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Employment Issues to Watch for in 2014

To succeed in 2014 companies should be prepared for some significant employment law issues that will be present throughout the year. Watch out for these six issues. 1… Read On

Posted on January 24, 2014 in Articles: Business & Employment Law

Does Your Charitable Organization Need to Register in Multiple States?

Charitable organizations now have the ability to effortlessly reach potential donors across the country through the internet. The expansion of the donor pool is great news for fundraising… Read On

Posted on January 24, 2014 in Articles: Tax, Trusts & Estates

Marcellus Shale Update

Marcellus Shale Update

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on December 19, 2013, issued its widely anticipated decision in the case of Robinson Township, et al v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al… Read On

Posted on January 24, 2014 in Articles: Municipal Law

Non-Resident Philadelphia Workers are Eligible for “Super Credits”

Individuals who work in Philadelphia, but reside outside the city, are now unquestionably eligible to take a full credit for taxes on compensation paid to Philadelphia, known as a “super credit”, against the earned income tax (EIT) owed to the… Read On

Posted on January 24, 2014 in Articles: Tax, Trusts & Estates

Top Ten Most Significant Right to Know Cases of 2013 … and Coming Attractions for 2014

Top Ten Most Significant Right to Know Cases of 2013 … and Coming Attractions for 2014

Top Ten Most Significant Right to Know Cases of 2013 1. Bowling v. Office of Open Records, 75 A.3d 453 (Pa. 2013)(McCaffery, J.; Saylor, J. concurring; Castille, J. & Todd, J. dissenting)… Read On

Posted on January 23, 2014 in Articles: Right to Know & Media Law

Who Knew? The U.S. Military Takes the Lead in Extending Benefits to Same-Sex

As we await a June decision from the United States Supreme Court in the Windsor case dealing with the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, the United States military has already moved forward to extend some benefits to same-sex partners of… Read On

Posted on January 15, 2014 in Articles

Choosing a Community Benefit Partner

Many companies interested in giving back to their communities are seeking opportunities for charitable giving… Read On

Posted on October 14, 2013 in Articles: Tax, Trusts & Estates

Ambivalence Toward PA’s Right to Know Law is a Mistake

Ambivalence Toward PA’s Right to Know Law is a Mistake

In 2009, the General Assembly enacted the most sweeping revisions of Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law in its history. The new law created a presumption that a record in the possession of the government was public unless otherwise exempt… Read On

Posted on October 14, 2013 in Articles: Right to Know & Media Law

How to Correctly Handle Overtime and Unexcused Absences under the Fair Labor Standards Act

As part of my labor and employment practice I often advise clients on issues involving the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). I have found two particular issues to be the source of frequent employer mistakes… Read On

Posted on October 14, 2013 in Articles: Business & Employment Law

The Affordable Care Act: How Smoking (and Quitting) Will Affect Rates

On October 1, 2013, Health Insurance Marketplaces (often referred to as “exchanges”) opened across the country… Read On

Posted on October 14, 2013 in Articles: Business & Employment Law