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

March 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

March 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

February 5, 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

February 4, 2020

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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

January 7, 2020

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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

What Happens If I Go Into A Nursing Home?

January 3, 2020

The Dangers of Failing to Plan For Your Estate One of the largest and most aggressive creditors in the United States today is the nursing home system. Failure to plan can result in your assets going to the nursing home … →

Posted in Events

Preparing For New “White Collar” Overtime Exemption

November 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

Charles Hadad – Estate Planning Seminar

November 5, 2019

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Charles Hadad, Estate Planning Attorney, Will Teach NBI Trust Seminar Charles Hadad, estate planning attorney with The Lynch Law Group, joins an experienced panel of legal professionals in presenting the National Business Institute’s program, Trusts: The Ultimate Guide, on November … →

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Estates and Trusts, Events

Best Places to Work in Pittsburgh

October 21, 2019

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The Lynch Law Group is Proud To Be One Of Pittsburgh’s Best Places to Work There has been a lot to celebrate at The Lynch Law Group recently. Last week, members of the Firm joined hundreds of Pittsburgh companies at … →

Posted in Announcements, Awards, Events

Choosing a Family Law Attorney

October 4, 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