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Sigety - Cheers for Listening

Sara Rooney — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:36:42 GMT

Elizabeth "Liz" Sigety was mentioned in the article "Cheers for Listening" in SmartCEO magazine, which discussed how effective listening can help companies and professionals gain success with clients.

Vernick - Will Decision on Monitoring Hit Employers?

Sara Rooney — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:21:05 GMT

Scott L. Vernick discussed the Supreme Court's ruling that long-term police GPS monitoring of a suspected drug dealer constituted trespassing.

Horn - Email is Great...Until It is a Fraud

Sara Rooney — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:33:10 GMT

FINRA recently put brokerage firms on notice of a new email scam involving requests for the withdrawal or transfer of funds. This latest scam should put all broker-dealers on notice to review your policies and procedures governing withdrawal or transfer requests to third-party accounts, particularly if they allow such requests to be made through email.

Litten - As TRICARE Breach Case Illustrates, Credit Services Can Be a Very Contentious Issue

Sara Rooney — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:35:53 GMT

Elizabeth Litten spoke with the Report on Patient Privacy on the data breach affecting TRICARE, which put the private health information of more than 5.1 million people in jepoardy and sparked an investigation into TRICARE's relationship with its business associates.

Herskowitz, Fallon - Alert - Philadelphia Taxpayers Intervene to Ensure 18.1 Percent CLR Is Vigorously Defended

Aubrie George — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:42:47 GMT

In the wake of Philadelphia’s Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT) groundbreaking decision to apply the County of Philadelphia Common Level Ratio (CLR)–which had been reduced by Pennsylvania’s State Tax Equalization Board (STEB) from 32 percent to 18.1 percent–to property values as certified by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment (OPA), we at Fox Rothschild have taken immediate action to protect the interests of clients that filed tax appeals.

Riordan - Best in Law Blogs(2)

Sara Rooney — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:07:43 GMT

Staci Riordan blog post "Fashion Law 101: Sensory Trademarks" was named as one of the Best in Law Blogs by the Lexblog Network for January 31, 2012.

Soares - Applying E-Discovery Best Practices to Cloud Computing

Tim Lehman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:36:05 GMT

Christine Soares authored an article featured in The Legal Intelligencer, "Applying E-Discovery Best Practices to Cloud."

Ries - Unperfected Liens Can Leave Creditor's Claim Unsecured

Sara Rooney — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:24:22 GMT

Do you feel secure that your claim will be secured in a bankruptcy?

Alert - Education - Documents, Documents Everywhere!

Aubrie George — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:18:09 GMT

There has been an increasing trend in special education Due Process hearings under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to litigate not only the issue of special education programming for students, but also the documents related to the same.

Madrid - Fox Rothschild’s Daniel V. Madrid Appointed Chair of Montgomery Township Economic Development Commission

Sara Rooney — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:52:35 GMT

Daniel V. Madrid, attorney in the Princeton office of Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently elected Chairman of the Montgomery Township Economic Development Commission for 2012 by his fellow board members on January 24.

Plackter - Business Briefs

Sara Rooney — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:36:50 GMT

Jack Plackter was mentioned in an article discussing his installation as a board member into the Greater Atlantic City Chamber.

Caputo - Richard S. Caputo of Fox Rothschild LLP Gives Presentation to Berks County Estate Planning Council

Sara Rooney — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:32:33 GMT

Richard S. Caputo, partner and chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP, presented “Using Charitable Trusts in Estate Planning: Traps for the Unwary” to the Berks County Estate Planning Council on January 18.

McCreary - On Data Privacy Day, Expert Asks, What Are You Doing To Protect Your Info?

Sara Rooney — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:35:07 GMT

This is Data Privacy Day, so named by an Internet security group to get us to take a close look at what personal information we put online and how safe it is.

Edelberg - Music School Director to Add Mandarin to Repertoire

Tim Lehman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:27:30 GMT

Paul B. Edelberg spoke to the Connecticut Post about the importance of learning to speak Mandarin for business purposes.

Bonekemper - Philadelphia Suburbs Try to Detour Highway Sized Billboards

Sara Rooney — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:27:20 GMT

Andrew Bonekemper discussed the battle between a Philadelphia suburb and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court over whether or not they can keep their town billboard free.

Alert - TWP - $5.12 Million Gift Giving Window of Opportunity: 11 Months and Counting!

Aubrie George — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:26:14 GMT

In prior alerts, we informed you of short-term planning opportunities involving family gifting. The Tax Relief Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2011 (2010 Tax Act) increased the lifetime gift tax exemption to $5 million in the year 2011, and, with an inflationary adjustment, to $5.12 million in 2012.

Kinkade - Trademarks: How Does One Show Their ‘Bona Fides'

Aubrie George — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:34:09 GMT

Christoher Kinkade authored an article entitiled "Trademarks: How Does One Show Their ‘Bona Fides'" in January 2012.

Kline - Update: Pitchers & Catchers? Nope. Lawyers & Judges? Report Date

Sara Rooney — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:54:37 GMT

Michael Kline discussed the the important dates surrounding the case between the owners of the Mets and Irving Picard. Some say there are talks of settlement, while Judge Rakoff seems to be certain there will be a trial on March 19.

Lagarenne - Rounding Up the 10 Biggest IP Litigation Wins of 2011

Sara Rooney — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:56:42 GMT

Jonathan Lagarenne commented on the case between DuPont and Kolon Industries on Corporate Counsel's list of "10 Biggest IP Litigation Wins." In the case, DuPont was awarded millions after alleging Kolon hired a former DuPont engineer who spilled trade secrets on the material Kevlar.

Vernick - Google Announces Privacy Changes

Sara Rooney — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:16:24 GMT

Fox News called on Scott Vernick to discuss Google's latest privacy changes, which will alter the way the company tracks user activity.

Landew - Philadelphia Industry Lounge Draws Stars at Sundance

Sara Rooney — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:38:21 GMT

Lori Landew was pictured with actor Justin Long in an article discussing the Philadelphia Industry Lounge at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Vernick - Cover Your App: Five Lessons from Recent Data Breaches

Sara Rooney — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:45:35 GMT

It's 2012: Do you know all of the places where your personal information lives?

Sokolow - David S. Sokolow of Fox Rothschild to Speak at PBI Annual Health Law Institute

Sara Rooney — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:48:11 GMT

David S. Sokolow, co-chair of the Health Law Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP and a partner in its Philadelphia and Princeton offices, will speak at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s (PBI) 18^th Annual Health Law Institute on March 13 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

August, Antaramian, Levitt, Kulunas, Grimes, Markey, Maxfield - Fox Rothschild Tax Attorneys To Present Free Seminar at PGA National Resort and Spa on Developments in Taxation and Wealth Planning

Sara Rooney — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:44:35 GMT

Attorneys from Fox Rothschild’s Taxation and Wealth Planning Department will be hosting a complimentary seminar on “Developments in Taxation and Wealth Planning” at the PGA National Resort and Spa on February 8 from 1 to 7 p.m.

Murphy - People in the News(3)

Sara Rooney — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:22:15 GMT

Patrick Murphy was named to the list of honorable mentions for the The Legal Intelligencer's list of "Top Later Hires of 2011."

Miller - Backbeat

Sara Rooney — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:12:16 GMT

Darell D. Miller was pictured in Billboard magazine for being named an honoree at the Foundation for Second Chances' Leadership Awards on December 10.

Dember - Fox Rothschild’s Stuart B. Dember Appointed to Boheme Opera NJ Board of Directors

Aubrie George — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:35:36 GMT

Stuart B. Dember, a partner in the Princeton office of Fox Rothschild LLP, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Boheme Opera NJ.

Alert - Herskowitz, Martin, Fallon - Philadelphia BRT Ruling Applies Reduced CLR Values to Property Assessments

Sara Rooney — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:41:22 GMT

In a case of first impression, the City of Philadelphia’s Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT) decided on January 19, 2012, to apply the new City of Philadelphia Common Level Ratio (CLR), which had been reduced by Pennsylvania’s State Tax Equalization Board (STEB) from 32 percent to 18.1 percent, to property values as certified by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment (OPA), a ratio that could cut property taxes some 44 percent.

Carolan - Access Reports Can Make Records More Complete

Sara Rooney — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:04:37 GMT

The access reports proposed by the Office for Civil Rights' proposed Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) accounting of disclosures rule could aid a plaintiff's attorney in filing a malpractice case, but they also could result in abandoning the case, says one plaintiff's attorney.

Caputo - Richard S. Caputo of Fox Rothschild LLP Gives Presentation to Lehigh County Bar Association

Sara Rooney — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:36:46 GMT

Richard S. Caputo, partner and chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP, presented “The ABC’s and 123’s of Nonprofit Organizations” to members of the Lehigh County Bar Association on January 11.

