Nov. 15, 2023

Corporate Transparency Act FAQs: What Businesses Need to Know

Note: The information provided here is current as of November 15, 2023. However, details surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are still evolving. We will continue to update this blog with new information and resources as they become available. On January 1, 2024, The Corporate Transparency Act (TCA) goes into effect, impacting millions of U.S. […]

Nov. 9, 2023

2023 Tax Law Updates: What PA Businesses Should Know

Many people cringe just hearing the word taxes. Generally, taxes can feel overwhelming and complex, especially with constantly changing tax laws. Several pieces of legislation have passed on both federal and state levels, potentially bringing about changes for businesses as they file their 2023 and future taxes. Read on to learn about four crucial 2023 […]

Nov. 1, 2023

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Welcomes Two Newly Barred Attorneys

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. (FLB) is pleased to share two attorneys have joined the firm. Brennen A. McCurdy and Elizabeth M. Wortman passed the Pennsylvania bar exam in October 2023 and are now licensed to practice, helping to serve businesses and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic region. Brennen McCurdy earned his J.D. from Rutgers Law […]

Oct. 27, 2023

(Taylor’s Version): Explaining Taylor Swift’s Re-Recordings Under the Copyright Law

In addition to rumors and gossip of her latest relationship, Taylor Swift is making headlines for the re-release of her “1989” album. Previously, she did the same for her “Red” album in 2021 (originally released in 2012), her “Fearless” album also in 2021 (originally released in 2008), and her “Speak Now” album earlier this year […]

Oct. 25, 2023

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Celebrates 35 Years of Service to the Mid-Atlantic Region  

ALLENTOWN, October 25, 2023 – Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. (FLB) is pleased to commemorate 35 years of serving businesses and individuals in the Mid-Atlantic region. After opening the firm in 1988 with four attorneys and just a handful of practice areas, the firm now employs 40 attorneys, continually growing and diversifying to better meet […]

Oct. 5, 2023

Four Tips for Successful M&A Preparation

In 2022, over five million businesses were created, marking a 44% rise since 2019. Whether you’re one of these newer business owners or a seasoned proprietor, if you’re considering an exit strategy, M&A preparation is needed to help you be successful in conversations with prospective buyers and to achieve your goals. If done right, selling […]

Sep. 21, 2023

Don’t Waver on Your Business Waivers

Adventure tourism. Trampoline park birthday parties. A neighborhood gym or commercial landlord. These are examples of businesses that are likely to ask patrons to sign a waiver before visiting or using their facilities. During the pandemic, it seemed nearly every business asked customers to sign one so as to defer liability should someone contract the […]

Sep. 12, 2023

FLB Welcomes Alexandra Rozzi, Expands Taxation Practice

AlexandraM. Rozzi has joined Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba’s Corporate, Business & Banking practice group, focusing on Taxation. Her focus will be assisting clients with various business, transactional and tax matters, and providing tax analyses with respect to mergers, acquisitions, entity structuring and other matters faced by clients. “We are thrilled to have Ally join our […]

Aug. 2, 2023

New OSHA Enforcement Program Targets Warehouses and Distribution Centers

by Jacob M. Sitman and Vanessa M. Ruggiero Last month, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a national emphasis program aimed at preventing and reducing workplace hazards in warehouses, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments.  This new OSHA program will inevitably result in more on-site inspections of the […]

Jul. 26, 2023

Elyse C. Pillitteri Named to 2023 “Forty Under 40” List

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. congratulates Elyse C. Pillitteri, an associate in the firm’s Corporate, Business & Banking and Intellectual Property practices, for being named to the 2023 “Forty Under 40” list published by Lehigh Valley Business. This honor celebrates forty of the region’s most accomplished professionals under the age of forty. The recipients of […]