Alerts and Resources
DOL Provides Opinions on Non-Discretionary Bonuses, Per-Project Payments, and Public Agency FMLA Eligibility
January 10, 2020
On Tuesday, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued three opinion letters regarding Fair…
Federal Bank Regulators Provide Important Clarity to Banks with Hemp Customers
December 4, 2019
On December 3, 2019, a group of key federal banking regulators — the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve…
Major Cannabis Updates: MORE Act and 2020 New Jersey Ballot Question
November 21, 2019
There are two major updates in the cannabis world this week. First, on November 20, the U.S. House of Representatives…
First Circuit Issues Noteworthy Decision
November 15, 2019
Edward L. Schnitzer spoke at Montgomery McCracken’s 2019 Higher Education Forum about parental bankruptcy making tuition payments subject to return…
Blogs
Ahead of the Class
On Novel Grounds, Philadelphia Judge Rejects Uber’s Bid to Arbitrate Passenger’s Personal Injury Claim
Private Business Counsel
Thanks to the SECURE Act, Your IRA Has Really Lost Its Stretch!
White Collar Alert
Ethical Considerations in Representing Clients at Risk of Suicide
Bylined Articles
Pa. Court’s Ruling On Uber Terms Clashes With Case Law
January 30, 2020
Law360By Charles B. Casper and Robert E. Day
If your company uses an online agreement and sells to Philadelphia residents, you will want to know about a Jan….
Drone Usage Beneficial on Projects – But They’re Not Toys
January 15, 2020
Modern Contractor Solutions MagazineBy Christopher Scott D'Angelo
Drones are used more and more in construction projects—whether for inspections, surveys, designs, monitoring, progress reports, site management and safety,…
What The Federal Green Light on Hemp Means For Banks
December 11, 2019
Law360By Kelly K. Huff
Many banks have hesitated or refused to work with hemp companies due to uncertainty about the interplay between the legality…
Heightened Standard for Imposition of Civil Contempt Sanctions Arising from Violation of Discharge Order
November 27, 2019
American Bankruptcy InstituteBy David M. Banker and Edward L. Schnitzer
On June 3, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court released a unanimous decision in Taggart v. Lorenzen concluding that a court…
In the News
4 Firms Steer Stanley’s $1.5B Deal For Aerospace Parts Maker
January 29, 2020
Law360By Elise Hansen
Stanley Black & Decker on Wednesday said it will acquire aerospace components manufacturer Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing for up to $1.5 billion…
She fractured her spine after the car ran a red light. Uber said she signed away her rights to a jury trial.
January 27, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerBy Oona Goodin-Smith
When you download Uber’s app, you agree that you’re older than 18, that you’re not using a stolen credit card…
Two women say Philly’s most venerable arts school mishandled their sexual assaults. Years later, the case is still rattling the institution.
December 2, 2019
The Philadelphia InquirerBy Anna Orso
In the spring of 2016, two undergraduates at the famed Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts told school officials that…
Montgomery McCracken Boosts Litigation Group In Philly
November 5, 2019
Law360By Mike Curley
Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP announced Tuesday that it is boosting its litigation department with a new partner with…
Press Releases
Montgomery McCracken Retained as Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the API Americas Inc. et al Bankruptcy in Delaware
February 14, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that on February 13, 2020, it was retained to represent the…
Joshua Runyan Wins First Place at the 19th Annual Law Student Tax Challenge of the American Bar Association
February 5, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that associate Joshua Runyan won first place in the LL.M. division…
Christopher Scott D’Angelo Served As Moderator for the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) and the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Meeting
January 31, 2020
Montgomery McCracken partner Christopher Scott D’Angelo recently served as moderator for the program, Toxic Torts & Emerging Risks, jointly presented…
Michael B. Hayes Elected President of Homeless Advocacy Project’s Board of Directors
January 28, 2020
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce Michael Hayes was elected to serve as President of the Homeless…