Silow - Effects of New Phila. Business Privilege Tax Legislation

Sara Rooney — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:53:55 GMT

On Nov. 14, 2011, Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation intended to provide relief to Philadelphia businesses subject to the city's business privilege tax.

Vernick - Balancing the Fight Against Piracy Versus Free Speech

Sara Rooney — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:11:49 GMT

Scott Vernick appeared on Fox Business Network's The Willis Report to discuss the controversy surrounding the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and other efforts to fight piracy on the Internet.

In the Zone - January 2012

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:16:35 GMT

December 2011 2011-12-20 In the Zone A Publication of the Real Estate Department and the Zoning and Land Use Practice Group Article / Publication In this Issue: Foreigners Rush To Invest in U.S. Real Property, But What Are the Tax Issues? NJ Tax Court Orders Refund of Nonresidential Dev

Sudfeld - May a Nonconforming Structure That Has Been Razed Be Rebuilt on an Existing Nonconforming Foundation?

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:57:33 GMT

In the case of Scott v. Upper Makefield Township Zoning Hearing Board, 84 Bucks Co. L. REP. 659 (2011), the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County (Pennsylvania) found the Zoning Hearing Board of Upper Makefield Township had properly decided to allow the construction of a second story and rebuilding of a residence that was nonconforming as to front and rear setbacks.

Gundlach - Chester County Posts Final Draft Stormwater Standards

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:58:25 GMT

On December 21, 2011, the Chester County Water Resources Authority published the Final Draft of its county-wide Act 167 Stormwater Ordinance Standards Matrix.

Pena - ebook - Delaware Trust Law: Why Delaware?

Aubrie George — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:54:11 GMT

Under Delaware law, a trust holding personal property may last forever.

Hall, Madrid - The “Grow New Jersey Assistance Program” Is Now Law

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:08:49 GMT

On January 5, Governor Christie signed the legislation into law creating the Grow New Jersey Assistance Program. In brief, this legislation encourages capital investment, new job growth and existing job retention by providing businesses with a base $5,000 annual tax credit per job.

Freimuth - Draft Chesapeake Bay WIP Open for Comments

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:52:09 GMT

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) recently released Pennsylvania’s Draft Phase 2 Chesapeake Watershed Implementation Plan (draft Phase 2 WIP) as part of its mandated requirement to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Forty-three counties in Pennsylvania contribute to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

August, Antaramian - Case Summary:1982 East, LLC v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:51:18 GMT

The U.S. Tax Court, in 1982 East, LLC v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, T.C. Memo. 2011-84 (2011), again upheld the disallowance of a charitable deduction under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code for the contribution of a historic preservation easement.

Nase - Condo Developments Must Reapply for FHA-Insured Loans

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:50:34 GMT

Following the economic collapse of 2008, many aspects of the home financing system have significantly changed.

Gundlach - Groups Petition To Redesignate the Delaware River as an Exceptional Value

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:49:49 GMT

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, American Rivers, Clean Water Action, Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited and more than 20 local, state and national organizations are submitting a stream upgrade petition to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) to urge the Commonwealth to redesignate to “Exceptional Value” status the Upper and Middle Delaware River and all tributary streams flowing into the river in these reaches on the Pennsylvania side.

Sudfeld - Does the Surface Mining Reclamation Act Preempt Local Zoning Establishing Setback Requirements Greater Than Contained in the Act?

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:53:10 GMT

In Hoffman Mining Company, Inc. v. Zoning Hearing Board of Adams Township, Cambria County and Township of Adams, 2011 WL 5865672 (Pa.), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Commonwealth Court on the question whether the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (Surface Mining Act) preempted a provision in a local zoning ordinance that established a setback from all residential structures that was greater than the setback provisions of the Surface Mining Act.

Comer - Legislative Update in Pennsylvania - January 2012

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:45:59 GMT

House Bill No. 1484 proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) by adding a definition of a new term, “mailed notice,” and providing a mechanism by which landowners and owners of a mineral interest in land can obtain notice of various public hearings.

Levin - Landlords: Beware When Terminating and Evicting Commercial Tenants

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:44:58 GMT

When a tenant under a commercial lease defaults and the landlord wishes to exercise a right to terminate the lease and evict the tenant, the landlord must comply with the terms of the lease and the applicable law regarding termination and eviction.

Grossman - Fee Awards and the Prevailing Party

Sara Rooney — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:42:15 GMT

Clients often ask whether they are entitled to an award of attorneys’ fees in bringing or defending a particular cause of action.

Lagarenne - New Jersey Trade Secrets Act: Enhanced Protection for Trade Secrets

Sara Rooney — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:16:56 GMT

On Jan. 9, New Jersey Gov. Christopher J. Christie (R) signed into law the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act (S-2456/A921) in an effort by the legislature (which unanimously approved the act) and the governor to demonstrate that New Jersey is a business-friendly state.

Vernick - Monitors Raise Privacy Fear

Sara Rooney — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:57 GMT

Fox News called on Scott Vernick to discuss the controversy surrounding electronic monitors that allow school officials to track students' physical activities throughout the day.

Kline - Mets Owners Can Look Forward to Trial During Spring Training

Sara Rooney — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:04:55 GMT

Michael Kline commented on Judge Rakoff's ruling Tuesday that confirmed the trial date between Mets Owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz and Trustee for the Madoff Victims Irving Picard for March 19.

Vernick - Anti-piracy Measures Bring Black Wednesday

Sara Rooney — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:05:30 GMT

In an effort to stop online piracy, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) have caused an internet frenzy among companies such as Wikipedia and Google.

Wang - Book Note on Yangnian Zheng’s Technological Empowerment: The Internet, State, and Society in China

Aubrie George — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:30:58 GMT

Mian R. Wang authored "Book Note on Yangnian Zheng’s Technological Empowerment: The Internet, State, and Society in China" in 2008.

Wang - Fingerprinting and DNA-Typing, the Contested Science

Aubrie George — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:38:01 GMT

Mian R. Wang authored an article called "Fingerprinting and DNA-Typing, the Contested Science" in 2008.

Wang - An Analysis of Intellectual Property Discourse in Chinese Media

Aubrie George — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:13:52 GMT

Mian R. Wang authored an article called "An Analysis of Intellectual Property Discourse in Chinese Media" in 2009.

Wang - E-Discovery Costs in American Litigation

Aubrie George — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:41:15 GMT

Mian R. Wang authored an article called "E-Discovery Costs in American Litigation" in 2011.

Reich - Law-Firm Mergers Rebound

Sara Rooney — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:44:27 GMT

In the past year, the legal community has shown confidence by expanding into new markets as law firm mergers continue to rise towards prerecession levels.

Martin - Converting the Closed Schools

Sara Rooney — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:31:11 GMT

Former students of the 49 schools set to close across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are not only mourning the loss of their alma maters, but are also looking for potential real estate and development opportunities.

Alert - Hall, Madrid - New Jersey’s Latest Tool for Economic Growth

Josh Sager — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:00:22 GMT

On Jan. 5, 2012, Gov. Christie signed S3033 into law, continuing the current administration’s efforts to change the business climate in New Jersey by encouraging economic development through tax credit programs.

Vietti, Taylor - SEC Amends Accredited Investor Net Worth Standard To Conform To Dodd-Frank

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:45:21 GMT

The new rule makes no change in existing law but does provide clarity and includes an exception for certain “follow on” investments or purchase rights that existed on July 20, 2010, the day before the effective date of Dodd-Frank.

Soares - Taking Responsibility for the e-Discovery Process(2)

Aubrie George — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:30:41 GMT

In this age of electronic discovery, you know you will apportion a large majority of your litigation costs to discovery, with the bulk of the expense for e-discovery.

Haire and Shah - FAR Ethics and Compliance Requirements: A Checklist for Success

Aubrie George — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:16:01 GMT

In 2010, federal contractors paid out more than $4 billion in fines and settlements related to misconduct. One growing – and costly – way contractors find themselves targeted is being investigated for violating federal ethics regulations.

Reich - Stars of David

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:48:55 GMT

Abe Reich was mentioned for receiving the Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee.

Osterberg - Business People

Tim Lehman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:39:18 GMT

Eric S. Osterberg was mentioned inthe Danbury News Times for being recently appointed to a three-year term on the editorial board of the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) AIPLA Quarterly Journal.

Labor - e-book - Doing Business in California: A Guide for the Employer - In State

Sara Rooney — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:33:33 GMT

California employment laws are the most far-reaching in the nation, usually providing workers significantly greater levels of protection than those offered by other states or by federal laws.

Alert - Reed - Navigating the Liability Minefield

Aubrie George — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:20:21 GMT

With bank failures and FDIC 1 enforcement and civil actions at all-time highs, directors and officers of FDIC insured banks – the “institution-affiliated parties” most commonly pursued by the FDIC – must be more vigilant than ever to avoid potential exposure to regulatory and civil action by the FDIC.

Horn - SEC Alerts Investment Advisers About Risks Posed by Social Media

Sara Rooney — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:38:50 GMT

Considering the tremendous upswing in the use of social media, the SEC recently issued a National Examination Alert to provide registered investment advisers with guidance in this burgeoning area.

Alert - Bahal - Immigration - ICE I-9 Inspections of Employers Nationwide Continue

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:28:41 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) has issued its newest batch of 1,000 Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to employers of all sizes and in every state in the nation. These audit notices emphasize businesses related to critical infrastructure and key resources pursuant to the agency’s I-9 Enforcement and Compliance policy.

Horowitz - Take Another Look at Your Union Labor Agreement

Aubrie George — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:31:04 GMT

When dealing with union labor agreements, however, contractors have to ensure that the promises being made to them are in writing, and they understand all of the provisions in the agreements they sign.

Vernick - Why CMOs Need To Get Real About The Policy Implications Of Big Data

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:51:35 GMT

Scott Vernick discussed cyber security, privacy and data and their implications for companies and CMOs.

Wohlstetter - Building Charter Schools in Pennsylvania

Aubrie George — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:39 GMT

2011 2011-12-01 Building Charter Schools in Pennsylvania Infrastructure Practice Group Article / Publication Practice Advice http://www.foxrothschild.com/uploadedFiles/newspublications/Infrastructure_BuildingCharterSchoolsInPennsylvania.pdf Successful charter schools can outgrow their existing space

Wohlstetter - Building Charter Schools in Pennsylvania: How One Philadelphia Charter School Did It in Under a Year

Aubrie George — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:37:51 GMT

So after years of starts and stops and rejections from six banks, Dr. Phillips hired Fox Rothschild in December 2010 to serve as bond counsel and borrower’s counsel and help her wade through the legal and financial morass.

Macleod and Kinkade - Podcast - America Invents Act: Micro Entity Status for Institutions of Higher Education

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:07:01 GMT

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) has created a new class of patent applicants designated as “micro entities” who are entitled to a 75 percent reduction in certain fees paid to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In this podcast, Janet and Chris discuss the criteria applicants need in order to fall within either of two groups defined by the AIA in order to qualify as micro entities.

Kabala - Highmark Looks to Past in Developing Strategy for the Future

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:54:43 GMT

Edward Kabala commented on the decision of insurance company Highmark, Inc. to affiliate with Premier Medical Associates, a large multi-specialty physicians practice in western PA.

Klein - Number of Chapter 11 Filings Lower Than Recession Levels

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:53:01 GMT

Joshua Klein commented on findings that while local chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings are elevated, they are not as high as levels from 2008

Restaino - Will the Threat of Personal Liability Stifle Corporate Activity?

Sara Rooney — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:12:43 GMT

Both the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have authority to seek personal consequences against corporate officers deemed responsible for federal health care violations. For example, the FDA has the power to exclude officers from federal health care programs and seek debarment of corporate officers.

Sultanik - WCASD School Board Approves Hiring Lead Negotiator

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:50:31 GMT

Jeffrey Sultanik was selected to assist in the development of contract language and advise members of the West Chester Area Board of School Directors regarding other key elements of upcoming teacher contract negotiations.

Egan, Reed - Navigating the Liability Minefield: Guidance for Officers and Directors of Troubled Banks

Sara Rooney — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:22:20 GMT

With bank failures and FDIC enforcement and civil actions at all-time highs, directors and officers of FDIC-insured banks must be more vigilant than ever to avoid potential exposure to regulatory and civil action by the FDIC.

McManus, Michaels - Shareholder Liability During Periods of Charter Revocation

Sara Rooney — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:02:58 GMT

This article addresses the issue of shareholder liability during periods when a corporation’s charter has been revoked.

Brotman - Keeping Auto Insurance Market Competitive Through PIP Reform

Sara Rooney — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:33:51 GMT

Dennis Brotman commented on the proposed changes to Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI).

Alert - Caufield and Porio - NLRB Postpones Date Employers Must Post NLRA Rights Poster

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:29:44 GMT

On December 23, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) agreed to postpone the date employers nationwide are to post a notice advising employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act from Jan. 30, 2012, to April 30, 3012. This decision was at the request of the federal court in Washington, DC, that is currently hearing a legal challenge regarding the rule.

Reich - Abraham C. Reich of Fox Rothschild to Receive AJC’s 2012 Judge Learned Hand Award

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:14 GMT

American Jewish Committee's 2012 Judge Learned Hand Award will be presented to Abraham C. Reich, co-chair and partner at Fox Rothschild LLP.

Reich - Business News in Brief

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:55:35 GMT

Abraham C. Reich, cochair of Fox Rothschild L.L.P., was selected to receive the annual Judge Learned Hand award of the American Jewish Committee's Philadelphia/South Jersey chapter.

Silow - Firms To Set Up Shop in Brazil, Southeast Asia in 2012

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:58:33 GMT

Mark Silow was quoted in an article discussing the possibility of law firms expanding into into Southeast Asia and Brazil.

Axelrod - What's The Biggest Change You Saw in 2011 as it Relates to Business?

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:56:22 GMT

Brett Axelrod was quoted in "The Last Word for 2012" in Nevada Business magazine where she discussed the biggest change she saw in business in 2011.

Alert - Richmond, Freedberg - Minimun Wage to Raise in Several States

Aubrie George — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:12:34 GMT

Beginning on January 1, 2012, the minimum wage will increase in eight states (including a number of local municipalities), requiring employers to pay increased wages to their minimum wage employees. The following chart summarizes rates changes that have been enacted into law and will change as of the new year.

Alert - Restaino - Environemental - NJDEP To Launch Remedial Priority System Scoring Results

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:20:37 GMT

Under the Site Remediation Reform Act, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) was tasked with establishing a ranking system that places contaminated sites into one of five categories and thereby ranks them from best to worst.

Alert - Gilsbach - Education - FERPA Regulations Revised - Jan 2012

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:22:53 GMT

In December 2011, the United States Department of Education revised its regulations interpreting the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in a way that will give school entities a little bit more flexibility.

Madrid - Fox Rothschild’s Daniel V. Madrid Appointed Officer to the Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc.

Sara Rooney — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:08:43 GMT

Daniel V. Madrid, attorney in the Princeton office of Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently inducted as an Officer of the Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc. (PAFCOM) at a ceremony held at the City Hall of Jersey City, NJ on December 9. Madrid will serve the organization as the Vice Chairperson of Growth Programs.

Edelberg - Newsmakers

Sara Rooney — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:05:47 GMT

Paul Edelberg was mentioned for becoming the appointed president of the Connecticut China Council.

Reich - Trial Ordered After Failure to Disclose Murder-Suicide

Sara Rooney — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:48:50 GMT

Abraham Reich commented on the case between a home buyer and the home's seller who did not disclose that a murder-suicide took place in the home.

Alert - Knopping - TWP - CT - MRI Equipment - December 11

Sara Rooney — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:22:06 GMT

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a decision issued on December 21, 2011, reversed two July 2009 decisions of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania that held the acquisition and installation of an MRI system and a CT Scan system were not subject to Pennsylvania sales tax.

Ludwig - Feds Ban Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Drivers of Buses and Large Trucks

Sara Rooney — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:45:59 GMT

If a New Year’s resolution to be a safer driver wasn’t sufficient, a new federal rule prohibiting commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or bus will go into effect January 3, 2012. Approximately four million commercial drivers are affected by this rule.

Connot - How About 'Too Big To Go To Jail'?

Sara Rooney — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:17:36 GMT

Forget about foreclosure statistics, declining prices and the alphabet soup of government programs promised to help strapped homeowners in Las Vegas.

Viscount - Alert - New Jersey Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure Timeline

Sara Rooney — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:14:03 GMT

The current economic environment has resulted in a need for commercial banks and other lending vehicles to look to collateral for recovery on defaulted loans.

Shinn - Stream of Commerce Basis for Personal Jurisdiction Clarified

Sara Rooney — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:21:23 GMT

When a foreign product manufacturer, that has no other contacts with the forum state, places a product in the stream of commerce and “might have predicted or known that its products would reach [the forum state],” absent any other evidence, does the forum state have personal jurisdiction over the foreign manufacturer?

Adams - The Alternative Dispute Resolution Process in the United States Securities Industry: A Primer

Aubrie George — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:51:25 GMT

Matthew Adams wasa co-author of the article"The Alternative Dispute Resolution Process in the United States Securities Industry: A Primer ", which was published in the Journal of Taxation and Regulation of Financial Institutions.

