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.
Allyson N. Lonas, Esq., (717) 221-7954, alonas@tuckerlaw.com
Routine messages, informal exchanges, and internal communications created for internal use rather than public dissemination often form the core of the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (“RTKL”) mediations, appeals, and litigation. This reality reflects a…
PITTSBURGH, February 5, 2026 – Effective January 1, 2026, Tucker Arensberg was appointed legal counsel to the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA). The firm brings deep experience serving hospitality businesses and trade associations, with several attorneys actively involved in…
With renewed federal enforcement efforts and increased workplace scrutiny, employers face heightened risk related to the hiring and retention of unauthorized workers. In the January 2026 issue of Iron & Steel Technology, Tucker Arensberg attorney Isaac Zimmerman examines how immigration…
Kaitlyn Smearcheck, Esq., ksmearcheck@tuckerlaw.com, (717) 221-7963
Pennsylvania is now the 28th state to enact legislation protecting employees from hair-based discrimination.
The “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act,” was signed into law by Governor…
Margaret M. Grimm, Esq., (412) 594-5510, mgrimm@tuckerlaw.com
Sick leave in the Steel City received a significant boost as of January 1, 2026. To assist with interpretation and implementation of the new ordinance, the City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office provides…
Jeremy Farrell, Esq., jfarrell@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3938
Though it has been around for nearly a decade, the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act continues to cause considerable confusion for employers. A recent decision (available here) helps to provide some guidance…
Before signing an employment agreement, veterinarians should understand how their contract will shape their compensation, workload, career mobility, and long-term professional growth. In this article, Adam J. Appleberry, Esq. outlines five essential questions every veterinarian should ask—from pay structure and…
Christopher L. Voltz, Esq., cvoltz@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-5580
Fairfax Cty. Sch. Bd. v. McMahon, Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-1432, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 179299, at *5 (E.D. Va. Sep. 5, 2025). District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia declines to…
Matthew M. Hoffman, Esq., (412) 594-3910, mhoffman@tuckerlaw.com
The General Assembly and Governor Shapiro recently enacted various legislation affecting school entities. The following is a brief summary of those developments.
Act 55 of 2024 requires each school entity (i.e., school…
Jeremy Farrell, Esq., jfarrell@tuckerlaw.com, (412) 594-3938
When employers think of “medical leave,” most minds understandably jump to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or time off that employees may be entitled to under company-provided policies (sick leave, vacation,…
