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Ohio Passes the Protect All Students Act
December 13, 2024
Top Five: The Biggest Labor & Employment Developments from 2024
December 9, 2024
Texas Court Strikes Down DOL Overtime Rule: Analysis and Impact on Employers
December 9, 2024
NLRB Restricts Captive Audience Meetings
December 9, 2024
Suspected Abuse of FMLA Leave: What Can be Done?
December 9, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act Enjoined Nationwide
December 5, 2024
Federally Funded Projects and Minority/Women-Owned Businesses – A Legal Lesson
November 25, 2024
3D Printing and Modular Construction - A New and Growing Avenue for the Construction Industry
November 25, 2024
Energy Policy Uncertainty in Post-Election America
November 21, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act: Deadline Approaching
November 18, 2024
Recent West Virginia Supreme Court Decisions Impact Oil and Gas Producers
November 18, 2024
Irrevocable Trusts: West Virginia
November 14, 2024
Revocable Trusts: West Virginia
November 14, 2024
Natural Gas is Not Going Away
October 17, 2024
The FTC’s Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements is Dead. Long Live Noncompete Agreements?
October 1, 2024
An Update on OSHA’s Heat Regulation Rule
October 1, 2024
The Parameters for Allowing Political Conversations at Work
October 1, 2024
Online, Off-Duty Harassment is Still Unlawful Harassment
October 1, 2024
Fourth Circuit Determines that Internal Complaint May Support Claim for Wrongful Discharge in Violation of North Carolina Public Policy
October 1, 2024
A Case Law Update on West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Rulings Impacting Workers’ Compensation Claims
October 1, 2024
Paving the Road to EV Transition
September 19, 2024
Is Nuclear the Panacea to Data Center Load Growth?
August 22, 2024
The Supply/Demand Problem: Reading the Signals from the Recent PJM Capacity Auction
August 22, 2024
Texas Federal District Court Stays FTC’s Noncompete Rule
August 21, 2024
FMLA Doesn’t Allow an Employee to Nap on the Job – Does It?!
July 31, 2024
Navigating AI in HR: The Benefits and Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence in Employment Policies
July 31, 2024
DOL Final Rule Imposed a Series of Increases to Minimum Salary Threshold for Overtime Exemptions
July 31, 2024
Five Best Practices for Effective Workplace Investigations
July 31, 2024
Anticipating the Impact on Employers Post-Chevron Being Overturned
July 31, 2024
Chevron, Energy and the Pivotal Shift
July 24, 2024
Conflicting Energy Demands and Policies Create Significant Future Challenges
June 20, 2024
CASPA Clash: Major Victory for Contractor in Pipeline Project Dispute as Third Circuit upholds CASPA Penalties and Fees
June 12, 2024
Impact of EPA's New Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
May 23, 2024
The Countdown to Compliance: U.S. Department of Education Releases 2024 Amendments to Title IX Regulations
May 1, 2024
WV Transgender School Athlete Successful in U.S. Court
April 30, 2024
DOL Raises Salary Requirements for Overtime Exemptions
April 24, 2024
EEOC Adopts Final Rule on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know
April 24, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court Lowers the Standard for an Employee to Prove Workplace Discrimination from an Involuntary Job Transfer
April 24, 2024
When Even Emojis are Evidence: The Importance of Clear Written Communication
April 24, 2024
OSHA Goes Forward with Walk-around Rule for Inspections
April 24, 2024
Everything Old is New Again: The Department of Labor Returns to the Past with Independent Contractors
April 24, 2024
Walking the Tightrope to Enforce a Non-Compete in 2024
April 23, 2024
FTC Bans Noncompetition Agreements
April 23, 2024
Solar Powered Generation Sees Significant Growth while Some Solar Energy is Increasingly Blocked from Production
April 18, 2024
Texas Students' Petition for Emergency First Amendment Ruling    
March 28, 2024
Record U.S. Oil Production and the Potential Impacts
March 21, 2024
Clarifying Mechanics’ Lien Law
March 12, 2024
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Revisits the Admissibility of Evidence of Product’s Compliance with Governmental Regulations or Industry Standards Post-Tincher v Omega Flex
March 12, 2024
Highlights from North Carolina’s 43rd State Construction Conference
March 12, 2024
HHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals and the Healthcare Industry
March 7, 2024
More Relief Set for Student Loan Borrowers
February 29, 2024
Challenges and Uncertainties Surrounding Offshore Wind
February 15, 2024
A Look at the Pennsylvania Statute of Repose
February 15, 2024
State Legislators’ Focus on Education in 2024
January 30, 2024
Keep ‘em Front and Center - Ten Things Employers Can Do to Create Best-In-Class Front Line Supervisors
January 29, 2024
Solar is Coming, Solar is Here: The Growth of Solar in Coal Country
January 18, 2024
The Current Status of Privacy Laws Across the United States
January 16, 2024
Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule on Independent Contractors Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
January 10, 2024
New Occupational Safety and Health Administration Injury Reporting Rules
January 10, 2024
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Changes the Game for Expectant Mothers in the Workplace
December 20, 2023
NLRB Joint Employment Rule
December 20, 2023
Groff v. DeJoy and Its Impact on Religious Accommodation
December 20, 2023
Attacks on Non-Disclosure, Confidentiality, and Non-Compete Agreements in 2023           
December 20, 2023
A Revamped Union Organization Process
December 20, 2023
EEOC May Issue New Guidance on Workplace Harassment in 2024
December 20, 2023
Supreme Court to Review Deference Standard to Federal Administrative Agency Actions in 2024
December 20, 2023
The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action in Education on Workplace DEI
December 20, 2023
OSHA: A Look Forward into the 2024 Regulatory Agenda
December 20, 2023
Revisiting…Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?
December 19, 2023
Biden's Reforms and 813,000 Student-Loan Borrowers
December 19, 2023
The Corporate Transparency Act: Are You Prepared?
December 11, 2023
Pennsylvania and RGGI – Decision and Resolution
November 16, 2023
The Accreditation Overhaul for North Carolina (and Florida) Colleges
November 7, 2023
New Florida DEI Regulations and the Impact on Higher Education
November 7, 2023
DHHS and New Disability Protections Under Section 504
November 7, 2023
Weaving Cyber Resilience into the Strategic Fabric of Higher Education Institutions (from EdTech Magazine)
November 7, 2023
Financial Aid Offer Letters - The Clearer the Better
November 7, 2023
School Surveillance, Safety Concerns, and the ACLU
November 7, 2023
Protestors, the First Amendment, and Higher Education - The Line Between Free Speech and School Interests
November 7, 2023
Remote Work Strategies for Managing Cybersecurity Teams
November 7, 2023
Lien on Me – Florida Edition 2023
October 26, 2023
Will the Supreme Court Say “Farewell” to the Chevron Doctrine?
October 19, 2023
New Business Reporting Obligations: Beneficial Ownership Information Under the Corporate Transparency Act
October 19, 2023
Dust Off the Handbook: Employee Handbooks Need Revised Following Landmark NLRB Decision
October 3, 2023
Safety Issues in the Spotlight: Recent Updates from OSHA
October 3, 2023
DOL Proposes Substantial increase to Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemptions
October 3, 2023
Intentional Tort Legislation Damages Cap Passed in West Virginia Legislative Session 2023
October 3, 2023
Three Important Changes to Labor Law and How Employers Should Respond
October 3, 2023
New Business Reporting Obligations for Employers: Beneficial Ownership Information Under the Corporate Transparency Act
October 3, 2023
Are Automakers Making Sufficient Efforts to Protect Customer Data?
September 26, 2023
The Virginia Clean Economy Act, the Botetourt County Battery Power Facility and  the Impact on the Commonwealth
September 21, 2023
Construction Stormwater Permitting Changes in Virginia
August 31, 2023
Bring on the Sun!  Licensing and Permitting for Contractors Installing Solar Panel Systems in NC
August 31, 2023
Are Privacy Policies Alone Enough to Protect Employee Privacy? Ask Tesla
August 29, 2023
What is the Hydrogen Hubbub?
August 16, 2023
Understanding the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Full Scope of Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Laws for Schools
August 3, 2023
Updates to the Virginia Prompt Payment Act
July 28, 2023
After Further Review: Employer Considerations Following the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action
July 27, 2023
Q&A with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund
July 27, 2023
Domestic Nuclear Power Advancement: Barriers to Entry and the Need for a National Strategy
July 20, 2023
NLRB General Counsel Versus Covenants Not to Compete: What This Latest Fight Means for Your Business
June 23, 2023
Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Confidentiality of Government Employee Personnel Records
June 21, 2023
Considerations for Employing AI in the Workplace
June 20, 2023
Discipline for Offensive or Abusive Conduct Towards Management - What is “Opprobrious” Enough for the NLRB?
June 20, 2023
NLRB’s GC Piles on to Increase Regulatory Scrutiny of Non-Compete Agreements
June 20, 2023
Harassment Outside the Workplace: Can it Lead to Employer Liability?
June 20, 2023
Performance Evaluations: Training Managers Is Key
June 20, 2023
For Virginia Employers: Employment Law Changes Effective July 1, 2023
June 20, 2023
Balancing Reliability, Affordability, and Renewability in the Energy Transition
June 8, 2023
Summer Youth Camps and the Clery Act: Key Steps for Compliance
May 26, 2023
An Uncertain Future for Nuclear Generation
May 11, 2023
West Virginia’s Student Press Freedom Bill – What Does It Mean
May 1, 2023
SCOTUS, First Amendment and University of Alabama - Challenging the Grounds Use Policy
April 27, 2023
Do You Know Your Data? The Dangers of Too Much Data and Not Cleaning House
April 25, 2023
ChatGPT’s Impact on Education and Student Data Privacy
April 25, 2023
Tech Vendors and Cybersecurity – Are They Responsible?