Cooper, Caufeild - Update: NLRB Proposed Amendments to Election Rules and Regulations

Aubrie George — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:00:22 GMT

On November 30, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) met in a public session and voted 2-1 to approve a final rule adopting six amendments to the NLRB election process, all of which are aimed at reducing unnecessary litigation in election cases.

Deener, Grenker, Hirsch - Fox Rothschild Attorneys Give Presentation in New Jersey on Estate Tax Exemptions

Sara Rooney — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:42:53 GMT

December 22, 2011 2011-12-22 Fox Rothschild Attorneys Give Presentation in New Jersey on Estate Tax Exemptions Jerome Deener, Debra Hirsch and Adam Grenker Featured Featured In The News Jerome A. Deener, Adam M. Grenker and Debra T. Hirsch, partners in the Roseland office of Fox Rothschild LLP, rece

Horn - SEC to Heighten Its Focus on Counsel’s Conduct

Sara Rooney — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:19:02 GMT

In what has become a familiar refrain from the SEC, Associate Enforcement Director Stephen Cohen recently commented that the conduct of defense counsel is becoming of increasing concern to the SEC.

August - People in the News

Sara Rooney — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:35:56 GMT

Jerald David August was mentioned for his upcoming presentation on "Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs" in San Diego and by webcast on January 12-13.

Sharareh, Klosek - Regulatory Focus - December 11

Sara Rooney — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:22:23 GMT

The US patent system has a rendezvous with change. On 16 March 2013, it will officially change from a first-to-invent to a first-inventor-to-file system as authorized by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act.

Knopping - Tax - Alert - Suburban Employers Beware - December 2011

Aubrie George — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:52:30 GMT

Act 32 of 2008, a law that reforms and standardizes the local earned income tax (EIT) system, carries new requirements for administering local taxes, uniform withholding and remittance of the tax that go into effect Jan. 1, 2012.

Bender - BCCC Foundation Fetes Committee Chairs

Sara Rooney — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:16:11 GMT

November 24, 2011 2011-12-24 BCCC Foundation Fetes Committee Chairs Charles Bender Mentioned Mentioned In The News Bucks County Herald Charles Bender was recently honored by the Bucks County Community College Foundation for his continued service to the organization as a member of the foundation's board

Alert - Cooper - UPDATE to NLRB Proposed Rule

Sara Rooney — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:17:18 GMT

Hall, Madrid - Fox Rothschild’s Jeffrey M. Hall and Daniel V. Madrid Present Webinar on New Jersey’s Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit

Sara Rooney — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:57:19 GMT

Jeffrey M. Hall and Daniel V. Madrid, attorneys in the Princeton office of Fox Rothschild LLP, recently presented the CLE Lunch and Learn webinar “Putting New Jersey Back in Business: The Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit Program.”

Fox - Fox Rothschild Delivers Holiday Gifts to Children’s Home Society of New Jersey

Sara Rooney — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:37:54 GMT

December 20, 2011 2011-12-20 Fox Rothschild Delivers Holiday Gifts to Children’s Home Society of New Jersey In The News Pennington Post Fox Rothschild recently delivered holiday gifts and a generous donation to the Children's Home Society of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization that the firm has bee

August - Jerald David August of Fox Rothschild to Present ALI-ABA Course on Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs

Sara Rooney — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:12:48 GMT

Jerald David August, partner in the Philadelphia and West Palm Beach offices of Fox Rothschild LLP and co-chair of the firm’s Taxation and Wealth Planning Department, will serve as planning chair of the two-day ALI-ABA course on partnerships, LLCs and LLPs on January 12-13 at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego, CA and by live video webcast.

Comer - Proposed Legislation in Pennsylvania

Aubrie George — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:49:25 GMT

Senate Bill No. 1345 proposes to create the “Wireless Broadband Collocation Act,” which would regulate wireless telecommunications support structures by, among other things, attempting to streamline the process in connection with applications for modifications and proposed collocations that meet certain requirements.

Wishusen - New OSHA Guidelines for Residential Fall Protection Compliance

Aubrie George — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:51:43 GMT

On September 22, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor initiated a temporary compliance assistance program to aid construction companies in the implementation of OSHA’s new Residential Fall Protection Directive.

In the Zone - December 2011

Sara Rooney — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:56:56 GMT

Kent Smith - ITZ - Federal Enforcement of Stormwater Permits in New Jersey

Aubrie George — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:29:50 GMT

For years, New Jersey has been delegated the authority under the Federal Clean Water Act to manage non-point source stormwater pollutant runoff. Under both the federal Clean Water Act and the Water Pollution Control Act, recent regulatory interpretation has held that “soil runoff” constitutes a pollutant that when discharged into open waters would be a violation of both statutes.

Taylor - Prevailing Wage Reform Considered by PA General Assembly

Aubrie George — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:21:37 GMT

A legislative package of various bills has been introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that would reform the Commonwealth’s approach to prevailing wage requirements.

Kleiber - NJ Superior Court Permits Leasing Ban

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:43:08 GMT

The Superior Court of New Jersey has offered some guidance on a question that recurs regularly in representing condominium and homeowners associations: whether an association may ban leasing of units in the community without a unanimous vote.

Isaacs - Delaware Superior Court Rules on Satisfaction of General Lien on Property Sold at Foreclosure Sale

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:42:25 GMT

The Delaware Superior Court recently ruled that general liens on property sold at a foreclosure sale, including those liens senior in priority to the foreclosing mortgage, are discharged from the property at the time of the sale.

August, Antaramian - Foreigners Rush To Invest in U.S. Real Property, But What Are the Tax Issues?

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:41:39 GMT

Foreign investment in U.S. real property has increased in recent years, driven in part by the weakness of the U.S. dollar in relation, most notably, to the euro, British pound and Canadian dollar.

Hall, Madrid - Bill To Establish the Grow NJ Assistance Program Passes in NJ Legislature’s Lame Duck Session and Advances to Governor’s Desk for Signature

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:40:34 GMT

Since the onset of the Great Recession, the executive and legislative branches of the New Jersey state government have sought ways to change the business climate in New Jersey by encouraging development through tax credit legislation.

Grossman - ITZ - NJ Tax Court Orders Refund of Nonresidential Development Fee, But Not To Developer’s or Municipality’s Satisfaction

Aubrie George — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:53:36 GMT

At least one New Jersey court has held, in connection with a refund claim, that the nonresidential development fee imposed by municipalities upon developers is premised upon the equalized assessed value of the building and related site improvements, rather than upon the value of the building, only; the value of the land upon which the development was constructed is not to be included in the calculation. In so doing, the court rejected the developer’s argument seeking to limit the fee to a percentage of the building’s value. It likewise rejected the municipality’s argument seeking to expand the fee to include a percentage of the value of the land.

Slapo - Restrictive Covenants: A Means To Regulate ‘Fracking’ in New York?

Sara Rooney — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:46:41 GMT

New York State is in the process of allowing oil and gas companies to extract natural gas through the environmentally controversial means commonly referred to as “fracking,” or high volume hydraulic fracturing.

Hassan - Fox Rothschild’s Lindette C. Hassan Appointed Vice Chair of Montgomery County Bar Association IP Law Committee

Aubrie George — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:14:39 GMT

Lindette C. Hassan, an attorney in the Blue Bell office of Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently named vice chair of the Intellectual Property and Communications Law Committee of the Montgomery County Bar Association for 2012.

Woodbridge - 'Einstein’s Alley’ Director Promotes Area as Technology Powerhouse

Sara Rooney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:18:28 GMT

Richard "Dick" Woodbridge was mentioned in an article focusing on Einstein Alley -- the private, non-profit economic development initiative located in Central New Jersey he helped think up more than 20 years ago.

Ludwig - Alert - Philadelphia Restaurants Forced to Eat Credit Card Fees

Aubrie George — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:41:32 GMT

In a gift to restaurant and other service workers in Philadelphia, City Council passed an ordinance, now in effect, prohibiting the deduction of credit card processing fees or any other deduction from employee gratuities or tips. The new law requires that employees be paid the gratuity by the “next regular payday” following the date that the credit card payment is authorized.

Caputo - Berks Ledger

Sara Rooney — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:46:48 GMT

Richard Caputo was mentioned for presenting a The ABC's and 123's of Charitable Trusts and Nonprofit to members of the Atlantic County Bar Association in New Jersey.

Silow - Tax Aspects of Foreign Investment In U.S. Real Estate

Sara Rooney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:43:37 GMT

Foreign investment in U.S. real property has increased in recent years, driven, in part, by the weakness of the U.S. dollar, low interest rates and the deflation of previously high property valuations.

Caputo - Federation Sponsors Local Attorney Event

Sara Rooney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:34:33 GMT

Richard Caputo was mentioned for presenting a CLE Seminar on the ABCs of nonprofit organizations.

