Pennsylvania Title Wash – Part Two
In Part Two of our examination of Pennsylvania title wash issues, we consider several recent cases which particularly apply to the lands... Read More
Pennsylvania Title Washing – Part One
Title washing is a highly contested, complicated issue unique to Pennsylvania. After the American Revolution, the State of Pennsylvania sold large tracts of land in northern and central parts of the state to cover wartime expenses. These out-of-state owners were... Read More
2021 Update: COVID-19 OSHA Safety Guidance for Employers
On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new guidance for employers on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19... Read More
State Law Update: Classification of Marketplace Contractors
The correct classification of workers as employees or independent contractors is a matter of paramount importance for employers. The misclassification of a... Read More
Caselaw Update: Lease Maintenance in Texas
In BP America Production Co. v. Red Deer Resources, LLC, the Texas Supreme Court considered the establishment of production in paying quantities in relation to the... Read More
Caselaw Update: Unpaid Leave in Texas
A recent appellate case out of Austin addressed whether unpaid employee leave may qualify as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, and whether an employee who... Read More
Can an Exchange of Emails Form a Binding Contract?
Email communication has long been common in the modern business world. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic sending more people to work from home, contracts and other business... Read More
Telecommuting Employees and COVID-19: Part 3
Americans with Disabilities Act In the third and final installment of our telecommuting series, we will discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its application to telecommuting before and... Read More
Telecommuting Employees and COVID-19: Part 2
The Fair Labor Standards Act In the second installment of “Telecommuting Employees and COVID-19,” we consider the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its application to... Read More
Telecommuting Employees and COVID-19: Part 1
Independent Contractors v. Employees In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large percentage of the U.S. workforce began to work from home and continue to do... Read More