Dennis Unkovic discusses how businesses should respond to potential tariffs on “Our Region’s Business”

Dennis Unkovic was on “Our Region’s Business” to talk about the proposed tariffs against Canadian and Mexican imports, how they would impact local businesses, and how CEOs and Boards of Directors should prepare. This really affects all kinds of companies in our region, particularly smaller companies. … For small companies with narrow margins, they are, […]

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Five Ways Landlords Can Protect Their Investment in a Soft Office Leasing Market

It is no secret that the work from home trend, space optimization efforts and suburban office competition have caused, and are continuing to cause, rising vacancies in downtown and central business district office markets.  To protect their investments, landlords of office buildings must rethink their leasing strategies to maintain occupancy rates and stabilize rental income. 

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Maxwell Briskman Stanfield Named a Co-Chair of Associates Committee

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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MUS Re-Elects Grant Scott, Chad Michaelson, and Antoinette Oliver to Firm Management Committee

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.

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Dennis Unkovic discuses U.S. Steel/Nippon Steel developments on “Our Region’s Business”

Dennis Unkovic joined Bill Flanagan to discuss the lawsuit being brought by U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel against the government, the CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) process, and the history of this deal that continues to make the timeline so unusual. Click here to watch the clip on WPXI’s website.

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Employment Update: Federal Appeals Court Limits NLRB’s Authority on Monetary Remedies

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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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Reinstates Nationwide CTA Injunction

Background        The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated the nationwide injunction on the Corporate Transparency Act, overturning an Order of the same Court entered earlier this week that reinstated the filing obligations. This means that companies are no longer required to file Beneficial Owner Information reports to FinCEN until further Order

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Fifth Circuit Restores Corporate Transparency Act Deadlines; Updated Required Filing Schedule Released by FinCEN

Update – December 27, 2024 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Reinstates Nationwide CTA Injunction The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated the nationwide injunction on the Corporate Transparency Act, overturning an Order of the same Court entered earlier this week that reinstated the filing obligations. This means that

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Anne Newcomer elected Pittsburgh Paralegal Association President

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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Employment Update: City of Pittsburgh Protects Medical Marijuana Card Holders from Discrimination and Certain Drug Tests

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

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Employment Update: Federal Court Strikes Down DOL’s Salary Increase for Exempt Employees

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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