tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3519101337952276712024-02-19T00:18:23.596-05:00Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP BlogMeyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP is a business law firm whose diverse clientele includes Fortune 100 companies, significant financial institutions, small venture enterprises and individuals.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.comBlogger491125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-82457194011647670822017-08-30T09:32:00.003-04:002017-08-30T09:32:22.593-04:00ANDREA GERAGHTY AND KEVIN MCKEEGAN NAMED 2018 BEST LAWYERS “LAWYER OF THE YEAR”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP is pleased to announce that Andrea Geraghty was recently recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Real Estate in the Pittsburgh area and Kevin F. McKeegan was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Land Use and Zoning in the Pittsburgh area.<br />
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Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected based on voting averages received during the peer review assessments.<br />
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Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity.<br />
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In addition to the “2018 Lawyer of the Year” award, <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/andrea-geraghty/" target="_blank">Andrea Geraghty</a> was recognized in 2015 as Lawyer of the Year in the area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. She is also listed in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas:<br />
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<li>Real Estate Law</li>
<li>Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law</li>
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Geraghty received her J.D. from Duquesne University and B.A. from Indiana University. She currently resides in Point Breeze. Geraghty is a native of Claridge and graduated from Penn High School (now Penn-Trafford).<br />
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<a href="http://muslaw.com/member/kevin-f-mckeegan/" target="_blank">Kevin F. McKeegan</a> also received “Lawyer of the Year” awards in 2012, 2015 and 2017 in the area of Land Use and Zoning. In 2013 he received the award in the area of Litigation – Land Use and Zoning. He is also listed in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas:<br />
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<li>Real Estate Law</li>
<li>Land Use and Zoning Law</li>
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McKeegan received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and B.A. from Dickinson College. He currently resides in the Fox Chapel area.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-65626710885504380192017-08-29T08:28:00.002-04:002017-08-29T08:28:27.207-04:00CLIENT UPDATE: REVISED I-9 FORMS MUST BE USED STARTING 9/18/2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this year we reported that the Office of Management and Budget approved a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which employers were to begin using in January.<br />
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Further revisions to the new form were announced on July 17, and go into effect on September 18, 2017, at which point all previous versions of the Form I-9 will be invalid. Details about the additional revisions and the updated I-9 forms are available at: <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/whats-new">https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/whats-new</a>.<br />
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As a reminder, all employers have an obligation to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees through the completion of the Employment Eligibility and Verification Form I-9. The Form I-9 contains the signature of the employer and the employee, and it records the relevant data from the documents that the employer inspected to confirm the employee’s authorization to work in the United States. It is important that the employer clearly identify the reviewed documents and their identification numbers. It is not necessary to retain copies of these documents. Employers are required to maintain for inspection the original Form I-9 for all current employees. In the case of former employees, retention of Form I-9 is required for a period of at least three years from the date of hire or for one year after the employment relationship terminates, whichever is longer.<br />
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The U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security through its U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau (ICE) are the government agencies with authority to audit I-9 compliance. ICE is committed to increased work-site enforcement, particularly in cases of low skill and high turnover industries. Employers should regularly audit their I-9 procedures, compliance, and recordkeeping, as well as establish a protocol at the “front desk” to identity persons responsible to deal with government inquiry; Employers should also be sure that all policies and protocols relating to recordkeeping and government compliance are current and understood by key employees.<br />
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For more information about the new I-9 forms, or any other Immigration Law matter, please contact <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/elaina-smiley/" target="_blank">Elaina Smiley</a>, <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/joel-pfeffer/" target="_blank">Joel Pfeffer</a> or <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/gary-m-sanderson/" target="_blank">Gary Sanderson</a>.<br />
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<i>This material is for informational purposes only. It is not and should not be solely relied on as legal advice in dealing with any specific situation.</i>Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-87046229337125635772017-08-24T15:17:00.000-04:002017-08-24T15:17:13.540-04:00JUSTIN LEONELLI NAMED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NEW CENTURY CAREERS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorney <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/justin-n-leonelli/" target="_blank">Justin Leonelli</a> was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of <a href="http://www.ncsquared.com/" target="_blank">New Century Careers</a>, a non-profit workforce development organization for the manufacturing industry in Southwestern Pennsylvania.<br />
