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Author Archives: Michelle
Federal Court Throws Out NLRB’s New Joint-Employer Rule
On March 8, 2024, Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s proposed joint employer rule. This decision by the federal judge means that for the time being, the rule created in …
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Is the Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional?
On March 1, 2024, a U.S. District Court judge in Alabama in a fifty-three-page opinion ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is unconstitutional because it “exceeds the Constitution’s limits on the legislative branch and lacks a sufficient nexus to …
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Are You an Independent Artist? You Need an Attorney.
In the dynamic world of independent music, art, and athletics, having a dedicated lawyer by your side is not just a choice; it’s a strategic necessity. Independent creators, be they musicians, artists, or athletes, invest immense time and energy developing …
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Is AI Assisting You, or Are You Assisting AI?
This might seem like a distinction without a difference but if you are going to patent any inventions you develop with the assistance of artificial intelligence, you need to know which it is. On February 13, the United States Patent …
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File a High-Quality Provisional Patent
Understanding Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patent Applications Navigating the patent application process can be complex, particularly when distinguishing between provisional and non-provisional patent applications. Provisional patents, often seen as the first step in securing a patent, are informal and do not …
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The Basics of Magisterial Courts
Magisterial District Courts, or small claims courts as they are sometimes known, are the lowest tier of the Pennsylvania judicial system and the ones with which most people will interact. Despite their colloquial name, nothing about the magisterial court system …
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Employee or Independent Contractor?
In a pivotal move, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule on January 9, 2024, set to take effect on March 11, 2024. This rule fundamentally revises the guidelines for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors …
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The 10 Benefits of Mediation
In today’s fast-paced legal environment, Alternative Dispute Resolution methods like mediation are becoming increasingly popular. Mediation offers a variety of benefits over traditional litigation, particularly in terms of cost, time, and emotional well-being. Here are ten reasons you may be …
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To Prenup or Not to Prenup
There are two common reasons clients cite as to why they don’t need a Prenuptial Agreement: “I don’t have a lot of money or assets; I don’t need to plan for divorce.” “I don’t want to plan for failure or …
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The New Corporate Transparency Act
The landscape of corporate legislation and governance is always evolving, and this year is no different. On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect, which will impact the regulation of small businesses in Butler County and …
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