COVID-19: Impact on Land Use Approvals & Timing
FLB’s Real Estate, Land Use & Development Group attorneys are here to support businesses, developers and community organizations as they face the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The most frequent questions received concern possible extensions of the time periods and deadlines related to zoning, land development and similar permits, submissions and approvals. […]
Can You Invoke Force Majeure in the Wake of COVID-19?
As the COVID-19 pandemic grows, our daily lives, and business operations, continue to be interrupted in ways that we have not seen in recent memory. Major sport leagues have been suspended, local events postponed, deliveries cancelled, and other contractors have failed to perform their contracts due to the viral outbreak. However, when an event is […]
Guidance for Employers Related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 26, 2020 – Please view our Guidance for Employers – Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) news item for the most up-to-date information and FAQs. FLB’s Employment Law & Labor Relations Practice Group attorneys are here to support businesses and nonprofit organizations as they face the challenges presented by the current COVID-19 […]
FLB Wins Dismissal of Wrongful and Retaliatory Employment Discharge Claim
Following an extensive discovery process and a multi-day arbitration hearing, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba won dismissal of a wrongful and retaliatory discharge claim by the former controller of our client, a Pennsylvania-based startup company. The former employee claimed that the company fired her in retaliation for objecting to the company’s alleged fraudulent submissions to a […]
FLB to Host M&A Seminar: Navigating the Deal-Buying, Selling & Valuing a Business
Business sales & acquisitions are trending significantly in today’s economy. From family business owners looking to retire and sell, to larger companies looking to make strategic acquisitions and investments, the last decade has seen a significant amount of M&A activity. To help you understand how to navigate a potential M&A deal, join FLB’s team of […]
Pennsylvania Becomes an Early Adopter of Economic Nexus Standards
In 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (“Wayfair”). In Wayfair, the Court overturned decades of existing precedent by ruling that states could impose sales tax collection (and other requirements) on out-of-state retailers who only conducted online sales in states without maintaining a physical presence. The […]
The SECURE Act – Its Impact on Retirement Accounts, Estate Planning and Beneficiaries
What happened? On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the “SECURE Act”). The SECURE Act, effective January 1, 2020, significantly affects many clients’ estate plans, especially as it relates to retirement accounts and beneficiary designations. Existing estate plans may be outdated due to […]
Federal Qualified Opportunity Zones Guidelines Finalized
On December 19, 2019, the United States Department of Treasury finalized regulations providing guidance regarding investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ(s)). In order for individuals (or businesses) to invest in these QOZs (several of which are located in the Lehigh Valley) they must first form a qualified opportunity fund (QOF). A QOF can be most […]
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Completes Relocation to Downtown Allentown
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba (FLB), the Lehigh Valley’s leading law firm, announced today it has completed its relocation to downtown Allentown. The firm moved to a 20,000-square-foot space on the 8th Floor of Two City Center, consolidating its legal and administrative offices under one roof. “We are excited to officially be a part of downtown […]
Joseph A. Bubba Explains Why FLB is Positioned For Growth While Discussing Move to Allentown
Co-Managing Shareholder, Joseph A. Bubba is profiled in a special feature of Lehigh Valley Business, discussing why the law firm is in a position to grow in the new decade. The section featured 20 business leaders and asked them to provide insights into the new year (and decade) by answering a single question. Mr. Bubba […]