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Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Has Changed For Some Children

February 4, 2020
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PA Inheritance Tax Has Changed For Children, Age 21 or Younger, Who Inherit Money From a Parent Pennsylvania has relieved the tax burden from a class of beneficiaries who inherit from their parents. The class is narrowly defined as a … →

Posted in Estates and Trusts, Legal Watch

Intellectual Property Goals For 2020

January 7, 2020
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Do You Have 2020 IP Vision? If you own a business, you use intellectual property (IP), whether it is your own or someone else’s. Your 2020 IP goals should include: 1) determine what IP you own and how/if you are properly … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

What Happens If I Go Into A Nursing Home?

January 3, 2020

The Dangers of Failing to Plan For Your Estate One of the largest and most aggressive creditors in the United States today is the nursing home system. Failure to plan can result in your assets going to the nursing home … →

Posted in Events

Preparing For New “White Collar” Overtime Exemption

November 19, 2019
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New Minimum Salary Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2020 Recently the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Final Rule changing the minimum salary requirements for the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is estimated that an additional 1.3 million workers will … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Charles Hadad – Estate Planning Seminar

November 5, 2019
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Charles Hadad, Estate Planning Attorney, Will Teach NBI Trust Seminar Charles Hadad, estate planning attorney with The Lynch Law Group, joins an experienced panel of legal professionals in presenting the National Business Institute’s program, Trusts: The Ultimate Guide, on November … →

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Estates and Trusts, Events

Best Places to Work in Pittsburgh

October 21, 2019
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The Lynch Law Group is Proud To Be One Of Pittsburgh’s Best Places to Work There has been a lot to celebrate at The Lynch Law Group recently. Last week, members of the Firm joined hundreds of Pittsburgh companies at … →

Posted in Announcements, Awards, Events

Choosing a Family Law Attorney

October 4, 2019
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How do I find the right attorney for my divorce or custody dispute? Selecting the right family attorney can have a significant impact on the way your divorce is handled. With so many factors to consider, the decision can feel … →

Posted in Family Law, Legal Watch

Meeting With A Family Law Attorney

October 3, 2019
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How to Prepare For Your First Meeting With An Attorney There are several things to consider when choosing a family law attorney to handle your divorce including the process options, geographic location of an attorney, online referrals, and personal recommendations. … →

Posted in Family Law, Legal Watch

Marijuana In Pennsylvania Is Focus Of W&J College Lecture

September 30, 2019
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The Legal Pitfalls & Opportunities For Marijuana in Pennsylvania Frank Botta To Take Part in W&J Lecture That Explores Issues Surrounding Marijuana in Pennsylvania Frank Botta joins a distinguished panel of professionals for the W. Edward Sell ’45 Legal Lecture … →

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EEOC Summary of 2018 Discrimination Charges

September 19, 2019
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Pennsylvania Ranks Fourth Among All States In Number of  Discrimination Charges Filed The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released comprehensive data on 2018 discrimination charges filed across the nation. Statistics show that the EEOC resolved 90,558 charges of discrimination … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch