Kenneth R. Charette Named Shareholder

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that Kenneth R. Charette has been named Shareholder of the Firm. Mr. Charette serves as a member in FLB’s Corporate, Business & Banking Group and Healthcare Group. His practice focuses on complex business and healthcare matters including, but not limited to: mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, […]

Tim Charlesworth and Kenneth Charette Give Joint Presentation at Export Breakfast Series

On Tuesday, June 5, FLB attorneys Tim Charlesworth and Kenneth Charette, gave a joint presentation at the Export Breakfast Series, entitled “Exporting to New Markets: Important Legal Considerations.” The series was hosted by The Lehigh University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Lehigh Export Network (LEXNET), and the World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley, in […]

FLB Hosts Meeting Between Government Officials from Canada and PA

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba was privileged to have hosted Canadian Cabinet Minister Jane Philpott; Consul General Phyllis Yaffe, and Consul and Head Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Services Caroline Desrochers, on the afternoon of April 6, 2018.  These Dignitaries from Canada began their day with a breakfast program at B. Braun Medical in Bethlehem, which was attended […]

FLB Advises Manufacturers About Data Breach Response Plans

At the recent Manufacturers Resource Center cybersecurity event. Timothy C. Charlesworth and Kenneth R. Charette advised local manufacturers about the steps to take following a data breach, including the development of response plans.  According to the Breach Level Index, more than 5 millions records a day are lost or stolen, and once a breach is discovered, […]

United States-Cuba Policy Moves Away from Relaxed Trade and Travel Policies

by Kenneth R. Charette and Theresa M. DeAngelis, Summer Associate President Trump recently unveiled a new United States-Cuba policy that moves away from the more relaxed trade and travel policies introduced under the Obama Administration. Speaking in Miami’s Little Havana district, President Trump condemned the human rights violations of the Castro regime and later signed a six-page […]

The Use of De-Identified Patient Information: Understanding the Scope of the HIPAA Privacy Rule

by Kenneth R. Charette and Theresa M. DeAngelis, Summer Associate Many of our healthcare clients often inquire as to whether the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) permits the transfer or use of “de-identified” patient data. Such information has a variety of practical applications, including genetic research, comparative effectiveness studies, policy assessments, and […]

Tim Charlesworth and Ken Charette to Speak at Lehigh University Subcontracting Seminar

Tim Charlesworth, shareholder and attorney in the Firm’s Corporate, Business and Banking Group, and Ken Charette, attorney in Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba’s Corporate, Business and Banking Group, will be educating attendees at the Subcontracting for Success seminar on Thursday, March 30 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rauch Business Center at Lehigh University. A […]

Does Your Company Need to Comply with Securities Laws?

Is your company in the process of raising capital?  Do you have someone who wants to invest in your business?  Are considering selling stocks or issuing debt instruments? One of the things that entrepreneurs often find surprising is the restrictions that both the federal and state governments impose on their ability to raise capital. However, […]

Updates to the Cuban Embargo

As a result of recent changes, there may be more opportunities for US citizens to do business in Cuba (or with Cuban businesses).