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COVID-19 Issues And Business Interruption For Employers

Mar 17 2020

The impact of COVID-19 and the business disruption has extended to the supply chain, service industry, production, and manufacturing plants and impacted large and small businesses, in addition to the financial institutions. As customer concerns heighten, management and even the … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Insurance, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Governmental Agencies And Coronavirus – What We Know and What We Don’t Know

Mar 17 2020

As COVID-19 cases become more widespread, governmental agencies and municipalities should carefully review their procedures and policies concerning sick leave, unpaid leave, and other accommodations such as working remotely. While federal law through the Americans with Disabilities Act only applies … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch, Municipal Services

The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act – Just In Time For The Coronavirus

Mar 17 2020

The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act mandates the payment of sick time for city employees. If you are an employer in the City of Pittsburgh, you will need to review your policies and make necessary updates to ensure that you … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

City of Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act Takes Effect March 15

Mar 12 2020

Pittsburgh Companies Required to Provide Paid Sick Time to Employees The City of Pittsburgh ordinance requiring that employers provide paid sick days to their workers takes effect March 15, 2020. Companies within the city limit are given 90 days to … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

New H-1b Lottery Rules Will Save Employers Time And Money

Feb 05 2020

USCIS Has Changed Its H-1B Lottery Rules For Fiscal Year 2021 Don’t miss the early deadline! In the past, employers wishing to submit H-1B petitions on behalf of potential employees subject to caps were forced to go through the entire … →

Posted in Legal Watch

Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Has Changed For Some Children

Feb 04 2020

PA Inheritance Tax Has Changed For Children, Age 21 or Younger, Who Inherit Money From a Parent Pennsylvania has relieved the tax burden from a class of beneficiaries who inherit from their parents. The class is narrowly defined as a … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Intellectual Property Goals For 2020

Jan 07 2020

Do You Have 2020 IP Vision? If you own a business, you use intellectual property (IP), whether it is your own or someone else’s. Your 2020 IP goals should include: 1) determine what IP you own and how/if you are properly … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Preparing For New “White Collar” Overtime Exemption

Nov 19 2019

New Minimum Salary Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2020 Recently the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Final Rule changing the minimum salary requirements for the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is estimated that an additional 1.3 million workers will … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Choosing a Family Law Attorney

Oct 04 2019

How do I find the right attorney for my divorce or custody dispute? Selecting the right family attorney can have a significant impact on the way your divorce is handled. With so many factors to consider, the decision can feel … →

Posted in Family Law, Legal Watch

Meeting With A Family Law Attorney

Oct 03 2019

How to Prepare For Your First Meeting With An Attorney There are several things to consider when choosing a family law attorney to handle your divorce including the process options, geographic location of an attorney, online referrals, and personal recommendations. … →

Posted in Family Law, Legal Watch