On September 20, a full panel of the Superior Court filed an Opinion in Gregury and Robey v. Greguras, et al., 2018 PA Super 261 (Pa.Super., filed Sept. 20, 2018) (en banc), clarifying when a [...]
The Third Circuit Reminds Employers to Provide Background Check Reports
In Employment and Labor, Risk Mitigation PostedA recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Long v. SEPTA should serve as a reminder that companies which use background checks to screen job applicants must [...]
Avoid Missteps With New Amendments to the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act Going Into Effect On October 10th
In Corporate Issues PostedRecent amendments to the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act affect virtually all non-public construction contracts entered in the commonwealth on or after October 10, [...]
Seize the Day! Taking Full Advantage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act Seizure Remedy to Protect Your Business
In Risk Mitigation PostedThe Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (the “DTSA”), which created, for the first time, a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation, is a little over two years old now. One of the [...]
The SEC Announces Its First Enforcement Actions in Connection with Coin Offerings
In Corporate Issues PostedThe SEC announced today (Sept. 11, 2018) a pair of enforcement actions, the first of their kind, both in the digital securities or “coin” space. In 2017, the SEC issued its DAO Report, [...]
Bank Sues Wrong Party, But Attorneys’ Fees Still Not “Ascertainable Loss” Under Pennsylvania’s Uniform Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Law
In Risk Mitigation PostedOn September 5, 2018, the Superior Court filed an Opinion in American Express Bank, FSB v. James Martin and Amazing Masonry, LLC, No. 181 EDA 2018 (Pa.Super. filed Sept. 5, 2018) [PDF], [...]
Chris Brodman has been named Vice Chairman of the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association board. Chris has been a board member for several years and the firm has supported [...]
On August 13, 2018, the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) was signed into law. FIRRMA substantially expands the scope of transactions eligible for review by the Committee [...]
Metz Lewis Brodman Must O’Keefe has been ranked a Top Workplace for the sixth year in a row by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. To see our ranking among other great businesses, click here.
The following firm lawyers have been recognized on behalf of the 2019 Best Lawyers in America: Barry Friedman (Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark) David Horvitz (Corporate) LeRoy [...]