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Leonelli is an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes, often handling matters involving the energy, manufacturing, insurance, and construction industries.<br />
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Prior to joining Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, Leonelli served as an extern for the Superior Court of Pennsylvania under now-Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice, David N. Wecht. He also devoted a substantial amount of time working under Allegheny County Council alongside the Government Review Commission in conducting a comprehensive analysis of Pittsburgh’s local rules and regulations.<br />
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Leonelli earned a J.D. and B.A. from Duquesne University. He currently resides in a northern suburb of Pittsburgh.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-60265626052490129002017-08-21T09:52:00.000-04:002017-08-21T09:52:21.889-04:00MUS WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATE BRANDON A. BETTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott recently welcomed <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/brandon-a-betts/" target="_blank">Brandon A. Betts</a> as an associate in the firm’s Employment Law & Employee Benefits and Private Clients Practice Groups.<br />
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Betts focuses his practice on the representation of multiemployer and single employer employee benefit plans. He assists with plan design, drafting and compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code and the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, Betts helps the Employee Benefits group to provide advice for pension and retirement plans, profit-sharing plans, health and welfare plans and apprenticeship programs. He also works in the firm’s Private Clients group where he provides estate planning and administration counsel.<br />
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Prior to joining Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, Betts served as a law clerk for Justice David N. Wecht of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.<br />
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Betts earned a J.D. from Duquesne University, and B.A. in history from Penn State University, with minors in business and Italian. He currently resides in the Regent Square neighborhood of Pittsburgh.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-60630161796667081002017-08-18T10:04:00.001-04:002017-08-18T10:04:36.061-04:00MUS PARTNER TONY J. THOMPSON TO BE A FEATURED MODERATOR AT PENNSYLVANIA BAR ASSOCIATION’S MINORITY AND WOMEN LAWYERS’ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FORUM<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Partner <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/tony-j-thompson/" target="_blank">Tony J. Thompson</a> will be a featured moderator at the <a href="https://www.pabar.org/site/Home" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Bar Association’s (PBA)</a> upcoming Minority and Women Lawyers’ Business Development Forum, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 28 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh.<br />
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The all-day forum includes an impressive list of high-profile attorneys and representatives of local corporations who will discuss strategies to overcome challenges faced by minority and women attorneys, while providing marketing tools beneficial for all attorneys. Registration information is available online through the PBA’s <a href="https://www.pabar.org/site/Home" target="_blank">web site</a>.<br />
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Thompson is an emerging business and trial attorney. He has counseled clients on a host of business matters and provided representation in a variety of business disputes, including cases involving breach of contract, trade secrets, intellectual property, products liability defense and complex commercial litigation.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-2347248005560769612017-08-16T14:45:00.001-04:002017-08-16T14:45:25.614-04:00FRANK KOSIR, JR. ELECTED CHAIR OF ACBA’S REAL PROPERTY SECTION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott announced today that attorney <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/frank-kosir-jr/" target="_blank">Frank Kosir, Jr.</a> was recently elected as chair of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s (ACBA) Real Property Section for a 12-month term.<br />
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The ACBA’s Real Property Section includes attorneys whose practices involve all aspects of real estate and real estate development law. Among its many functions, the section engages in cooperative efforts with the Greater Pittsburgh Board of Realtors and other organizations in areas of mutual interest, including the creation of standard forms of agreements for real estate transactions, as well as studying and reporting on proposed industry legislation.<br />
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Kosir has significant civil litigation and general practice experience in all areas of real property law. Prior to becoming an attorney, he acquired extensive experience in all facets of real estate development, sales, construction and leasing through his family’s home construction company, which has operated for more than 55 years. His knowledge of the construction, planning and business aspects of the real estate industry provide him with a unique understanding that he utilizes in assisting clients.<br />
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Additionally, Kosir writes a monthly real estate case law update for the ACBA as well as a quarterly real estate update column in <i>The Legal Intelligencer</i>, and frequently lectures at Continuing Legal Education programs.<br />
