Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP

The devastating financial fallout of the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated law firm dissolutions and key attorney separations. Firms that were overleveraged, undercapitalized, poorly managed or otherwise unable to adjust to…more

Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners, Law Practice Management, Line of Credit, Partnership Agreements

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Matthew Barnes

Could One Plaintiff’s Phone Call Lead To ADA Litigation? The Supreme Court Will Decide

Every business or nonprofit open to the public, regardless of size, must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The ADA permits a plaintiff to sue a business for failing to provide full and…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Hotels, Public Accommodation, SCOTUS, Standing

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Pamela Brecht

UK’s View Across The Pond At U.S. Whistleblower Program Success – Time To Incentivize Tipsters?

Several recent developments may spark a renewed effort to incentivize United Kingdom (UK)-based whistleblowers who frequently provide tips to U.S.-based agencies, such as the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…more

CFTC, Dodd-Frank, European Parliament, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Incentives

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John Brumberg

[Webinar] Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and Civil Litigation - November 3rd, 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET

As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gain further acceptance in the portfolios held by persons, corporations, trusts, and estates, fiduciaries and civil litigants must be aware of how courts will handle claims when the…more

Asset Management, Bitcoin, Continuing Legal Education, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets

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Kerri Lee Cappella

Understanding Interim Financial Relief

When parties separate in anticipation of divorce, there are several key financial considerations that must be addressed at the outset. Who’s staying in the residence? Who’s paying support to whom, what, if anything, do we do…more

Child Support, Division of Assets, Divorce, Family Law Courts, Marital Assets

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Scott Coffina

Snyder V. United States: Will Public Servants Be Next To Put Out A Tip Jar?

Who would have thought politicians can work for tips? Well, that is what Portage, Indiana Mayor Jim Snyder argued (more or less) before the Supreme Court last month, when he sought to overturn his conviction under 18 U.S.C. §…more

Bribery, Corruption, Federal Funding, Fraud, Illegal Gratuities

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Robert D'Anniballe, Jr.

Competing Duties Of A Life Insurance Agent: The Potential For A Conflict Of Interest In The Sale Of Life Insurance Policies And Annuities

The legal and regulatory scheme is set up in favor of life insurance companies to the detriment of the agents and customers. The imbalance of duties imposed upon a life insurance agent in the sale of life insurance policies and…more

Conflicts of Interest, Fiduciary Duty, Insurance Industry, Life Insurance, NAIC

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Quintin DiLucente

Cybersecurity Insurance: Circuit Courts Weigh in on Insurers’ Liability for an Insured’s Losses Stemming from a Data Breach

When a cybersecurity-related incident occurs, an insured should not automatically assume a standard commercial general liability (CGL) policy issued by an insurer will cover their losses, as CGL policies generally afford…more

Commercial General Liability Policies, Corporate Counsel, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity

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Carla Schiff Donnelly

A House Divided-Who Keeps the House in a Divorce?

When you hear a couple is divorcing, one of the first questions people ask is “who is keeping the house?” Clients rarely ask the question that way. They more often ask, should I keep the house? Indeed, that is the better…more

Division of Assets, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Marital Assets, Spouses

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Erik Giannitrapani

6th Circuit Draws a Bright Line Between Regulatory Non-Compliance and Fraudulent Inducement in a Defense Contracting Case

Takeaway: 6th Circuit provided a path forward for a common defense contracting fraud allegation…more

Federal Contractors, Fraud, Fraudulent Inducement, NASA

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Mark Gordon

Workers' Compensation/OSHA Claims Due to COVID-19

Questions have persistently arisen as to whether an employer is responsible to pay workers’ compensation benefits to an employee who has been rendered disabled as a result of a COVID-19 diagnosis or, in the alternative, is…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Liability Issues, Infectious Diseases, OSHA, Workers' Compensation Claim

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Joshua Hill

As Chevron Goes, So Goes The Sentencing Guidelines?