Berns - Personal Notes on Lawyers

Sara Rooney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:31:21 GMT

Mitchell Berns was mentioned in the New York Law Journal for joining Fox Rothschild's New York office in the litigation department.

Osterberg - Stamford Attorney Named to Editorial Board

Sara Rooney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:27:49 GMT

Eric S. Osterberg was mentioned in Stamford Plus for being recently appointed to a three-year term on the editorial board of the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) AIPLA Quarterly Journal.

Edelberg - Highbridge Energy Partners in Major Chinese Oil Terminal Project

Sara Rooney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:22:27 GMT

Paul Edelberg discussed the partnership between Stamford-based Louis Dreyfus Highbridge Energy LLC and Chinese energy company Zhejiang Zhong Ao Energy Co. Ltd.

Berns - Fox Rothschild Adds Securities Litigation Partner(2)

Aubrie George — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:35:50 GMT

Fox Rothschild LLP has added a seasoned litigator from Lane Sash & Larrabee LLP as a partner in its New York office's litigation department, the firm announced Tuesday.

Groen - Analysis: What Will Happen in Iowa Next Month?

Sara Rooney — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:52:06 GMT

Montgomery County Democratic chairman Marcel Groen commented on the Republican struggle that seems to be helping the incumbent President Obama.

Santora - Federal Small Business Subcontracting Plans

Aubrie George — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:35:55 GMT

Alexa A. Santora authored an article in Commonwealth Contractor in July 2010.

Santora - Past Performance Evaluations on Federal Construction Contracts

Aubrie George — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:32:37 GMT

Alexa A. Santora authored an article in Construction Executive in February 2011.

Santora - The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program

Aubrie George — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:25:07 GMT

Alexa A. Santora authored an article called "The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program" in May 2011.

Nase - Alert - Long-Awaited Vote Simplifies City’s Zoning Code and Eases Development Process for Philadelphia

Aubrie George — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:54:42 GMT

A long-awaited day in the Philadelphia development community has finally come. On Dec. 15, 201, City Council voted to adopt a new zoning code. Mayor Nutter will sign the zoning code bill on Dec. 22.

Abbas - Tax Guide Supplement: A Guide for Small Businesses

Aubrie George — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:55:56 GMT

Fatima Abbas co-authored "Tax Guide Supplement: A Guide for Small Businesses" in 2010.

Alert - TWP - IRS Issues Fact Sheet Providing Information on Federal

Aubrie George — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:01:50 GMT

The federal government has known for some time that taxpayers who are dual citizens or dual residents of the United States and another country may have knowingly or innocently failed to timely file U.S. federal income tax returns. This would occur, for example, where a U.S. citizen lived outside of the United States for an extended period of time without having formally expatriated both for U.S. immigration and tax law purposes. Such individuals may therefore have failed to file annual U.S. income tax returns, including quarterly estimated tax returns (and payments), and timely paid U.S. income taxes due, net after application of the foreign tax credit rules, other provisions in the Internal Revenue Code resulting in a reduction of U.S. income tax or by application of a pertinent income tax treaty or convention. The same problems could also arise with dual residents who, despite thinking they could be advantaged by a favorable tie-breaker provision in an applicable treaty, would still be accountable to file FBAR and other ownership disclosure forms despite holding a belief, in good faith, that they were “non-resident” for all purposes.

August, Antaramian - Inside Section 897: Investments and Dispositions of U.S. Real Property Interests by Nonresidents

Sara Rooney — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:12:14 GMT

This article presents an overview of the U.S. federal income tax considerations that foreign investors in U.S. real property and their advisors must consider before they make an investment.

Groen - Waste-to-energy Proposal Reviewed

Sara Rooney — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:02:13 GMT

Marcel Groen, chief negotiator for New Jersey-based Delta Thermo Energy, commented on Allentown's pending decision to turn their trash into an energy plant.

Rothstein - Elmwood Park Zoo And Other Organizations Facing Funding Cuts

Aubrie George — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:05:36 GMT

Wendy Rothstein commented on the significant cuts Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County is facing due to a $40 million shortfall in the county budget.

Alert - Education - Gilsbach - Has MA Gone MIA?

Sara Rooney — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:06:32 GMT

An increasing number of parents, often on the advice of counsel, are refusing to give consent to allow school districts or intermediate units to access medical assistance funds to pay for special education services that are both medical and educational.

McNeil - Attorney Malcolm McNeil Honored by Bar Association in Pakistan

Sara Rooney — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:33:34 GMT

Malcolm McNeil was mentioned in the Los Angeles Bulletin for being honored recently by the Pakistan Lahore High Court Bar Association as a honorary lifetime member.

Landew - The Top-Earning Women In Music

Sara Rooney — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:07:08 GMT

Despite the fact that women have made successful earnings in the music industry, including Lady Gaga, who reportedly grossed more than $90 million this year, only five women made the list of top 25 highest paid muscians for 2011.

Jones - Reginald Jones of Fox Rothschild Named Dean of the Associated Builders and Contractors Virginia Chapter’s School of Government Contracting

Sara Rooney — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:17:10 GMT

Reginald “Reggie” M. Jones, chair of Fox Rothschild’s Government Contracts and Procurement Practice and resident in the firm’s Washington DC office, has been named dean of the Government Contracting School at the Virginia Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC-VA) U at ABC-VA.

Osterberg - Eric Osterberg Named to Editorial Board of AIPLA Quarterly Journal

Sara Rooney — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:45:30 GMT

Eric C. Osterberg, partner in the Stamford office of Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently appointed to a three-year term on the editorial board of the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) AIPLA Quarterly Journal.

Sigety - Choices, Choices – How to Choose the Right Franchise for You

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:22:32 GMT

Industry experience is a plus, but one of the advantages of purchasing a franchise rather than starting your own business is the extensive training and support that an established franchise system can offer

California UPDATE Employment Law Newsletter - Winter 2011

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:29 GMT

California UPDATE Employment Law Newsletter

California Update - Attorney Fee Disputes Between Employers and Employees Clarified

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:51:50 GMT

A California Court of Appeal recently determined that Labor Code section 2802 does not require an employer to reimburse an employee for attorney’s fees incurred in the employee’s successful defense of the employer’s action against that employee.

California Update - NLRA Rights Apply to Employees at Non-Unionized Workplaces Too

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:48:24 GMT

On or before January 31, 2012, all private-sector employers in the country must post the National Labor Relations Board’s poster that outlines employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

California Update - New Laws Provide Additional Protections to Employees

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:45:39 GMT

Several employment-related bills were signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, all of which provide additional protections for employees.

California Update - Provide or Ensure? An Update on Brinker

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:38:56 GMT

On November 8, the California Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Brinker v. Superior Court (Hornbaum).

California Update - New Procedural Regulations from DFEH

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:35:48 GMT

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing issued new regulations governing the procedures for administrative complaints.

California Update - Wage Rates Increased for Computer Professional and Physician and Surgeon Exemptions

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:30:02 GMT

Some computer professionals, and licensed physicians and surgeons, are exempt from overtime if they meet specific wage requirements.

Solotoff - Best in Law Blogs: The Anti-Climactic End of the Tannen Saga - The Supreme Court Weighs In, Sort Of

Aubrie George — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:40:52 GMT

The New Jersey Family Law Blog was named one of the best blogs for Eric Solotoff’s December 2011 post: The Impact of a Post Complaint Substantial Increase in Earnings - Marital Momentum or Much Ado About Nothing.

Caputo - Richard S. Caputo of Fox Rothschild LLP Gives Presentation to the Atlantic County Bar Association

Sara Rooney — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:34:40 GMT

Richard S. Caputo, partner and chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP, presented the CLE seminar “The ABC’s and 123’s of Charitable Trusts and Nonprofit Organizations.”

Health Law - Staying Well Within the Law - Fourth Quarter 2011

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:43:23 GMT

A newsletter on the current legal issues facing today's health care industry

Restaino - HHS/OCR Audits Are Coming: What Are Covered Entities Doing To Prepare?(2)

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:26:55 GMT

This initiative may be in direct response to some critics that OCR was not doing sufficient monitoring of compliance with HIPAA/HITECH.

Rodriguez - Don’t Take Negative Online Reviews Lying Down

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:35:08 GMT

Thanks to the Internet, it is now easier than ever for unhappy patients to express their discontent for all the world to see.

Restaino - Will the SEC’s Whistleblower Bounty Change Employer/Employee Relationships?

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:33:52 GMT

Under regulations that took effect on August 12, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given itself a new weapon to combat corporate fraud.

