Employer Alert: FTC Issues Rule Banning Most Non-Competes
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a final rule banning most non-competes nationwide. The rule prohibits employers from entering into new non-compete agreements with employees and other workers and provides that existing non-competes are not enforceable. Moreover, employers with existing non-compete agreements will be required to notify their employees… Continue
Employer Update – Immediate Action Required
The U.S. Department of Labor has increased the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) annual salary-level threshold from $35,568 to $58,656, fully effective as of January 1, 2025, for white-collar exemptions to overtime requirements. Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to $43,888. What this means for employers –… Continue
Annual Report Filing Mandate
The below information is a brief overview of the annual report filing mandate created by Act 122 of 2022. It is only a summary and is neither intended to constitute legal advice nor should it be construed as legal advice. Our attorneys are prepared to provide guidance and clarification to… Continue
SELLER’S DISCLOSURES: MORE THAN JUST A FORM
The Fieldings just bought a stately home in a quiet suburb. The home includes a sunroom addition which allows natural light to cascade through tall glass window panels. The Fieldings couldn’t be happier, until two months after closing, Mr. Fielding suddenly thought the shrubs surrounding the sunroom had grown taller. … Continue
Important changes to Business and Beneficial Ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act
CLIENT ALERT: Important changes to Business and Beneficial Ownership reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act The owners of any entity registered to do business in Pennsylvania (or any state within the US) must promptly determine whether they are obligated to report information to the US Treasury’s bureau known… Continue
GKH Welcomes Attorney Robin M. White
GKH is pleased to announce that Robin M. White has joined the firm as a member of the GKH general litigation, zoning and land use, and real estate practice areas. Robin She graduated summa cum laude from York College of Pennsylvania and earned her J.D. summa cum laude from The… Continue
“I am not interested in ‘estate planning;’ I just want a Will!”
When new clients call to schedule an appointment with me, it is not uncommon for some to say: “I am not interested in ‘estate planning;’ I just want a Will!” That statement tells me this client likely believes that the only essential estate planning they need to do is after-death… Continue
Employment Opportunity – Estate Administration Paralegal
UPDATE: This position has been filled. GKH is currently seeking an Estate Administration Paralegal to work with attorneys in our 2933 Lititz Pike office. The ideal candidate will have excellent self-management and inter-personal skills as well as the ability to work on an estate from start to finish. Experience with… Continue
Protecting Copyrights vs. Protecting Trademarks
Copyrights and trademarks are protectable intellectual property assets but are considerably different from each other and how they are protected. However, both copyrights and trademarks can be registered, protected, licensed to others, and infringed — and when infringed, may result in the infringer receiving a cease-and-desist letter and lawsuit in… Continue
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Overtime Salary Threshold
The U.S. Department of Labor ( DOL) announced Wednesday, August 30, a proposed increase to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) annual salary level threshold. This proposed increase will raise the FLSA’s salary threshold to $55,068; currently the salary threshold is $35,568. The DOL is also proposing automatic increases… Continue