What are the collective bargaining obligations of an employer that purchases an ongoing business whose employees are currently represented by a labor organization? Under well-established NLRB case law, assuming that the new employer continues to operate a similar business and a majority of the employees hired by the new employer to operate the business are […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Aug. 24, 2026) – McNees Wallace & Nurick today unveiled a refreshed brand identity and redesigned website, reflecting the firm’s nine-decade legacy of exceptional client service and its unwavering commitment to community. The work began as McNees marked its 90th anniversary in 2025. Rather than reinvent the firm, the goal of the brand […]
This summer, several law students joined attorneys and professionals at the firm to gain a hands-on experience in the life and practice of an attorney. These students spent their summer in three of the firm’s offices, working alongside attorneys in practices including corporate and tax, estate planning, labor and employment, and litigation. With them, the […]
A serial pro se litigant, Vivek Shah, has sent demand letters threatening litigation to thousands of businesses across the country, alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). If your business has received one of these letters, here is what you need to know. Key takeaways: Understanding CIPA and the demand letters In […]
Pennsylvania schools will soon face expanded responsibilities for CPR training, access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and cardiac emergency preparedness following the passage of Greg Moyer’s Law. Named in honor of a Pennsylvania student athlete who died from sudden cardiac arrest at a high school basketball game, the legislation amends the School Code to strengthen […]
Reprinted with permission from the August 10, 2026, edition of The Legal Intelligencer© 2026 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. The cost of litigation discovery has escalated dramatically in recent decades, particularly for electronically stored information (ESI). While the sheer volume of ESI is often blamed, a less-examined […]
Reprinted with permission from the July 21, 2026, edition of The Legal Intelligencer© 2026 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Employers often view nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans as relatively free of regulatory complexity because ERISA’s most demanding requirements, such as funding, vesting schedules, fiduciary duties, and plan […]
In early May, thousands of K-12 schools, colleges, and universities were disrupted when Canvas, a leading edtech software program, went offline during one of the busiest times of the academic year. The digital blackout was the result of a cyberattack. Instructure, Canvas’s parent company, soon after paid an undisclosed (but presumably substantial) amount to a […]
This article summary is based on insights shared by attorney Kayla Bushey, CIPP/US, published by IAPP (formerly the International Association of Privacy Professionals) on May 21, 2026. IAPP membership is required to view the full article. Key takeaways: The TAKE IT DOWN Act, signed into law on May 19, 2025, is a bipartisan federal law […]
If you are a business owner or the spouse of a business owner considering divorce, the conclusion of tax season is a good time to review strategy with a family law lawyer, as well as with your tax advisor, accountant, and other personal business advisors. In divorce matters involving closely held businesses, it is important […]
Reprinted with permission from the April 23, 2026, edition of The Legal Intelligencer© 2026 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Receiving a copyright infringement demand letter can be alarming. Many recipients are told they owe thousands of dollars for allegedly using a photograph, graphic or other image online. […]
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