In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 144 S. Ct. 2244 (2024), the Supreme Court did away with the “Chevron Doctrine” essentially eliminating the Judiciary’s mandated deference to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes…more

Administrative Interpretation, Chevron Deference, Federal Judiciary, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo

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Christopher Iacono

BIPA Accrual Will Not Be Reconsidered By Illinois Supreme Court

On July 18, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court denied a rehearing on the issue of Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) accrual. The request for rehearing derived from an opinion by the 7th Circuit, Cothron v. White Castle…more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Class Action, Data Collection, Fingerprints

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Ashley Kenny

PPP Loan Fraud At The Beach

It’s not always sunny for everyone on the Florida beaches. On January 30, 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that Al Clint LaRoche of West Palm Beach pleaded guilty to two…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, False Claims Act (FCA), False Statements, Fraud

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John Kettering

Tax Credit Provides Direct Relief for COVID-19 Leave

Takeaway: Intended to provide direct relief to small businesses, the ARP employer tax credit provides an excellent opportunity for employers to reduce their tax liability…more

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Paid Leave, Relief Measures, Sick Leave

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Mary Kate McDevitt

CISA Announces New Binding Operational Directive to Manage Federal Civilian Agency Threats

Takeaway: The latest directive from CISA will enhance federal agencies’ ability to identify vulnerabilities in their networks to prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents…more

Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Justice (DOJ)

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Alexander Owens

Is Tax Whistleblowing Making A Comeback?

Takeaways: •The IRS is modernizing its somewhat anemic whistleblower program. •IRS whistleblower awards are finally rebounding. •The IRS is aggressively targeting high-net-worth taxpayers and large corporations…more

Biden Administration, Black Box, False Claims Act (FCA), IRS, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Shelly Pagac

So You Want to Implement a Mandatory Vaccination Policy - What Should You Know?

Many employers are considering implementing a mandatory vaccination policy. Can you? Yes. Should you? It depends on your business, and consideration of the following issues..…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Infectious Diseases, Reasonable Accommodation

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William Pietragallo

Preventative Medicine For Your 401(K) And 403(B) Plan

Multiple new lawsuits have been filed since the start of 2020. Complications caused by the Coronavirus have not slowed the onslaught of 401(k) fee litigation across the country. Last month, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. was the…more

401k, 403(b) Plans, Breach of Duty, Class Action, Department of Labor (DOL)

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Marc Raspanti

Are Courts Still the Best Place to Litigate a Qui Tam Action?

In a typical qui tam case, the sequence and life cycle follow a similar trajectory. The relator files a sealed qui tam complaint in a federal courthouse in the United States. While COVID has disrupted litigation, particularly…more

Civil Investigation Demand, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Discovery, False Claims Act (FCA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

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Lourdes Ridge

Pennsylvania’s Judiciary Is Front And Center On President Biden’s Agenda

On July 12, 2022, President Biden nominated five new judicial nominees in Pennsylvania including one nominee for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. In this latest submission, President Biden has made it clear that diversity on…more

Joe Biden, Judges, Nominations, Pennsylvania, Presidential Nominations

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Douglas Rosenblum

Transformative Pro Bono Experiences in The Philadelphia Lawyer

Pro bono representations have been critical to my development, both personally and professionally. I left my role as a prosecutor 15 years ago to pursue a career in private practice. From the day I left the Montgomery County…more

Client Services, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners, Law Practice Management, Pro Bono

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Eric Soller

The Domination of Cybersecurity

Key takeaway: Despite the Supreme Court’s recent pronouncement of patent-eligible subject matter, cybersecurity innovation will remain an active area for intellectual property protection through the patent application and…more

Alice Corporation, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Intellectual Property Protection, Inventions

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Mark Sottile

[Webinar] FMLA Interference and Retaliation: Navigating the complex and seemingly contradictory waters of FMLA claims - October 18th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Pietragallo attorney Mark Sottile will draw on his extensive employment law experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s state and federal courts in this informative presentation on the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and the…more

Continuing Legal Education, Employer Liability Issues, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Human Resources Professionals, Leave of Absence

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Angela Velez

The U.S. Department Of Education’s Proposed Title IX Regulations: Expanding The Scope And Offering Options For Higher Education Institutions

Takeaway: The latest proposed amendments to the Title IX regulations would expand the scope of Title IX (by geography, time, and type of sex discrimination), create new obligations for higher education institutions, and provide…more

Department of Education, Discrimination, Educational Institutions, Gender Discrimination, Grievance Process

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Robert Weinberg

Evidence in Divorce and Custody Cases

“It didn’t happen if there isn’t a document to prove it.” This proposition is a little bit like “possession is nine tenths of the law.” It sounds good and frequently applies, but it isn’t as absolute as it sounds. In any…more

Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution

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Megan Young

BIPA Accrual Will Not Be Reconsidered By Illinois Supreme Court

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Class Action, Data Collection, Fingerprints

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