Alerts and Resources
CFPB Adopts Strict Liability Standard for Debt Collectors Who Sue or Threaten Suit Over Time-Barred Debt
January 22, 2021
On January 19, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published its final debt collection rules in the Federal Register,…
USDA Issues Final Rule Regarding Hemp Production Program
January 21, 2021
On January 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule governing the Establishment of a Domestic…
Dismissal of Chapter 11 Case Calls Into Question Bankruptcy Protections for Cannabis Companies
January 15, 2021
Despite a company’s claim that it deals only in legal hemp products, a federal court this week denied the company’s…
New COVID-19 Relief Package Provides Some Preference Relief
January 11, 2021
As most know, the second COVID-19 relief package included another round of stimulus checks, an extension of the eviction moratorium,…
Blogs
Ahead of the Class
Sixth Circuit Rejects Certification of Negotiation Class as Unauthorized by Rule 23
Private Business Counsel
Paycheck Protection Program COVID-19 Relief Window Is Open for Business as of April 3
White Collar Alert
Seizure of MSC GAYANE Raises Forfeiture Issues for the Maritime Industry
Bylined Articles
Marketing Considerations for CBD Companies in 2021
December 28, 2020
Bloomberg LawBy Kelly Huff and Georgette Castner
The FDA is expected to issue formal regulations in 2021 to further define the parameters for selling CBD products. But…
TikTok Rulings May Clarify Scope Of Economic Powers Law
December 7, 2020
Law360By Jeremy D. Mishkin and Joseph E. Samuel, Jr.
The fight between the Trump administration and popular video-sharing social network TikTok continues on multiple fronts. TikTok and some of its…
Rebutting the Presumption of Insolvency During a Pandemic
November 2, 2020
American Bankruptcy InstituteBy David Dormont, Edward L. Schnitzer and Joseph E. Samuel, Jr.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause harsh economic conditions throughout the U.S., many companies face the difficult prospect of…
Financial Responsibility: What About Taxes? 2 Tax Issues to Focus on During the Pandemic
October 22, 2020
Modern Contractor SolutionsBy Christopher Scott D'Angelo
PAYROLL TAXES HOLIDAY Contractors—like all employers—are responsible for withholding federal and—where applicable—state and local income taxes from employees’ paychecks, as…
In the News
Report on Philadelphia police protest response finds flaws
December 24, 2020
AP NewsPHILADELPHIA (AP) — An independent review of Philadelphia’s police response to days of widespread protests after the May killing of…
‘Ineffective Operations Plan’: Independent Report Blasts Philadelphia’s Handling Of George Floyd Protests, Civil Unrest
December 23, 2020
CBS3By Matt Petrillo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — An independent report released Wednesday afternoon blasted Philadelphia’s response to its handling of the protests and civil…
Philly Police Were Overwhelmed and Underprepared for Floyd Protests, Report Says
December 23, 2020
NBC10By Claudia Vargas
Despite large and unruly protests in other major cities following the death of George Floyd, Philadelphia Police officials didn’t plan…
Independent report reveals new details from civil unrest in Philly last summer
December 23, 2020
KYW NewsradioBy Pat Loeb and Kristen Johanson
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The independent report on the Philadelphia police response to civil unrest last summer contains nearly 80 recommendations…
Press Releases
Montgomery McCracken Welcomes Two Associates
January 5, 2021
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of two associates to the firm’s Philadelphia office. Rachel L. Goodman and…
Philadelphia Police Department Begins Implementing Change Based on After-Action Report
December 23, 2020
A comprehensive examination of the City’s response to the protests is released. (Philadelphia, PA) – Nearly 80 recommendations are highlighted…
Stephen G. Rhoads Selected to Main Line Today’s 2020 Top Lawyers
December 22, 2020
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce that Stephen G. Rhoads has been named a “2020 Top Lawyer” by Main Line…
Ernest D. Holtzheimer Elected Chair of the Business Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Jon C. Hughes Elected to Executive Committee
December 15, 2020
Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce Ernest D. Holtzheimer was elected Chair of the Business Law Section of the Philadelphia…