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Reprinted with permission from the October 19, 2026, edition of The Legal Intelligencer© 2026 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Organizations understand the importance of knowing which of their workers are considered employees and which workers are not. The distinction can affect obligations involving overtime pay, unemployment and […]

Under Pennsylvania law, when you get married, you and your spouse automatically gain certain financial rights. You have an obligation to support each other financially, and you share in assets acquired during the marriage, with some limited exceptions. Prenuptial agreements allow couples to plan how assets and income will be handled during the marriage and […]

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 […]

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 May 7, 2026, edition of The Legal Intelligencer© 2026 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. When a construction dispute arises, one question almost always comes to the forefront: who ultimately bears the financial risk if something goes wrong? For owners, contractors, and subcontractors […]