Regulatory

New Pittsburgh Residential Rental Ordinance

Oct 05 2023

Attorney Krista Kochosky Shares Details About a New Pittsburgh Residential Rental Ordinance What Landlords Need to Know  Pittsburgh’s City Council recently made waves in the rental community by unanimously passing a new ordinance affecting all residential rentals within the city, … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Real Estate, Regulatory

Navigating the Law for Pennsylvania Drone Users

Oct 04 2023

A Guide to Navigating the Law for Pennsylvania Drone Users  In an era dominated by technological advancements, drones have soared in popularity among corporations and hobbyists alike. Yet, as with most emerging technology, there exists a gray area in the … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation, Regulatory

What Online Privacy Laws May a Business in Pennsylvania Be Subject To?

Feb 02 2022
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Consumer data privacy laws in Pennsylvania and the United States as a whole serve important purposes in protecting consumers from unwarranted access to their information. Businesses in Pennsylvania must work diligently to comply with the ever-changing landscape of these laws … →

Posted in Corporate, Regulatory

OSHA Issues Highly Anticipated Vaccination Standards For Businesses

Nov 05 2021
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On November 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA issued mandatory standards requiring private companies with 100 or more employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a face covering at work. … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Labor and Employment, Regulatory

Analyzing a Major Change in Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law

Mar 02 2021
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The Effect of Gregg v. Ameriprise Financial  Last week, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania finalized a major change in Pennsylvania consumer protection law that affects consumers, merchants, insurers, financial advisors, contractors, home sellers, and many others engaged in everyday commerce. In Gregg … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation, Regulatory

Taking from the Poor and Giving to the Rich? What is Robinhood’s Exposure in the GameStop Saga?

Feb 02 2021
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Platform Faces Scrutiny For Trading Freeze Last week, we shared an article about the potential exposure that some investors may have in the GameStop saga as investigations into whether an illegal “pump-and-dump” had occurred were in the news. This week, … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Litigation, Regulatory

OSHA Penalties Increase For 2021

Feb 01 2021
Workers wearing safety gear comply with OSHA regulations

Employers Should Prepare For Stricter Enforcement of Regulations The U.S. Department of Labor issued a Memorandum for all OSHA Regional Administrators to provide clarity regarding the 2021 Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties.  On November 2, 2015, the Federal Civil Penalties … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch, Regulatory

Craft Distillers, Brewers, and Wineries Hoping to Drink in Tax Relief

Dec 03 2020
beer flight on table at distillery

Craft Beverage Act is a “Bipartisan Priority” January 1, 2021, is an important day for craft distillers, brewers, wineries, meaderies, and cideries. Without legislative intervention, these artisans face a significant hike in federal excise tax at the end of an … →

Posted in Corporate, Regulatory

European Council Passes Significant Changes to EU Copyright Laws

Apr 01 2019
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After roughly two years, the European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, the subject of significant public interest and lobbying efforts, has been passed by the European Council. The European Parliament is set to ratify on April … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Regulatory

California Pursues Sales Tax from Third-Party Sellers

Mar 26 2019
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CDTFA Pursues Back Taxes and Future Sales Tax From Third-Party Sellers Online retailers and third-party sellers who use large platform marketplaces like Amazon and eBay must pay close attention as government officials, industry players, and various interest groups clash over … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Regulatory