News

July 29, 2008

Restaurant owners and managers should be aware of a new class action lawsuit that alleges restaurants, including Chili's and the Romano's Macaroni Grill, have engaged in misreprentation by promoting special selections of "heatlthy" food items that, according to the lawsuit, are actually higher in fat and calories than represented.

July 29, 2008

Employers should beware of a new U.S. Supreme Court decision that makes it easier for employees to prove they have been fired for age discrimination. In cases where the termination decisions have resulted in a disparate affect on employees over the age of 40, this decision places the burden on the employer to prove it terminated these employees because of reasonable factors other than age.

July 29, 2008

Just around the corner is an important change that your business may need to prepare for. On July 24th, the federal minimum wage is going up, thanks to the provisions in a law passed last year. Of course, your state may be one of many that already has a minimum wage higher than what the federal government requires.

Beware of Tax Preparation Software
January 15, 2008

In 2006, important tax deductions were not included in the major tax preparation software – resulting in taxpayers failing to take certain deductions and paying more than they owe in taxes. The same thing is poised to happen in tax year 2007. Make sure you are prepared. (See Full Article For More Details)

Firm Announces the Start of a New Practice Area: Tax Return Preparation
December 19, 2007

The Firm is pleased to announce that its tax attorney, Virginia H. Henning, is expanding her existing tax practice to include the preparation of individual federal, state and local returns. The provision of this new service is being made available to all existing and new clients of the Firm.

Attorney Marc A. Scaringi to lecture at National Business Institute Seminar
November 20, 2007

Attorney Marc A. Scaringi will lecture at a National Business Institute Seminar entitled "Helping Your Client to Select the Best Business Entity Option" scheduled for December 17, 2007 at the Harrisburg Hilton & Tower. This is a basic-to-intermediate level seminar designed to provide attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Certified Financial Planners and enrolled agents advice on how to advise their clients in selecting the best choice of business entity.

Creditors' Rights in Bankruptcy
September 25, 2007

Attorney Virginia H. Henning recently returned from the 12th Annual Bankruptcy Institute and presents important information on how credtiors can protect their interests when a debtor files for bankruptcy.

Important Change in the Minimum Wage Law

July 31, 2007

Attorney Virginia H. Henning writes on the recent increase in the federal minimum wage and how this increased wage rate effects Pennsylvania employers and what steps employers need to take to notify their employees of this and other federal and state employee rights and benefits.

Read the article for an explanation of this important and timely topic.

An Announcement on New Laws Affecting Estate Planning by Attorney Melanie Walz Scaringi

April 10, 2007

Attorney Melanie Walz Scaringi writes on three new laws that may affect your Estate Plan. These new laws affect the areas of Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney, Elder Law and Advanced Nursing Home Planning and the powers and duties of Trustees.