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Estate Planning Now Must Include Digital Assets

Jan 03 2019
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Chuck Hadad Discusses Estate Planning in Butler Business Matters Article Kyle Knapp keeps a little cha-ching in his cyber wallets, specifically, minimum balances of the digital currency Bitcoin and Ethereum. While many Butler area business people might not have jumped – …

Posted in Business Succession Planning, Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Drivers Hauling Sand for Fracking Operations May Qualify For HOS Exemption

Dec 20 2018
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Drivers hauling sand used for hydraulic fracturing (frack sand) are now eligible to use an hours-of-service (HOS) exception that extends the workday if their equipment meets specific criteria, according to the The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The U. …

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Impact of Adverse Driving Conditions on Hours of Service

Dec 10 2018
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With the winter season challenges fast approaching, it is wise to revisit how severe weather and adverse driving conditions may impact motor carrier operators and Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Extreme weather and …

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Results of 2018 CVSA Brake Safety Week Inspections Released

Dec 06 2018
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In an effort to address brake system violations, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certified inspectors conducted 35,080 inspections on commercial motor vehicles during the week of September 16-22, 2018. During CVSA’s Annual Brake Safety Week, inspections on commercial motor vehicles …

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

What GDPR Means For Your Cookies Policy

Dec 05 2018
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Your Cookies Policy Should Be Transparent and Comprehensive Cookies are pieces of tracking data that are placed by websites on users’ browsers. They serve several different purposes. For example, websites might use cookies to track whether a user is logged into …

Posted in Corporate, International Business, Legal Watch

Workplace Claims On The Rise

Nov 27 2018
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470 Labor and Employment Lawsuits Filed In One Week The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. reported that approximately 470 labor and employment lawsuits were filed in federal courts accusing employers of workplace violations between November 11, 2018 and November 17, …

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Real Operational and Legal Issues Facing The Digital Supply Chain

Nov 08 2018
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The Lynch Law Group has released Frank Botta’s white paper focused on the business and legal issues facing the digital supply chain. The paper explains the practical operational benefits of the implementation of digital supply, as well as the impact …

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Dan Lynch Shares Strategies for Building A Successful Law Practice In His New Book

Oct 22 2018
Building a Million Dollar Book of Business by Daniel P. Lynch book cover

Just Published: Building a Million Dollar Book of Business In his first book, Building a Million Dollar Book of Business, Principles and Behaviors for A Successful Law Practice, Dan Lynch details the focused and disciplined approach he has applied in …

Posted in Announcements, Legal Watch

Supporting Sojourner House

Aug 31 2018
The Lynch Law Group staff and attorneys attend charity event at Treasure House Fashions in Pittsburgh

The Lynch Law Group Supports Women of Sojourner House Members of our team, joined by Wendy Cibula, owner of the Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant, spent an inspirational evening with Sally Power, owner of Treasure House Fashions, in support of the …

Posted in Events, Legal Watch

Collaborative Law Recognized As An Official Practice In PA

Aug 27 2018
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The Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act is Signed Today, August 27, 2018, marks the official effective date of The Pennsylvania Collaborative Law Act, codified as 42 Pa.C.S. §74, which was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday, June 28, …

Posted in Family Law, Legal Watch