People often ask, “What kind of lawyer are you?” After my stock (and feeble) comedic response of “a good one”,...
Use of Corporate Authority in Internal Business Disputes
In my many years of practice as a commercial litigator dealing with conflicts between shareholders, it has become clear time...
What is a Contract: Preamble/ Recitals – Let’s begin at the beginning
This post continues my series aimed at explaining the main elements of a contract. These elements are outlined on the...
Aretha Franklin Died without an Estate Plan – Here is Why You Should Have One
Shortly after Aretha Franklin died at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, documents filed in the...
PENNSYLVANIA’S PROPOSED RULEMAKING UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA MINIMUM WAGE ACT
PENNSYLVANIA’S PROPOSED RULEMAKING UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA MINIMUM WAGE ACT Reprinted with permission from the August 18th, 2018 issue of The Legal...
Joint Business Ownership: Unwinding Those Relationships Can Be Complicated and Costly
It is not unusual for business owners such as manufacturers and their suppliers and consultants to enter into joint ownership...
5 Common Employment Issues That Can Scuttle the Sale of Your Business
The sale or merger of a business often uncovers employment problems that may scuttle the transaction, or impact the value...
Highly Compensated Employees: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Employers work very hard to retain senior, key and talented employees. In the past, we’ve discussed how workplace culture helps...
What is a Contract, and Why You Should Read the Fine Print
As a business owner, you are routinely asked to “sign on the dotted line.” The document could be a purchase...
The Supreme Court Continues To Limit Employees’ Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Reprinted with permission from the June 25th, 2018 issue of The Legal Intelligencer. (c) 2018 ALM Media Properties. Further...
Preparing Your Business For Transition
There are many reasons why businesses sell. Certainly, the lifecycle of a successful business is often longer than the founder...
Healthy Employment Practices Improve Productivity and Workplace Culture
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce’s health and wellness event, “Well Employees...
Telecommuting: A reasonable accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer must provide reasonable accommodations to an employee who is disabled (as...
Changes to Custody Law in Pennsylvania
On July 4, 2018, recent changes to the Pennsylvania custody law will go into effect. These laws take into account...
Attention Importers and Retailers: Move Quickly to Remove Turkmen Cotton from Your Supply Chains
Retailers, Importers, and brands need to immediately be sure there is no cotton from Turkmenistan in their supply chains. The...
A Closer Look at Harassment Training
I had the pleasure of revisitng the issue of training to avoid or address harassment and discrimination in the workplace...
Tattletale: Supply-Chain Investigations and the Attorney-Client Privilege
Goods Tainted by Forced Labor Reprinted with permission from Business Law Today April 2018. The global fight against child labor...
Supreme Court Finds ‘Service Advisors’ Exempt from Overtime Rules
Reprinted with permission from the April 18th, 2018 issue of The Legal Intelligencer. (c) 2018 ALM Media Properties. Further duplication...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #4 – How much money can I take in a cash out refinance?
Prior to the tax act, taxpayers who required additional cash for a variety of reasons, including buying our their spouse’s...
Spring Cleaning Checklist for Employers
Finally, Spring is here! It has certainly been a long, cold, snowy, and relentless winter. I want to take this...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #3 – Should I keep the vacation home?
In my prior installment of this series (Family Law Tip #2), I discussed the substantial reduction in the allowable amount...
Forensic Accounting and Complex Commercial Litigation
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2018 Issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal My partners and I were retained for...
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #2 – How are the limitations on mortgage interest deductions changing?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes a substantial change to the allowable amount of mortgage interest which is tax...
PROPOSED PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATION TO BAN NONCOMPETES
Reprinted with permission from the February 26th, 2018 issue of The Legal Intelligencer. (c) 2018 ALM Media Properties. Further duplication without...