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Just Sign the Authorization
September 29, 2020
Plaintiffs be warned – failing to sign an authorization permitting litigants access to your consumer report may result in sanctions….
Philadelphia Expands Paid Sick Leave Coverage for Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
September 23, 2020
Last week, Philadelphia City Council passed the Public Health Emergency Leave Bill, providing two weeks of paid sick leave to…
FTC Signals Intent to Focus on Use of Social Media Bots in Advertising
September 14, 2020
Over the past year, the FTC has signaled its intention to bring enforcement actions against businesses that participate in the…
Proposed HEROES Act Poses Great Risks to Those Extending Credit or Attempting to Collect on a Debt
August 5, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause harsh economic conditions throughout the United States, Congress is in the process of…
Understanding Your Students’ First Amendment Rights is a “Snap”
July 17, 2020
Finally, the Third Circuit has judicially defined the upside-down smiley-face emoji. B.L. v. Mahanoy Area S.D., No. 19-1842, 6/30/30, slip…
State Governments and Federal Agencies Update Guidance Regarding Workplace Re-Opening
July 14, 2020
As employers contemplate returning employees to the workplace, they must navigate a patchwork of federal, state, and local laws, which…
Delaware Supreme Court Underscores Trial Court’s Wide Latitude in Determining Fair Value
July 13, 2020
On July 9, 2020, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a noteworthy opinion in Fir Tree Value Master Fund LP v….
Supreme Court Expands Trademark Protection for Generic “.com” Marks
July 10, 2020
The below alert was authored by Montgomery McCracken summer associate Skyler Morgan and associate Brianna Vinci. The Supreme Court issued…
In a Landmark Decision, Supreme Court Rules Title VII Protects LGBTQ+ Workers
June 15, 2020
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on…
The Newest Rule on Demurrages and Detention Will Likely Burden Many Ocean Carriers and Marine Terminals (MTOs)
June 5, 2020
After more than seventeen months of fact finding and interim reports, and another eight months of the Notice of Proposed…
As COVID-19-Related Fraud Increases, the SEC Ramps Up Enforcement and Investors File Suit
June 3, 2020
In an alert published in March, we warned of an influx of fraudulent schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including…
Preference Payments in Bankruptcy: Rebutting the Presumption of Insolvency during the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 1, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause harsh economic conditions throughout the United States, many companies face the difficult prospect…
SBA Issues Clarification on PPP Loan Necessity Certification and Extension of “Safe Harbor” Period
May 14, 2020
As discussed in our previous alert, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) previously extended by seven days – to May 14…
SBA’s Extended “Safe Harbor” Is About to Close for PPP Borrowers Without Economic Need
May 11, 2020
The Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has extended by seven days – to May 14 – the “safe harbor” period during…
Maritime Bankruptcies in the US during the Coronavirus Pandemic: An Introduction for Creditors
May 11, 2020
The combined effects of the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices have resulted in a surge of US bankruptcy petitions. …
The DOL and IRS Issue Joint Rule Regarding Special Enrollment, COBRA, and Claims Review Deadlines
May 8, 2020
Published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2020, the Joint Rule provides for the extension of certain deadlines so…
Higher Ed Needs to Step Up Its Zoom Game for Title IX
May 7, 2020
As if there weren’t enough Zoom meetings in Higher Ed, the Department of Education (“DOE”) has issued its long-awaited Title…
Legislation to Include Cannabis Businesses in Federal Stimulus Programs
April 30, 2020
On April 23, 2020, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) filed a bill that would provide small marijuana businesses access to federal…
The Path to the Recovery of Business Interruption Losses for Pennsylvania Policyholders
April 29, 2020
In the wake of government edicts and orders around the world, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s March 19, 2020 Executive…
College & COVID-19: Students Bring Wave of Lawsuits Seeking Tuition Refunds
April 29, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly took hold in the U.S. in early March, colleges and universities were some of the…