April 25, 2023
SAY WHAT??—Defamation in an Era when Content Is King
April 21, 2023
The Cost of “Electrification”
April 20, 2023
New Proposed Changes to Title IX: Students’ Eligibility for Athletic Teams
April 7, 2023
The Employment Offer Letter: Practical Tips for Minimizing Litigation Risk
April 5, 2023
Focus on Developing an Inclusive Workplace as Employees Working Separately Becomes Standard
April 5, 2023
Severance: Labor Board Prohibits Employers from Restricting Employee Speech in Severance Agreements
April 5, 2023
North Carolina Building Code Council Evaluates Proposed Code Changes to Increase Energy Efficiency in Construction
April 4, 2023
Pending Florida Legislation Impacting Statutes of Limitations and Repose For Construction-Related Lawsuits
April 4, 2023
Recouping Legal Fees from Companies – Update on Pennsylvania and Environmental Permits
April 4, 2023
Cyberattacks and Construction – A Hard Hit Industry
April 4, 2023
FDIC and Deposit Limits – Where Do Things Stand Now
April 3, 2023
Another Banking Crisis and Financial Regulation – Where Do Things Stand
April 3, 2023
What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door
March 30, 2023
What Florida Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door
March 30, 2023
It’s Not Just Illinois Anymore. Biometric Identifier Laws Increase Across US
March 29, 2023
Plaintiffs Pursuing Increased Class Action Claims for Overdraft Fees and Charges Against Customers
March 22, 2023
Department of Education’s New Guidance on Personal Liability Requirements Leaves Uncertainty for Institutions
March 13, 2023
3D-Printed Organs – Innovations and Ramifications on the Horizon
March 1, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court and Biometric Privacy Cases – The Newest Developments and the Reach Well Beyond Illinois
March 1, 2023
Data Brokers and Mental Health Information – Lack of Protections and Regulations
March 1, 2023
Cybersecurity Rules and Colleges – Approaching Deadline
February 27, 2023
Pennsylvania, Court Ruling and School Funding – An Update on the Latest
February 27, 2023
Breast Milk Pumping Rights – DOL Alert on Teachers and Other Newly Protected Workers
February 27, 2023
Book Banning, First Amendment and Ambiguity
February 27, 2023
North Carolina, Building Codes and Climate Change – Upcoming Public Hearing and Public Comment Deadlines
February 24, 2023
The Nine Construction Mega Projects – North Carolina and Pennsylvania to Benefit
February 24, 2023
EEOC Increases Scrutiny on Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry as Federal Infrastructure Dollars Start Flowing
February 23, 2023
Construction Employers: Beware the Ides of March
February 23, 2023
Union Organizing is on the Rise: What Florida Employers Need to Know
February 22, 2023
The Evolution of Biometric Data Protection Bills – Updates from Maryland and Mississippi
January 31, 2023
The Omnibus Bill and the Cybersecurity Investment
January 31, 2023
What is Driving More State Tech Laws?
January 31, 2023
Amazon’s Billion Dollar Data Center Plans for Virginia
January 31, 2023
President Biden and the FTC Seek to Put the Final Nail in the Coffin for Non-Compete Agreements
January 6, 2023
What A Recent Court Decision And Challenges To The CFPB Mean For West Virginia Banks
December 20, 2022
Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them
December 20, 2022
Remote Inspections (Use of Drones, etc.)
December 20, 2022
3-D Printing, Construction and the Next Frontier
December 20, 2022
West Virginia 2022 General Election Overview
November 9, 2022
New and Revised AAA Rules that May Affect Your Construction Contracts
October 31, 2022
Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Responsibility
October 10, 2022
Federal Circuit Court Holds that Gender Dysphoria is a Protected Disability Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
September 8, 2022
The NLRB Proposes to Re-Re-Revise Its Joint Employer Standard
September 8, 2022
The Impact of Overturning Roe v. Wade on ERISA Benefit Plans
September 8, 2022
Third Party Harassment Claims: When the Customer is Wrong
September 8, 2022
Avoiding the Latest Handbook Traps for the Unwary in the Age of Remote Work
September 8, 2022
Is the U.S. Finally Getting a Comprehensive Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law?: What You Need to Know About the Proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act
July 20, 2022
Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 2)
June 27, 2022
How Title IX Can Inform Private Employers' Response to Relationship Violence
June 15, 2022
Compensation Structure in the Post-COVID Remote-Work Era
June 15, 2022
The Potential Impact of the EEOC's Equity Action Plan
June 15, 2022
What Employers Should Know about the CROWN Act
June 15, 2022
Biden Administration Seeks to Limit Employer Speech to Aid in Union Organizing
June 15, 2022
Where Does Employer Liability for Workplace Injuries in a Post-COVID World End? Liable at Work, but Not Off-Site?
June 15, 2022
The PATCH Act: Protecting Medical Devices from Cyber Attacks
June 9, 2022
Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 1)
May 23, 2022
Drafting Patent Acquisition Agreements
April 28, 2022
Horizontal Well Unitization Comes to West Virginia
April 1, 2022
The Impact of "Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021" on Employer's Arbitration Provisions
March 31, 2022
Trends in Paternity Leave
March 31, 2022
The DOL Plans “Vigorous” Enforcement to Protect Employees Working in Logistics – What You Can Do Now to Prepare for More Investigations
March 31, 2022
When Caregiver Discrimination May be Unlawful Under Employment Discrimination Laws
March 31, 2022
Evaluating COVID-19 as a Disability Under the ADA
March 31, 2022
The Cryptocurrency Revolution and President Biden's Formal Recognition
March 17, 2022
Student Loans: Stressors and Pitfalls as Repayments Begin and CFPB Actions Against Alleged Fraudulent Conduct
March 9, 2022
Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims Heads to President's Desk
February 11, 2022
The Dome Report, Issue 1, 2022: The West Virginia Legislature Starts 2022 at a Fast Pace
January 24, 2022
SCOTUS Rules on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
January 13, 2022
Update on OSHA's Vaccination and Testing ETS - "Back on for Now"
December 20, 2021
What was Fascinating in 2021 for Biotech
December 16, 2021
Reliance on Multiple Cloud Infrastructure Services will become More Popular Next Year Due to Recent High-Profile Cloud Computing Failures
December 16, 2021
Paying and Playing in the Digital Realm: Cryptocurrencies, Contactless Payments, and Virtual Worlds
December 16, 2021
Ransomware: Where We are and What is to Come
December 16, 2021
10 Things to Do Before and After Business E-mail Compromises Happen
December 16, 2021
Athletic Fashion Dispute in Race to Courthouse
December 8, 2021
Protecting Employees' Private Health Information from a Cyberattack in the Age of COVID-19
November 17, 2021
Assignment and Recordation of Patent Ownership Rights
November 10, 2021
Vax or Test has Arrived
November 4, 2021
Tips for Navigating the Accommodation Requests Associated with Pandemic-Related Stressors
November 3, 2021
Are Vaccine-Related Injuries Compensable Under West Virginia Workers' Compensation?
November 3, 2021
Five Considerations for Employers at the Close of 2021
November 2, 2021
Workplace Heat Standards Being Considered by OSHA
November 2, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates: OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard on the Move
November 2, 2021
Put Me in (a Bargaining Unit) Coach! - The NLRB Affirms Its Commitment to Treating Many Collegiate Athletes as Employees
November 2, 2021
The Effect of Our Changing Climate on Building Design
October 28, 2021
Nature of Patents and Patent Rights
October 27, 2021
IP 101: Patentable Subject Matter
October 13, 2021
The Story of Henrietta Lacks and the Biotechnology Company Accused of Selling Her Cells for Profit
October 13, 2021
All Employers with 100 (or more) Employees Will be Required to Implement Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines or Ensure Their Employees are Tested Weekly
September 9, 2021
Three Issues - and Opportunities - Facing Banks in the Post-Pandemic World
September 9, 2021
Nursing Home COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
August 18, 2021
IP Basics Part II: What is a Trademark or Servicemark?
August 18, 2021
Employer Considerations in Mandating Vaccines and Other Measures
August 5, 2021
West Virginia's New Intermediate Appellate Court Fundamentally Changes Workers' Compensation Litigation Practice
August 5, 2021
West Virginia's New Intermediate Appellate Court Fundamentally Changes Workers' Compensation Litigation Practice
August 5, 2021
The Battle at Bessemer: Round 2 Goes to the Union
August 5, 2021
Labor Update: What Got Our Attention in the Past Three Months
August 5, 2021
Doing a Deal? Include your Labor and Employment Lawyer
August 5, 2021
Employers with Tipped Employees: Changes are Coming (Again) from the DOL
August 5, 2021
Intellectual Property 101: What is a Patent?
August 4, 2021
Making Sense of Incoming NIL Compensation Rules
June 29, 2021
New Federal Court Decision: Arbitration Clauses can Preclude Appellate Review of Arbitration Decisions
May 5, 2021
Hot Topics: Labor and Employment Legal Issues Post-Pandemic
May 5, 2021
The Battle at Bessemer Continues: NLRB to Hear Union Objections to Vote at Amazon Warehouse
May 5, 2021
NLRB's Top Prosecutor Advocates for Broader Interpretation of Employees’ Section 7 Rights
May 5, 2021
OSHA Head Nominated and Potential COVID Regulation Moves Toward Issuance
May 5, 2021
Website Accessibility Lawsuits Under the ADA Part Two
May 5, 2021
West Virginia's COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act
April 27, 2021
Three Ways the Legislature Has Redefined Consumer Litigation in West Virginia
April 20, 2021
Supreme Court Rules in Google’s Favor in Copyright Dispute with Oracle Over Android Software
April 14, 2021
One Rule to Guide Them All: West Virginia Legislature Enacts Uniform Rule for Distinguishing Independent Contractors from Employees
April 14, 2021
West Virginia's New Intermediate Appellate Court Fundamentally Changes Workers' Compensation Litigation Practice
April 6, 2021
The Dome Report - 2021 West Virginia Legislative Update: Issue 6 - After Cross-Over Day
April 2, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act Creates COBRA Subsidies and New Notice Requirements Beginning April 1
March 25, 2021
The Dome Report - 2021 West Virginia Legislative Update: Issue 5
March 23, 2021
Fair Trade Banking Presents Opportunities for Small and Regional Banks
March 22, 2021
U.S. House of Representatives Passes the Pro Act, a Game Changer for Labor Relations
March 10, 2021
The Dome Report - 2021 West Virginia Legislative Update: Issue 4
March 9, 2021
Buyer Beware: Structured and Leveraged Buyout May Breach Fiduciary Obligations
March 3, 2021
The Effect of Our Changing Climate on Building Design
February 25, 2021
“Just Send a Venmo!”…To a Collection Agency?
February 23, 2021
The Dome Report - 2021 West Virginia Legislative Update: Issue 3
February 22, 2021
The Dome Report - 2021 West Virginia Legislative Update: Issue 2
February 16, 2021
The Dome Report - A Preview of the 2021 West Virginia Regular Session, Issue 1
February 8, 2021
West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Dodrill Issues Bulletin Impacting Common Practice of "Independent" Medical Examinations in Workers' Compensation Claims
February 5, 2021
Biden Administration Considering an OSHA Standard for COVID-19
February 2, 2021
What Does a Biden Administration and Democratic Control of Congress Mean for Labor Policy?
February 2, 2021
Change in Administration May Impact Recent DOL and EEOC Guidance
February 2, 2021
Employer-Provided Student Loan Repayment Assistance Approved by Congress
February 2, 2021
Tax Credits Remain in Place for Employers Who Provide COVID-19 Leave
February 2, 2021
When Davids on Social Media Topple the Goliath of Wall Street
January 28, 2021
Guidance Regarding Mandatory Vaccination Requirements for Employees and Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
January 21, 2021
West Virginia Insurance Commissioner Bulletin No. 21-01 Provides Guidance for Filing and Handling Workers' Compensation Claims for COVID-19
January 20, 2021
New Tribunal Created for Unauthorized Streaming Services
January 20, 2021
All is Not Lost: Mitigating the Risk of Loss of a Delinquent Collateral Asset in the Era of Autonomous Zones
January 12, 2021
Fourth Circuit Rules Debt Collection Provisions of West Virginia's Consumer Protection Statute Do Not Apply to Transactions Paid for at the Point of Sale
January 4, 2021
Congress Briefly Extends Part of the FFCRA - but Only the Tax Credits
December 21, 2020
2020 Pennsylvania Legislative Update
December 7, 2020
Brexit Effects on Trademarks Beginning January 1
December 2, 2020
Employers Must Be Reasonably Diligent in Tracking Employees’ Worked Hours, Even During a Global Pandemic
December 1, 2020
What Can We Expect from a Biden Administration?
