FLB Elevates Attorney Leaders
Fresh off celebrating its 35th anniversary, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is starting the new year by continuing its focus on the future. FLB announced the following leadership changes for 2024: ● Executive Committee member Colin J. Keefe will assume the role of Deputy Managing Shareholder alongside Managing Shareholder Erich Schock. Colin will focus on the firm’s financial […]
Important Considerations For Celebrity or Athlete Endorsement Agreements
Traditional advertising tactics often included the “marriage” of big brands and household names, as famous faces were commonly leveraged to support brand growth via traditional advertising mediums like TV commercials or newspaper print ads. Today, companies continue to seek and leverage influential celebrities and athletes across a much broader set of media platforms and often […]
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 […]
International Business & Trade Law
FITZPATRICK LENTZ & BUBBA IS ONE OF THE FEW LAW FIRMS IN THE REGION OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY OR PHILADELPHIA WITH SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE IN REPRESENTING AND ADVISING DOMESTIC COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS OVERSEAS AND FOREIGN COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.
FLB Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. In addition, three attorneys were named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Historically, less than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected for the coveted distinction of Pennsylvania Super […]
Kenneth R. Charette Discusses Entity Formation & B-Corps on WDIY
Kenneth R. Charette, Shareholder in FLB’s Corporate Business & Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions groups, recently discussed Corporate entity selection and the increasing popularity of Benefit Corporations (B-Corps) on WDIY’s LV Business Beat. Speaking with host Sally Handlon and Peter Krajsa, Co-Chair and Founder of the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF), Mr. Charette outlined the […]
Qualifying to be a Small Diverse Business
If your business qualifies, Small Diverse Business certification can provide benefits under both Pennsylvania and federal law. Certification in Pennsylvania is a straightforward process that can be accomplished simultaneously with federal certification.
Is it Time to Think About an LLC for Your Business?
There are roughly 21.6 million LLCs in the United States. In comparison, there are approximately 1.7 million traditional C-Corporations, and approximately 23 million sole proprietorships. IRS statistics show a year over year increase in domestic LLCs since 2004. There are many reasons that one would choose an LLC over other entity structures, including, without limitation, […]
American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 Notes and Highlights
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) is the latest in Coronavirus relief legislation. On March 10, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the bill as amended by the Senate. President Biden signed the ARP into legislation on March 11. Below is a summary of the provisions that will have a direct impact […]
Tax Treatment of PPP Loans – Where Do We Stand?
When the CARES Act was passed in March 2020, one area that remained uncertain was the tax treatment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness and whether it would be treated as taxable income to borrowers who had this debt discharged. The way this forgiveness would be handled potentially affected the millions of businesses […]