Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, which included the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), as part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. Public Law 116-283 (2021). The intent was to facilitate
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Navigating Veterinary Licensing Investigations and Disciplinary Matters in Pennsylvania
A Board investigation can begin with something as seemingly routine as a client complaint, prescribing concern, recordkeeping issue, or dispute with a former employee. But the earliest stages of an investigation can have a significant impact on what happens next.…
Criminal Background Checks: Compliance Essentials and Policy Considerations for Employers
Conducting criminal background checks is an important part of the hiring process, but it also presents significant legal considerations. Employers must balance workplace safety with compliance under federal, state, and local laws governing the use of criminal history in employment…
Judicial Recusal: Does It Always Meet Its Goals?
By Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald (Ret.), jfitzgerald@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3933
Any lawyer who has considered asking the presiding judge to step aside from a case proceeds with trepidation. If the motion succeeds, a newly assigned judge must get up…
Legal Developments: Expanding Protection for Marijuana Users?
W. Isaac Zimmerman, Esq., izimmerman@tuckerlaw.com, (717) 221-7971
Pennsylvania enacted the Medical Marijuana Act (“ACT”) in April of 2016, and over the past nearly 10 years, the ACT has been analyzed alongside several political agendas, such as federal limited…
A Pennsylvania First? Allegheny County Proposes Paid Parental Leave and Expanded Sick Leave Requirements
Allegheny County may be poised to make history. On May 13, 2026, the Allegheny County Health Department’s Board of Health voted to approve a significant amendment to the County’s existing Paid Sick Leave rules. The proposed amendment would add a…
EEOC Sets New Enforcement Priorities: Why Employers Should Take Note
Jeremy Farrell, Esq., jfarrell@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3938
Earlier last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued its new National Enforcement Plan (“NEP”). The NEP is a helpful document, as it essentially serves as a roadmap that will guide…
Attorneys’ Fees Awarded Following Partial IDEA Success in Tuition Reimbursement Dispute
Rebecca Hall, Esq., (412) 594-5544, rhall@tuckerlaw.com
Anna C. v. Colonial Sch. Dist., No. 24-6313, 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24309 (E.D. Pa. Feb. 5, 2026).
Background
Upon moving into the Colonial School District, the parent of a student with multiple…
Appeals Court Confirms Invalidation of Assessment Court Confirms Invalidation of Assessment Appeal Programs That Target Only Commercial Properties
John T. Vogel, Esq., jvogel@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5622
Upper Merion Area Sch. Dist. v. King of Prussia Assocs. 2026 Pa.Commw. LEXIS 34 (Pa.Commw. March 17, 2026) — Commonwealth Court affirms lower court decision that District violated state constitutional tax uniformity…
When Schools Speak About Employees: Defamation and Immunity After a Student-Safety Incident
Margaret M. Cooney, Esq., (412) 594-5548, mcooney@tuckerlaw.com
Dorothy A. Lanza v. Mark Getz, et al., No. 5285 CV 2025 (Crt. of Common Pleas of Monroe Co. 2026)
ABSTRACT
In Lanza v. Getz, et al., the Court of Common Pleas…