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Friend or Foe? What Merrick Garland’s Recent Confirmation May Mean for the Cannabis Industry
Just less than five years to the day after then-President Barack Obama nominated him to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court – and, after that nomination ultimately …
Allegheny County Council Passes Paid Sick Leave Bill
On March 9, 2021, Allegheny County Council passed a bill requiring most businesses with 26 or more employees to provide paid sick leave. The bill was introduced in April 2020, one …
The Corporate Transparency Act—New Reporting Requirements Are on The Way
In January 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in an effort to update anti-money laundering laws. In short, the CTA will require companies formed or registered to do …
Virginia Will Ride the Data Privacy Law Tidal Wave
Data privacy regulation will be extended within the Commonwealth of Virginia with the signing of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), which becomes effective January 1, 2023. More states …
Pennsylvania Travel Mitigation Order Terminated and Event Capacity Increased
Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) terminated the Travel Mitigation Order effective March 1, 2021. This means that persons returning to or entering the Commonwealth of …
Winter Storms Call for Careful Review of Insurance Coverage
Winter Storms Uri and Viola – as well as other recent, inclement weather – have brought much of the United States to its knees this month. Historically low temperatures and …
Pittsburgh City Council Moves to Temporarily Halt Residential Evictions
On February 23, 2021, Pittsburgh City Council members introduced Ordinance 2021-1237 which would temporarily halt residential evictions in the City of Pittsburgh for tenants who: (1) fail to pay rent …
Pennsylvania Announces Grant To Support Hemp Promotion, Education, Exports; Deadline to Apply is March 5, 2021
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (the “Department”) recently announced a grant program to promote the Commonwealth’s “nascent” hemp industry. More than $250,000 in total funding is potentially available. The purpose …
Eligibility Requirements for the Second Round Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
On January 13, 2021, businesses could begin applications for Second Draw PPP Loans under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA,” also known as the “second round”). It is also important for …
The Oft Overlooked Employee Retention Credit for Employers
While many business owners are acutely aware of the forgivable Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act,” also known as the …