This post was written by Anna Truckley. No matter what side you’re on, litigation is often expensive and very time consuming. Many times, clients ask whether they can seek reimbursement for all [...]
2023 was another active year for the Metz Lewis Mergers & Acquisitions practice, with the firm again closing more than 40 deals, including those showcased below.
Savvy business owners and executives know data privacy is critical to operating a business in today’s digital world. Although GDPR and California’s CPRA data privacy laws receive a lot of [...]
As the Common Level Ratio (CLR) for properties in Allegheny County has been dramatically reduced over the past three years (from 86.2% in 2021 to 63.5% in 2022; and from 63.6% in 2023 to 54.5% in [...]
The City of Pittsburgh to Begin “Strict Enforcement” of the Paid Sick Days Act
In Employment and Labor PostedThe City of Pittsburgh has announced that starting early in 2024, the Office of Equal Protection (OEP) will begin “strict enforcement” of the City’s Paid Sick Days Act, including conducting [...]
Business Owners: Registered to Do Business in a State? You May Be Able to Be Sued There Too
In Risk Mitigation PostedRecently, a plurality of the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that extends the reach of personal jurisdiction upon corporate defendants. Based on the Court’s decision in Mallory v. [...]
Those who arbitrate are well aware that an award issued by an arbitrator is all but final. Avoidance of a lengthy and expensive appeal process is the reason many choose to arbitrate. An inability [...]
Employee handbooks should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure that the policies in the handbook are consistent with the company’s current practices and in compliance with [...]
Obtaining a trademark registration is a significant milestone for any business or individual, providing legal protection and recognition for one’s brand. However, it’s important to [...]
DOL Proposes Increase to Salary Threshold for FLSA Overtime Exemptions
In Employment and Labor PostedThe U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to increase the salary threshold requirement for employees to be exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s [...]