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6/24/2010

The Changing World of H-1B Visas


by Joel Pfeffer

6/24/2010

Business Workshop: Feds amp up E-Verify


by Joel Pfeffer

6/24/2010

Significant Change in the Bankruptcy Court


by Robert E. Dauer

2/4/2010

Truth is Absolute Defense Against Claims for Intentional Interference with Contractual Relationships


by Ryan James

11/24/2009

Pennsylvania Superior Court Holds Contractor Entitled to Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses Incurred in Collecting Judgment Under Prompt Payment Act


by Ryan James

11/1/2008

Real Estate Transfer Tax


by Kevin F. McKeegan

10/10/2008

Employee Right of Privacy in Text Messages


by Melissa M. Hall and Jane Lewis Volk

10/10/2008

Supreme Court Inconclusive On The Admissibility of "Me Too" Evidence


by Elaina Smiley

10/10/2008

FMLA News


by Antoinette C. Oliver

10/10/2008

LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc.


by Richard T. Kennedy

10/10/2008

Employer Need Not Accept Part-Time Workers For Full Time Jobs


by Tony J. Thompson

10/9/2008

Statute Protects Non-eligible Employees Who Give Notice of Future Leave


by Jane Lewis Volk

5/17/2008

Special Immigration Rules Applicable to Colleges and Universities


by Elaina Smiley

5/17/2008

Pennsylvania Uniform Environmental Covenants Act


by Nicole H. King

11/1/2007

Award of Interest, Penalties, and Attorneys’ Fees


by Richard G. Kotarba

11/1/2007

Timing of Bid Protests Critical


by Nicole H. King

11/1/2007

Commerce and Complex Litigation Center


by James R. Mall

11/1/2007

NLRB Decision in Glen Falls Building & Construction Trades Council


by Diana E. Leech

11/1/2007

Construction Manager’s Contract Defines its Duties for Project Safety


by David E. Sweitzer

11/1/2007

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Federal Arbitration Act


by Benjamin D. Kerr

11/1/2007

ConsensusDOCS


by Benjamin D. Kerr

11/1/2007

Interest; No Penalty; Attorneys’ Fees to be Determined


by Jason M. Yarbrough

9/2/2007

Recent Decision Concerning Health Care Insurance Coverage for Medicare-eligible Retirees


by Jane Lewis Volk and Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

9/2/2007

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Addresses Unwanted Sexual Advances in a Workers’ Compensation Case


by Benjamin D. Kerr and Jane Lewis Volk

9/1/2007

Employment Law Decisions from the Supreme Court of the United States


by Laura A. Candris

9/1/2007

Employee Blogs: A Liability for Employers?


by Quinn A. Johnson

8/6/2007

Loss of Bonding Capacity as Basis for Injunction


by Nicole H. King

8/6/2007

Top Ten Ways to Get Sued by an Employee (And How to Avoid Them)


by Laura A. Candris

8/6/2007

New Changes in Law Require Changes in Contract Forms


by Josh Lorenz

8/6/2007

Contractor and Cable Company Held Responsible for Sub’s Negligence


by Benjamin D. Kerr

8/6/2007

‘No Damage for Delays’ Provisions in Construction Contracts:


by Benjamin D. Kerr

8/6/2007

PA Statute Creates Guidelines for Advanced Directives


by Joel Pfeffer

8/6/2007

Waiver Of Written Notice On Change Orders


by Jason M. Yarbrough

7/31/2007

Businesses Confuse Trademarks and Corporate Names


by David G. Oberdick

7/31/2007

The New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: What You Can Do to Prepare


by Andrew L. Noble

2/27/2007

Pension Protection Act Guidance Released


by Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

6/9/2006

Joint Check Agreements Can Create Independent Payment Obligations for General Contractors


by Joshua R. Lorenz

5/30/2006

United States Supreme Court: Parties Must Arbitrate Even If Contract Is Illegal


by James R. Mall

5/9/2006

Procurement Code Does Not Impose Pay-When-Paid Provision


by Michael Yablonski

4/11/2006

Can I Afford a Patent?