December 1, 2020
Coronavirus Considerations and Hot Topics Heading into 2021
December 1, 2020
COVID-19, the CARES Act and the Impact on Mortgage Forbearance
November 18, 2020
The Dome Report - West Virginia Turns a Brighter Shade of Red
November 4, 2020
Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act - What You Need to Know
October 20, 2020
Ensuring the Enforceability of Electronic Arbitration Agreements in Virtual Admission Packets
October 20, 2020
Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 Orders Fall Under Constitutional Challenge
September 16, 2020
DOL Reacts to Court Decision Regarding FFCRA Rules; Revises Parts of Their Old Rule, but Reaffirms Other Parts
September 14, 2020
The “Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020”: A COVID-19 Side Effect That Could Permanently Harm Medical Device Manufacturers
September 10, 2020
Three Important Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic is Changing the Delivery of Consumer Financial Services
September 9, 2020
Remote Learning and FFCRA Paid Leave Questions Answered by Department of Labor
September 1, 2020
Where Does the NLRA Draw the Line Between Harassment and Protected Activity?
September 1, 2020
All Virginia Employers Subject to New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standard
September 1, 2020
Crosmun v. The Trustees of Fayetteville Technical Community College Provides Much Needed Guidance to North Carolina Courts on How to Properly Craft eDiscovery Protocols
August 19, 2020
Federal Court in New York Takes Issue with Some Sections of the Rule Implementing the FFCRA: What Does It Mean for You?
August 6, 2020
A 2020 Pennsylvania Legislative Update
August 5, 2020
The Discharge in Bankruptcy - Open Avenues for Consumer Creditors
August 4, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 18, 2020
August 3, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 17, 2020
July 27, 2020
In Case You have Nothing Else to Do, the DOL has Changed Their Approved FMLA Paperwork (but It's Not that Big of a Deal)
July 22, 2020
Proposed Amendment to the North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act
July 22, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 16, 2020
July 20, 2020
Virginia is the First State in the Nation to Approve COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standards
July 16, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 15
July 13, 2020
Sorry, Wrong Number: The Ninth Circuit and TCPA Liability
July 8, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 14
July 6, 2020
Governor Wolf’s Shutdown Orders Survive the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s Scrutiny—Again
July 2, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 13
June 29, 2020
An Employer's Guide for Handling Vacation Issues in the Time of COVID-19
June 29, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 12
June 22, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 11
June 15, 2020
SCOTUS: LGBTQ Protected Class Under Civil Rights Act of 1964
June 15, 2020
Recent Developments in Business Litigation
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 Extensions Set to Expire July 1, 2020 for Patents; Trademark Extensions Ended May 31
June 10, 2020
UPDATED OSHA Considerations for Recording COVID-19 Illnesses
June 8, 2020
COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 10, 2020
June 8, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 9
June 1, 2020
Virginia Issues Executive Order Regarding Face Masks During COVID-19
May 29, 2020
Top 10 Bankruptcy Truths for Creditors to Know
May 28, 2020
Revisiting Bankruptcy Filing Papers
May 28, 2020
How to Identify and React to Fraud in the COVID-19 Era
May 28, 2020
Subchapter V and the Single Asset Real Estate Debtor in a COVID-19 World
May 28, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 8
May 26, 2020
“Opening Up”: Don’t Forget About Resident Rights as you Reopen
May 22, 2020
The Use of Receiverships in Pre-Bankruptcy Litigation
May 21, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends, Issue 7
May 18, 2020
Rise in Employment Law Claims: Knowing the Risks and the Long-Term Legal Implications Anticipated from the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: New Critical Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
May 14, 2020
Mandatory COVID-19 Testing: Is Your Skilled Nursing Facility Prepared?
May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Shutdown Showdown in Pennsylvania
May 12, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 6
May 11, 2020
Time for a Check-Up: Are Your Arbitration Agreements and Admissions Procedures Up to Date for Your Skilled Nursing Facilities?
May 7, 2020
EEOC Delays EEO-1 Filing Obligations Due to COVID-19
May 7, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court Sides with PA on the Shutdown Showdown—for Now
May 7, 2020
U.S. PTO COVID-19 Update: Patent Office Extensions Through May 31, 2020
May 6, 2020
U.S. PTO COVID-19 Update: Trademark Office Extensions Through May 31, 2020
May 6, 2020
More Guidance about PPP Loans
May 6, 2020
Depositions in the COVID-19 Era
May 6, 2020
Navigable Waters Protection Rule (formerly the Clean Water Rule)
May 6, 2020
The Importance of the Bankruptcy Discharge and How to Attack It
May 6, 2020
Pennsylvania Update: Guidance Issued for Businesses as 24 Counties Move to the Yellow Phase of the Reopening Plan
May 5, 2020
Think Your Debt is Dead in the Water? Think Again!
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 Return-to-Work Legal and Business Guidance: Development of a Customized "Playbook"
May 5, 2020
24 Pennsylvania Counties Selected to Start the Reopening Process on May 8
May 4, 2020
Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends: Issue 5
May 4, 2020
The Department of Justice Weighs in on State Shutdown Orders
May 4, 2020
COVID-19 WATCH LIST – Senators Warren and Brown Propose Pausing All Debt Payments
May 3, 2020
ACA International v. Healey - Will Massachusetts' Debt Collection Freeze Hold Up To Constitutional Heat?
May 3, 2020
Freddie Mac and COVID-19
May 3, 2020
Pennsylvania’s Shutdown Order is Subject to More Scrutiny
May 1, 2020
Introduction to Bankruptcy Litigation
April 29, 2020
This Too Shall Pass: and Then What? Part 2 - Legal Considerations for Return-to-Work Decision-Making
April 29, 2020
Today's Tips for Tomorrow's Litigation for Skilled Nursing Homes
April 28, 2020
Challenges to Shutdown Orders Reach the U.S. Supreme Court
April 28, 2020
COVID-19 Update - West Virginia Announces Plan to "Reopen"
April 27, 2020
The “Preventing Essential Medical Device Shortages Act of 2020”: COVID-19 Side Effect that Could Permanently Harm Medical Device Manufacturers
April 27, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program FAQ 31: The $64,000 Question
April 24, 2020
Wolf to Permit Construction to Re-start on May 1, 2020 -- Written Safety Plans May be Needed
April 24, 2020
West Virginia Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Quick Guide
April 24, 2020
The REAL Trending Litigation Topics Regarding COVID-19: Issue 4
April 24, 2020
COVID-19 and Reopening Pennsylvania
April 23, 2020
COVID-19: Impacts and New Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities
April 22, 2020
Pennsylvania Governor Provides Update for Stay-at-Home Order, the Construction Industry, Online Notarizations and Curbside Wine and Spirit Sales
April 21, 2020
Right to Work: The Law of the Land in West Virginia
April 21, 2020
Watch List - Proposed Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act of 2020 Suspends Payments During Pandemic but Requires Landlords and Lenders to Meet Severe Criteria if They Seek Repayment
April 20, 2020
Ginnie Mae and COVID-19
April 20, 2020
Watch List - Proposed Federal Prohibition Against Debt Collection In Times of Disaster/Emergency
April 20, 2020
Federal Student Loan Payments Suspended
April 20, 2020
Reverse Mortgage Industry Feels the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 20, 2020
The REAL Trending Litigation Topics Regarding COVID-19: Issue 3
April 20, 2020
Updated with FAQS: PA Health Secretary Orders Worker Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Social Distancing Rules Now in Place for Businesses in All WV Counties
April 17, 2020
Major Changes Coming to Employment Discrimination Claims in Virginia
April 14, 2020
This Too Shall Pass: and Then What? Part 1 - Logistics of Returning Employees to the Workplace
April 13, 2020
Employment Tips and Traps for a Remote Workforce
April 10, 2020
The REAL Trending Litigation Topics Regarding COVID-19: Issue 2
April 10, 2020
COVID-19: Governmental Closures & Seizures Without Compensation? Condemnation or Reverse Condemnation? What Can You Do?
April 10, 2020
Coronavirus and Workers’ Compensation in West Virginia
April 9, 2020
Furlough vs. Layoff: How do they differ and how will employees be affected?
April 9, 2020
EEOC Puts a Hold on Right to Sue Letters
April 9, 2020
Pennsylvania's Governor Wolf Signs Order Regarding Transfer of Supplies and Information Between Medical Facilities
April 8, 2020
Pennsylvania Announces COVID-19 Action Portal
April 7, 2020
Medicare Coverage for Virtual Healthcare Services
April 7, 2020
Stark Blanket Waivers Issued During COVID-19 National Emergency
April 7, 2020
CMS Waivers and Flexibilities
April 7, 2020
Telehealth and HIPAA Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 7, 2020
The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature: The Final Review. Issue 7, 2020
April 6, 2020
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Announcement Regarding Regulatory Compliance Related to COVID-19
April 6, 2020
New Executive Orders for Select West Virginia Counties
April 6, 2020
COVID-19 Extensions for Trademark Office
April 3, 2020
Homeland Security Reminds Employers that I-9s are Still Needed, but Offers Guidance for Employers Who are Fully Remote
April 3, 2020
COVID-19: Patent Office Extensions Authorized Through April 30, 2020
April 2, 2020
Friday Deadline Looms for Pennsylvania Businesses Seeking Exemption from Shutdown Order
April 2, 2020
APRIL 2 UPDATED NEW Q&As: Big Questions, and Even Bigger Answers, About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
April 2, 2020
OSHA Considerations and COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Application for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Under the CARES Act
April 1, 2020
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"): Summary of Small Business Loan Provisions
March 27, 2020
Information Regarding EPA's COVID-19 Enforcement Policy
March 27, 2020
EPA Announces Temporary Enforcement Policy and the WV DEP Considers Accommodations for Regulated Entities Impacted by COVID-19
March 27, 2020
Emergency Order 20-EO-03 COVID-19 State of Emergency - West Virginia Workers' Compensation Insurance
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 and Insurance Coverage Implications
March 24, 2020
North Carolina and South Carolina Issue Executive Orders Regarding COVID-19
March 24, 2020
Intellectual Property Protection for CORONAVIRUS and COVID-19?
March 24, 2020
What You Should Know About the Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Program
March 24, 2020
The REAL Trending Litigation Topics Regarding COVID-19: Issue 1
March 24, 2020
Governor Ralph Northam Cancels Schools and Closes Non-Essential Businesses in Virginia
March 24, 2020
COVID-19: The Impending Seismic Shift for Distressed Small Businesses?