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Kosir resides in Peters Township with his wife and two daughters.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-17815397871333322122017-08-15T10:34:00.000-04:002017-08-15T10:34:02.752-04:00Thornburg resident is new president of Allegheny County Bar Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://muslaw.com/member/patricia-l-dodge/" target="_blank">Patricia L. Dodge</a> of Thornburg is the new president of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Allegheny County Bar Association.<br />
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Ms. Dodge, a managing partner at Meyer Unkovic & Scott, has been a commercial litigator in the Pittsburgh region for over 35 years. Her term as president runs from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2019. …<br />
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Please <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/business/legal/2017/08/11/Thornburg-resident-Patricia-dodge-is-new-president-of-Allegheny-County-Bar-Foundation/stories/201708030141" target="_blank">click here</a> to read the complete article, which was published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-37957122272924494112017-08-08T12:47:00.001-04:002017-08-08T12:47:25.258-04:00Immigration Law Client Update: E-3 Visas Exclusive to Australian Citizens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The E-3 visa is a special visa category available exclusively to the citizens of Australia. The initial period of stay under the E-3 category visa is two years. E-3 visas are eligible for an unlimited number of two year extensions, provided that the individual is able to demonstrate that s/he does not intend to remain in the United States on a permanent basis. The spouse and unmarried children under 21 of an E-3 recipient are also granted E-3 classifications, called "E-3D" for "dependent." Spouses, but not children, are entitled to work authorization in the United States.<br />
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An E-3 visa holder may work either full or part time. To be eligible for an E-3 Visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:<br />
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<li>The individual is an Australian citizen; </li>
<li>S/he possesses a bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field of employment;</li>
<li>S/he is seeking to enter the United States pursuant to an offer of employment; and </li>
<li>The employment position qualifies as a "specialty occupation." </li>
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A "specialty occupation" is one that requires:<br />
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<li>The attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.</li>
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To qualify, an E-3 employer must submit a Labor Condition Application (LCA) that attests that it will pay the employee at least the employer's "actual" wage (the wage and benefits paid by the employer to U.S. employees) and the "prevailing" wage (the wage paid to U.S. employees in the local area) for that occupational classification.<br />
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A maximum of 10,500 E-3 visas can be issued annually. Any unused E-3 visas are forfeited and do not carry over to the next fiscal year. As long as the applicant has worked and continues to work for the employer who submitted the original LCA, E-3 renewals are not counted against the annual numerical limit. Spouses and children of E-3 principals do not count toward the annual numerical limit.<br />
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For more information about E-3 visas or any other <a href="http://muslaw.com/practice-area/immigration/" target="_blank">Immigration Law</a> matter, please contact Joel Pfeffer, Elaina Smiley, or Gary Sanderson. Contact information is listed below. (*The authors thank Danielle Scalise, Summer Associate, for her research and assistance on this Client Update.)<br />
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<i>This material is for informational purposes only. It is not and should not be solely relied on as legal advice in dealing with any specific situation.</i>Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-92173136751834815952017-08-07T15:01:00.000-04:002017-08-07T15:01:26.190-04:00Maxwell Briskman Stanfield Selected To Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s New Leadership Council.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorney <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/maxwell-briskman-stanfield/" target="_blank">Maxwell Briskman Stanfield</a> was recently selected to serve on the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s New Leadership Council.<br />
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The New Leadership Council was formed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to assist in educational programming and audience development. It serves to foster new audiences for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and creates opportunities for continued engagement with existing audiences.<br />
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Stanfield is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business Law and Real Estate & Lending groups. His experience covers a broad range of corporate, financial and commercial real estate transactions.<br />
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He assists clients with mergers, acquisitions, sales, purchases, leases, commercial real estate, lending and general corporate matters. In addition, he has experience with a wide variety of matters in the hospitality industry, including the drafting, negotiation and review of agreements relating to hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and country clubs.<br />
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Stanfield earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School and B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-82022552423049366952017-08-03T14:39:00.001-04:002017-08-03T14:39:36.536-04:002017 “Rising Stars” List Recognizes Five MUS AttorneysMeyer, Unkovic & Scott today announced that <i>Super Lawyers</i> has named five of its attorneys to the 2017 list of “Rising Stars” in Pennsylvania.<br />
