John E. Hosa, (412) 594-5659, jhosa@tuckerlaw.com
In Plum Borough v. Zoning Hearing Bd. of the Borough of Plum, 310 A.3d 815 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2024), the Commonwealth Court addressed several important issues in the realm of land use law, including
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New FTC Rule on Non-Competes Article in Iron & Steel Technology Magazine
The July 2024 issue of Iron & Steel Technology magazine features an essential article by Albert Lee and Kaitlyn Smearcheck titled “The FTC’s New and Final Rule Regarding Non-Competes: What Businesses Need to Know Now”. This comprehensive piece covers:
- The
UPMC/Washington Health System Merger Agreement Limits Non-Competes
The Press has announced that the Merger Agreement between UPMC and Washington Health System was approved by the Pennsylvania Attorney General with certain conditions, one of which was that UPMC would honor existing employment contracts and not impose restrictive covenants
Student Cannot Claim Damages for Emotional Distress or Negligence Arising from Hazing
Robert L. McTiernan, Esq., rmctiernan@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5528
Michael Reed V. Mount Carmel Area School District, Et Al., Case No. 4:23-Cv-00890 (M.d. Pa., October 3, 2023) U.S. District Court dismissed claims against School District for emotional distress under Title
Updated Process for Enforcement of Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program
Ashley J. Puchalski, Esq. apuchalski@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5509
Pennsylvania law requires motorists coming from any direction to stop at least ten (10) feet from a school bus with its lights flashing and stop-arm sign extended. Unfortunately, data suggests that many
Supreme Court Addresses Social Media Usage by a Public Official
John E. Hosa, (412) 594-5659, jhosa@tuckerlaw.com
Lindke v. Freed, 2024 U.S. LEXIS 1214 (2024) (A public official who blocks someone from commenting on the official’s social-media page engages in state action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 only if the
Downingtown III: The Importance of Fair and Uniform Implementation of Assessment Appeal Policies by School Districts
John E. Hosa, (412) 594-5659, jhosa@tuckerlaw.com
In the last few years, Downingtown Area School District in Chester County has found itself at the center of several important decisions in the realm of Pennsylvania tax assessment law.
The first and
Navigating the New Norms in Labor & Employment Law
Recap of Tucker’s Spring 2024 Labor and Employment Seminar
On May 22, 2024, our Labor and Employment Practice Group held its annual spring seminar for in-house counsel and HR professionals to discuss the evolving standards of workplace law. A key
The Department of Labor Set to Expand Overtime Protections for Millions of Salaried Workers but Will Face Familiar Legal Challenges
Matthew McKinney, Esq., mmckinney@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5605
Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act provides an exemption from both minimum wage and overtime pay for employees employed as bona fide executive, administrative, professional, computer, and outside sales employees.
The FTC’s New Final Rule on Non-Competes: Key Points for Businesses
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a rule banning employers from enforcing non-compete agreements for all workers, including employees and independent contractors, with limited exceptions. This new rule, set to take effect on September 4, 2024,