COVID-19
Stay informed about the impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Businesses
Pennsylvania gathering limits increased for most businesses – guidance for funeral homes and cemeteries unclear
Pennsylvania gathering limits increased for most businesses
Pennsylvania gathering limits remain in place, appeals court stays order
Federal court denies stay during appeal of ruling on gathering limits – impact for Pennsylvania businesses
Federal court denies stay during appeal of ruling on gathering limits – impact for funeral homes and cemeteries
DOL revises FFCRA regulations; changes definition of “health care provider”
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued updated regulations clarifying and revising several provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Importantly, the updated regulations alter the definition of “health care provider,” such...
Reducing a bottleneck — change in PA Liquor Code allows beer and wine purchases at more checkouts
If you have spent much time in a grocery store that sells beer or wine, you have no doubt witnessed two major complaints from customers – especially those from out-of-state – when they encounter some of Pennsylvania’s alcohol laws. For example, when someone...
Funeral services again limited to 25 people
Effective today, Thursday, July 16, indoor funeral services in Pennsylvania are subject to a 25-person limit and outdoor burial services are limited to 250 people. Citing an “unsettling climb in new COVID-19 cases,” Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr....
Attorney Bruce Wolstoncroft speaks about intellectual property management on Warehaus Speaker Series
Certain employee retaliation claims may be filed under PA whistleblower law, bypassing agency filing requirements
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled in a 6-1 decision in Harrison v. Health Network Laboratories, that employees covered under Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law (PWL) and alleging adverse employment action for reporting discriminatory conduct by an...
It is time for businesses to reevaluate their CARES Act loan options
Since being signed into law in March, much ink has been spilled on the CARES Act and the loan programs it created. One frustrating aspect for borrowers and the people advising them is that both a lack of clarity and frequent changes to the programs have made...
Construction project losses related to COVID-19 – Jeff Bright explains claims in ABC Keystone
Saxton & Stump attorney Jeffrey C. Bright recently published “Types of Claims that May Arise from Construction Project Losses Related to COVID-19” in the June 2020 issue of The Merit Shop Spokesman ABC Keystone Newsletter for their Ask an Attorney series. In the...
Last call for comments on the FTC’s review of the funeral rule
On the road to recovery – Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board implements fast process for restaurants to serve alcohol outdoors
One of the most anticipated updates from Governor Wolf’s office impacting the alcohol and hospitality industries was released this week. New guidance effectively places all counties in the yellow phase of re-opening (except for counties already in the green...
Temporary increase in debt threshold under Subchapter 5 may provide relief for businesses amid COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act temporarily increased the threshold for filing a petition under Subchapter 5 of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code to $7,500,000, effective March 27, 2020. After...
Media Center
STAY IN TOUCH
Stay informed with firm updates, legal news, and industry resources.
Stay In Touch
Stay informed with firm updates, legal news, and industry resources sent directly to your inbox.
Lancaster
280 Granite Run Drive, Suite #300
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 556-1000
Fax: (717) 441-3810
HARRISBURG
4250 Crums Mill Road, Suite #201
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: (717) 216-5505
Fax: (717) 547-1900
MALVERN
100 Deerfield Lane, Suite #240
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (484) 328-8500
Fax: (484) 713-5241