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The Pennsylvania <i>Super Lawyers</i> “Rising Stars” list included the following Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys:<br />
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<li>Nicholas J. Bell (Business Litigation)</li>
<li>Antoinette C. Oliver (Business Litigation)</li>
<li>Brandon B. Rothey (Construction Litigation)</li>
<li>Tony J. Thompson (Business Litigation)</li>
<li>Jason Yarbrough (Construction Litigation)</li>
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<a href="http://muslaw.com/2017-rising-stars-list-recognizes-five-mus-attorneys/" target="_blank">Read more</a>.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-45484927324483768162017-08-02T11:02:00.001-04:002017-08-02T11:02:57.504-04:00Labor Board Ruling On Referees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On July 11, the National Labor Relations Board ruled by a 2-1 margin that lacrosse referees in Western Pennsylvania are employees of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association and can therefore unionize. <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/lance-a-woods/" target="_blank">Lance Woods</a> looks at the impact of the ruling in this <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/business/legal/2017/08/01/A-labor-board-ruling-that-s-likely-to-have-a-broad-impact-on-referees/stories/201708010013" target="_blank">article</a>.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-38258359556661520472017-07-25T10:11:00.000-04:002017-07-25T10:11:30.059-04:00MUS Attorney Gary Sanderson Elected Chair of ACBA's Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section of the <a href="http://www.acba.org/" target="_blank">Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA)</a> has elected attorney <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/gary-m-sanderson/" target="_blank">Gary M. Sanderson</a> as its chair for the 2017-2018 term. Sanderson previously served as the section’s secretary and treasurer.<br />
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The ACBA Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section reviews laws relating to corporations, commerce and banking. It also provides educational opportunities for members to expand their legal knowledge on these subjects and networking opportunities for members to stay informed of developments in the field.<br />
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Sanderson is an associate attorney at Meyer, Unkovic & Scott. He represents clients in complex business transactions and disputes and is part of several groups, including Real Estate & Lending, Corporate & Business Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and International Law & Immigration.<br />
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Active in the ACBA, Sanderson is also involved in the Young Lawyers Division and Real Property Sections. He recently served as vice-co-chair of the Young Leaders Group of the Urban Land Institute of Pittsburgh and is a member of the Association for Corporate Growth and the Green Building Alliance.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-26364098373429683892017-07-18T12:46:00.001-04:002017-07-18T12:46:55.873-04:00MUS Welcomes New Associate Alison L. Andronic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://muslaw.com/" target="_blank">Meyer, Unkovic & Scott</a> recently welcomed <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/alison-l-andronic/" target="_blank">Alison L. Andronic</a> as an associate to the firm’s Real Estate & Lending, Corporate & Business Law, and Energy, Mineral Rights & Utilities practice groups.<br />
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Prior to beginning her law practice, Andronic served as a research editor on the University of Pittsburgh Law Review and as an executive board member for the Law School’s Energy Law Society. She earned a B.S. from Penn State University in Marketing and a minor in the Legal Environment of Business.<br />
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Andronic currently resides in downtown Pittsburgh with her husband.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-48250487144515238132017-07-13T11:17:00.001-04:002017-07-13T11:17:32.280-04:00MUS Attorney Maxwell Briskman Stanfield Appointed to SteelTree Fund Board<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorney <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/maxwell-briskman-stanfield/" target="_blank">Maxwell Briskman Stanfield</a> was recently appointed to serve on the board of directors for <a href="http://jfedpgh.org/steeltree" target="_blank">The SteelTree Fund</a>, a project of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.</div>
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The Fund provides grants of $5,000, $3,600, or $1,800 for projects that serve and have an impact on the Pittsburgh Jewish community.</div>
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Stanfield is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business Law and Real Estate & Lending groups. His experience covers a broad range of corporate, financial and commercial real estate transactions. He assists clients with mergers, acquisitions, sales, purchases, leases, commercial real estate, lending and general corporate matters. In addition, he has experience with a wide variety of matters in the hospitality industry, including the drafting, negotiation and review of agreements relating to hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and country clubs.</div>
Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-59222939720834254752017-07-07T11:10:00.003-04:002017-07-07T11:10:48.767-04:00Immigration Law Client Update: Work Options for Foreign Students<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;">
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<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">F-1 Visas are issued to international students enrolled in a U.S. post-secondary educational institution to attend an academic program. F-1 students are required to maintain full-time student status and may remain in the United States for up to 60 days beyond the completion of their program. F-1 students may extend their stay in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) programs. For F-1 students in a STEM program of study, there is a special extension available following completion of an OPT program.</span></div>