March 23, 2020
West Virginia Supreme Court Declares Statewide Judicial Emergency due to COVID-19
March 23, 2020
COVID-19: Pennsylvania Begins Enforcing Closure Order
March 23, 2020
IRS Issues News Releases and Establishes a Special Section Focused on Steps to Help Taxpayers, Businesses and Others Affected by the Coronavirus
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 Employer Checklist
March 23, 2020
Loans in the Time of COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Governor Justice Issues Stay-At-Home Order for West Virginia
March 23, 2020
Employee Pay, Benefit and WARN Act Obligations: Updates Regarding COVID-19
March 21, 2020
COVID-19 and Restaurant Alcohol Sales in West Virginia
March 21, 2020
UPDATE! March 2020 Pennsylvania Legislative Update: COVID-19 Responses
March 20, 2020
Protecting Yourself and Your Organization from COVID-19 Scams
March 19, 2020
Protecting Yourself and Your Organization from COVID-19 Scams
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Reminder on Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act
March 18, 2020
Emergency Federal Leave is Now Reality. What Does It is Mean for Your Business?
March 18, 2020
Emergency Federal Leave is Now Reality. What Does It is Mean for Your Business?
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Reminder on Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Best Practices in the Workplace
March 17, 2020
COVID-19: Best Practices in the Workplace
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 and Construction Industry Insights
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 and Construction Industry Insights
March 17, 2020
Contractual Implications of COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Intellectual Property Updates for COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Intellectual Property Updates for COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Contractual Implications of COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Update, Issue 6
February 27, 2020
Be Proactive, Not Reactive: Using Experts to Navigate the Minefields of Construction-Related Litigation
February 26, 2020
The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Update: Issue 5
February 25, 2020
The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Updates, Issue 4
February 6, 2020
Proposed Rule Revisions for NEPA
February 6, 2020
The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Updates, Issue 3
January 29, 2020
The Dome Report - 2020 West Virginia Legislature Commences, Issue 2
January 14, 2020
How Consumers are Using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act to File Class Actions
January 7, 2020
The Dome Report: An Overview of the 2020 West Virginia Legislature
January 6, 2020
Profane, Racist and Sexist - NLRB Rewrites Rules
December 17, 2019
West Virginia Supreme Court’s Newton Decision Clarifies Self-Defense in the Workplace
December 17, 2019
Increase the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage or the Overtime Salary Threshold?
December 17, 2019
Changes to the Law of Summary Judgment in Virginia
December 17, 2019
NLRB Clears the Purple Haze Around Employee Use of Employer E-mail
December 17, 2019
I Need You to Keep a Secret: The Board Rules that Employers May (Once Again) Bar Workers from Discussing Pending Investigations
December 17, 2019
Supreme Court Will Render Landmark Decisions Regarding LGBTQ Protection Under Title VII
October 29, 2019
DOL Adopts New Salary Threshold for White Collar Overtime Exemption
October 9, 2019
Do IEP Meetings Count? Yes, Attendance at IEP Meetings is Qualifying Reason for FMLA Leave
October 9, 2019
Between A Rock And A Hard Place: Avoiding Accidental Liability Under FCRA for Background Checks
October 9, 2019
EPA Proposes Rulemaking to Modify Methane Regulations
October 3, 2019
New Rules (for Electronic Trademark Filings)
August 5, 2019
Partnering With Industry: DRI Construction Law Committee Insights on Legal Issues Raised by NAWIC Leaders
July 10, 2019
Partnering With Industry: DRI Construction Meets Leaders of the National Association of Women in Construction
July 10, 2019
Amendment to West Virginia's Consumer Protection Statute Will Permit Sales of Certain Vehicles "As Is" and Without Implied Warranties
June 26, 2019
Pay Up! EEOC Confirms 2017 AND 2018 Pay Data Due September 30, 2019
June 13, 2019
Virtually Independent Contractors or Employees - Department of Labor Takes a Look
June 13, 2019
Waiver Warning: SCOTUS Determines Title VII Failure to Exhaust Defense Can be Waived
June 13, 2019
Tom Brady's Intellectual Property Portfolio is Growing
June 10, 2019
Trade Secret Misappropriation and Employee Fiduciary Breach in ASML v. XTAL Results in Large Judgment
June 6, 2019
WV Legislature Amends Consumer Protection Statute to Regulate and Impose Restrictions on Litigation Financiers
June 3, 2019
Failing to Satisfy a Pre-Suit Notice Requirement in a Consumer Lawsuit May Not be Fatal to the Consumer’s Claims
May 10, 2019
A Case to Watch: Brayman v. Westfield Insurance
May 7, 2019
Indemnification Agreements and Insured Contracts – Yes, Your Business and/or Your Insurer Might Just Owe a Defense and Indemnity!
May 7, 2019
NC Senate Proposes Contractor Continuing Education Bill
May 7, 2019
How to Take a Deposition - Preparation for Deposition questions, location, and more,
April 1, 2019
The 2019 West Virginia Legislature: VETO AND OTHER UPDATES - Issue 12
March 29, 2019
West Virginia’s Attorney General Sues the Catholic Church - Alleging Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse Placed in Positions to Work with Children and This is a Consumer Protection Issue
March 27, 2019
Update on the West Virginia Legislature - Final Wrap Up of the Session: Issue 11
March 18, 2019
The Rumor Mill: A Case Study on Workplace Conduct - How Perpetuating Workplace Rumors Can Create Employer Liability for Gender Discrimination
March 13, 2019
New Test or Old Test?: The NLRB and Independent Contractors
March 13, 2019
Back at Square One: The Questionable Status of Employer Wellness Plans
March 13, 2019
DOL Proposes Updates to the Overtime Rule to Account for Inflation Over the Past 15 Years
March 13, 2019
Update on the West Virginia Legislature - The Final Week, Issue 9
March 4, 2019
Update on the West Virginia Legislature - Crossover Day, Issue 8
February 25, 2019
Update on the West Virginia Legislature - Major Deadlines: Last Day to Introduce Bills in This Session, Issue 7
February 19, 2019
Update on the West Virginia Legislature: Halfway Point - Issue 6
February 11, 2019
Pre-Suit Notice Requirements in Consumer Litigation in West Virginia - Make Sure You Know which Requirement Applies
February 5, 2019
Update on the West Virginia Legislature - Issue 5
February 4, 2019
West Virginia Legislature Again Considers Bill to Reduce Penalties Available Under the WVCCPA
February 1, 2019
Update on the West Virginia Legislature - Issue 4
January 28, 2019
What's Happening at the West Virginia Legislature - Issue 3, 2020
January 21, 2019
What's Happening at the West Virginia Legislature - Issue 2
January 14, 2019
2019 Legislative Outlook for West Virginia: The Road Ahead *Revised January 9
January 7, 2019
Reverse Mortgages Becoming a Bigger Part of Litigation in West Virginia
October 17, 2018
Could Your Business be Taking Better Advantage of M/WBE Development Programs? Yes.
October 17, 2018
Changes on the Public Construction Horizon: A North Carolina Legislative Update
October 17, 2018
A Sales Tax on Services? North Carolina’s New Sales Tax on Repair, Maintenance, and Installation Services
October 17, 2018
Avoiding Spoliation of Evidence is an Ongoing Obligation
October 17, 2018
Careful, Careful: Arbitration of Benefit Claims Under Collective Bargaining Agreements
October 2, 2018
The Way of the Future: Student Loan Benefit Plans
October 2, 2018
The Need for Clarity: Standard of Review
October 2, 2018
Employer Handbooks in the NLRB’s Post-Boeing World
September 13, 2018
New FMLA Forms. New Expiration Date. Same Content.
September 13, 2018
A Second Chance: North Carolina Expands Law Incentivizing Employers to Hire Certain Convicted Felons
September 13, 2018
When Does Overpayment Actually Occur?
September 13, 2018
What Bank Litigators Want Banks to Know About the State of Consumer Protection Litigation in W.Va.
August 30, 2018
Recent Developments with Make-Whole Provisions in Chapter 11 Cases
August 1, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court's Decision Expands the Ability of States to Tax Retailers
June 22, 2018
The Case for Class - Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements
June 11, 2018
Be Careful What You Ask For: Asking a Job Applicant About Previous Pay May Violate the Equal Pay Act
June 11, 2018
The DOL’s Model FLMA Forms Have Expired—What Now?
June 11, 2018
Hiring in Today's Competitive Recruiting Market
June 11, 2018
FDCPA Violations Begin When the Violation Occurs
May 17, 2018
GDPR Basics for U.S. Companies Effective May 25, 2018
May 16, 2018
Evidence of Moderate Stress Can Support Actual Damages in a WVCCPA Case
May 7, 2018
Federal Reserve Board Publishes SOFR as a Replacement for LIBOR
May 3, 2018
It’s in the Footnote. The WVCCPA and Amendments
April 19, 2018
CASPA, The Unfriendly Statute
April 18, 2018
Let the Sun Shine - Impacts of the Solar Tariffs
April 18, 2018
Get That Gas Moving - The Increase of Natural Gas Pipeline Construction and Impacts
April 18, 2018
Maximizing Profits: How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Can Benefit the Construction Industry
April 18, 2018
Infrastructure Construction Opportunities on the Horizon! North Carolina's 2018-2027 State Transportation Improvement Program
April 18, 2018
NC Court of Appeals Clarifies When a Nonsignatory Can Compel Arbitration
April 18, 2018
Ruling on Disclosure in Debt Collection Letters
April 12, 2018
House Passes Bill to Reduce Capital Requirements of Financial Institutions
April 3, 2018
#MeToo Movement Creates Change in Tax Code
April 3, 2018
Want the Warranty with That? Car Dealerships, Service Advisors and Overtime Pay
April 3, 2018
They Giveth and They Taketh Away - 2018 West Virginia Legislative Session and Employers
April 3, 2018
HB 4270 - Information Reporting and Payments to Owners (Check Stubs Relating to Oil and Natural Gas Royalty Payments)
April 2, 2018
2018 West Virginia Legislative Session, the WVCCPA and the West Virginia Safe Mortgage Licensing Act
March 28, 2018
Update Regarding HB 4285 and the WV Safe Mortgage Licensing Act
March 28, 2018
Update Regarding HB 4150 and WVCCPA
March 27, 2018
Update Regarding HB 2464 and WVCCPA
March 26, 2018
WVCCPA and the 2018 West Virginia Legislative Session Update #1
March 16, 2018
West Virginia Legislative Session Update #1
March 16, 2018
West Virginia Cotenancy Modernization and Majority Protection Act
March 12, 2018
Prohibition of Post-Production Expenses on Flat Rate Royalty Leases in West Virginia
March 12, 2018
West Virginia Legislature Considering Bills to Amend the Consumer Credit and Protection Act
February 12, 2018
WV House of Delegates Considering Bill to Expand Consumer Protection Statute to Apply to Fees that Landlords Charge Their Tenants
February 7, 2018
Immediate Strategies for Responding to the #MeToo Movement and Harassment in the Workplace
December 18, 2017
Getting the Dreaded Plaintiff's Letter: Businesses Being Sued for the Accessibility of Their Websites
December 18, 2017
Reversing the Course: Changes Coming to the NLRB - The Board Reverses Course on Handbooks and Joint Employers While the General Counsel Announces More to Come
December 18, 2017
Did You Get the Shot? Religious Exemptions to Employer Mandated Flu Vaccinations
December 18, 2017
Creditors Beware: Inbound Bankruptcy Rule Changes Require Heightened Awareness
December 1, 2017
West Virginia, Tightening the Belt, and Growth - Financing Public Improvements in Lean Budget Times
December 1, 2017
From Red to Black: Using Tax Credit Programs to Complete the Project
November 30, 2017
Out is Now In – Understanding the Outparcel Trend and Potential Pitfalls
November 30, 2017
Trendy Building Material May Cause Future Problems
November 30, 2017
Off the Reservation (of Rights): South Carolina Speaks on CGL Insurer Notification Requirements
November 30, 2017
Finding a Cure: The required time period to permit a defendant to cure consumer protection violations may be satisfied by the time it takes parties to brief a motion
November 27, 2017
Patents for Billion Dollar Restasis Drug Under Siege
October 17, 2017
Blockchain Technology Continues to be a Focus for Financial Institutions
October 17, 2017
Reverse Mortgage Violation? Not So Fast
October 9, 2017
Spring Cleaning Comes Early: The Affordable Care Act and the Importance of Updating ERISA Plan Documents
September 18, 2017
The Rise of Managed Care Audits and Reimbursement Demands in the Wake of the ACA
September 18, 2017
Revoked: CMS's New Take on Record Retention and Access
September 18, 2017
West Virginia reforms state consumer protection law . . . again.