Kline, Litten - SAIC and Its Military Millions March: Flooding the Parade with Possible PHI Breaches

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:31:55 GMT

The largest single protected health information (PHI) breach reported to date highlights the complexities in the decision-making process that covered entities and business associates should employ with respect to notifying the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), other regulators and potentially affected individuals of a PHI breach.

Wang, Poppiti - Vincent J. Poppiti and Mian R,. Wang of Fox Rothschild LLP Give Presentation to the Delaware Chinese American Association

Aubrie George — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:55:56 GMT

Vincent J. Poppiti, partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, and associate Mian R. Wang recently presented “Mediation/Arbitration: Resolution of Disputes Beyond the Courtroom” as part of a series of seminars hosted by the Delaware Chinese American Association (DCAA).

Maruca - You Spoke, They Listened: The Interim Final ACO Rule

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:30:05 GMT

The proposed Medicare Shared Savings rule for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) landed with a thud when it first appeared in March 2011.

Berns - Mitchell Berns Brings Extensive Litigation Experience to Fox Rothschild’s New York Office

Aubrie George — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:22:26 GMT

Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that Mitchell Berns has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department, resident in the New York City office.

Caputo - Ledger(2)

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:45:45 GMT

Richard S. Caputo was mentioned for his recent presentation on "Using Charitable Trusts in Estate Planning: Traps for the Unwary" at the Chester County Estate Planning Council on November 17.

Miller - Fox Rothschild Partner Darrell D. Miller Recognized as Service Leader in Entertainment Industry by Foundation for Second Chances

Aubrie George — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:12:52 GMT

Darrell D. Miller, co-chair of the Entertainment and Sports Law practice at Fox Rothschild LLP in the firm’s Los Angeles office, is being honored by the Foundation for Second Chances (FFSC) with its 2011 Service in Entertainment Leadership Award.

Sharareh - BLAW Q&A

Sara Rooney — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:30:54 GMT

Shahnam Sharareh commented on the Bloomberg Law Reports' Health Law Question of the Month.

Katz - Implications of FASB's New Requirements for Multiemployer Plan Disclosures

Sara Rooney — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:46 GMT

Harvey Katz discussed the revised accounting standard by the Financial Accounting Standards Board in this Accounting Today article.

Cornell - No Word on AES Thames Sale

Sara Rooney — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:03:34 GMT

Jason Cornell's blog post "Energy Producer, AES Thames LLC, Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware" was mentioned in an article discussing the coal-fired power plant AES Thames and the company's decision to file for bankruptcy.

Berns - Regulators Must Ensure GSE Operations Remain Secure

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:32:31 GMT

Mitchell Berns authored an article called "Regulators Must Ensure GSE Operations Remain Secure" in American Banker.

Berns - Proposal on Federal Home Loan Banks’ Stock Does Not Register

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:28:02 GMT

Mitchell Berns authored an article called "Proposal on Federal Home Loan Banks’ Stock Does Not Register" in American Banker.

Berns - Making Sure the Manuals Are More Than Paperweights

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:23:34 GMT

Mitchell Berns authored an article called "Making Sure the Manuals Are More Than Paperweights" in American Banker.

Berns - Four Ways To Make the Position of GSE Regulator a Desirable One

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:17:05 GMT

Mitchell Berns authored an article called "Four Ways To Make the Position of GSE Regulator a Desirable One" in American Banker.

Berns - To Build an MBS Market, Start with Housing Infrastructure

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:11:13 GMT

Mitchell Berns authored an article called "To Build an MBS Market, Start with Housing Infrastructure" in American Banker.

Berns - Balancing Act for FHLB Directors

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:05:42 GMT

Mitchell Berns authored an article called "Balancing Act for FHLB Directors" in American Banker.

Richmond, Freedberg - Alert - Reminder To Provide Annual Wage Notices

Aubrie George — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:22:08 GMT

Beginning on January 1, 2012, all private employers will be required to provide each New York employee with the annual New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) mandated notice. This notice applies to executives, managers, supervisors and non-supervisory employees alike.

Viscount, Klein - Principals of the Republic Played Out in Harrisburg Bankruptcy

Sara Rooney — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:48:05 GMT

To understand the drama surrounding Harrisburg’s bankruptcy filing and its recent dismissal by the bankruptcy judge in the face of opposition from city and state officials, it is important to first understand the constitutional limits placed on government action at the federal, state and municipal levels.

Berns - Chief Risk Officer’ No Solution

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:00:53 GMT

Mitchell Berns authored an article called "Chief Risk Officer’ No Solution" in American Banker.

Berns - A Flier Strikes Back

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:54:41 GMT

On Feb. 21, 2008, Mitchell Berns heard every flier's two least favorite words: weather related. Citing snow, Delta Airlines was canceling his flight from Las Vegas to New York City and rescheduling him for a redeye connecting in Boston.

Berns - David Sokol's Lost Lessons in Integrity

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:51:59 GMT

After Warren Buffett announced David Sokol's resignation on March 30, the Wall Street rumor mill got cranking at full speed. Some wags proposed that Sokol, the Berkshire Hathaway executive who bought some $10 million worth of Lubrizol shares in the months leading up to his company's acquisition of the chemicals giant (and made a $3 million profit in the process), might have committed insider trading or front-running.

Berns - Interview of Professor Joseph Stiglitz

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:40:42 GMT

Mitchell Berns conducted an interview of Professor Joseph Stiglitz, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics, in May 2009.

McNeil - Malcolm S. McNeil of Fox Rothschild Receives Lifetime Membership to Pakistan’s Lahore High Court Bar Association

Sara Rooney — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:28:58 GMT

Malcolm McNeil, chair of the International Practice Group atFox Rothschild LLP in the firm’s Los Angeles office, was recently presented with an honorary lifetime membership into Pakistan’s Lahore High Court Bar Association.

Horn - SEC Seeks Tougher Enforcement Options as it Stumbles on Settlements

Sara Rooney — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:51:00 GMT

Earlier this week, SEC Chairman Schapiro wrote to Senators Jack Reed and Michael Crapo to request that the agency be given greater enforcement powers.

Groen - On the Boards

Sara Rooney — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:41:10 GMT

Marcel Groen was mentioned for his appointment to the Philadelphia Holocaust Remeberence Foundation.

Wassgren - 'B' Corporations: Will Nevada Be Left Behind?

Sara Rooney — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:37:07 GMT

However, the latest trend in corporate law -- the benefit corporation -- threatens to leave Nevada trailing well behind other states in the race to attract and retain businesses and the jobs associated with them.

Alert - Education - Kindergarten at Pennsylvania Charter Schools

Aubrie George — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:03:17 GMT

On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its decision on whether a school district has to pay for a student to attend a charter or cyber charter school’s kindergarten program when the student is too young to attend the district’s program.

Fox - The Fit Firm

Sara Rooney — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:33:10 GMT

Fox Rothschild was featured in an article in Legal Management focusing on law firm fitness and wellness programs.

Ferdinand - Pittsgrove Residents Waiting for Hearing on USANA Gun Club Issues

Aubrie George — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:06:31 GMT

Residents in Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey have been awaiting a decision as a recent planning board hearing for applicant USANA Gun Club, a local shooting club, was canceled. Joel Ferdinand, counsel for USANA, said the meeting was canceled meeting in order to provide additional documents to the planning board, specially a site plan drawing.

Tabakman - FLSA Computer Exemption to Get Revised: A Good Thing for Employers

Sara Rooney — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:48:40 GMT

Mark Tabakman's blog post titled "Assistant Manager Exemption Case Goes for the Employer: A New Day Dawns" was one of the most read blog posts on Lexology.

Tabakman - Assistant Manager Exemption Case Goes for the Employer: A New Day Dawns

Sara Rooney — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:42:11 GMT

Mark Tabakman's blog post titled "Assistant Manager Exemption Case Goes for the Employer: A New Day Dawns" was one of the most read blog posts on Lexology.

Weston - Kris Humphries Seeks Annulment from Kim Kardashian, Claims 'Fraud'

Sara Rooney — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:46:01 GMT

Scott Weston commented on Kris Humphries' decision to file an annulment from his 72-day marriage with Kim Kardashian.

Katz - Planning Your Pensions

Sara Rooney — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:41:38 GMT

Harvey Katz authored an article focusing on construction industry multi-employer pension plans and the Pension Plan Protection Act of 2006.

Horn - Broker-Dealers Prepare for 'Ambiguous' KYC Regulations

Sara Rooney — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:15:15 GMT

Joshua Horn commented on the proposed regulations of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra) that will broadly, and some say ambiguously, expand broker-dealers' know-your-customer duties.

Weston - Wedding Drama: Kris Fires Back

Sara Rooney — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:08:30 GMT

Scott Weston commented on speculation that Kris Humphries, estranged husband of Kim Kardashian, may file for a legal separation in order to annual the former couple's marriage.