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CPT experiences must be part of a program of study and can be either part-time or full-time work. F-1 students are eligible for CPT off-campus, study-related employment after completing one year of an academic program. At the graduate level, a designated school official authorizes this employment. Additionally, CPT requires a signed cooperation agreement from an employer. F-1 students who complete 12 months or more of full-time CPT employment are ineligible for OPT. However, part-time CPT students are still eligible for OPT.</div>
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OPT experiences must relate to an F-1 student's major or course of study. At each level of education (i.e. bachelor's, master's, etc.), an F-1 student may apply for 12 months of OPT. A designated school official recommends an F-1 student for this employment. Following recommendation and successful application, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provides the F-1 student with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), permitting the student to begin work. OPT can be pre-completion (while still attending school), post- completion (after graduation), or a combination of the two. Work is capped at 20 hours per week while school is in session. OPT must be completed <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1959388094" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">within 14 months</span></span> of graduation.</div>
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F-1 students currently enrolled with OPT in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program of study may be eligible for an additional 24 months of OPT (STEM OPT). STEM fields are further defined to include actuarial science, computer science, engineering, engineering technologies, biological and medical sciences, mathematics and statistics, military technologies, physical sciences, science technologies and health professions, and related clinical sciences. Additional requirements mandate that the STEM degree come from an accredited Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified college or university, and the employer sought uses the E-Verify program. While awaiting the approval of a timely filed application, an F-1 student currently on OPT may remain in the United States for 180 days. STEM OPT students may work part-time or full-time, as long as the work is related to the field of study and comparable to the student's level of education.<br /></div>
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During the CPT, OPT, and/or STEM employment, the employer may apply for an H-1B visa for the employee to continue working in the United States. Because of the limited number of H-1Bs available, the individual with the best chances of selection is a U.S. master's degree graduate.</div>
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For more information about foreign student work options or any other <a href="http://muslaw.com/practice-area/immigration/" target="_blank">Immigration Law</a> matter, please contact Joel Pfeffer, Elaina Smiley or Gary Sanderson. Contact information is listed below. <span style="font-size: 10pt;">(*The authors thank Danielle Scalise, Summer Associate, for her research and assistance on this Client Update.)</span></div>
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Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-87332239229388187592017-07-06T11:02:00.000-04:002017-07-06T11:02:34.686-04:00Ron Hicks Elected to Board of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Partner <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/ronald-l-hicks-jr/" target="_blank">Ron Hicks</a> was recently elected to serve on the board of directors of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC).<br />
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PMC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a statewide court “watchdog.” According to its website, PMC identifies and speaks out on issues that impact the public’s confidence in Pennsylvania’s courts, and works proactively to reform and modernize the judiciary. PMC serves to eliminate bias in Pennsylvania’s courts in all its forms, so that all Pennsylvanians can come to our courts with confidence that they will be heard by qualified, fair and impartial judges.<br />
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Mr. Hicks is a Pennsylvania business and oil and gas rights trial lawyer who handles emergency, complex, and appellate litigation and other business matters for a variety of clients, including LGBT+ business owners.<br />
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He is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group and chair of the Energy, Utilities and Mineral Rights Group and also serves as the co-chair of the U.S./Canada Litigation Group of Meritas — a global association of select independent law firms.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-75985269392182106622017-07-01T13:08:00.002-04:002017-07-01T13:08:46.453-04:00Supreme Court travel ban could have 'marginal effect' on Pittsburgh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer Unkovic & Scott’s <a href="http://muslaw.com/practice-area/immigration/" target="_blank">Immigration Practice Group</a> Chair Joel Pfeffer weighs in with the Pittsburgh Business Times about the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on President Trump’s travel ban. Please <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2017/06/29/supreme-court-travel-ban-could-have-marginal.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to read the complete article.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-9073251033846880672017-06-30T09:39:00.001-04:002017-06-30T09:39:10.068-04:00Supreme Court reinstates travel ban: Here’s what you need to knowThe Supreme Court reversed actions of the lower federal courts on June 26, after allowing President Trump to reinstate his immigration travel ban. According to the ruling, foreign nationals from six majority-Muslim countries – Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya, Somalia and Iran – “who lack any bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States,” will be denied entry to the United States for the next 90 days.<br />