July 8, 2017
Amendments to West Virginia’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act Take Effect
July 5, 2017
House Passes Financial CHOICE Act Aimed at Rolling Back Dodd-Frank
June 9, 2017
Waving in Class Action Waivers?
June 8, 2017
Sexual Orientation Discrimination and Title VII - The Seventh Circuit Weighs In
June 8, 2017
2017 and the West Virginia Legislature - The Year of the Employer
June 8, 2017
Three’s a Crowd – West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, Third Parties, and the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act
May 30, 2017
Sex, Drugs, Rock N’ Roll . . . and Blockchain
May 9, 2017
Florida, Money Laundering and Virtual Currencies – Clarifying the Muddy Waters
May 8, 2017
Governor Justice Signs Bill Amending West Virginia’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act
April 26, 2017
Lobbyists Set Their Sights on the Volcker Rule and Look to Senator Manchin to Help
April 25, 2017
Revisiting the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act – Again
April 24, 2017
Revisiting the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act – Again
April 24, 2017
What’s That Smell? An Examination of Legal Developments Related to Formaldehyde Products
April 11, 2017
A Short Guide to Bitcoin Forks
April 7, 2017
Supreme Court Decides the Equitable Defense of Laches is No Longer Valid in Patent Cases
March 23, 2017
New Trademark Office Audit May Result in Cancellation of Registrations
March 2, 2017
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Regulatory Reform
March 1, 2017
DC Federal Appeals Court Grants CFPB’s Request for a Hearing Before the Full Court
February 28, 2017
ICYMI: President Trump Signs Executive Order on Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial System
February 23, 2017
Bitcoin and the IRS – The IRS Pushes Back
February 20, 2017
Bitcoin and the IRS - The Battle Continues
January 26, 2017
Bitcoin and the IRS – The Battle Continues
January 26, 2017
The Homeowner Can Believe Everything They Read – Even if They Filed Bankruptcy
January 20, 2017
Green Grass and High Tides: The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act
December 14, 2016
OSHA’s Anti-Retaliation Rule – Three Things Employers Should Do Now
December 14, 2016
The Doctor is In - DOL Issues Final Rule Requiring Paid Sick Leave for Employees of Federal Contractors
December 14, 2016
An Argument for the Use of Stock Options with Forfeiture Clauses for Breach of Duty of Loyalty
December 14, 2016
Correction – Let’s Amend This Trademark: Part Five of Our Trademark Series
December 5, 2016
Federal Court Blocks Implementation of Overtime Rule
November 22, 2016
Community Financial Institutions “Trolled” for Website Accessibility
November 7, 2016
To Arbitrate Or Not To Arbitrate – Or Do We Even Get To That Question?
November 4, 2016
Who Will Inspect the Inspectors? Implications of Winkler v. State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors on the Construction Industry
November 4, 2016
Election 2016: Where the Candidates Stand on Issues Affecting the Construction Industry
November 4, 2016
Leaning In – Pennsylvania Refining the Mechanic’s Lien Law
November 4, 2016
Labor & Employment Hot Topics Impacting the Construction Industry
November 4, 2016
They Did What? Fire Sprinkler Industry Stunned by North Carolina Legislature’s Mistake in Removing Licensing Board’s Authority to Issue Critical Licenses
November 4, 2016
Your Trademark on Steroids - Making Your Trademark Registration Stronger
November 3, 2016
Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technology Threaten to Disrupt Traditional Banking Services
October 12, 2016
A Contentious Presidential Election, #BlackLivesMatter and Bathroom Laws: Addressing Polarizing Current Events in the Workplace
October 12, 2016
EEOC Announces Expansion to EEO-1 Reporting
October 12, 2016
The NLRB Recognizes Student-Employees: The Effect of Columbia University on Private Universities
October 12, 2016
The Saga of Pennsylvania's Act 13 Comes to an End
September 30, 2016
Protecting a Precious Asset - Your Trademarks (or Your Brands): Part Three in Our Series
September 20, 2016
Maintaining Your Trademark Registrations-Part 2
August 22, 2016
West Virginia Aboveground Storage Tank Act Becomes Effective
August 9, 2016
How to Maintain Your Trademark Registrations
August 8, 2016
Finally…..The Final Aboveground Storage Tank and Horizontal Well Rules
July 6, 2016
AAA’s Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures – What You Need to Know
June 29, 2016
Discrimination of LGBT is Sex Discrimination: EEOC Guidance Clearly Outlines the Commission’s Position
June 7, 2016
Easier Retaliation Claims on the Horizon? EEOC Proposes New Guidance
June 6, 2016
Let’s be “Friends” – Should I “Friend” My Employees? And Other Questions Raised by the Internet Privacy Protection Act
June 6, 2016
A National Energy Plan: Should We Have One? Do We Have One? If So, Is It Working?
May 31, 2016
The Shale Bankruptcy Boom Moves Midstream
May 31, 2016
What’s Mine, Is Yours - Adverse Possession Against the Co-Owner in West Virginia
May 31, 2016
The Department of Labor Finalizes the New Overtime Rules
May 18, 2016
Fourth Circuit Upholds Coverage Under CGL Policy for Data Breach Claims
April 26, 2016
Chief Financial Officers Focus on Today and the Future: An Interview
March 3, 2016
Now It’s Apple and Samsung: Patents, Rulings and Appeals
March 2, 2016
West Virginia, “Right-to-Work” and “Prevailing Wage” - What Does This Really Mean for Employers?
March 1, 2016
Further Assistance to Help Rein In Employee Lawsuits: Key Amendments to Court Rules on Discovery in Litigation
March 1, 2016
Promoting Workplace Diversity in Times of Trouble
March 1, 2016
Until Death Do Us Part – Divorce and HIPAA Violations: A Lesson in Safeguarding Protected Health Information
March 1, 2016
Highmark Properties Revisited: Lender Credit Bids
March 1, 2016
The Oil and Natural Gas Industry: The Impacts and Uncertainty Continue
March 1, 2016
Cybersecurity: What You Must Know and What You Must Do
March 1, 2016
Regulations and More Regulations: Pa. Proposes Methane Reductions
February 8, 2016
Not So Fast My Friend: Implied Covenant to Develop and Non-Apportionment Subdivision Tracts
February 8, 2016
The Best Protection: Safeguards in Purchasing Distressed Oil and Gas Assets
February 8, 2016
Patent Trolls – What’s the Verdict? A Look at the Impact of the Apple Case
February 5, 2016
The Financial Industry and Governments are Embracing Digital Currencies and Blockchain Technology
January 30, 2016
Revisiting the Post-Bankruptcy Toolbox: Don’t Forget to Compare the Financials
December 30, 2015
Looking Back, Looking Forward – A 2015 Retrospective and 2016 Predictions
December 30, 2015
Virtual Currencies and the Risks They Bring to Community Banks and the Financial Industry
December 30, 2015
Working with Union Experts After an Accident: A Federal Appeals Court Sides with the Union’s Right to Inspect Over the Employer’s Privacy Rights
November 18, 2015
UPDATE - Calling in Sick: Pittsburgh Sick Leave Law Delayed Until March
November 18, 2015
Update: The NLRB and Single Integrated Employers
November 18, 2015
Veterans Day: A Day to Remember, to Honor, and to Reexamine Compliance with Laws Protecting Servicemembers
November 18, 2015
An Interview with James C. Cherry, CEO, Park Sterling Bank
October 20, 2015
Paradigm Shift: Hydraulic Fracturing, Shale Development and Energy Abundance
October 19, 2015
Cyber-Risks 2015 – A Board Primer
October 19, 2015
Response Plan Rewind: The Essentials of Data Breach Response Plans
October 13, 2015
Guarantors Can Use Anti-Deficiency Statute in North Carolina
October 13, 2015
Supreme Court Decision May Make It Easier for Borrowers to Sue for Discrimination
September 30, 2015
WVDEP Files "Agency-Approved" Rules for Horizontal Well Development and Aboveground Storage Tanks
September 2, 2015
An Interview with David Barksdale, President and CEO of Carolina Premier Bank
August 28, 2015
How Bad is Dodd-Frank for Community Banks?
August 28, 2015
The Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege: Whose Privilege is it in Litigation?
August 28, 2015
SBA Lending May Be Critical to Future Community Banking
August 28, 2015
DRI Advocates for Our State Courts
August 25, 2015
Department of Labor Makes Its Move
August 21, 2015
Upping the Ante: Fines Increase for Failure to Comply with Affordable Care Act Reporting Requirements
August 21, 2015
Retaliation Litigation on the Rise: The SEC’s Broadening Interpretation of Dodd-Frank’s Whistleblower Provisions
August 21, 2015
Fourth Circuit Decides Rule Exempting Certain Management Professionals from Retaliation Lawsuits Not Applicable under Title VII
August 21, 2015
DOL to Target Independent Contractor Misclassification
July 16, 2015
Northeast Natural Energy, LLC - Making History for the Future of Energy
July 7, 2015
DOL Announces Proposal to Require Overtime Compensation for Millions More Employees
June 30, 2015
Dress Codes, Religion and the Workplace – More Than Meets the Eye
June 2, 2015
An Interview with Adam O'Daniel - Community Banking from an Outside Perspective
June 1, 2015
Facet One of Social Media and Community Banks - Employees Just Say No
May 29, 2015
USEPA and Army Corps of Engineers Release Final Clean Water Rule
May 28, 2015
The Fourth Circuit Asks What For, Answers with But For: The Determination that a Landmark United States Supreme Court Decision Does Not Change Employment Discrimination Law in the Circuit
May 25, 2015
The Return of the Unpaid Labor Force: A Refresher on Unpaid Summer Interns
May 21, 2015
The Supreme Court Holds the EEOC’s Feet to the Fire, but Not That Closely: The Court in Mach Mining Affirms the EEOC’s Obligation to Conciliate Charges
May 21, 2015
EEOC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Interplay Between ADA and Employee Wellness Programs
May 21, 2015
Employers & The Fair Credit Reporting Act: Has Sweet v. LinkedIn Signaled the Next Wave of Social Media Driven Change?
