Publications

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

June 11, 2026

By: Tatyanah M. Brehouse , John Kettering

Attorneys Tatyanah M. Brehouse and John Kettering authored “DOL Proposes Return to Economic Reality Test in Employee vs. Independent Contractor Analysis” for the American Bankruptcy Institute. Tatyanah and John discuss the DOL’s proposed return to the economic reality test for worker classification and the potential implications of employee misclassification, particularly for financial advisors and businesses... Read more »

Will the Court ‘Eighty-Six’ the Comey Indictment?

May 5, 2026

By: Scott A. Coffina

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted. Again. Months after a previous indictment was dismissed by the federal district court in the Eastern District of Virginia, the Justice Department recently secured another grand jury indictment against Comey, this time in the Eastern District of North Carolina, which is centered in Raleigh and includes the North... Read more »

Normal Litigation Tactics and Strategy Don’t Apply in Custody Cases

April 16, 2026

By: Robert D. Weinberg

Partner Robert D. Weinberg, Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, authored “Normal Litigation Tactics and Strategy Don’t Apply in Custody Cases” for the AAML’s Pennsylvania Chapter Blog. Rob’s article explores how custody negotiations differ from traditional approaches, emphasizing strategies that prioritize the child’s well-being and support healthier, more stable outcomes. Read the full... Read more »

Beyond the Mirror: The Unique Protections of the Pennsylvania Constitution

March 4, 2026

By: Joshua D. Hill

This article highlights often-overlooked Pennsylvania constitutional provisions that practitioners can leverage to advance more robust arguments on matters of significant consequence to their clients. The Pennsylvania Constitution stands apart from its federal counterpart, not only in age but in scope. Running from July 15, 1776, just days following the signing of the Declaration of Independence,... Read more »

New Ground Broken by the New Jersey Appellate Division in Norcross Decision, but the Outcome Is the Same: Case Dismissed

February 9, 2026

By: Scott A. Coffina

On Jan. 30, 2026, the appellate division of the New Jersey Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of the 13-count indictment against New Jersey power broker George Norcross, and five other defendants, including: Norcross’ brother Philip Norcross, the managing partner of Parker McCay law firm; William Tambussi, who frequently served as counsel to George Norcross; Dana... Read more »

Best Practices For Conducting Witness Interviews In Internal Investigations

February 6, 2026

By: Michael A. Morse

Internal investigations are critical to protecting organizations from legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. They help determine whether a violation of law, regulation, or policy has occurred, and they inform decisions about remediation, discipline, and control enhancements. Among the various tools available to investigative teams, witness interviews are often the most impactful in establishing the facts.... Read more »
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