Grant Scott, Marcy Hamilton and Diana Bruce Bonino have written an extensive Q&A for Thomson Reuters on the topic of Real Estate Brokerage laws and customs. This Q&A addresses the state-specific guidance on several questions relating to brokerage laws and customs, including licensing requirements, legal restrictions on a broker’s role in a real estate transaction, […]
Brittany M. Bloam’s recent article, ‘Facilitating Solar Development in Urban and Suburban Areas,’ in “Developing Pittsburgh,” discussed how a combination of supportive legislation, funding, and clear local ordinances can position urban, suburban, and brownfield properties for solar development. While utility-scale solar projects have received most of the headlines, and many homeowners have considered placing panels
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Derek Markle was recently named the Vice President of the Financial Industries Network (FIN). Dating back to the early 1900’s as the Bankers Exchange Bureau. FIN is now one of Pittsburgh’s preeminent educational and professionals organization bringing together individuals in the banking, accounting, insurance, real estate and legal communities. FIN serves as a vehicle through
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Marcy Hamilton and Derek Markle have written an extensive Q&A for Thomson Reuters on the topic of Real Estate Finance. This Q&A addresses state laws relating to security instruments, usury, limitations on personal liability, recording requirements and taxes, priority issues, mechanics’ liens, landlord liens, title insurance matters, and foreclosure procedures primarily impacting lending transactions in
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Dennis Unkovic appeared on WPXI’s “Our Region’s Business” with Bill Flanagan. He discussed his new book, “The Fragility of China,” the economic impacts of Chinese policies, and how China compares with the U.S. in the global economic market. “China, over the next twenty to thirty years, will be the major confrontation that the U.S. will
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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
On August 20, 2024, the Federal Court in Texas issued a final ruling on the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule stating that the FTC “(i) promulgated the Non-Compete Rule in excess of its statutory authority, and (ii) the Rule is arbitrary and capricious. ” The Court held the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule was unlawful. The Court ordered that
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP would like to congratulate the following lawyers recognized in the: “Lawyer of the Year” Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this a significant and coveted accolade. These lawyers are selected based on particularly impressive voting
Pittsburgh, PA., August 15, 2024 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP is pleased to announce that 9 lawyers have been included in the 2025 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 15, 2024 –Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP is pleased to announce that 38 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Over 80% of lawyers in the firm have been ranked by Best Lawyers. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become
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We honor the memory of our partner, friend, and mentor, Dick Kotarba. By all counts, he was a remarkable individual whose impact on our lives and our profession has been both profound and enduring. He was a mentor to many of us in the firm, as well as outside of the firm, a cherished friend and,
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In a landmark decision, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently ruled in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Attorney General v. Gillece Services, L.P., 2024 WL 3282546 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2024) that contractors must honor customers’ cancellation requests, irrespective of the medium of communication. This ruling underscores the importance of consumer rights and the obligations of contractors under
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.
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Marcy Hamilton and Jaden Rankin-Wahlers have written an extensive Q&A for Thomson Reuters on the topic of Real Estate Ownership. This Q&A addresses state laws and customs that impact commercial leasing, including the execution and enforceability of leases, disclosures, transfer taxes, rents and security deposits, permitted assignments, financings, remedies, and automatic terminations in foreclosure actions.
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