Publications

Uncertain Future: Rethinking the Law Firm Lease Post-COVID-19

March 26, 2021

Due to COVID-19’s impact, the commercial office market should fundamentally shift in favor of tenants for the next several years. Law firm tenants should find an environment characterized by friendly concessions, options across asset classes and price ranges, and limited competition for space. Read More

PA Superior Court Gives Plaintiffs Upper Hand When Choosing Venue

March 22, 2021

By: Eric G. Soller , Christin M. Roberts

Takeaway: Big Corporations can be sued anywhere they conduct business, no matter how insignificant the local sales are compared to the national sales. Read More

Poster Child for Divestiture: First-of-Its-Kind Divestiture Remedy in Private Merger Challenge

March 10, 2021

By: Christin M. Roberts

Takeaway: Typically, avoiding a challenge by the DOJ, means a green light for the parties to a significant corporate merger transaction. Read More

Warning to Businesses: Pa. Supreme Court Rules State of Mind Irrelevant to Proof of Unfair Trade Practices Claim

March 4, 2021

By: James W. Kraus

Takeaways:

Plaintiffs claiming violations of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law are not required to prove that the defendant intended to deceive or defraud.

So You Want to Implement a Mandatory Vaccination Policy – What Should You Know?

February 23, 2021

By: Shelly R. Pagac , Joseph L. Gordon

Many employers are considering implementing a mandatory vaccination policy. Can you? Yes. Should you? It depends on your business, and consideration of the following issues:

Accommodating Certain Employees—Your company can implement a mandatory vaccination policy requiring all employees to be vaccinated before returning to the office.

PPP Forgiveness: 7 Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

February 22, 2021

By: John W. Kettering

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided much needed assistance to small businesses affected by COVID-19. While the PPP is a small business loan program within Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, PPP loans are subject to payment deferral and immediate forgiveness if the borrower uses the funds in an authorized manner. Read More