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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage

April 5, 2021

Corporate Law News, HR Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, Legal Articles

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Provides Temporary Free COBRA Coverage for Certain Employees Affected by COVID-19 Employers have new COBRA obligations under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021…

Recent Ruling Grants PA Business Owner COVID-19 Insurance Coverage

April 5, 2021

Corporate Law News, HR Law News, Labor & Employment Law News, Legal Articles, Litigation Law News

Does your PA business insurance cover COVID-19 Losses? On March 22, 2021, Judge Christina Ward issued a Memorandum and Order of Court, which may throw a lifeline to businesses that…

PA Adopts CDC Revised Social Distancing Guidelines for Schools

April 5, 2021

Education Law News, Legal Articles

On March 19, 2021, the CDC revised its guidance to reduce the required social distancing from 6 to 3 feet for elementary students and for middle school and high school…

Southpointe Golf Club Wins Zoning Law Appeal

March 19, 2021

Municipal Law News

To Redevelop Property in Commonwealth Court When considering a zoning application, one of the first questions that a Municipality asks is, “What do the neighboring property owners think?” The Pennsylvania…

What is in The New Bankruptcy Code or Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021?

March 9, 2021

Legal Articles

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For any business which has…

Autism Discrimination May Give Rise to Claims for Compensatory Monetary Damages

March 8, 2021

Education Law News, HR Law News

On March 5, 2020, a 17-year-old minor and student of Erie School District was ejected from school property without having secured a means of transportation home. In the case of…

What Landlords Need to Know About ADA Service Animals?

March 3, 2021

Real Estate Law News

It is standard practice for landlords and housing providers to establish rules regarding tenants’ ability to have animals on their property. However, what happens when a potential tenant has a…

Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions

March 1, 2021

Legal Articles

Earlier today, Governor Wolf amended his prior restrictions on capacity limitations for indoor and outdoor event spaces throughout the Commonwealth, and further eliminated all restrictions to out-of-state travel. Specifically: (1)…

Allegheny County Lifts Residential Eviction Moratorium Subject to CDC Order

March 1, 2021

Legal Articles, Real Estate Law News

On February 24, 2021, President Judge Clark issued an Order that permits the filing of new residential landlord tenant cases subject to the CDC Order banning evictions. The CDC Order…

What Steps Should Companies Take to Reduce Age Discrimination?

February 26, 2021

Firm News

Agism is discrimination against individuals in the workplace on the basis of the individual’s age. Age discrimination may not be the first thing we think about when we think of…

What is Cobra Compliance?

February 24, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and was created to help workers and their families by providing them with continued health benefits coverage after a major life event.…

What is an Independent Contractor?

February 22, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

Are you and employer wondering: What is an Independent Contractor? Public and private sector employers alike often face the challenge of requiring additional staff as the result of an increase…

Act 114 Of 2020 – Amendments to The Local Government Unit Debt Act Regarding Tax Anticipation Notes

February 15, 2021

Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

On November 23, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf enacted Act 114 of 2020 which, among other things, amended the Local Government Unit Debt Act (the “Debt Act”) to change the…

Employer Health Insurance Mandates and The Risk of Unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 Explained

February 5, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

Pennsylvania employers must be aware of new regulations imposed upon them by Act 9 of 2020 when employees separate from employment. Act 9 imposes new mandates related to unemployment compensation…

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

February 4, 2021

HR Law News, Legal Articles

Until a vaccine is distributed widely enough to reduce the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers will almost certainly have to continue in their efforts to balance the efficiency…

Legal Insights

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage

Recent Ruling Grants PA Business Owner COVID-19 Insurance Coverage

PA Adopts CDC Revised Social Distancing Guidelines for Schools

Southpointe Golf Club Wins Zoning Law Appeal

What is in The New Bankruptcy Code or Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021?

Autism Discrimination May Give Rise to Claims for Compensatory Monetary Damages

What Landlords Need to Know About ADA Service Animals?

Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions

Allegheny County Lifts Residential Eviction Moratorium Subject to CDC Order

What Steps Should Companies Take to Reduce Age Discrimination?

What is Cobra Compliance?

What is an Independent Contractor?

Act 114 Of 2020 – Amendments to The Local Government Unit Debt Act Regarding Tax Anticipation Notes

Employer Health Insurance Mandates and The Risk of Unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 Explained

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

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