by David G. Oberdick

10/29/2005

Informal Proofs of Claim Are Upheld By The Third Circuit, But Their Use Should Be Avoided If Possible


by Joel M. Helmrich

10/7/2005

On Being a 401(k) Plan Trustee


by Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

10/7/2005

Legislative Briefs


by Elaina Smiley

10/7/2005

Employers Can Be Liable for Unintentional Age Discrimination, U.S. Supreme Court Rules


by Laura A. Candris

10/7/2005

Questions & Answers on Worker Contracts


by Laura A. Candris and Stacey M. Noble

3/31/2005

Responsible or Non-Responsible Bidder


by James R. Mall

3/31/2005

Developers Victorious in PA Supreme Court


by James R. Mall

3/31/2005

Contractors Lose Bid Protests Over Failure to Meet MBE/WBE Requirements


by Michael Yablonski

3/31/2005

Separations Act Can Not Be Waived For School Building Projects


by Chad I. Michaelson

3/31/2005

Keeping Secrets: Pennsylvania Adopts The Uniform Trade Secret Act


by Andrew L. Noble

10/21/2004

Temporary Trailer Ruled Not a "Base of Operations"


by Carl F. Staiger

10/21/2004

Court Resolves Bid Protest Resulting from Computer Glitch


by Joseph E. Linehan

10/21/2004

Supreme Court Settles on 4-Year Statute of Limitations in Construction Cases


by Michael Yablonski

4/6/2004

Refinancing - Tax Breaks as well as Mortgage Payment Reductions


by John W. Powell

4/5/2004

Technology Licensing - A Checklist of Key Issues


by David G. Oberdick

4/1/2004

The Madrid Protocol - Affordable International Trademarks


by Chiara F. Orsini

12/10/2003

Pennsylvania Courts Remain Engineer-Friendly, for Now


by Michael Yablonski

11/25/2003

Split Decisions in Contractor vs. Engineer Suits


by Michael Yablonski

11/25/2003

Supreme Court Round Up


by Laura A. Candris

11/25/2003

Constructive Discharge is Tangible Job Action, the Third Circuit Rules


by Laura A. Candris and Elaina A. Smiley

11/25/2003

Employer can be Vicariously Liable for Harassment Committed by a Union ''Mechanic in Charge''


by Laura A. Candris

11/25/2003

The Recovery of Attorneys' Fees, Penalties and Interest in Pennsylvania Construction Disputes


by Joseph E. Linehan

5/7/2003

Potentially Devastating Claims for Overtime Pay are Increasing


by Laura A. Candris

5/6/2003

A Patent Primer


by Chiara F. Orsini

5/5/2003

Tax Tidbits - Cashing In on Stock Losses


by Carl F. Staiger

3/12/2003

Employee Non-Compete Agreements are not Assignable


by Beth A. Slagle

3/12/2003

Creating Unintended Legal Obligations Through Offer Letters


by Beth A. Slagle

12/16/2002

Expert Witnesses Face New Risks and Hurdles


by Michael Yablonski

9/9/2002

Bid Protests Get Harder to Win Under New Supreme Court Decision


by Michael Yablonski

9/6/2002

Forum Selection Clause is Insufficient to Require Florida Contractor to Litigate in Pennsylvania


by Joseph E. Linehan

9/4/2002

Court Dismisses Insurance Bad Faith Claim Against Surety


by Joshua R. Lorenz

9/2/2002

Limitation of Liability Clause Ruled Invalid


by John Lucas

6/10/2002

Seniority Systems Generally, But Not Always, are a Lawful Barrier to Job Reassignment Accommodations Under the ADA, the U.S. Supreme Court Ruled


by Laura A. Candris

3/21/2002

Important New Decision on Arbitration of Employee Claims Issued


by Laura A. Candris

3/21/2002

U.S. Supreme Court Hands Employers a Limited Victory Under the Family and Medical Leave Act


