The Tucker Arensberg Blog, published by Tucker Arensberg, PC, covers a range of legal topics primarily focused on Pennsylvania law and its practical implications. The blog addresses legislative updates affecting public institutions such as schools, employment law issues including medical leave and remote work compliance, eminent domain rulings, and developments in trust and estate law. It provides analysis of state statutes, court decisions, and regulatory changes that impact employers, landowners, fiduciaries, and other stakeholders. The content often highlights the intersection of federal and state law, offering guidance on compliance and legal strategy within Pennsylvania's legal framework.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Matthew M. Hoffman, Esq., (412) 594-3910, mhoffman@tuckerlaw.com
Mirabelli v. Bonta, et al., 607 U. S. ____ (2026) (The United States Supreme Court reinstated a trial court injunction suspending implementation of California school district policies precluding school employees from informing…
On June 15, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued one of the most significant gaming-related decisions in recent history, fundamentally changing the legal landscape for skill games throughout the Commonwealth.
For years, Pennsylvania businesses – including restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience…
Allyson N. Lonas, Esq., (717) 221-7954, alonas@tuckerlaw.com
It’s no secret that public agencies engage architects and engineers rather frequently to start projects that are funded with taxpayer dollars. Because of that, when a public agency receives a right-to-know law request…
Weston P. Pesillo, wpesillo@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5545
One of the most common questions I receive from clients is whether they need a trust as part of their estate plan. The answer is not always straightforward.
Many clients come to their initial…