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Though this updated order is far less restrictive than the president’s initial version, many immigrants looking to gain access to the United States will still be impacted.<br />
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Who is affected:<br />
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<li>Foreigners applying for a visa as a visitor to the United States without a direct tie to the country</li>
<li>Foreigners applying through the diversity visa program</li>
<li>Foreigners who have no ties to the United States and therefore are not protected by the Constitution</li>
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<li>Foreigners who have been accepted to a U.S. university</li>
<li>Foreigners who have been claimed by a close relative who is a U.S. citizen. According to a recent update posted on the State Department website, “a close familial relationship is defined as a parent (including parent-in-law), spouse, child, adult son or daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, sibling, whether whole or half, and including step relationships. ‘Close family’ does not include grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, fiancé(e)s, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and any other ‘extended’ family members.”</li>
<li>Foreigners who are applying for entry through a work visa program</li>
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<i>By Joel Pfeffer, Pittsburgh Immigration Lawyer and Chair of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott’s Immigration Group</i>Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-70248759418779551382017-06-29T09:44:00.002-04:002017-06-29T09:44:32.373-04:00MUS Announces Formation of Pittsburgh Legal Diversity and Inclusion CoalitionMeyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP is proud to join with area law firms, in-house legal departments, and law schools to form the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity and Inclusion Coalition. The organization will work collaboratively to foster the <a href="http://muslaw.com/about/diversity/" target="_blank">diversity and inclusion</a> of the region’s legal community.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-12943459209785126222017-06-19T14:18:00.002-04:002017-06-19T14:18:59.248-04:00How the Trump Administration is Changing U.S. Immigration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott immigration attorney <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/joel-pfeffer/" target="_blank">Joel Pfeffer</a> will be the featured presenter during a webinar scheduled for this Wednesday, June 21st at 2 p.m. EDT on the topic of: <i><a href="http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/webinar-how-the-trump-administration-is-12229" target="_blank">How the Trump Administration is Changing U.S. Immigration – A Sixth Month Look Back</a></i>. The webinar will address the following issues:<br />
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<li>What to expect in the future including the call for changes in screening and vetting for visa issuance and entry to the United States;</li>
<li>What changes can be anticipated for the H-1B specialty occupation program; and</li>
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Mr. Pfeffer is a Pittsburgh-based immigration attorney and Chairs the firm’s Immigration Practice Group. He is also a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business Law and International Law practice groups.<br />
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For more information about the webinar and to register, please visit: http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/webinar-how-the-trump-administration-is-12229Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-28025025286899833052017-06-15T10:31:00.001-04:002017-06-15T10:31:22.106-04:00Lance Woods Named To "40 Under 40"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorney <a href="http://muslaw.com/member/lance-a-woods/" target="_blank">Lance Woods</a> was recently named by the National Bar Association (NBA) as one of this year’s “40 Under 40” award recipients. <a href="http://muslaw.com/mus-attorney-lance-woods-named-national-bar-association-2017-40-40-award-recipient/" target="_blank">Read more</a>.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-10401954923847080112017-06-12T15:34:00.004-04:002017-06-12T15:34:57.093-04:00Pittsburgh Pride 2017<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">MUS attorneys, staff and guests joined in celebrating Pittsburgh Pride 2017.</span><br />
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Andrea Geraghty was recently honored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s (PBA) Board of Governors with a Special Achievement Award. <a href="http://muslaw.com/mus-attorney-andrea-geraghty-honored-pa-bar-association/" target="_blank">Read more</a>.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-48554037586476002542017-05-22T14:33:00.002-04:002017-05-22T14:33:54.708-04:00MUSolutions WebinarMUSolutions Webinar<br />
The Post-Launch Checklist: Business, Tax, and Intellectual Property Considerations for Your Emerging Business<br />
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Please join Meyer, Unkovic & Scott attorneys Kevin Israel, Michael Monyok and Josh Hoffman for an informative webinar of what to expect and prepare for with your growing venture. For more information and to register please visit <a href="http://muslaw.com/musolutions-webinar-june-6th/" target="_blank">MUSolutions Webinar</a>.<br />
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<br />Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351910133795227671.post-49221466620314469332017-05-18T10:07:00.001-04:002017-05-19T14:29:53.435-04:00PVCA Luncheon - Intellectual Property Strategy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://muslaw.com/member/david-g-oberdick/" target="_blank">David Oberdick</a> will serve as panelist at the next <a href="https://thepvca.org/event?id=25&img=0" target="_blank">PVCA Luncheon</a> coming up June 13 at the Fairmont Pittsburgh. The discussion will be focused on “Intellectual Property Strategy.” <a href="https://thepvca.org/event?id=25&img=0" target="_blank">Learn more</a>.Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02915138518169306512noreply@blogger.com0