Public Affairs

I really love going to vote in person and wear my “I Voted” sticker with pride.

During the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education instituted an emergency relief, automatically pausing student loan payments and setting loan …

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 …

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) was recently signed into law, making several significant changes …

Any day now, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ new Title IX regulations will be published. Title IX is a federal …

Whether you’re gifting a lump sum to a family member or donating to charity this holiday season, it’s important to …

In today’s business world, a well-designed commercial nondisclosure agreement is often the foundation of a successful partnership. Some points to …

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, …

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 …

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 …

In a decision that will impact Pittsburgh businesses, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on July 17 upheld a city ordinance …

Janine Woods is new to the ‘Burgh, but that won’t stop her from leading the local YWCA, one of the …

In a move aimed at improved security and transparency, the IRS recently revised the process to apply for an Employer …

According to the CDC, 1 out of 4 adults 65 and older will fall each year. If a family member’s …

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

It wasn’t long ago that if you didn’t have a quarter or two on you, you were going to risk …

Just under a year from now, a Democrat will accept their party’s nomination for president – then, it’s on to …

Americans love to proudly show off their red, white and blue. Businesses, too, love to adopt the flag for logos …

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

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

After a recent decision from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, oil and gas operators may now be exposed to potential …

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 …