Pittsburgh, PA, August 28, 2025 – Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP attorney Kevin F. McKeegan was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 Litigation – Land Use & Zoning “Lawyer of the Year” award winner in Pittsburgh. Kevin is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business Law Practice Group and the Real Estate […]
Pittsburgh, PA., August 25, 2025 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP is pleased to announce that five lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence
Pittsburgh, PA – August 25, 2025 – Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP attorney Lisa M. Petruzzi was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 Family Law Arbitration “Lawyer of the Year” award winner in Pittsburgh. She received her J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law and her B.S. from Robert Morris University. For more
Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act (PSDA) was implemented on March 15, 2020. The PSDA applies to employees working within the geographical boundaries of the City of Pittsburgh, even if the business has an office located outside of the City. Amendment Increases Paid Sick Time Effective January 1, 2026 Effective
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott’s membership in Meritas means its clients can access quality legal expertise around the world Pittsburgh, PA – February 18, 2025 – Meyer, Unkovic & Scott announced that it has been awarded recertification in Meritas, the premier global alliance of independent business law firms. Meyer, Unkovic & Scott joined Meritas in 1999
Pittsburgh, PA – February 7, 2025 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is pleased to announce that that Maxwell Briskman Stanfield has been named a Co-Chair of the firm’s Associates Committee. Maxwell joins Antoinette C. Oliver and Patricia E. Farrell as Co-Chairs. The Associates Committee is responsible for overseeing the firm’s Associates group. In that capacity, the
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Pittsburgh, PA – January 23, 2025 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott announced that it has re‑elected W. Grant Scott II, Chad I. Michaelson, and Antoinette C. Oliver to serve on the firm’s Management Committee, along with Robert E. Dauer, Jr., and Christopher P. Smith, Jr. Smith will also continue to serve as the firm’s Managing Partner.
Pittsburgh, PA – January 8, 2025 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is pleased to announce that that Lisa M. Petruzzi has joined the partnership as an income partner. Lisa M. Petruzzi is a member of the firm’s Family Law practice group, where she has 28 years of experience in handling a broad range of Domestic Relations
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In a significant decision, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has restricted the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) authority to impose monetary remedies against employers. The Court ruled on December 27, 2024, that Starbucks is not obligated to pay consequential damages for alleged labor law violations unrelated to lost wages or benefits. This ruling challenges
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Pittsburgh, PA, December 18, 2024 – Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is pleased to announce that Alexandra L. Yuill has joined the firm as an Associate in the Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice groups. She is a member of the Judith K. Fitzgerald Bankruptcy Inns of Court, Turnaround Management Association (TMA),
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Congratulations to Anne Newcomer, who was recently elected President of the Pittsburgh Paralegal Association for 2025. The Pittsburgh Paralegal Association was formed in 1977 to promote the professional development and continuing education of paralegals. PPA has members from the greater Pittsburgh and surrounding areas and from all areas of law, including law firms, banks, corporations,
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September 24, 2024, the City of Pittsburgh amended its Discrimination Ordinance to add that a medical marijuana patient is considered a protected class from discrimination1. The Ordinance further prohibits employers from discrimination in hiring or employment because of the employee’s status as a medical marijuana patient which includes requiring “pre-employment testing for marijuana and such
On November 15, 2024, a Federal Court in Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) final rule that increased the salary threshold for the white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The Texas court ruled that the DOL exceeded its authority and the court struck down the salary increases nationwide. However, most employers
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Pittsburgh, PA, August 19, 2024 – Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP attorney David G. Oberdick was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for: This is the seventh time Dave has been recognized since 2013 as a “Lawyer of the Year.” He has received this accolade over the years in
Pittsburgh, PA, August 19, 2024 – Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP attorney Kevin F. McKeegan was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for: This is the eighth time Kevin has been recognized since 2012 as a “Lawyer of the Year” in the following areas: Real Estate Law, Land Use
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