvania Investigating Grand Jury Act to assist prosecutors and...more

Unfair Trade Practices & Consumer Protection Law Investigations

What is the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices & Consumer Protection Law? The Unfair Trade Practices & Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) is a Pennsylvania statute that prohibits “unfair methods of competition” and “unfair...more

Rare Criminal Enforcement for Violations of PA Workplace Misclassification Statute Leads to Dozens of Charges in Delaware County

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro made the point in a recent press conference, saying, “When you misclassify employees, let me be clear what you are doing: You are stealing.”...more

Correspondence Encourages the DOE Not to Release New Title IX Regulations Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Just a few short weeks ago, college students were in the midst of their spring semester, contemplating spring break, finals, graduation, and athletic conferences. At the same time, members of higher education institutions...more

PA Colleges and Universities Must Implement Online Anonymous Reporting System and Adopt Victims Bills of Rights Policy under New...

On July 8, 2019, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed two campus safety initiatives into law to combat sexual violence and increase campus safety at Pennsylvania colleges and universities. The two initiatives are a part of...more

The Expansion of Pennsylvania's Whistleblower Law - What Government Contractors Must Know About This New Liability Threat

Businesses that enter into contracts with state or local government entities in Pennsylvania need to be aware of a new liability threat – lawsuits from employees alleging waste or wrongdoing in connection with the award of...more

Corporate Criminal Liability: Legal Causation and the Application of Absolute Vicarious Liability in the XTO Energy Prosecution

In this high-profile criminal prosecution of XTO Energy by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the scope of corporate criminal liability for the actions of third parties is likely to take center stage later this year...more

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