Withdrawal liability is an exit price that an employer must pay when it stops contributing to a multiemployer pension plan that is underfunded (i.e., a plan that does not have enough assets to pay 100% of the retirement benefits that
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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.
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When a “Fee” Becomes a Tax: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Draws a Hard Line on a Home Rule Municipality’s Stormwater Charges
Daniel C. Conlon, dconlon@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3951
A municipal stormwater charge is an unenforceable local tax against Commonwealth instrumentalities and other tax-exempt entities when the enabling ordinance bases the charge on governmental regulatory duties and public health and welfare…
ABA Formal Opinion 518 – Ethical Guidance for Lawyer-Mediators
By Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald (Ret.), jfitzgerald@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3933
The American Bar Association (ABA) states on its website: “The ABA was founded in 1878 on a commitment to set the legal and ethical foundation for the American nation.…
Pennsylvania’s Liquor Control Board Can Be Forced to Pay: Supreme Court Opens Door to Damages Claims
Daniel C. Conlon, dconlon@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3951
When a government agency refuses to follow the law, most businesses assume there’s little they can do beyond waiting, appealing, or absorbing the loss. A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision changes that…
Artificial Intelligence: Preparing for the Next Governance Challenge
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is already reshaping how municipalities operate and deliver services to their communities. From drafting communications to analyzing policy documents, AI tools are increasingly being used by borough officials and staff to…
Designation Agreements: How to Contract Out of the Cascade of “Reporting Person” Responsibility Under FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule
Matthew C. Christoph, mchristoph@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5503
On August 29, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers (the “Reporting Rule”), codified at 31 C.F.R. § 1031.320, to combat financial fraud…
When Placement Is Not Control: Federal Court Dismisses Student’s Civil-Rights Claims Against Public District for Private Abuse
Margaret M. Cooney, Esq., (412) 594-5548, mcooney@tuckerlaw.com
Vincent C. v. Pennsbury Sch. Dist., No. 24-06340-PAC, 2025 LX 359449 (E.D. Pa. Sep. 2, 2025)
ABSTRACT
In Vincent C. v. Pennsbury School District, the United States District Court for the Eastern…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Expands Ability to Add Agenda Items Under the Sunshine Act
Matthew M. Hoffman, Esq., (412) 594-3910, mhoffman@tuckerlaw.com
Coleman v. Parkland School District, 346 A.3d 1266 (Pa. 2025) (A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court’s 2023 decision and expanded the ability of agencies to add items to an…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds That School Districts are Permitted to Provide Charter School Students with any Mode of Free Transportation
Christopher L. Voltz, Esq., cvoltz@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5580
In Bell v. Wilkinsburg Sch. Dist., No. 23 WAP 2024, 2026 Pa. LEXIS 92 (Pa. Jan. 21, 2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that Section 1726-A(a) of the Charter School Law (“CSL”), 24…
COURT DENIES CIVIL RIGHTS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION CLAIMSARISING FROM INAPPROPRIATE STUDENT PHOTOGRAPH
K. L. v. Dunmore School District, et. al. No. 3:24-cv-01461, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 188083 (M.D. Pa. September 24, 2025). District Court for Middle District of Pennsylvania denies federal claims under various civil rights and special education laws arising from…