Forensic Accounting and Complex Commercial Litigation
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2018 Issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal My partners and I were retained for a recent case that highlighted the value of tax and accounting expertise in...
View ArticleThe 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #3 – Should I keep the...
In my prior installment of this series (Family Law Tip #2), I discussed the substantial reduction in the allowable amount of mortgage interest which is now tax deductible on any mortgage taken out...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Checklist for Employers
Finally, Spring is here! It has certainly been a long, cold, snowy, and relentless winter. I want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a snow-free, warm and sunny Spring. As an employment...
View ArticleThe 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #4 – How much money can I take...
Prior to the tax act, taxpayers who required additional cash for a variety of reasons, including buying our their spouse’s interest in the residence, would regularly refinance the mortgages on their...
View ArticleSupreme Court Finds ‘Service Advisors’ Exempt from Overtime Rules
Reprinted with permission from the April 18th, 2018 issue of The Legal Intelligencer. (c) 2018 ALM Media Properties. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. The Supreme Court’s decision...
View ArticleTattletale: Supply-Chain Investigations and the Attorney-Client Privilege
Goods Tainted by Forced Labor Reprinted with permission from Business Law Today April 2018. The global fight against child labor and forced labor has been led for decades by the International Labor...
View ArticleA Closer Look at Harassment Training
I had the pleasure of revisiting the issue of training to avoid or address harassment and discrimination in the workplace at the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce ECONference 2018 on May 23, 2018. The...
View ArticleChanges to Custody Law in Pennsylvania
On July 4, 2018, recent changes to the Pennsylvania custody law will go into effect. These laws take into account changes in the family structure and the expansion of classes of individuals who may...
View ArticleAttention Importers & Retailers: Move Quickly to Remove Turkmen Cotton from...
Retailers, Importers and brands need to immediately be sure there is no cotton from Turkmenistan in their supply chains. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has finally announced it will turn...
View ArticleTelecommuting: A reasonable accommodation under the American with...
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer must provide reasonable accommodations to an employee who is disabled (as defined under the ADA) and who is otherwise qualified for the...
View ArticleHealthy Employment Practices Improve Productivity and Workplace Culture
I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce’s health and wellness event, “Well Employees = Well Business: Best practices and Legal Considerations” along with...
View ArticleThe 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #3 – Should I keep the...
In my prior installment of this series (Family Law Tip #2), I discussed the substantial reduction in the allowable amount of mortgage interest which is now tax deductible on any mortgage taken out...
View ArticleThe 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Family Law Tip #4 – How much money can I take...
Prior to the tax act, taxpayers who required additional cash for a variety of reasons, including buying our their spouse’s interest in the residence, would regularly refinance the mortgages on their...
View ArticleAttention Importers and Retailers: Move Quickly to Remove Turkmen Cotton from...
Retailers, Importers, and brands need to immediately be sure there is no cotton from Turkmenistan in their supply chains. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has finally announced it will...
View ArticlePreparing Your Business For Transition
There are many reasons why businesses sell. Certainly, the lifecycle of a successful business is often longer than the founder or controlling shareholder’s desire to continue working. In such...
View ArticleThe Supreme Court Continues To Limit Employees’ Rights Under the Fair Labor...
Reprinted with permission from the June 25th, 2018 issue of The Legal Intelligencer. (c) 2018 ALM Media Properties. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. The Supreme Court settled a...
View ArticleWhat is a Contract, and Why You Should Read the Fine Print
As a business owner, you are routinely asked to “sign on the dotted line.” The document could be a purchase order, an equipment lease, or a bill of sale. Often, these documents are in fact contracts...
View ArticleHighly Compensated Employees: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Employers work very hard to retain senior, key and talented employees. In the past, we’ve discussed how workplace culture helps to retain talent, and we’ve seen an increased employer focus on those...
View ArticleTattletale: Supply-Chain Investigations and the Attorney-Client Privilege
Goods Tainted by Forced Labor Reprinted with permission from Business Law Today April 2018. The global fight against child labor and forced labor has been led for decades by the International Labor...
View Article5 Common Employment Issues That Can Scuttle the Sale of Your Business
The sale or merger of a business often uncovers employment problems that may scuttle the transaction, or impact the value of the business. In my employment law practice, I’ve seen a pattern of common...
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