by Laura A. Candris

3/6/2002

Employer Intellectual Property Rights: Common Misconceptions


by David G. Oberdick

3/4/2002

U.S. Supreme Court Hands Down Two Significant Rulings for Employers


by Laura A. Candris

2/12/2002

Don't Let Your Slow-Pay, No-Pay Customers Turn You into One


by Michael Yablonski

2/8/2002

Arbitration of Employment Disputes: Circuit City Supreme Court Victory Proves to Have Been Short Lived


by Laura A. Candris

1/7/2002

Tax Tidbits


by John W. Powell

1/2/2002

Section Chair Clifford Heads ABA Task Force on Terrorism


by Michael Yablonski, Litigation News Executive Editor

10/15/2001

Cellular Phones and Driving: Should Employers Worry?


by Douglas M. Hottle

10/15/2001

Retaliation Claims: The Latest Rulings


by Beth A. Slagle

10/14/2001

Court Adopts Two-Part Test for "Prevailing Party" Determination


by Joshua R. Lorenz

10/13/2001

Commonwealth Court Upholds "Silent Repeal" of Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967


by Joseph E. Linehan

10/13/2001

Out of Sight, Out of Suit


by Michael Yablonski

10/11/2001

Truckers Who Lease Their Trucks are Still Independent Contractors


by Douglas M. Hottle

7/30/2001

Changes to Article 9, Uniform Commercial Code Affecting Financing Statements and Security Agreements


by Joshua R. Lorenz

7/20/2001

Separation Agreements and Releases


by Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

7/19/2001

Supreme Court Highlights: Recent Decisions were a Mixed Bag for Employers


by Laura A. Candris

2/6/2001

Accrual Method No Longer Required


by John W. Powell

2/6/2001

Re-thinking Arbitration Under the Revised Arbitration Act


by Michael Yablonski

2/6/2001

Corporate Governance: The Multiple Roles of the Board of Directors


by James H. McConomy

7/20/2000

In The Aftermath Of Kolstad


by Beth A. Slagle

7/17/2000

Avoiding Trial By Jury Just Got Harder


by Laura A. Candris

7/12/2000

The Business Immigration Process: Labor Certification


by Joel Pfeffer

7/10/2000

What To Do When Visas For Foreign Professionals Are Not Available


by Joel Pfeffer

6/7/2000

Understanding Insurance


by Beth A. Slagle

6/6/2000

Commonwealth Court Holds Owner Liable To Contractor For Subsurface Conditions


by Joseph E. Linehan

6/5/2000

IRS Published COBRA Regulations


by Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

6/1/2000

Your Home Is Your Castle: Tips For Home Buyers And Sellers


by J. Robert Hanlon, Jr.

4/28/2000

Are Visas for Foreign Employees In Season?


by Joel Pfeffer

4/28/2000

Developments In Fictitious Name And Trademark Protection


by David G. Oberdick

3/30/2000

So You Want Your Own Web Site? A Few Considerations Before You Start


by David G. Oberdick

2/5/2000

Untargeted Internet And E-mail Contacts And Toll-Free Numbers Fail To Support Jurisdiction in Pennsylvania


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

2/2/2000

Third Circuit Holds That Creditors' Committee Member May Recover Attorney's Fees


by Joel M. Helmrich

10/27/1999

Year 2000 Readiness and Responsibility Act: The Federal Government’s Response To Y2K Litigation


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

10/20/1999

Seller's Realtor Not Responsible For Contractor's Pre-Closing Work


by John Lucas

10/19/1999

The U.S. Supreme Court Hands Employers An Incentive To Implement Antidiscrimination Programs: Protection From Liability For Punitive Damages


by Laura A. Candris

9/30/1999

The Pennsylvania Contractor/Subcontractor Payment Act: A Double-Edged Sword For Those Seeking Payment Under Construction Contracts


by Joseph E. Linehan

8/31/1999

When Your Employees Go To War And When They Return


by Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

7/15/1999

Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions


by Laura A. Candris

7/13/1999

Alternatives To H-1b Visas


by Joel Pfeffer

7/8/1999

The EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance On Employers' Reasonable Accommodation Obligations Under the ADA


by Laura A. Candris

6/15/1999

E-Mail And Internet Systems: The Next Basis For Liability


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

4/23/1999

DNA Evidence Brings Favorable Result In Estate Settlement


by Joel Pfeffer

4/23/1999

The Millenium Bug: Are You Ready?


by Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

4/23/1999

New OSHA Regulations Would Require Workplace Safety And Health Programs


by Joseph A. Vater, Jr.