Kline - OCR To Start Auditing Providers for HIPAA Compliance

Sara Rooney — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:58:17 GMT

Michael Kline commented on the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) November 8 announcement to audit providers for HIPAA compliance through December 2012.

Caputo - Richard S. Caputo of Fox Rothschild LLP Gives Presentation to Chester County Estate Planning Council

Sara Rooney — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:22:52 GMT

Richard S. Caputo, partner and chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice at Fox Rothschild LLP, presented “Using Charitable Trusts in Estate Planning: Traps for the Unwary” at the Chester County Estate Planning Council meeting on November 17.

Caputo - Business News

Sara Rooney — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:39:21 GMT

November 23, 2011 2011-11-23 Caputo Speaks at Conference Richard Caputo Featured Featured In The News Community Courier Richard Caputo was featured for his speaking engagement at the 2011 Planned Giving Day Conference sponsored by the Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia on October 26.

Rolecki - Helling Revisited: Is It Time to Functionally Dispatch with the Social Tolerance Prong of ETS Exposure Claims?

Aubrie George — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:48:58 GMT

Since the release of the 1986 United States Surgeon General's report detailing the harms of smoking, state and local legislatures have been quite active in creating measures to control secondhand smoke and protect the rights of non-smokers in society.

Siminoff - Contractual Limits on Limitation Periods: Employers Battle Back

Sara Rooney — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:58:24 GMT

Notwithstanding the general practice, can employers in New Jersey lawfully limit employees from taking full advantage of the statutes of limitations in employee-friendly legislation like the Law Against Discrimination (two years) and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (one year)?

Riordan - Jeans Branding Gets More Complicated

Sara Rooney — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:22:54 GMT

Staci Riordan commented on the legal strategy of some high-end denim companies looking to trademark and copyright their designer pocket embroidery.

Caputo - Caputo Speaks at Conference

Sara Rooney — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:04:09 GMT

McMurdy - FASB Revises Rules on Multiemployer Plan Disclosure - FYB - Nov2011

Aubrie George — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:24:46 GMT

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) had previously proposed a rule that would require companies to disclose potential withdrawal liability for multiemployer defined benefit pensions in which they participated, which would have put the pension fund’s unfunded liability on the employers’ books. However, on July 27, 2011, FASB notified Congress it has withdrawn this proposal.

Employee Benefits - For Your Benefit Newsletter November 2011

Sara Rooney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:14:40 GMT

A newsletter on current legal issues impacting employee benefits and executive compensation

Jordan - First Dollar Coverage Required for Women’s Preventive Health Care Services - FYN Nov 2011

Aubrie George — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:26:21 GMT

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the health insurance reform legislation signed into law in March 2010, is intended to make preventive care affordable and accessible by requiring health plans to cover preventive services and eliminating cost sharing for those preventive services. Last year, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury issued interim regulatory guidance as to the services subject to these requirements.

Jordan - Relief for 403(b) Plan Compliance Failures

Sara Rooney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:39:32 GMT

November 2011 2011-11-01 Relief for 403(b) Plan Compliance Failures Susan Foreman Jordan Author Author Article / Publication For Your Benefit /uploadedFiles/newspublications/EmployeeBenefits_Nov2011.pdf The IRS maintains the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS), which affords to retiremen

Hess - Creative Divorce Planning: Applying the QDROtic Equation - FYB Nov2011

Aubrie George — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:29:07 GMT

Tax-qualified retirement plans such as defined benefit pension plans and 401(k) plans are granted substantial tax benefits by the federal government in order to encourage private retirement savings. This is why employers sponsoring those plans are entitled to a tax deduction for the year in which they make contributions to the plans while employees who will ultimately benefit from these contributions are not taxed until the benefits are actually paid to them from the plans, even if the employees are fully vested in their plan benefits many years before they receive distributions.

Employee Benefits - IRS Announces 2012 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Qualified Retirement Plans

Sara Rooney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:36:24 GMT

Last month, the IRS announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the various dollar limitations applicable to qualified retirement plans for 2012.

Borzelli, Kuperstein - Hot Topics in Health Care

Sara Rooney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:32:22 GMT

The first three quarters of 2011 saw significant changes to the federal health care reform laws (the Affordable Care Act or ACA).

Alert - Cooper, Palo - NJDOL Requires Mandatory Notice of Employers’ Recordkeeping Obligations

Aubrie George — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:53:34 GMT

On November 4, 2011, the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) issued a six-page notice describing employers’ obligations to maintain employment records under New Jersey wage, benefit and tax laws. New Jersey employers must conspicuously post the notice and distribute it to all current employees by December 7, 2011. Further, as of November 7, 2011, employers are required to immediately provide the notice to all new employees starting on or after that date.

Plackter - Gambling on a Comeback for Atlantic City

Aubrie George — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:41:27 GMT

John Palmieri recently took over as head of Atlantic City’s Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), a state agency that has taken control of the planning, development and marketing of the city's casino district. His goal is to fix what is ailing Atlantic City and he is currently drafting a master plan that would spell out the short- and long- term goals for the district. According to the legislation that created the tourism district, the CRDA must have a plan on Gov. Christie’s desk by February 1, 2012.

Restaino - HHS/OCR Audits are Coming: What are Covered Entities Doing to Prepare?

Sara Rooney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:41:49 GMT

David Restaino's blog post "HHS/OCR Audits are Coming: What are Covered Entities Doing to Prepare?" for the HIPPA, HITECH and HIT blog was republished in FHI Weekly.

Kline - Expert: Jury Increases Risk to Wilpons

Sara Rooney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:29:59 GMT

Michael Kline commented on the case between Irving Picard, trustee to the victims of the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, and Fred Wilpon and family.

Patella - Philadelphia-Area Bankruptcies Dropping a Bit

Sara Rooney — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:58:07 GMT

Ray Patella commented on the amount of bankruptcy filings in the Philadelphia-area

Restaino - Lessons for Improving Corporate Compliance

Sara Rooney — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:13:01 GMT

David Restaino authored this article as a guide for businesses to improve corporate compliance.

Maruca - Synthes and the Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine

Sara Rooney — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:42:57 GMT

William Maruca commented on the case involving Synthes medical device manufacturer and the use of the corporate officer doctrine by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Dalal - New Jersey Provider Overpayments and Escheat: Whose Money Is It, Anyway?

Sara Rooney — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:15:41 GMT

It is September 1, 2011 and you are a health care provider receiving a notice from a licensed New Jersey insurance carrier requesting reimbursement for an alleged overpayment made to you on January 15, 2008 for service you provided to a patient insured by the carrier

Gayl - To Cy Pres or Not to Cy Pres?

Sara Rooney — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:51:39 GMT

Joshua Gayl authored an article discussing why defense lawyers should act to preserve defendants’ resources rather than permitting plaintiffs' lawyers to drain clients in the name of charity.

Connot - Bank Official Says Lessons Learned from Robo-Signing

Sara Rooney — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:44:25 GMT

Mark Connot commented on the recent passing of Assembly Bill 284, which took effect in October and requires that lenders filing a notice of default submit an affidavit stating they have the authority to foreclose on the property.

Goldenberg - Park Service May Block Delaware Water Gap Power Line Project

Sara Rooney — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:28:33 GMT

Steve Goldenberg discussed the Susquehanna-Roseland power line project and the U.S. National Park Service's recent statement

Restaino, Liu - Greenhouse Chill

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:30:20 GMT

Wansheng Jerry Liu and David Restaino discuss the precedent-setting cases Massachusettes v. EPA and American Electric Power v. Connecticut.

Silow - Goodwill and Professional Service Corporations

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:53:30 GMT

In Larry E. Howard v. United States, filed Aug. 29, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the summary judgment decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington denying a dentist's claim that the portion of the purchase price allocated to goodwill upon the sale of his dental practice represented a long-term capital gain of a personal asset.

In the Zone - November 2011

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:20:09 GMT

A Publication of the Real Estate Department and the Zoning and Land Use Practice Group

In the Zone - Nov11 - Municipal Stormwater Permit Renewals in Pennsylvania Announced

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:01:34 GMT

On September 17, 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection advertised the renewal of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (PAG-13).

Taylor - Supreme Court To Clarify RESPA Fees

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:58:37 GMT

On October 11, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari in Freeman v. Quicken Loans, Inc. (Docket No. 10-1042) in order to clarify the scope of a federal law meant to protect homebuyers from being overcharged for real estate settlement services.

Gundlach - Bi-Partisan Housing Commission Announced

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:40:58 GMT

On October 26, 2011, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) announced the launch of a bipartisan Housing Commission that will address the long-term challenges facing a struggling housing sector.

