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$17 Million False Claims Act Settlement is Cautionary Tale for Federal Contractors with Diversity Initiatives

April 23, 2026

Questions abound over the United States Justice Department’s (“DOJ”) aggressive posture towards federal contractors with DEI policies. On April 10, 2026, the DOJ settled with IBM, as the multinational technology company agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations its diversity practices violated the False Claims Act. Read More

Operating Online? Know Whether Your Website is a Place of Public Accommodation Before Reacting to Litigation Threats

April 22, 2026

Blog, From Boardroom to Courtroom: Business Disputes in Pennsylvania

By: Matthew R. Barnes

A recurring series exploring shareholder disputes, partnership conflicts, membership fights, and business breakups in the Keystone State. Follow the series here. Read More

Why Defining “Irreparable Harm” in Your Contracts Matters

April 8, 2026

Blog, From Boardroom to Courtroom: Business Disputes in Pennsylvania

By: Matthew R. Barnes

A recurring series exploring shareholder disputes, partnership conflicts, membership fights, and business breakups in the Keystone State. Follow the series here. Read More

Minority Freeze-Outs in Pennsylvania: What Counts as Oppression, and What Can You Do About It?

March 25, 2026

Blog, From Boardroom to Courtroom: Business Disputes in Pennsylvania

By: Matthew R. Barnes

A recurring series exploring shareholder disputes, partnership conflicts, membership fights, and business breakups in the Keystone State. Follow the series here. Read More

DOL Proposes Return to Economic Reality Test in Employee vs. Independent Contractor Analysis

March 24, 2026

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By: Tatyanah M. Brehouse

On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule, “Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act” (see here). Read More

The Most Expensive Estate Planning Mistake Isn’t Taxes. It’s Silence.

March 17, 2026

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By: Timothy B. Thurman

For many years, estate planning conversations began with taxes. Clients wanted to understand how to reduce estate tax exposure, how much they could transfer during life, and what strategies would preserve wealth for the next generation. Read More

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