May 21, 2015
Construction Contract Claims Against a Third-Party Lender? The Unforeseen Consequences of a Standard Practice
May 18, 2015
Virginia Legislation Significantly Impacts Construction Industry
May 18, 2015
North Carolina Gearing Up for Major Road Improvement Projects
May 18, 2015
Righting a Wrong in West Virginia – The Residential Construction Right to Cure
May 18, 2015
Cutting Through the Red Tape of Costly New Regulations
May 5, 2015
Testing, testing....EEOC Starts Its New Digital Charge Program
May 4, 2015
Real Property 101 for Community Bankers in the Spilman Footprint
April 8, 2015
Facing Merger Challenges. In 5, 4, 3, 2, 1……
April 8, 2015
West Virginia Legislature Proposes Changes to the WVCCPA
April 7, 2015
West Virginia Amends Wage Payment Act to Ease Burdens on Employers
April 1, 2015
W.Va. Senate Bill 423 Amends Aboveground Storage Tank Act
March 27, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court Revives Pregnancy Discrimination Act Claim
March 25, 2015
Defeating Another Challenge to the Mortgage Electronic Registration System
March 13, 2015
Supreme Court Provides TILA Home Loan Rescission Guidance
March 13, 2015
NLRB Tightens Arbitration Deferral Standards
February 25, 2015
How Employers Need to Address New Individuals or Identities in the Workplace
February 24, 2015
“Ruff” Days at the Office: Service Dogs (and Other Animals) in the Workplace
February 23, 2015
Is Summary Judgment Unavailable for Sexual Harassment Claims? The Impact of the Walker v. Mod-U-Kraf Ruling on Sexual Harassment Claims in the Fourth Circuit
February 23, 2015
The United States Supreme Court Clarifies Boundaries of Compensable Time Under FLSA
February 23, 2015
Aboveground Storage Tank Act Update: Statutory Amendment Introduced
February 4, 2015
Now is the WOTUS of Our Discontent….
February 3, 2015
Mach Mining and the Future of the EEOC's Duty to Conciliate in Good-Faith Prior to Civil Litigation
January 26, 2015
West Virginia Legislature May Put the "Deliberate" Back In Deliberate Intent Claims
January 23, 2015
Enforcing a "Fair Day's Pay" - What Can You Do in the Face of This Initiative
January 19, 2015
First Party vs. Third Party – Who can sue for bad faith?
December 30, 2014
WVDEP Files Proposed Legislative Rule Implementing AST Act
December 29, 2014
Executive Compensation – It May be Limiting Your Choices
December 18, 2014
Community Banks Adding Prepaid Products Face New Imperatives
December 18, 2014
The Bankruptcy Discharge, Debt Buyers, and Credit Reporting: Recent Developments
December 18, 2014
An Interview with Larry F. Mazza, CEO of MVB Bank, Inc.
December 18, 2014
What’s in that Contract Again? Reflections on the Recent Recession
December 17, 2014
Employment Update: Executive Order 13658 Directs Changes to Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Starting January 1, 2015
December 16, 2014
It's Not the Crime, It's the Cover-Up: Equitable Estoppel in Construction Defect Claims
December 16, 2014
Constructing (and Eating) a Piece of the Energy Sector Pie… An Interview With Melvin Stroble, REM, Project Manager, Energy for Black & Veatch
December 15, 2014
ALERT: Email Error - National Labor Relations Board Allows Use of Employer Email for Union Organizing
December 11, 2014
Breaking News: America’s Next Energy Hub - Philadelphia Dealt a Major Setback
December 10, 2014
The West Virginia Business Court Division — Amendments to the Rules
December 8, 2014
Danger Zone: Employer Hit with Huge Pregnancy Discrimination Act Verdict
November 19, 2014
Don't Forget! Preparing for the Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate
November 18, 2014
Independent No More: The Crackdown on the Use of Independent Contractors
November 18, 2014
Waiting for the Dust to Settle: Mach Mining and the Future of the EEOC's Duty to Conciliate in Good-Faith Prior to Civil Litigation
November 18, 2014
OSHA Updates Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule
November 18, 2014
Latest AST Developments: Interpretive Rule Adopted & Comments Filed on Draft Emergency Rule
November 7, 2014
WVDEP Adopts Modified Aboveground Storage Tank Interpretive Rule
October 22, 2014
Aboveground Storage Tanks: New Interpretive Rule and Draft Emergency Rule
October 21, 2014
Views from the Footprint - Banking, Collateral, Default and Foreclosure Question
October 7, 2014
Partition Suit Decision Could Be Problematic for W.Va. Oil & Gas Operators
September 26, 2014
A Welcome Change of Law in NC: A Workable Framework for Transferring Declarant Rights in a Foreclosure or Deed in Lieu
September 25, 2014
Aboveground Storage Tank Act Rough Draft Emergency Rule Out for Comment
September 19, 2014
An Interview with Lyn Hayth, President and CEO of the Bank of Botetourt - If Community Comes First, Customers Will Follow!
September 18, 2014
North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Enforceability of Waiver of ECOA Claim
September 18, 2014
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act – a Sword and a Shield?
September 17, 2014
Aboveground Storage Tank Act Interpretive Rule Filed
September 9, 2014
A Look Ahead – What’s Next for the Oil & Gas Industry in 2014
August 29, 2014
One Step Closer to the Supreme Court: The Fate of Obamacare Premium Tax Credits in the Face of the Circuit Split
August 13, 2014
EEOC Ratchets Up Focus on Pregnancy Discrimination with Updated Guidance
August 11, 2014
Recent Developments for Federal Contractors
August 11, 2014
Is Sexual Orientation Including Gender Identity the Next Universally Protected Class in Employment Law?
August 11, 2014
The Small Servicer Exemption to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Mortgage Servicing Rules
August 5, 2014
Zombie (Debt Collector) Beware: West Virginia Expands Prohibited Actions
July 16, 2014
Disputing Debts under the FDCPA – The Effect of the Fourth Circuit’s Opinion in Clark v. Absolute Collection Service, Inc.
July 16, 2014
Attorneys’ Fees and Prosecuting Bad Faith/UTPA Cases
July 9, 2014
Observations of the Sixth Annual Developing Unconventional Gas Conference
June 26, 2014
How to Screw Up Vendor Management (and Live a More Exciting Life)
June 24, 2014
Killing the Economy to Allegedly Save the World: The Present Failure and Future Promise of US Energy Policy
June 20, 2014
Hold That ReFi! A Reason to Think Twice Before Entering Post-Petition Agreements with Discharged Debtors
June 18, 2014
California Investment Firm and City Team Up to Erase Mortgages Through Eminent Domain
June 18, 2014
Be Careful What You Wish For
June 18, 2014
An Interview with Robert T. Braswell, President & CEO, Carolina Bank
June 18, 2014
DRI Continues its Advocacy for Improvements to the Civil Justice System
June 13, 2014
How Local Drilling Regulations May Impede Business Development in WV
June 4, 2014
Financial Institutions and Creditors’ Rights: Ninth Circuit Finds SCRA Liability Based on Prior Servicer’s Actions
June 3, 2014
A Discussion with Dave Spigelmyer, President, Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC)
May 30, 2014
Say What??!! When is There an Enforceable Agreement in the Subcontractor Bidding Process?
May 28, 2014
You Decide: Green Globes v. LEED
May 28, 2014
No Lawsuit for You! When Subcontractors Cannot Sue the General Contractor
May 27, 2014
Construction Ahead: How Our Construction Industry is Fueled by the Energy Environment
May 27, 2014
Indemnification Agreements and Insured Contracts: Why Your Business or Insurer Might Owe a Defense and Indemnity
May 27, 2014
Quickie Elections and You: What Employers Need to Know about NLRB’s Proposed Rule Changes
May 22, 2014
Think Third Party Harassment Can’t Harm You? Think Again
May 22, 2014
New Social Media Guidance for Financial Institutions (Which Might Include You)
May 22, 2014
“Waive” Goodbye to Employer Liability Under the ADA for Voluntary Accommodations of Essential Job Functions
May 22, 2014
Administration’s Climate Action Plan Breathes New Life Into Oil and Natural Gas Air Regulations
April 28, 2014
Is It Going to Be a Bumpy Ride?
April 9, 2014
ACA Open Enrollment #1 in the Books
April 3, 2014
How Dodd-Frank Changed “Reg O”
March 31, 2014
An Interview with Joshua Householder, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer, Bank of Charles Town
March 28, 2014
Did You Miss It? Important New Guidance for Financial Institutions Using Social Media
March 28, 2014
And the Bidding Starts At . . .? The Impact of Two Recent Bankruptcy Decisions On Determining Foreclosure Sale Bids
March 28, 2014
Will New LNG Export Activity Affect U.S. Natural Gas Prices?
