News and Insights

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  07.02.2021

Prior to the summer recess, PA legislature moves on bills affecting water and wastewater authorities

The legislature was busy prior to passing the 2021/2022 budget and recessing last Friday for the summer. The bills discussed may affect operations or finances at water or wastewater authorities....

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  07.01.2021

FEMA changes COVID-19 funeral assistance policy

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  06.18.2021

Effective June 26, Pennsylvania law gives employees protected leave for organ donations

Effective June 26, 2021, Pennsylvania’s Living Donor Protection Act (LDPA) provides job-protected leave to organ and tissue donors for purposes of donation surgery, as well as preparation and recovery. To...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  06.15.2021

Higher education retirement plan settlements highlight need for regular compliance reviews

On May 21, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted preliminary approval of a $13 million class-action settlement agreement (the Settlement) between the Trustees...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  06.15.2021

OSHA issues new COVID-19 safety rules for health care sector employers

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  06.14.2021

Two key labor regulators clarify rules for employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates and incident reporting

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  05.12.2021

Pennsylvania increases gathering limits and State Registrar offers guidance for FEMA funeral benefits

The below information is current as of the publication date listed. Because COVID-19 response measures on all fronts are continually evolving, clients should stay alert to new developments and consult...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  04.20.2021

U.S. Department of Labor announces cybersecurity guidance for ERISA plans

On April 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), for the first time ever, released cybersecurity guidance for retirement plan sponsors, service providers, and participants. With approximately $9.3 trillion...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  04.14.2021

Responding to government investigations in the wake of Pennsylvania Attorney General’s escalation of criminal prosecutions in the construction industry

The Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) and other Pennsylvania prosecutors have recently undertaken aggressive criminal enforcement actions targeting the construction industry. Last week, a large heavy highway and bridge contractor was...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  04.02.2021

Legislation and rulemaking to weigh in on

Commercial billing for multiple properties served by a single meter Legislators are looking for comments from authorities on Rep. Dan Moul’s proposed HB 957 and are happy to hear real-life...