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INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  03.31.2021

Why using a law firm for business formations can save time and cost less than an online legal service

Starting a new business or formalizing an existing one is a critical process that can be difficult for owners to navigate on their own. With today’s technology, people are turning...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  03.31.2021

Legal Considerations When Starting a Business

Starting a business is a complex venture. In the formation stage of starting your business, there are a number of choices you must make pertaining to entity type (i.e. sole...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  03.25.2021

FEMA announces details of COVID-19 funeral assistance program

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  |  03.23.2021

Proposed changes to PENNVEST funding, public notice law and Steel Products Procurement exemptions could affect public authorities

Water and wastewater authorities may want to keep an eye on three measures working their way through the legislature and the Department of General Services this spring. All of the...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  03.23.2021

Pennsylvania eases mask order to match Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance

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  |  03.19.2021

2021 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspection dates for commercial trucking

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced dates for several commercial motor vehicle inspection campaigns set to take place in 2021. The CVSA inspects approximately 4 million vehicles over...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  03.16.2021

Pennsylvania relaxes gathering limits again, including for funeral services

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  |  03.01.2021

Pennsylvania revises COVID-19 restrictions, including limits on gatherings

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  |  02.24.2021

Who has priority rights to construction funds when a player on the project goes belly up?

Cash flow on a project is the oil that keeps the machine running. Unfortunately, sometimes one of the players on the project — an owner, higher-tiered contractor or subcontractor —...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  02.23.2021

Pa. Alcohol Industry: Old Tools, New Laws During COVID-19

Although online shopping and delivery had already been the norm for many households, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated e-commerce and dramatically changed the way many consumers purchase their goods and...