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Sunday, November 17, 2019

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Eagle United Truck Wash Will Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Racial Harassment and Retaliation Suit

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Nov 4, 2019

Eagle United Truck Wash, LLC, which operates truck washing facilities at truck stop locations around the United States, will pay $40,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a racial harassment, discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Oppor­tunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.

FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Matthew D. Lee Updates Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Answer Book for 2019

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Oct 8, 2019

Fox Rothschild LLP Partner Matthew D. Lee authored an updated version of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Answer Book, which was originally published by Practising Law Institute in 2015.

MYERS BRIER & KELLY: Veteran Defense Lawyer William A. Fetterhoff Joins MBK

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Jul 15, 2019

William A. Fetterhoff has joined Scranton-based Myers Brier & Kelly, LLP (MBK) as Of Counsel. Fetterhoff will be resident in the firm’s Harrisburg office.

ECKERT SEAMANS: Eckert Seamans welcomes Maya Cheriyan as an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office and Business Division

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | May 13, 2019

Eckert Seamans issued the following announcement on May 8.Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome Maya Cheriyan as an associate in the firm’s Pittsburgh office and Business Division.

OBERMAYER: Attorney Adam Tanker Appointed Editor of “The Pennsylvania Family Lawyer”

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Mar 25, 2019

Attorney Adam Tanker was recently appointed as an editor of the Bar Review Column for the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section’s periodic publication, The Pennsylvania Family Lawyer.

MCNEES WALLACE NURICK: Mcnees Labor & Employment Attorney to Present on I-9 Compliance at Business Breakfast Briefing

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Mar 18, 2019

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, in partnership with the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, will host a Business Breakfast Briefing at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center on Friday, March 15, where McNees attorney Joe Sileo will present “What Employers Need to Know About I-9 Compliance.” The presentation runs from 8:00 a.m.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Fines Pennsylvania Construction Company $208,560 for Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Mar 11, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Etna Construction Inc. – based in Warminster, Pennsylvania – for exposing employees to excavation hazards at a worksite in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company faces $208,560 in penalties.

BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Ballard Spahr Attorneys to Receive Arts Volunteer of the Year Award for Pro Bono Work

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Feb 25, 2019

The Arts + Business Council for Greater Philadelphia has recognized Ballard Spahr intellectual property attorneys John A. Chionchio and Patrick M. Brady with the 2019 Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA) Award for outstanding pro bono service.

OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL LLP: Independent Regulatory Review Commission Honors Attorney Lawrence J. Tabas for Service

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Dec 20, 2018

The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) recently recognized and awarded Lawrence J. Tabas, current Chair for Obermayer’s Health Care Law Department and Election Law Practice Group, for his years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

ROSENN JENKINS & GREENWALD: Telech joins RJG Business and Finance Department

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Dec 6, 2018

We are pleased to announce the addition of Christyan A. Telech, Esquire to our Business and Finance Department.

ARCHER & GREINER: Archer ranked Nationally among "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report and best Lawyers®

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Nov 20, 2018

Archer has been named to the 2019 list of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®.