2/9/1999

Insurance Coverage For The Millennium Bug


by Beth A. Slagle

1/22/1999

Sitting Ducks: Employers Without Publicized Policies And Reporting Procedures On Racial, Sexual Or Other Types of Hostile Work Environment Harassment Face Serious Liability Risk


by Laura A. Candris

1/15/1999

Tax Tidbits


by John W. Powell

11/24/1998

Facts Beyond A Complaint’s Allegations Can Trigger An Insurance Company’s Duty To Defend


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

11/1/1998

The ADA And Workers' Compensation: Thoughtless Treatment Of Injured Employees Can Lead To ADA Claims


by Laura A. Candris

10/1/1998

Insurer's Failure To Defend May Result In Payment Of Default Judgment Despite No "Actual Trial"


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

8/1/1998

"Equal Shares" Approach Applies To Allocating Excess Insurers' Liability


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

7/1/1998

"See Reverse Side" Is Not Sufficient to Disclaim UCC Warranties


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

7/1/1998

Supplier-Mandated Retail Prices: Did The Supreme Court Open The Door, Or Set An Antitrust Trap For The Unwary Seller?


by Michael Yablonski

6/1/1998

Understanding Your Automobile Insurance Coverage And Options


by Thomas A. Berret

5/1/1998

Litigating Cases Arising From Your Firm's Transactional Work


by Michael Yablonski, Associate Editor

4/1/1998

What the Asian Crisis Means for America


by Dennis Unkovic

3/1/1998

Sharing Attorney Opinions With Expert Risks Discovery


by Michael Yablonski, Associate Editor

1/1/1998

New Civil Trial Practice Standards Should Benefit Lawyers, Jurors


by Michael Yablonski, Associate Editor

10/1/1997

Sexual Harassment Cases More Difficult To Prosecute


by Beth A. Slagle

10/1/1997

Restrictive Covenants May Not Survive Company Buy-Outs


by Beth A. Slagle

10/1/1997

The Internet: A New Basis for Being Sued Out Of State


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

10/1/1997

Alert To Sellers And Manufacturers: Your Contractual Limitation Of Remedies And Damages May Not Be Enforceable


by Ronald L. Hicks, Jr.

5/1/1997

RAND Report Finds Little Benefit Stemming From Civil Justice Reform Act


by Michael Yablonski, Associate Editor

4/1/1997

Sale Of Physician Practices To Hospitals


by Matthew D. Whitworth

4/1/1997

Tax Law Update: Tax Planning With Life Insurance


by John W. Powell

4/1/1997

Tax Law Update: Entity Classification


by John W. Powell

4/1/1997

Restrictive Covenants In Employment Agreements


by Beth A. Slagle

1/1/1997

Punitive Damages Cannot Be Aggregated To Satisfy Diversity Requirements


by Michael Yablonski, Associate Editor

10/1/1996

Lead-Based Paint Update


by J. Robert Hanlon, Jr.

4/1/1996

Federal Appeals Court Protects Policyholders


by Frank G. Salpietro

4/1/1996

When Discharging Employees: The 15 Commandments For Minimizing The Risks Of Lawsuits And Liability


by Laura A. Candris

4/1/1996

"Penny Stocks" - An Expensive Investment for Some


by James R. Mall

1/1/1996

Section 1244 Losses


by John W. Powell

1/1/1996

Age Discrimination Award Is Taxable


by John W. Powell

1/1/1996

Alphabet Soup Or Choice Of Entity


by John W. Powell

1/1/1996

Buy-Sell Agreements: An Important Case


by John W. Powell

7/1/1995

Post-Employment Restraints


by Beth A. Slagle

7/1/1995

Dealing With Foreign Lawyers


by Dennis Unkovic



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