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Curing Real Estate Title Defects – CLE Program

March 3, 2022
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Attorney Krista Kochosky, Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group, will join with attorney Frank Kosir, Jr. of Myer, Unkovic & Scott, LLP to present the program, Curing Real Estate Title Defects, for the Washington County Bar Association Winter Bench …

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars

Can a Full-Time Employee Work A Second Full-Time Job in Pennsylvania?

February 23, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic forced numerous businesses and employees to adapt to remote work. After adjusting, many businesses found that they were able to remain profitable and employees were able to remain productive, though obviously there have been hiccups for both …

Posted in Labor and Employment

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

February 2, 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

Estate Planning: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make

January 28, 2022
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  Attorneys Charles Hadad has been selected by the National Business Institute (NBI) as instructors for its CLE program, “Estate Planning: New Laws, Old Tools, and the Changes You Need to Make.” This seminar offers a practical analysis of the …

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars

Flag on the Play: Penalties for Unlicensed Trademark Use

January 25, 2022
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Many businesses use references to current events in their advertising, promotions, and social media to keep advertisements timely and better connect with audiences. One such upcoming opportunity is Team USA’s participation in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Another, which businesses take …

Posted in Intellectual Property, LLG News

Planning for 2022: Tax Updates for a Happy New Year

December 13, 2021
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With a new year approaching, the IRS has released 2022 figures for the federal lifetime gift and estate tax exemption, as well as the annual gift tax exclusion and others. Despite concerns that President Biden will significantly reduce the federal …

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Tax Update: The Build Back Better Act

November 17, 2021
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The Build Back Better Act was recently narrowed by President Biden. On October 28, 2021, House Bill H.R. 5376 lowered the originally proposed $2.1 trillion tax increase to $1.85 trillion.   Recently, the House of Representatives issued new draft legislative text. …

Posted in Legal Watch

New EEOC Guidance Helps Employers Navigate Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Policies

November 15, 2021
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On October 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its employer guidance regarding COVID-19, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws,” by adding Section L, which addresses questions relating …

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

Three Essential Steps to Business Succession Planning: Step 1

November 15, 2021
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What is business succession planning? If you have been actively involved throughout your career in building your business and overseeing its continued success, thinking about retirement can call for answers to difficult questions. Your situation may involve a child who …

Posted in Business Succession Planning, Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Three Essential Steps to Business Succession Planning: Step 2

November 15, 2021
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There are three essential steps to developing a business succession plan. Define your long-term personal and business goals. Develop a management plan for the business. Design an estate plan that transitions ownership of your business and meets your goals. In …

Posted in Business Succession Planning, Corporate, Legal Watch