By Jeremy Grivensky, Esq. and Gordon Prince, Esq. The United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a new Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”), banning: (1) employers from enforcing existing noncompete agreements against workers, with limited exceptions applicable only to…
By Steven L. Sugarman, Esq. For many years, service animals and emotional support animals ("ESAs") have been the subject of controversies and disputes between unit owners and community associations. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, and guidelines promulgated…
By James D. Doyle, Esq. In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at enhancing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and safeguarding national security and the U.S. financial system. Although seemingly distant,…
How often does social media play a role in child custody and divorce cases? Are social media accounts analyzed by legal teams when working on a case? Does a poor social media presence (e.g., posting “inappropriate” photos or content) hurt…
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. Whether you are selling a business as you prepare for retirement, or are acquiring a new business to grow your current operations, there are numerous items for the seller and buyer to address, regardless of…
By Sandra L. Knapp, Esq. Offshore wind farm projects along the East Coast have been dominating the news with headlines covering everything from wildlife, to economic development, politics and clean energy. But what do these projects entail in terms of logistics,…
By P. Kristen Bennett, Esq. Extra long twin sheets may be on every college-bound kid’s checklist, but what about documents that allow their parents to properly assist in case of a major illness or car accident? In the frenzy of…
By Stephen R. McDonnell, Esq. On July 11, 2022, Pennsylvania passed Act 68, which limits the reach of indemnification (or “hold harmless”) agreements in snow and ice removal contracts. As winter approaches, the new law presents questions for snow removal…
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rise in mental illness and increasingly severe actions taken by those suffering from it. This increase in mental health concerns is playing out more and more frequently in family court, as parents address…
By Stephen J. Olsen, Esq. Over the last few years, Gawthrop Greenwood’s tax, trusts and estate practice has seen a significant increase in questions and issues related to cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (“NFT”). (It is only a matter of time…