Corporate

Corporate Transparency Act Update

Oct 24 2024
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There are lawsuits in multiple federal districts challenging the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The first, on March 1, 2024, declared the Corporate Transparency Act to be unconstitutional because it “exceeds the Constitution’s limits on the legislative branch … →

Posted in Corporate

Landlord Tenant Act: Returning Security Deposits

Sep 06 2024
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You scrubbed the apartment from head to toe, making sure to patch up any holes from nails, and even cleaned a few scuff marks off the walls.  Move-out was a month ago, and you haven’t received your security deposit back … →

Posted in Corporate

Pennsylvania Decennial Reports Are Now Annual Reports

Jul 19 2024
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What Does This Mean for Registered Business Owners in The Commonwealth? Business owners in Pennsylvania need to know about a big change in state law. All companies must file annual reports effective January 1, 2025.  These reports help the state … →

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Why is the FTC Banning Noncompetes?

Jun 10 2024

In a decisive step aimed at protecting workers, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has ruled to invalidate noncompete clauses for all employees in the coming weeks. This new rule applies to virtually all classes of employees and will fundamentally revise … →

Posted in Corporate, Regulatory

Is the Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional?

Mar 08 2024
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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 … →

Posted in Corporate, Litigation, Regulatory

Are You an Independent Artist? You Need an Attorney.

Mar 08 2024
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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 … →

Posted in Corporate, Education, Litigation

The New Corporate Transparency Act 

Jan 16 2024
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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 … →

Posted in Announcements, Corporate, Regulatory

Partner Charles Hadad will present a CLE on Wills and Trusts 

Nov 30 2023
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Partner and Chair of the Estates & Trusts Practice Group at The Lynch Law Group, Charles Hadad will present a national CLE through the National Business Institute. This live presentation will detail all things Wills and Trusts including but not … →

Posted in Announcements, Corporate, Regulatory

Implications of No-Hire Provisions for Business Owners

Sep 27 2023
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Implications of No-Hire Provisions for Business Owners How a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Case Could Change Your Hiring Process  Questions of the enforceability and the implications of a contractual clause known as a “no-hire provision” were recently resolved by the Pennsylvania … →

Posted in Announcements, Corporate, Labor and Employment, Litigation

New York’s Potential Shift on Non-Competes

Jul 31 2023
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New York’s Potential Shift on Non-Competes What This Could Mean for Employers? The New York legislature has recently passed a bill that will prospectively ban all non-compete agreements within the state. The proposed Bill No. 3100A § 191-d is awaiting … →

Posted in Corporate, Litigation