The latest from McNees

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 […]

Mark Fitzgerald has been appointed as member-in-charge of McNees’ Plymouth Meeting office, effective July 1. As the Plymouth Meeting office’s first member-in-charge, Mark will focus on shaping its culture, strengthening ties across the firm, and deepening McNees’ presence in the greater Philadelphia region, from building relationships with the local business community to ensuring the office […]

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 […]

Meera Modi has been appointed as member-in-charge of McNees’ Harrisburg office, effective July 1. Meera is the first member to serve as a dedicated member-in-charge for the Harrisburg office. The new structure provides focused leadership for the office while Brian Jackson continues to serve in his firmwide role as chair. “Harrisburg is where McNees began, and it remains […]

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. (Aug. 17, 2026) — McNees Wallace & Nurick today announced the addition of education attorney Macy T. Laster to the firm’s new and growing Plymouth Meeting office. An experienced education litigator, Laster joins McNees’ Education and Litigation groups. She represents school and educational entities, with a particular focus on special education, student discipline […]

Patents are often perceived as an expense reserved for large technology companies or pharmaceutical giants. In reality, businesses of all sizes and across all industries use patents as strategic assets to generate measurable financial returns, deter competitors, and position companies for long-term growth. Understanding why others invest in patents is the first step toward evaluating […]