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A Look into the History of Pride and (Tax) Prejudice

Jun 30 2021

While taxes might not be the first topic that comes to mind when someone mentions Pride Month, taxes were exactly the issue at hand when the Supreme Court held that federal level discrimination against same-sex spouses violated the Due Process … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch, LLG News

Today’s Cybersecurity Threats: An Introduction

Jun 23 2021

The threat of a cybersecurity breach is real and rapidly becoming more common. The Harvard Business Review reports that payouts by the victims of cyberattacks increased by more than 300% in 2020. Developing best practices to prevent this growing threat … →

Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch

Today’s Cybersecurity Threats: Not If, But When

Jun 23 2021

Determining best practices to prevent a cybersecurity breach from crippling your business should be on the top of your priority list. Foreign hacking collectives, acting independently in some cases and under the guidance of malicious state sponsorship in others, have … →

Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch

What Happens if I Die Without a Will?

Jun 10 2021

Most people intend to have a will in place when they die, but many never get around to drafting one and eventually pass with no formal estate plan in place. If you die without a will, the intestacy laws of … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Drafting a Letter of Intent: Do I Need Counsel?

Jun 07 2021

There are real advantages to negotiating a well-crafted letter of intent with the assistance of experienced M&A lawyers. Those selling or buying businesses can best position themselves to close the deal by engaging counsel early in the process. Often, efforts … →

Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch

New DOL Website Signals Change in Affirmative Action for Federal Contractors

May 27 2021

With the change in power in Washington D.C., as well as a number of recent, high-profile national events shaping discussions about diversity and inclusion, it should come as no surprise that there has been a recent emphasis on compliance with … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Allegheny County “Happy Hour” Becomes “Happy Minute” in Judge’s New Opinion

May 11 2021

A recent opinion by the Honorable Philip A. Ignelzi of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas will have a profound effect on the way discovery is handled in all civil cases in Allegheny County. The case, Lau v. Allegheny … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation

How Much Can I Gift? A Guide to Gifting and Taxes

May 06 2021

Are you planning to give a special gift to a deserving graduate? Are you curious about the tax consequences of that gift? The Internal Revenue Service provides regulations regarding the definition of a gift, how much one person may gift, … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Department of Labor Repeals Independent Contractor Rule Effective May 6, 2021

May 05 2021

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that it was withdrawing the Trump-Era “Independent Contractor Rule.” This rule, which never went into effect following the end of President Trump’s term, was for determining whether a worker … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Can My Employer Ask if I Received a COVID Vaccine?

Apr 14 2021

As of April 13, 2021, all adult Pennsylvanians are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As eligibility requirements and availability of the various vaccines have expanded and as more adults receive the vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … →

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