Public Affairs

Without ritualizing it too much, the first Tuesday in November may reflect the most important part of being an American.

If your company’s officials want to assess the business risks the coronavirus poses, you might not know where to start – especially because the coronavirus lends itself to many potential claims, which may or may not be covered by your current insurance policies.

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) was recently signed into law, making several significant changes to how employers, attorneys and individuals will approach retirement.

Any day now, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ new Title IX regulations will be published. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination and harassment in education on the basis of sex in any educational programs or activities that receive federal funding.

Whether you’re gifting a lump sum to a family member or donating to charity this holiday season, it’s important to understand how gift giving might impact your estate planning.

In today’s business world, a well-designed commercial nondisclosure agreement is often the foundation of a successful partnership. Some points to remember before signing an NDA:

Every 24 seconds. That’s how often U.S. fire departments respond to fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

Federal judges halted a regulation that would impact nearly every applicant seeking permanent residency in the U.

Paying a contractor might appear straightforward, but can actually be complex.  While this issue is sometimes overlooked during contract negotiations, early attention and thoughtful drafting can help mitigate the risk of disruptive payment disputes.

Weeds are a common annoyance. Many of us use weed and grass killers to maintain our lawns.

Americans tend to be skeptical, especially when it comes to people in positions of power.

The CDC recently announced 153 possible cases of severe lung illness linked to vaping have been reported across 16 states…

Private businesses may get an extra year to implement new accounting standards that will alter how leases are presented on financial statements, after a regulatory board proposed a delay.

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is interested in better understanding people’s thoughts on the Downtown experience.

The Trump administration wants the Social Security Administration to review social media accounts as part of its process to approve or deny someone for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits.

In a decision that will impact Pittsburgh businesses, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on July 17 upheld a city ordinance mandating paid sick leave be provided to employees working within the geographical boundaries of the city.

Janine Woods is new to the ‘Burgh, but that won’t stop her from leading the local YWCA, one of the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organizations in the world.

In a move aimed at improved security and transparency, the IRS recently revised the process to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), limiting the title of “responsible party” to individuals only.

According to the CDC, 1 out of 4 adults 65 and older will fall each year. If a family member’s fall in a nursing home leads to serious injuries or a tragic death, the facility may bear legal responsibility for medical malpractice or a related offense.

Newsrooms, pictured in our imaginations and popular culture as bustling floors of ringing phones and shouting editors, aren’t as busy anymore.

It wasn’t long ago that if you didn’t have a quarter or two on you, you were going to risk wrath of the meter maids.

Just under a year from now, a Democrat will accept their party’s nomination for president – then, it’s on to months more of campaigning in the general election. Sounds like a long time, right?

Americans love to proudly show off their red, white and blue. Businesses, too, love to adopt the flag for logos and marketing, but there are limits to what they can do with that symbol.

The bankruptcy code allows debtors to reject existing contracts, but that protection doesn’t extend to trademark licensing agreements, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled recently.

Drafting an effective email use policy may be more complicated than a company might think. Here are some of the chief priorities:

After a recent decision from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, oil and gas operators may now be exposed to potential lawsuits under Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL). While the UTPCPL is traditionally only applied to consumer transactions, the statute’s application has been expanded to oil and gas lease arrangements.

Sixty million American workers have given up their right to go to court because of companies issuing mandatory arbitration agreements.

Whether it’s for work or play, if you’ve been to Downtown Pittsburgh throughout the past decade, you’ve seen big changes for the better.

Few professions receive as much criticism as journalists. Congressmen and senators are up there, too, and that fits, since the press is the fourth estate.

Imagine seeing the Milky Way from your backyard. Years ago, you could. With more man-made outdoor lighting, we’re creating a big problem: light pollution.