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When the PA Right-to-Know Law Meets the Federal Copyright Act
Significant amendments to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law (RTKL) several years ago have resulted in a large volume of litigation. One such case is very relevant to developers, engineers, architects, municipalities and persons having an interest in local government...
Do not sit on a Zoning Violation Notice!
I recently argued a case before the Commonwealth Court that arose out of a zoning enforcement action in Northampton County. While there are a couple of “takeaways” from this case, I will focus on one aimed at assisting landowners who may receive a violation notice...
Injunction Halts Controversial Obamacare Rules Before They Take Effect
On December 31, 2016, on the eve of its effective date, a U.S. District Court judge in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction which, unless appealed and overturned, stops in its tracks certain of the Obama Administration’s controversial rulemaking under...
Update: Temporary Injunction Stops Implementation of the new FLSA regulations
On November 22, The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction against the Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing the FLSA overtime regulations set to take effect on December 1, which would increase the minimum...
Defamation and the Internet: A Study in Statutory Immunity
The Internet is a seemingly limitless universe of ideas, marketing and free speech. At times, that speech can be cruel, misleading and objectionable. Often, the most offensive speech appears on blogs and other websites which allow for postings by individuals other...
Announcement: New Overtime Pay Rules for White Collar Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued and published the final rules regarding overtime pay for employees. These rules double the salary threshold for overtime pay, which means an estimated 4.2 million additional American workers will qualify for overtime pay...
The American Buffalo and Parking Regulations?
Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate recently voted unanimously to designate the bison, or American buffalo, as the National Mammal. Whether you’ve seen them only in photographs, or from a distance along the car trail at the General Harry C. Trexler...
Don’t cool your cash in the fridge after filing Bankruptcy!
50 Cent aka “Fiddy” declared bankruptcy in July 2015 after the rapper was found guilty in a jury trial that awarded a woman $7 million in damages. After filing Chapter 11 to reorganize his financial affairs, he apparently thought it would be a good idea to post...
Estate Planning: Should you consider drawing up a Trust?
Many individuals make a New Year’s resolution to prepare a Will and to get their estate planning matters in order. However, simply having a Will (and durable power of attorney and living will) may not end the necessary planning. For an individual with a life...
Should you file for Bankruptcy?
Sounds horrible, right? Never in your wildest dreams did you ever imagine that you would be considering this, right? Well, it’s not the end so don’t beat yourself up over it. Bankruptcy means a fresh start, a way out, freedom from bill collector calls, and all of...