March 27, 2014
Can You Keep Up? Emergence of CFPB and Significant Developments Transform Consumer Finance Landscape
March 20, 2014
Enforcing Your Arbitration Agreement Just Became a Great Deal Easier
March 14, 2014
H-1B Specialty Occupation Update: Time Again to File for New H-1B Visas and Government Scrutiny of Employer’s H-1B Usage
February 19, 2014
Deliberate Intent: Beyond Workers’ Compensation and Into the Assets of Your Business
February 18, 2014
A Boost for Entrepreneurs: Minority-, Women- and Veteran-owned Businesses
February 18, 2014
EPA Approves the New Phase I Standard
February 18, 2014
Green Law Corner: What LEED v4 Means for You
February 18, 2014
On Equal Footing: Fourth Circuit Disables Temporary vs. Permanent Distinction Under the ADA
February 18, 2014
Pay for Time Spent Donning and Doffing Protective Gear
February 18, 2014
Playing Kick the Can with the Affordable Care Act: The Administration Further Delays Employer Deadlines
February 18, 2014
Workers’ Compensation “Zombies” Invade West Virginia Legislature
February 18, 2014
Pa. Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provisions of Act 13
January 30, 2014
CG Policy on Barging of Produced Water
January 30, 2014
ERISA Fiduciary Duties and the Tension Between the Affordable Care Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
January 30, 2014
The TCPA: Take Care, Pitfalls Ahead
January 3, 2014
Interview with Steve Talbert, CEO, Bank of the Carolinas
December 20, 2013
ECOA Now Growing Fangs in North Carolina
December 19, 2013
Accidents Don’t Cut It – Ensuring You Don’t “Unintentionally” Violate the Automatic Stay
December 18, 2013
Dodd-Frank Essentials: Executive Compensation Requirements and Disclosures
December 18, 2013
Challenges of New Indiana Bat Guidance
December 12, 2013
In Case You Missed It - Three Cases Impact W.Va. Consumer Finance Law
November 26, 2013
Mortgage Loan Officers: Likely Exempt Under the Fair Labor Standards Act . . . For Now
November 20, 2013
Federal Contractors Should be Planning Ahead for the New Section 503 and VEVRAA Rules
November 20, 2013
Putting the Pieces Together: How the ACA Impacts Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Arrangements
November 20, 2013
8 Important Things You Should Know About the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
November 20, 2013
"Twenty Years" is Actually "Six Years" for Contractors and Manufacturers in North Carolina
November 7, 2013
New West Virginia Case Finds an Injury at Work Not a Result of Employment
October 16, 2013
Contractor Alert: Help Available for Small Businesses in the HUBZone Program
October 15, 2013
Recent Decisions Enforcing Arbitration Provisions
October 10, 2013
ECOA Gets More Teeth in North Carolina
September 26, 2013
Bankruptcy Reaffirmation Agreements
September 26, 2013
Oil & Gas Lessees Retain Important Rights in W.Va.
September 26, 2013
Interview with Community Banking Advocate - Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. House of Representatives Chair, House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
September 26, 2013
Lenders Versus Mechanics’ Liens in West Virginia: A Question of Priorities
September 25, 2013
EQB Proposes Substantial Increases in Permit Fees for Unconventional Wells
September 25, 2013
Tweaked & Overhauled: The Latest on Virginia Construction Law
September 24, 2013
Get It in Writing … Please!
September 24, 2013
A Vignette of Lingering Affordable Care Act Considerations
September 3, 2013
3 Weeks Left: Is Your Business Ready for HIPAA Compliance?
August 30, 2013
The Dos and Don’ts of Performance Evaluations
August 30, 2013
Pa. Litigation Update
August 29, 2013
Lease Contests in the West Virginia Shale Plays
August 29, 2013
Using Class Action Waivers
August 29, 2013
A Full 180 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals' New Position on Liability Insurance and Defective Workmanship
August 13, 2013
Nuts and Bolts of the Home Rule Program Application Sales and Use Taxes
August 9, 2013
North Carolina Statute of Repose Preempted by Superfund Discovery Rule
August 1, 2013
Legislative Update: Pa. Passes Oil and Gas Lease Act
July 24, 2013
What’s Up with Noise, Light, Dust and Volatile Organic Compounds?
July 24, 2013
WVSCA Decision Strengthens Enforcement of Agreements to Arbitrate
July 9, 2013
Yours, Mine or Ours? Morgan Clarifies Surface Versus Mineral Ownership in W.Va.
June 27, 2013
I Did The Work -- Where Is My Check? West Virginia Mechanic's Lien Breakdown for Subcontractors & Suppliers
June 26, 2013
Simplifying the Mechanic's Lien Agent Process: N.C.'s New Online Clearinghouse
June 25, 2013
A Virginia Mechanic's Lien Refresher, Courtesy of Jack Bays
June 24, 2013
The Complexities of Mechanic’s Liens in West Virginia
June 24, 2013
So, You’re Having a Pennsylvania Mechanic’s Lien Type of Day?
June 24, 2013
Lien on Me? A Synopsis of South Carolina Lien Law
June 24, 2013
Regulation in the Air: The Latest Federal & State Developments
June 17, 2013
Lessons From a $100 Million Payout
June 11, 2013
Interview with Jillian Gibson, Director of Marketing, NewBridge Bank
June 11, 2013
Discussion of West Virginia Land Stewardship Act
May 31, 2013
N.Y. Appellate Court: Municipalities Can Ban O&G Activity
May 30, 2013
Finally -- Rules Governing Horizontal Well Development
May 29, 2013
Highlights of the Future of Community Banking Symposium
May 21, 2013
Dodd-Frank Act Essentials: Corporate Governance Reforms
May 20, 2013
Dispute Over Duke’s 2012 Proposed Rate Increase Continues
May 16, 2013
The Board Plays On: The NLRB Clarifies Its Position on At-Will Disclaimers
May 15, 2013
Interns This Summer? Evaluating Your Unpaid Internship Programs Under the FLSA
May 15, 2013
Affordable Care Act Standards Related to Essential Health Benefits, Minimum Value, Actuarial Value and Accreditation
May 15, 2013
Pick Off the Plaintiff? Rule 68 Offers of Judgment Gain Significant Importance Following New Supreme Court Decision
May 15, 2013
Easing the Time-frames: W.Va. Relaxes the Time in which Employer Must Pay Discharged Employees
May 15, 2013
EEOC Diversity Luncheon: Discussions of Budget Hurdles and Enforcement Priorities with Hon. Jacqueline Berrien and Hon. Victoria Lipnic
May 10, 2013
ABA Amends Model Rules of Professional Conduct to Address Changes Brought by Technology and Globalization
May 3, 2013
Mentoring Committee: How to Take a Great Deposition
May 3, 2013
Part II - How Will North Carolina Handle Forced Pooling?
May 1, 2013
NLRB Outlines Employers' Social Media Policy Dos and Don'ts
April 29, 2013
Pa. Supreme Court Issues Decision in Butler Case
April 29, 2013
New Floodplain Ordinance Targets Oil and Gas Operations
April 26, 2013
Part I – How will North Carolina Handle Forced Pooling?
April 25, 2013
West Virginia Supreme Court Approves Impairment Tables
March 29, 2013
W.Va. Legislative Update
March 28, 2013
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Provisions Affecting Banking Institutions
March 22, 2013
Absence and Leave
March 21, 2013
When in Doubt, File a Motion: Trends Concerning Automatic Stay Violations
March 14, 2013
Participations, Assignments, Intercreditor Agreements and Syndications: These Terms Are Not Synonymous
March 7, 2013
Shifting Winds? Two N.C. Courts Uphold Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Banks
March 7, 2013
Are You Using Your Holding Company?
March 7, 2013
Interview with Ginger Salt, Chief Marketing Officer, First Community Bank
March 7, 2013
A New Approach to Dispense With Disputes
March 1, 2013
Hydraulic Fracturing - Studies Without End
March 1, 2013
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company Goes on the Offensive
February 26, 2013
Immigration Reform May Affect All Employers
February 26, 2013
Primer on West Virginia State Law Labor and Employment Claims
February 26, 2013
Taking a Look at the Latest on Affordable Care Act
February 26, 2013
How to Survive the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Enforcement
February 26, 2013
WVDEP Hires New Oil and Gas Employees
February 21, 2013
DRI Advocates for Improvements to the Civil Rules
February 18, 2013
The West Virginia Business Court Division - An Update
January 30, 2013
Dept. of Labor Wage & Hour Enforcement to Focus on Shale Employers
January 29, 2013
Estate Planning & Federal Tax Update - Winter 2013
January 18, 2013
Safety First: Consider On-Site Consultation
January 4, 2013
New N.C. Lien Laws Take Effect Next Week. Is Your Company Ready?
December 28, 2012
The Natural Gas Industry: 2012 Year in Review and Look Ahead
December 20, 2012
Bank Liability to Non-Customers in a Ponzi Scheme
December 17, 2012
Pay me once, pay me twice, pay me thrice?
December 10, 2012
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Protections Against Default Judgment
December 3, 2012
Independent Natural Gas Producers Challenge EPA Air Rules
November 29, 2012
Insuring Your Growing Assets in the Appalachian Shale Plays
November 29, 2012
High Court Weighs In on Surface Owners’ Appeal Rights
November 28, 2012
Supreme Court Approves Vacating Prior PTD Award
November 26, 2012
Latest West Virginia Supreme Court Case Awakens Some Sleeping Giants
November 20, 2012
Update on Class Actions Following Dukes v. Wal-Mart
November 20, 2012
How do you maintain at-will employment if you can’t tell anyone?
November 20, 2012
Important Employer-Related Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Scheduled to Begin in 2013
November 20, 2012
Interview with Linwood "Wood" P. Britton, III, Managing Director of The Orr Group, LLC
November 13, 2012
Should a Lender Obtain an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy after Foreclosure?
November 9, 2012
Why is Your Bank or Bank Holding Company Still a Public Company?
November 9, 2012
North Carolina Modernizes Banking Laws
November 9, 2012
Signs of a Federal Investigation
November 9, 2012
IOGA-WV Spearheads Effort to Protect Independent Producers and Challenges EPA Air Rules
November 2, 2012
Updates on Class Actions Following Dukes v. Wal-Mart
October 22, 2012
Lipstick Case Presents Latest "No Injury" Class Action
October 22, 2012
EEOC Guidance Threatens Employers Who Conduct Criminal Background Checks
October 22, 2012
Pa. PUC Developments on Regulation of Midstream Operators
October 8, 2012
The State of Drilling in the Empire State
October 8, 2012
The Rules Are Still Changing
October 4, 2012
The New W.Va. Business Court: A Positive Development for Business Litigation
September 25, 2012
What Lawyers Must Know About Technology Assisted Review
September 20, 2012
Fracking Continues to be Target of Regulators and Environmental Groups
September 20, 2012
Business Workshop / 401(k) fee disclosures: Why should employers be concerned?
September 17, 2012
Aggregation: Common Sense Prevails & EPA Loses Major Clean Air Act Decision
August 31, 2012
Pa. PUC Begins Enforcement of Portions of Act 13
August 30, 2012
The Pessimist’s Guide to Employment Litigation
August 30, 2012
Expanding Waistlines, Expanding Definitions: Obesity as a Disability?
August 30, 2012
USERRA: Employer Responsibilities to those Returning from Active Military Service
August 30, 2012
TO THE DEFENSE: U.S. Supreme Court gives employers two interesting defenses in FLSA cases
August 30, 2012
The Pessimist's Guide to Employment Litigation: Where It (May Be) Headed, and How to Head It Off
August 14, 2012
Pa. Commonwealth Court Strikes Down Act 13 Zoning Provision
July 27, 2012
The State of Hydraulic Fracturing in North Carolina
July 27, 2012
WVDEP Initiates Study Under New Horizontal Well Control Act
July 18, 2012
D.C. Circuit Court Issues Significant Ruling on Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Program
July 17, 2012
Natural Gas Is King in Pittsburgh - Deja vu All Over Again?
July 6, 2012
W.Va. Supreme Court Applies Special Employer Rule to Find Temporary Employer Immune from Common Lawsuits
July 2, 2012
Summary of New Ohio Oil & Gas Law
June 28, 2012
Enforcement Update: Oil and Gas Operators Beware - EPA is Out to Get You!
