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Real Estate Agent & Broker Liability

May 25, 2016
couple signing lease with real estate agent

Krista Kochosky, Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group will join an experienced panel to present the Pennsylvania Bar Institute course, Real Estate Agent and Broker Liability. The program is approved for 3 hours of CLE credit (2.0 Substantive and … →

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Legal Watch, Real Estate

Patent Protection and Trademark Registration Help Pittsburgh’s Food Startups Succeed

May 12, 2016
blurred photo of chef preparing food in restaurant kitchen

Kathleen Kuznicki will speak to business owners and entrepreneurs about the importance of developing a comprehensive strategy for patent protection and trademark registration, at a workshop for Pittsburgh’s food startups, on Saturday, May 21st, in Sharpsburg. The workshop, called Getting Your … →

Posted in Events, Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

The ABLE Act – New Pennsylvania Law Provides Additional Tool For Special Needs Planning

May 4, 2016
boy with special needs and father smiling outside

The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) Act was enacted in December 2014. The federal law authorizes each state to develop their own ABLE programs, and many states have moved quickly to implement ABLE, including Pennsylvania, where on April … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Lynch Law Group Senior Counsel Alex Parrish Leads Event with Third Circuit Judge Thomas Hardiman

April 4, 2016

On January 27, Alex Parrish, Senior Counsel at the Lynch Law Group and a member of the Corporate and Litigation sections at the firm, organized and led a two-hour program with Third Circuit Judge Thomas Hardiman, attended by thirty-five guests. … →

Posted in Events, Legal Watch

Can I Copyright My Logo?

March 22, 2016
branding brainstorming notebook on wooden table

Businesses work very hard on establishing their brand identity. That includes coming up with a name to communicate the value of their product or service to customers, as well as a logo to visually connect with their customers. After perfecting … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

IP Strategies Protect Your Assets And Minimize Your Risk

March 8, 2016
Intellectual Property Word Cloud

I work with businesses and individuals to maximize the protection of their own intellectual property, and to minimize risk with regards to others’ intellectual property. Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Building Your Business And Protecting Your Brand: Legal Issues For Growing Businesses

February 15, 2016

Business owners looking to strategically position their business for growth are invited to attend the workshop, Building Your Business And Protecting Your Brand: Legal Issues For Growing Businesses, presented by attorneys, Tracy Zihmer, Kathleen Kuznicki, Krista Kochosky, Lisa Goddy and Karen … →

Posted in Events, Legal Watch

A Day On Real Estate

February 11, 2016
real estate agent with sale pending sign

From transactional issues to new CFPB rules, the practice of real estate is continually evolving. Stay abreast of all that’s happened in the past year and plan for the future by attending A Day on Real Estate. Krista Kochosky, Chair … →

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Legal Watch, Real Estate

Washington County Property Reassessment – What Owners Need To Know

February 8, 2016
washington county pa property reassessment

The Process Involves Several Notices And Important Deadlines Similar to the reassessment that Allegheny County property owners experienced in 2012, Washington County recently concluded a court-ordered reassessment of all residential and commercial properties in the county. It is the first … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Real Estate

How Are Oil Prices Set And Why Are They Falling So Fast?

January 22, 2016

The price point at which crude oil is traded internationally is fixed predominantly by the Brent Crude Oil, West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil and Dubai/Oman Crude Oil benchmarks.  As of December 15, 2014, rates are as follows: Brent Crude Oil … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Oil and Gas