If you are an LGBT business owner, you may have considered becoming a certified LGBT-owned business through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) certification or another... Read more
On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Texas announced a $188,879.59 settlement with Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc. to resolve False Claims Act allegations arising out of... Read more
There are many tax and estate planning reasons why a person may want to put their ownership interest in a business into a trust. However, if that business is or wants to be certified as a Disadvantaged Business... Read more
If your company is applying for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) or Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, you will need to provide your company’s NAICS... Read more
A few years ago, employers in Pittsburgh became subject to the City’s paid sick leave ordinance. Now, all employers with 26 or more employees are covered by a local paid sick leave law. On September 14, the Allegheny County Council ratified... Read more
As many of you return to work, you may be paying particular attention to news about COVID and the delta variant. Seems Pittsburgh City Council is, too. On July 27, City Council approved new temporary COVID paid... Read more
At the end of April, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided whether no-hire, or “no-poach,” provisions that are ancillary to a services contract between business entities are enforceable under the laws of this... Read more
In 1999, Gary and Mary Gregg enlisted the services of Robert A. Kovalchik, a financial advisor and insurance salesperson for Ameriprise Financial, Inc. As a result of misrepresentations made by Mr. Kovalchik, the... Read more
Many married couples have joint bank accounts. If one spouse uses joint assets to start a business, it may create problems when that business tries to apply for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)... Read more
Many small businesses begin as or grow into a “family business” where multiple members of the same family own or play important roles in the company. A small business where individuals that are considered... Read more
