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Authority or Overreach? MPC Modernization and the Limits of the Zoning Power

October 1, 2026

A follow-up to “The Push to Modernize the MPC” Our earlier post surveyed the reform wave gathering in Harrisburg — Senate Resolution 211’s fact-finding mandate, by-right allowances for duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units, statewide caps on density, setback, and parking rules, tighter SALDO review clocks, appeal-bond reform, and new regional housing-equity standards under Article... Read more »

Another False Claims Act Settlement to Address Alleged Employment Discrimination Violations

September 8, 2026

By: Mark T. Sottile , Scott A. Coffina

If you’re a regular reader of our firm’s blogs, you might recall our April 23, 2026, article on a $17 million settlement concerning allegations that IBM’s diversity practices violated the False Claims Act. More recently, on August 25th, the Department of Justice announced another False Claims Act resolution, with Deloitte LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte... Read more »

The Push to Modernize the MPC

August 27, 2026

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Litigation Experts and Generative AI: The Latest Cautionary Tale

August 26, 2026

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By: Frank H. Stoy

The proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies in all walks of life, including the legal profession, is hardly news. At this point, you might even find the topic exhausting. That said, the use of AI—and its real-world implications in the courtroom—must not be ignored. Just last week, we received yet another stark reminder that the use... Read more »

Tax Appeal Season Is Here: Allegheny County’s Lower Assessment Ratio Could Cut Your Property Taxes

August 4, 2026

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By: Michael S. Robinson

Think your property tax bill is too high? Allegheny County property owners have a limited window to do something about it. The deadline to file a real estate tax assessment appeal for the 2027 tax year is September 1, 2026 — and this year, the numbers are working in owners’ favor. Here’s why. The common... Read more »

How to Avoid Failure to Promote Claims

July 9, 2026

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By: Mark T. Sottile

If you have read some of our previous legal blogs, you know that the vast majority of single plaintiff employment litigation is precipitated by an adverse action, most often a termination. When an employee is terminated—purportedly for an illegal reason—they may have a claim for economic damages like back pay and front pay, which flow... Read more »