Union organizing often begins quietly, not with a single formal act, but through gradual shifts in day-to-day workplace dynamics. For employers navigating these early stages, what they communicate to employees and how they communicate it becomes critically important. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees’ rights to organize, but it also allows employers to […]
Employers are increasingly turning to employees as brand ambassadors on social media, asking them to promote products and services across different platforms. Employee influencers can offer a cost-effective way to reach audiences with an authentic voice, but these programs can also create legal and compliance risks. Before launching an employee influencer program, employers should consider […]
Rosenberger v. Berks Plastic Surgery Institute, P.C., No. 21-16638 (Berks Cty. C.C.P. July 27, 2026) (Nevius, J.) A captain of the ship can be on dry land, but wearing the stripes in the operating room does not make one a surgeon. For anyone handling medical malpractice cases in Berks County, the Rosenberger v. Berks Plastic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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