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Beneficial Ownership Report Requirements Back in Effect: New Deadline of March 21, 2025

Background On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas reinstated Beneficial Ownership Information Report (“BOIR”) filing obligations by, once again, staying a prior order—this time, until the U.S. Department of Justice’s appeal is complete. Pursuant to this newest ruling, most companies must comply with CTA regulations and complete their […]

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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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Marcy Hamilton and Jaden Rankin-Wahlers write on Real Estate Leasing

Marcy Hamilton and Jaden Rankin-Wahlers have written an in-depth Q&A for Thomson Reuters on the topic of Real Estate Leasing. 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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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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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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Private Clients Advisory: It’s Time For Your Annual Personal and Estate Planning Review

As the leaves change and the holiday season approaches, we think about family and friends. Year-end is also a good time to think about taking care of personal matters. Do you have any unfinished personal or estate planning items to be completed? Our Private Clients Group is here to help you plan your future. This

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Private Clients Advisory: Misconceptions About Revocable Living Trusts in Pennsylvania

Whether it’s a suggestion from a financial advisor, advice from friends and family, or articles found through Google or posted on social media, there is a commonly held belief that all estate plans should include a revocable living trust. The accuracy of this notion depends largely on applicable state law. In Pennsylvania, the majority of

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Grant Scott, Marcy Hamilton, and Diana Bruce Bonino write on Real Estate Brokerage Laws and Customs

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,

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Marcy Hamilton and Derek Markle write on Real Estate Finance

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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Employment Law Update: FTC’s Non-Compete Rule Will Not Go Into Effect on September 4

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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Construction Advisory: Landmark Ruling – Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Upholds Verbal Contract Cancellations Under HICPA

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

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Marcy Hamilton and Jaden Rankin-Wahlers write on Real Estate Ownership

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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