Legal Insights

The concept of venue is often underappreciated when business owners consider the various legal considerations involving their businesses. Importantly, the choice of venue significantly impacts the various stages of litigation…

Recently, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) announced guidelines describing how it will now address LGBTQ-related complaints under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”).  The PHRA covers discrimination not only…

On June 28, 2018, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law the Clean Slate Bill, which amends Section 9122 of Title 18, to provide a mechanism to allow non-violent, misdemeanor offenders…

When sexual harassment of an employee does not result in any adverse employment action (i.e. termination, demotion, etc.), an employer can avoid liability if: a) it exercised reasonable care to…

On October 10, 2018 new amendments will take effect making significant changes to the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (“CASPA”).  CASPA is the law which was intended to cure abuses…

In the 1960’s, congress took significant steps towards ensuring equal opportunity for those in the workplace.  Such steps included the enactment of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title…

The tragic events pertaining to the officer-involved shooting in the Borough of East Pittsburgh have highlighted the necessity for up-to-date Use of Force and Hiring Policies.  It is paramount that…