Some days, computers make all of our lives more difficult. Some days, the IRS is right when it claims that “$.00” does not mean zero dollars. Some days, you have to fight nonsensical tax assessments. In a recent case, the IRS sent a... Read more
Reminder: Turn off any distractions. Take a few minutes to relax. Keeping the distractions off, turn your full attention to your recruiting efforts. Honestly, but without judgment, answer the following questions: How do you recruit new... Read more
There’s been much talk about mindfulness. Many of you will recognize it as part of a yoga or meditation practice. Don’t worry. I’m not going to suggest that you meditate or strike a pose in the office. I am going to ask you to do... Read more
To balance his budget, Governor Wolf has proposed the following tax law changes: Collect a 6 percent severance tax on natural gas extraction from all formations. Effective date – July 1, 2017. A credit would be allowed for... Read more
Alexa, the friendly personal assistant voice of the Amazon Echo and Dot devices, can do everything from streaming music and news updates to ordering pizza. Alexa also has the ability to answer questions when asked, but one question Alexa may not... Read more
On February 17, 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“PA DEP”) released a report investigating four low-magnitude earthquakes that occurred on April 25, 2016 near a well pad in Lawrence County. The... Read more
During the 60-day period from April 21 to June 19, 2017, the Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue (“PA DOR”), will offer Tax Amnesty for pre-2016 taxes. Taxpayers owing PA state taxes (such as PA employer payroll tax, corporate income tax,... Read more
By: Gerri Sperling, Counsel[1] Adult adoption has existed in Pennsylvania for many years and until recently the law... Read more
In the past several years landowners in Pennsylvania have been challenged by the drilling of natural gas primarily from the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale strati. As a natural progression of the oil and gas industry, the energy companies must now... Read more
Recently, District Judge A. Richard Caputo of the Middle District of Pennsylvania denied a motion for summary judgment in a case, which allowed a landowner to pursue a claim for nuisance against a driller for excess noise. See Tiongco v.... Read more