June 18, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court Recognizes Constitutional Right of Religious Organization to Select its “Ministers”
June 6, 2012
2012 E-Verify Laws Update
June 6, 2012
Pros and Cons of Employee Arbitration Agreements – A Practical Discussion
June 6, 2012
Careful What You Ask For: The EEOC Takes a Hard Line on the Use of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions
June 6, 2012
USEPA Issues New Air Regulations for Oil and Gas Industry
April 27, 2012
Pa. Supreme Court Endorses Subjective Test in Jedlicka
April 27, 2012
Update on Pa. Municipality Act 13 Lawsuit
April 27, 2012
How will the West Virginia Court rule in the wake of Concepcion and Marmet?
April 12, 2012
The JOBS Act Provides Opportunities for Community Banks
April 9, 2012
Interview with Mark Williamson, Presdient, High Point Bank
April 5, 2012
“We Need a Four-O-What?” Clean Water Act Section 404 Permitting and O&G Development
April 2, 2012
The United States Supreme Court Deals A Major Blow to EPA’s Strong-Arm Enforcement Tactics
March 29, 2012
2012 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature – A Summary
March 29, 2012
Top 10 Bankruptcy Truths Bankers Should Know
March 27, 2012
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau: What Community Banks Need to Know
March 27, 2012
W.Va. DEP Explains Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act
March 12, 2012
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: What It Is and Why Compliance Is Important
March 12, 2012
Judicial Hostility Toward Fracking in N.Y. Reinforces Anti-drilling Perception
February 28, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Broad Construct of FAA
February 28, 2012
Recess Appointments to NLRB Stir Controversy
February 27, 2012
In the Wake of Kasten, Fourth Circuit Declares Intra-Company Complaints are Protected FLSA Activity
February 27, 2012
DOL Proposes Changes to the FMLA
February 27, 2012
DOL Proposes New Rules for Home Health Care Service Providers
February 27, 2012
PDA Usage Drives Claims for Unpaid Overtime
February 27, 2012
SPCC Plans Deadline Takes Effect
February 14, 2012
Pa. Gov. Corbett Signs New Oil & Gas Legislation
February 14, 2012
2011 Year In Review and Look Ahead
January 19, 2012
Pa. Governor Corbett Signs Act 127, Authorizing PUC Jurisdiction Over Pipeline Safety
January 19, 2012
Summary of W.Va. Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act
December 28, 2011
Interview with Nathan R. Batts, Vice President & Counsel, North Carolina Bankers Association
December 22, 2011
Air Emissions Aggregation Update – Anything But Clear
December 21, 2011
Potential Pitfalls of Upstream Guaranties
December 21, 2011
Avoiding the “Lender as Landlord” Scenario
December 21, 2011
Damages Recoverable Under the WVCCPA
December 16, 2011
Contractors -- Make Someone Else Pay Your Attorneys' Fees
December 15, 2011
The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau: There’s a New Cop in Town
December 12, 2011
Spilman Helps Secure Important Ruling for BrickStreet
December 7, 2011
Court Decision Important to Future of Insurance Industry in W.Va.
December 7, 2011
Employers Face More Government Audits: HIPAA Compliance
December 2, 2011
The Benefits of an ESOP Plan
November 29, 2011
Local Drilling Bans Update
November 29, 2011
Pa. Senate Passes Comprehensive Marcellus Shale Bill
November 29, 2011
W.Va. Legislative Update
November 29, 2011
Regaining the Advantage: West Virginia’s Electric Rates
November 23, 2011
"Recent Developments in Federal Preemption of Pharmaceutical Drug and Medical Device Product Liability Claims"
November 9, 2011
Discussion of Consolidation in the Industry
October 30, 2011
Water Supplies: Defending Against a Presumption of Liability
October 30, 2011
Pennsylvania Litigation Update
October 30, 2011
Defenses, Damages, and Attorney's Fees and Costs Under the WVCCPA
October 23, 2011
Another Limited Liability Company Wants A Loan
October 13, 2011
The Butler Decision and Its Implications
September 30, 2011
Construction Law: Summary of Va. State Law Developments, Fall 2010
September 5, 2011
Interview with Ric Wagner, President & CEO, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank
August 10, 2011
Marcellus Drilling Shares Enforcement Spotlight: Part 2
July 31, 2011
NC Legal Updates for Construction Lenders
July 31, 2011
Noteworthy Takeaways
July 17, 2011
Vehicles as Collateral: Lender Beware
July 13, 2011
Dodd-Frank Revisions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act
July 5, 2011
Marcellus Drilling Shares the Enforcement Spotlight With Coal Mining
July 1, 2011
When is a Tax Liability Discharged? Implications of Maryland v. Ciotti on Post-Discharge Extensions of Credit
April 11, 2011
Interviews with Harry Comm, President & CEO and Catherine Ferrari, Executive VP & COO, Hancock County Savings Bank
April 5, 2011
The $900 Million Claim
March 31, 2011
Helping Community Banks Weather the Storm
March 31, 2011
Consumer Protection: W.Va. Debt Collection Provisions
March 20, 2011
The Foundation of Officer and Director Duties
March 14, 2011
HIPAA Requirements For Banks: HIPAA Penalties for Non-Compliance
March 10, 2011
New N.C. Court of Appeals Decision Emphasizes Importance of Loan Document Provisions
March 10, 2011
Interview with Margaret Irvine Weir, President, NexTier Bank
March 2, 2011
Post Cuomo: The Floodgates Have Not Opened and Watters Still Predominates
March 1, 2011
The Decline of Dunlap: Enforcement of Arbitration Provisions in Consumer Contracts Are Gaining Ground in West Virginia
March 1, 2011
Proposed N.C. Lien Legislation Could Affect Financial Institutions
February 2, 2011
FDIC Goes on the Attack
February 2, 2011
The SAFE Act: Registration of Mortgage Loan Originators
February 2, 2011
Acting Governor and Serving as Acting Governor: The Differences
February 1, 2011
Handshakes that Turn Into Wrestling Matches – Discovery vs. Trial Depositions, Rule 30(b)(6), and The 100 Mile Rule
February 1, 2011
A Closer Look At Our “Friend” . . . The Guaranty
February 1, 2011
A Closer Look At Our “Friend” . . . The Guaranty
January 31, 2011
Interview with John F. Kilby, President, Bank of Fincastle
January 26, 2011
Legislative Outlook 2011: West Virginia
December 31, 2010
Legislative Outlook 2011: Pennsylvania
December 31, 2010
Groups Push Expanded Federal Regulation of E&P Activities
October 31, 2010
"Team Chemistry - Cytec Industries Inc. and Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC"
October 1, 2010
NC Opinion Highlights Importance of Addressing Lien Claims in Settlement Agreements
September 29, 2010
Contrarian View
April 24, 2010
Lehman Township Says Yes To Drilling
April 13, 2010
DEP Reclamation Memo
March 22, 2010
When a Borrower is in Trouble
February 28, 2009
There's No "Free Choice" in Employee Free Choice Act
November 25, 2008
Do the Trade Winds Blow Fair or is BAPCPA Full of Hot Air? --- Treatment of Trade Creditors Under BAPCPA
October 11, 2007
"Practice Groups Make Perfect - E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. and Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC"
October 1, 2007
"Sommersdorf's Progeny: Can Wrong Credit Report Trigger a Debtor Claim Under the Code?", American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
September 30, 2007
A New EPA for Oil and Gas Operators
December 31, 1969
EPA Issues Final GHG Reporting Rule for Oil and Gas Industry
December 31, 1969
EPA Proposes First-Time Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule
December 31, 1969
Industrial Accident Rapid Response Rule Expires
December 31, 1969
IOGA Hosts Subpart W Seminar
December 31, 1969
West Virginia Imposes New Emergency Event Reporting Requirements for Certain Industrial Facilities
December 31, 1969
"Slicing A Shadow" West Virginia Style
December 31, 1969
Supreme Court Weighs In on Arizona's Legal Workers Act in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting
December 31, 1969
Legal Landscape: Protecting Your Investment in Marcellus Shale
December 31, 1969
Legislative Update: Pa.
December 31, 1969
Legislative Update: W.Va.
December 31, 1969
Marcellus Drilling Shares the Enforcement Spotlight With Coal Mining
December 31, 1969
Marcellus Fairway: The Play Today - August 2011
December 31, 1969
Marcellus Fairway: The Play Today - July 2011
December 31, 1969
Marcellus Fairway: The Play Today - Oct. 2011
December 31, 1969
Marcellus Fairway: The Play Today - Sept. 2011
December 31, 1969
Pa. Marcellus Commission Makes Recommendations to Gov. Corbett
December 31, 1969
Pa. PUC May Exercise Jurisdiction Over Marcellus Developer
December 31, 1969
Peters Township, Pa. Group Wants to Ban Fracking
December 31, 1969
The Employee Free Choice Act Lives On: A Regulatory End-Run Around Congress
December 31, 1969
West Virginia Insurance Litigation
December 31, 1969
West Virginia: “Dependents” Who Can Recover Damages Against Employer in Deliberate Intent Action
December 31, 1969
Summary of Executive Order 04-11, July 12, 2011
December 31, 1969
Stakeholder Relations – the Underpinning of Success in Shale
December 31, 1969
EPA Releases Draft Hydraulic Fracturing Study Plans
December 31, 1969
Determination of Pa. PUC Jurisdiction Over Mid-Stream Developers Delayed
December 31, 1969
An Overview of Pooling in W.Va.
December 31, 1969
The Effects of Davies
December 31, 1969
Why You Should Care About ObamaCare: The Impact on Staffing Firms
December 31, 1969
What to Do When an Employee Violates Your Social Media Policy
December 31, 1969
The Effects of Davies
December 31, 1969
Now is the Time to Conduct an Internal Assessment of Your I-9 Forms
December 31, 1969
New to W.Va. or Pa.? State Law Restrictions to Keep in Mind When Hiring
December 31, 1969
N.C. Adopts E-Verify Program
December 31, 1969
I-9 Central: The Latest on I-9 Compliance
December 31, 1969
GINA Decoded: Breaking Down the New EEOC Regulations
December 31, 1969
Employee Free Choice Act Compromise
December 31, 1969
Damages for Misclassified Employees Under the FLSA: Growing Support for the Half-Time Rate
December 31, 1969
Avoiding Lawsuits After Layoffs
December 31, 1969
ADAAA Regulations
December 31, 1969
ADA Amendments Act Signed Into Law
December 31, 1969
10 Strategies Your Company Can Take to Help Avoid an Employment Lawsuit"
December 31, 1969
PA Supreme Court Decision
December 31, 1969
Why Oil and Gas Legislation Failed – One Perspective
December 31, 1969
W.Va. Stimulus for Development of Downstream Manufacturing
December 31, 1969
W.Va. DEP Files Emergency Rules to Govern Horizontal Drilling
December 31, 1969
W. Va. firm seeks to overturn anti-drilling ordinance
December 31, 1969