Freimuth - PA House Advances Regulatory Impact Legislation

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:34:33 GMT

On October 5, 2011, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation that seeks to give small businesses a seat at the table when it comes to advancing state regulations.

Freimuth - PA UCC Review and Advisory Committee Begins Work on 2012 Building Codes

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:56:07 GMT

With the release of 2012’s triennial ICC code revisions, the Council must determine which revisions it should adopt, if any, as part of the Uniform Construction Code.

Bolstein - Study Highlights Marcellus Shale Development’s Impact on PA Housing

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:53:57 GMT

November 2011 2011-11-01 Study Highlights Marcellus Shale Development’s Impact on PA Housing M. Joel Bolstein Author Author Article / Publication In the Zone /uploadedFiles/newspublications/IntheZone_Nov2011.pdf The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) and the Center for the Study of Community and

Nase - Philadelphia May Have New Zoning Code By the End of This Year

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:06:48 GMT

On November 9, 2011, the Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission approved the latest revisions to the draft Zoning Code and voted to forward the Final Report to City Council for approval.

Sigety - Through the Snow and Falling Trees – Congratulations to Own It Ventures

Aubrie George — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:57:28 GMT

Fox Rothschild would like to congratulate Own It Ventures on a successful conference and in building its mission of supporting women in business – despite the surprise October snowstorm!

Hinerman - Contamination Reporting Revisited

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:54:43 GMT

This column prompted many comments, including from DEP personnel. Ultimately, there was never a resolution of the reporting issue in that case.

Wixted - NJ Tax Court Denies Municipality’s Motion To Compel Production of Tax Returns Relative To Income-Producing Hotel Property in Pending Property Tax Appeal

Sara Rooney — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:44:50 GMT

In a recent unpublished decision, the Tax Court of New Jersey refused the efforts of Mount Laurel Township to compel the production of income tax returns of a plaintiff-taxpayer in a property tax appeal dispute.

Kinkade - Alert - Intent to use trademark

Aubrie George — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:34:05 GMT

Trademark applicants filing intent-to-use applications under Section 1(b) of the Lanham Act must possess documentary evidence of their “bona fide intention” to use the applied-for mark in connection with the claimed goods and services. Failure to do so may result in a successful opposition of the application or cancellation of a resulting registration.

Restaino - Data Protection in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Concerns and Considerations

Aubrie George — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:48:56 GMT

Data protection is an important aspect of the pharmaceutical industry throughout all stages of a product lifecycle – from innovation to exit. In the early stages of product development, manufacturers seek to secure trial data to provide a competitive edge; security issues arising during licensing and collaborative activities in the later stages of product development; after development and approval, patients seek to protect their privacy surrounding use of a drug.

Segal - Perfect Practice

Aubrie George — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:20:46 GMT

Jaqueline Segal was included in a list of Awesome Attorneys in Suburban Life Magazine's November 2011 list.

Knopping - Alert - Making Philadelphia a More Tax-Friendly Business Community

Aubrie George — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:43:28 GMT

Making Philadelphia a more “friendly” business community, tax-wise, has been a continuing challenge.

Horn - Ketchum: FINRA May Issue Second Proposal Regarding Possible SEC Fiduciary Duty Rule

Aubrie George — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:42:48 GMT

FINRA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard G. Ketchum announced the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority may issue an additional concept proposal to articulate its position on disclosure obligations associated with a possible Securities and Exchange Commission rulemaking project.

MacLeod, Kinkade - America Invents Act - Micro Entity Status for Institutions of Higher Education

Aubrie George — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:23:33 GMT

The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) creates a new class of patent applicants designated as “micro entities” who are entitled to a 75 percent reduction in certain fees paid to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The reduced fees are for filing, search, examination, issuance and appeal of applications, as well as for patent maintenance fees. Small entity status is also still available under the AIA.

Murphy - Attorney General Hopeful Wants Child-Sex-Crimes Database

Sara Rooney — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:25:42 GMT

As a candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, Patrick Murphy, if elected, plans to establish a database for child-sex crimes in order to better protect children throughout the state.

Badway - Tripped Up by Recorded Calls, Litigators Appeals SEC Banishment

Sara Rooney — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:52:31 GMT

Ernest Badway commented on the case between attorney Steven Altman and the SEC regarding the SEC's ability to regulate the bar.

Reilly, Scott - CHOP Bond Sale to Help Finance Ambulatory-Care Center

Sara Rooney — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:53:55 GMT

Martha Reilly and Kevin Scott served as bond counsel for the Chidlren's Hospital of Philadelphia and Higher Education Facilities Authority negotiation of a $270 million sale of tax-exempt, fixed-rate bonds.

Badway, Schnapp - Is the Tide Turning Against the SEC in Favor of Finders?

Aubrie George — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:32:13 GMT

“Finders” or “business brokers” may be the unsung heroes of early-stage companies, or, as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) believes, they may be unregistered broker-dealers. Finders raise capital for companies that might not otherwise have capital on their own or, more importantly, would not draw the attention of investment bankers, who by definition are licensed broker-dealers. Finders and those who employ them must be aware of the risks associated with their services and the requirements imposed on them by the federal securities laws. Companies or individuals who intend to use a finder—or those engaged as one—must be aware that certain activities require registration, the lack of which may bring about serious consequences.

Rothstein - Rothstein Elected to Zoo Society

Sara Rooney — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:47:54 GMT

Wendy Rothstein was mentioned for being elected to Norristown Zoological Society, a nonprofit organization that owns and operates Elmwood Park Zoo Society.

Viscount - Municipal Bankruptcy: Is It Really an Option for Local Government?

Aubrie George — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:41:29 GMT

Municipal governments in New Jersey and throughout the United States are in a state of financial crisis. Economic pressures persist due to unfunded mandates, reduced funding by state and federal sources, long-term legacy obligations and collective bargaining agreements for public employees. At the same time, over-taxed residents and businesses demand a stop to ever-increasing taxes imposed either directly as assessments against property values or disguised as fees for the privilege of doing business with government at every level. Sound familiar?

Horn - SEC likely to continue improving its enforcement track record

Aubrie George — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:23:55 GMT

Like the CFTC before it, the SEC gleefully announced its greatly improved enforcement statistics for fiscal year 2011.

Weston - Premarital Agreements – The 7 Day Rule

Aubrie George — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:39:07 GMT

How much time does it take to make a Premarital Agreement “voluntary”? By “voluntary,” we mean how much time must pass before parties are deemed to have considered the meaning of the agreement, to have had the opportunity to obtain legal representation and have given careful, mature thought to enter into the Agreement?

Kline - Lax Business Associate Practices Can Lead to PHI Security Breaches

Sara Rooney — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:58:44 GMT

Business associates, such as billing consultants or attorneys, may not always take protected health information (PHI) as serious as health professionals. This is why many security breaches are often caused by such business associates in possession of the PHI of the providers’ patients and not been caused by providers.

Caputo - People: Speaking Out

Sara Rooney — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:23:50 GMT

Richard Caputo was mentioned for his speaking engagement on "The ABCs and 123s on Nonprofit Organizations" for the Bucks County Bar Association.

Maruca - Quick Legal Background on the Healthcare Reform Supreme Court Challenge

Sara Rooney — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:59:45 GMT

William discussed the implications of the US Supreme Court deciding to review the health care reform law with Med City News.

Kang - Cross Examination: Supporting the Korean Community

Sara Rooney — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:24:31 GMT

Wan-Mo Kang was interviewed for The Bar Report, a weekly newsletter from the New Jersey State Bar Association on his law practice and his participation in the Korean Community Center of Princeton.

Chan - Thomas Chan of Fox Rothschild To Discuss Chinese Intellectual Property at UCLA Anderson Forecast Conference

Sara Rooney — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:20:06 GMT

Thomas T. Chan, partner in Fox Rothschild’s downtown Los Angeles office, will discuss Chinese intellectual property protection and California export to China as part of the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management’s Anderson Forecast Conference on December 7, 2011.

Edelberg - Paul Edelberg of Fox Rothschild LLP Appointed President of Connecticut China Council

Sara Rooney — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:39:32 GMT

Paul Edelberg, partner in the Stamford office of Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently appointed president of the Connecticut China Council.

Edelberg - Harman Opens New Chinese Manufacturing Plant

Sara Rooney — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:44:53 GMT

Stamford-based Harman International Enterprises expanded its presence in China by opening manufacturing facilities in Dondong.

Maruca - WPAHS Brings Office Leasing Concept to Peters Township

Sara Rooney — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:37:25 GMT

William Maruca commented on the West Penn Allegheny Health System's decision to lease office space from its Outpatient Care Center to other health care professionals.

Groen - People: On The Move

Sara Rooney — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:31:45 GMT

Marcel Groen was mentioned for being named to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Holocaust Rememberence Foundation.