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How Does the Recent Supreme Court Ruling in Connelly Impact Business Owners?

July 18, 2024

Understand these changes to avoid higher estate taxes for your business.  If you’re running a family-owned business, you likely have a plan in place for what happens when one of the owners passes away. Many of these plans involve life …

Posted in Business Succession Planning

Does Your Child Have a HIPAA Authorization Form? 

June 14, 2024

As you prepare to send your child off to college, either for their first year as a freshman or to complete their education, the checklist of forms is endless. Dorm rooms, textbooks, placement tests, financial aid, the list goes on …

Posted in Estates and Trusts

Why is the FTC Banning Noncompetes?

June 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

Charles B. Hadad Recognized as a Five Star Investment Professional

June 3, 2024

Charles B. Hadad, Partner and Chair of the Estates and Trusts Practice Group has been recognized as a Five Star Investment Professional through independent research and peer review.  This award, given to professionals who have demonstrated exceptional skill in client …

Posted in Announcements, Awards

The Lynch Law Group Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year with Nine Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

May 17, 2024

The Lynch Law Group, one of Pittsburgh’s fastest-growing law firms, is thrilled to announce that nine of our talented attorneys have been selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, marking a record-breaking year for our firm.  Super Lawyers, a prestigious …

Posted in Announcements, Awards

Navigating New Changes in Real Estate Commissions: What You Need to Know 

May 10, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently announced a significant settlement relating to how broker commissions are handled, shedding light on a complex aspect of real estate transactions that affects both buyers and sellers. This post aims to clarify the …

Posted in Real Estate, Regulatory

Navigating For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Purchases: A Buyer’s Guide 

May 2, 2024

When you’re eyeing a home that’s For Sale by Owner (FSBO), you’re stepping into a scenario where the homeowner is bypassing real estate professionals to sell their property directly. While this might seem like a straightforward path to homeownership, there …

Posted in Real Estate, Regulatory

Federal Court Throws Out NLRB’s New Joint-Employer Rule

March 20, 2024
construction worker working in a neon vest

On March 8, 2024, Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s proposed joint employer rule. This decision by the federal judge means that for the time being, the rule created in …

Posted in Labor and Employment, Litigation, Regulatory

Are You an Independent Artist? You Need an Attorney.

March 8, 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

Is AI Assisting You, or Are You Assisting AI? 

February 26, 2024
artificial intelligence or ai robot looking at a screen

This might seem like a distinction without a difference but if you are going to patent any inventions you develop with the assistance of artificial intelligence, you need to know which it is. On February 13, the United States Patent …

Posted in Intellectual Property, Regulatory