Dennis Unkovic joined CNBC’s “Power Lunch” to discuss the real estate collapse in China, how their economy will affect U.S. companies, and what we can learn from their situation. “The economy that they have is really going to continue to deteriorate for the foreseeable future.” Watch the clip below, or by clicking on this link.
Dennis Unkovic discusses China’s economy on “Power Lunch” Read More »
On July 3, a Federal Court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction halting the implementation of the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule. However, the Order applies only to the named Plaintiffs in the Texas case. The Texas court is expected to issue a final ruling on August 30. The Court found the FTC lacks the statutory authority
Jason Yarbrough authored an article published in the July/August 2024 issue of The Pennsylvania Lawyer about the disruptions governments face stemming from changes in market values and county Common Law Ratios, and how property assessments affect their budgets: Assessed values that were fair when a prior assessment snapshot was taken may no longer be accurate
Taxpayers have a limited window each year to file an annual property tax assessment appeal and seek a significant reduction in assessed value and property taxes. Make sure you know the deadline for your county. Property owners must file 2025 tax assessment appeals as early as August 1, 2024, if they want to take advantage
Pittsburgh, PA, June 25, 2024 – Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & Scott announced that the 2024 edition of Chambers USA has ranked three of the firm’s practice groups and six of the firm’s lawyers. “We are grateful to our clients for the confidence they place in us to resolve their legal matters. Our entire
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Recognized in Chambers USA Rankings Read More »
Americans love to proudly show off their red, white and blue. Businesses, too, love to adopt the flag for logos and marketing, but there are limits to what they can do with that symbol. U.S. law is clear that any trademark which “consists of or compromises” the American flag or any other state, municipality or
Intellectual Property Advisory: Limits to flag designs in registered trademarks Read More »
On June 4, 2024, the Allegheny County Council unanimously voted to move up the 2025 Allegheny County property tax assessment appeal deadline to October 1, 2024 from March 31, 2025. Assuming this legislation is executed by the Chief Executive, this change shortens the appeal window by 6 months. Property owners will benefit from an even
Pittsburgh, PA, May 30, 2024 – Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is pleased to announce that Diana C. Bruce was recently elected to the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Council. The Young Lawyers Division of the Allegheny County Bar Association is comprised of all lawyers who have been admitted to the
Jason Yarbrough was interviewed by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the delays some property owners are experiencing receiving refunds from their successful assessment appeal hearings. Some property owners, while having received their refunds from the county, are still waiting on funds from the City of Pittsburgh and the School District of Pittsburgh. We have notified the
Jason Yarbrough interviewed about delay in assessment refunds Read More »
Pittsburgh, PA, May 17, 2024 – Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & Scott announced that Super Lawyers® recently named five of its attorneys to the 2024 list of “Rising Stars” in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® “Rising Stars” list includes the following Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys: Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters business rating service,
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Congratulates Five Attorneys on Being Named 2024 Rising Stars® Read More »
Pittsburgh, PA, May 17, 2024– Pittsburgh law firm Meyer, Unkovic & Scott today announced that Super Lawyers® has named nine of its attorneys to the 2023 list of top attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list includes the following Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys: Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters business rating service, evaluates outstanding
Nine Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Attorneys Earn Spots on 2024 Super Lawyers® List Read More »
Pittsburgh, PA – May 15, 2024 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Carroll has been named as a ‘Lawyer on the Fast Track’ as part of the 2024 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. The Legal Intelligencer’s Lawyers on the Fast Track award recognizes lawyers in Pennsylvania and Delaware under the age of
Joseph A. Carroll Named ‘Lawyer on the Fast Track’ by “The Legal Intelligencer” Read More »
Congratulations to Beth Slagle on being named as one of the 2024 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence! Beth is being recognized for her pro bono and nonprofit board service, as well as her trailblazing efforts advocating for the advancement of women in the legal profession. As board chair of 412 Food Rescue since its
Beth Slagle named a Woman of Influence by the “Pittsburgh Business Times” Read More »
Background On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule, “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees,” which increases the salary threshold for employees to be considered exempt. The current wage rate to be exempt from overtime is set at $684 per week
Employment Update: DOL Increases Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Read More »
Update On July 3, a Federal Court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction halting the implementation of the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule. However, the Order applies only to the named Plaintiffs in the Texas case. The Texas court is expected to issue a final ruling on August 30. The Court found the FTC lacks the statutory
Employment Update: FTC Bans Non-Compete Provisions Read More »
To discuss how we can help you navigate your legal questions, problems, or concerns, please contact us today.