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Eckert Seamans attorneys analyze legal decisions, pending legislation and industry trends to help clients anticipate and prepare for potential changes in the marketplace. Writing for external publications, client newsletters and alerts, our attorneys offer insightful analysis and nationally recognized expertise.
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Recent Practice & Industry Alerts
Energy Alert
June 14, 2010
Land Agent's Statements During Oil and Gas Lease Negotiations May Cause Problems


Environmental Alert
May 28, 2010
EPA Issues First Greenhouse Gas Permit Requirements


Utilities and Telecommunications Alert
June 22, 2010
FCC Adopts Controversial Proposal to Regulate Internet Service Providers

June 17, 2010
FERC Issues NOPR on Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation by Transmission Owning and Operating P...

May 25, 2010
FCC Regulation of Non-Communications Companies – What Many Larger Companies Don’t Know, But Must Kno...


Recent Articles & Speeches

July 20, 2010
Introduction to Employment Law: How to Hire, Fire and Avoid Litigation
By: John Quinn

July 19, 2010
Depositions in Arbitration
By: Charles Forer

July 19, 2010
Bankruptcy Abuse and Lawyers
By: Jeffrey Lewis

July 1, 2010
Termination for Convenience Clauses: An Inconventient Truth
By: Scott Cessar

June 21, 2010
Error of Law Defense Not Recognized Under Federal Fair Debt Collection Law
By: Jeffrey Lewis


Recent Newsletters
Legal Update - Spring 2010
In this issue: The risk of appealing an arbitration award; Rumors of the EFCA's death may be greatly exaggerated: While card check fervor may have faded, it's important now to understand the binding arbitration provision; The value of social media tools for legal marketing; Firm news; Does your health and wellness plan violate GINA?

Construction Law Report - Spring 2010
In this issue: Termination for convenience clauses: An inconvenient truth; In re Electric Machinery Enterprises, Inc.: Be sure that all of your project contracts are speaking the same language; Ambiguities in federal construction contract documents: What would a reasonable contractor do?; Financially troubled projects: Perspectives for the contractor; Impending crackdown on misclassified independent contractors; Prime contractor responsibilities for payroll reporting requirements of its subcontractors under the Davis-Bacon Act; Is there insurance coverage for claims arising out of your subcontractor’s “faulty”work?;

Legal Update - Fall 2009
In this issue:  After the dust settles: What Ricci V. DeStefano means to employers; Bankruptcy asset sales: Who doesn’t like a bargain?; Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act could change employment litigation landscape for years to come; and Major revision of Board of Vehicles Act signed into law.

Philadelphia Report - Fall 2009
In this issue: Third Circuit clarifies “Patient Dumping” Statute; Disqualifying a witness from testifying about conversations with a decedent; Underscoring the Cheeseman Standard; When should a party not move to strike a jury demand?; and Pleading requirements post-Twombly and Iqbal.



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