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FMCSA Proposes Changes To HOS Regulations

September 12, 2019
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New HOS Rules Increase Safety and Provide Flexibility For Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently proposed changes to the interstate hours-of-service (HOS) regulations with the intent to increase safety and provide additional flexibility for commercial drivers. The proposed …

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Marijuana at Work In Pennsylvania

September 9, 2019
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Members Of Restaurant and Lodging Association Seek To Understand PA Medical Marijuana Act Frank Botta joined with Kathy Strain of Drug Free Workplace PA to present an informative program for members of the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association detailing the …

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Lynch Law Group Ranked 15th on Pittsburgh Fast 50 List

August 29, 2019
The Lynch Law Group at Pittsburgh Fast 50 Awards 2019

The Lynch Law Group Continues Strong Growth Trend The Firm Has Been Recognized As One of Pittsburgh’s Fastest Growing Companies in Five of the Last Seven Years The Firm’s revenue grew 99.94% between 2016 and 2018, which ranked 15th on …

Posted in Awards, Legal Watch

Data Privacy Issues For Emerging Businesses

August 2, 2019
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Start-ups and emerging businesses need a detailed privacy policy and data privacy plan in place from the outset. Data Privacy Issues Data privacy is the relationship between the collection and dissemination of data, along with the determination of what – …

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Krista Kochosky Will Instruct Real Estate Agent and Broker Liability 2019

July 10, 2019
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Krista Kochosky, Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group, will instruct the Pennsylvania Bar Institute program, Real Estate Agent and Broker Liability 2019, on Tuesday, July 16th in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The course is presented simultaneously to Pennsylvania lawyers who defend …

Posted in Continuing Legal Education Seminars, Legal Watch, Real Estate

False Advertising Issues For Emerging Businesses

July 9, 2019
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False advertising is the use of false, misleading, or unproven information to advertise products to consumers. The Basics In the United States, the federal government regulates advertising through the FTC, and additionally permits private litigation through various statutes, most notably …

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Active Shooter and Workplace Violence

July 2, 2019
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The Lynch Law Group and Simpson & McCrady Host Active Shooter Seminar Attorney Frank Botta was joined by a distinguished panel of professionals on June 19, 2019 at Range Resources in Southpointe for a seminar focused on addressing violence in …

Posted in Events, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Copyrights For Start-Ups And Emerging Businesses

June 24, 2019
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A copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce copies of the work, prepare derivative works, distribute copies, perform the work, and display the work. Copyright Basics A copyright is a form of protection provided for “original works of authorship” …

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Tenancy by the Entireties: Asset Protection for Married Business Owners in Pennsylvania

June 7, 2019
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Pennsylvania law gives married business owners some valuable options for asset protection that are not broadly available in other jurisdictions across the country. This protection stems from a joint property ownership concept referred to as “tenancy by the entireties.” What …

Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch

New Lawsuit Seeks to Level the Online Gaming Playing Field

June 7, 2019
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A recent lawsuit filed in California is taking the internet community by storm and is sending shockwaves through the esports and online content creation industries. The lawsuit involves a pro video gamer and his team, alleging that the Gamer Agreement …

Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch, Litigation