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Our innovative attorneys partner with business leaders to achieve success.

Who We Are

The Barley Snyder Business Practice Group is made up of innovative lawyers located throughout central Pennsylvania. We are ready to assist clients with complex transactional and operational matters as well as day-to-day general corporate advisory services. We combine our knowledge of the law with an understanding of the various industries that our clients are involved in to help clients craft common sense business solutions. Our goal is to serve as a counselor for owners and managers, assisting them in resolving business issues and proactively planning future strategies. We achieve that goal by earning trust and confidence through our responsiveness and results-oriented solutions.

What We Do

Our attorneys work with clients involved in a variety of industries including manufacturing, finance, insurance, agribusiness, distribution, real estate, retailing and various service professions. Specifically, we work with clients in areas such as: 

  • Entity selection and formation – analyzing operations, risk factors and tax strategy to determine the appropriate entity to be used for the particular business
  • Governance – advising companies, boards and individual board members on governance and corporate formalities including Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC compliance
  • Mergers and acquisitions including: 
    • Stock Purchase Agreements
    • Asset Purchase Agreements
    • Mergers
    • Leveraged buyouts
    • Management buyouts
    • Private equity
  • Securities
    • Debt and equity/public and private offerings
    • SEC disclosure requirements
    • Venture capital financing
    • Stock-based compensation
    • Exchange listing
    • Proxy Statements
  • Day-to-day corporate advisory services including:
    • Contract negotiation and review
    • Lease negotiation and review
    • Purchase Orders/Terms and Conditions
    • Risk Management
  • Tax planning and resolution of tax issues
  • Shareholder and partner relations and disputes
  • Executive employment and compensation
  • Debt and capital restructuring for financially troubled businesses
  • Licensing, distribution and franchising, antitrust and unfair competition, protection of trade secrets, licensing and general business advice and planning
  • Structuring and negotiation of loans and other credit and commercial transactions
  • Out-of-court resolution of disputes which arise in commercial settings
  • Representative Transactions

Who We Serve

Our attorneys in the Barley Snyder Business Practice Group represent all types of entities including closely-held businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to large companies with multiple owners, public corporations, general and limited partnerships and professional corporations. We represent a multitude of industries with particular emphasis on banks and other financial institutions, service-related businesses and professionals, medical practices, manufacturers, agri-businesses and technology firms.

Professionals

Natalie Alexander
Associate
Kitty S. Barile
Paralegal
Adam D. Boyer
Associate
Eden R. Bucher
Partner
John M. Coles
Partner
David R. Confer
Counsel
Cathy J. Eveler
Paralegal
Michael W. Fox
Associate
Jeremy D. Frey
Partner
Jamie Hudson
Paralegal
Scott L. Kelley
Counsel
Jacob H. Kiessling
Associate
Katie M. Koehle
Paralegal
Kevin S. Koscil
Partner
Maryann L. Kreider
Paralegal
Caitlin M. Long
Associate
Tracey McQuaid
Paralegal
Charmaine E. Nyman
Associate
Eric M. Ondo
Associate
John T. Reed
Partner
Troy B. Rider
Partner
Loren A. Schrum
Attorney
Kevin M. Scott
Counsel
Alex E. Snyder
Partner
EmmaRose Strohl
Associate
Erica R. Townes
Associate
Jessika Warnick
Paralegal

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November 9, 2020

LLC Operating Agreement Potential Double Tax Trap

The IRS recently ruled that the provisions of an LLC operating agreement resulted in the company’s violating the “one cla...

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November 6, 2020

Barley Snyder Named “Best Law Firm” in 21 Categories

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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October 28, 2020

Lunch Keynote With Sam Beiler: 2020 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference

This is the Luncheon Keynote Conversation with Sam Beiler, from the 2020 Philadelphia Smart Business Dealmakers Conference he...

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October 27, 2020

What’s Next For Your Family Business?: 2020 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference

This is the “What’s Next For Your Family Business?” panel, from the 2020 Philadelphia Smart Business Dealma...

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October 21, 2020

Five Things to Know About the Proposed Tax Plans

While the coronavirus pandemic has taken center stage in the 2020 presidential campaign, the tax platforms of each of Preside...

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October 7, 2020

M&A Outlook: How Will the Pandemic Play a Role?

(NOTE: Partner Paul G. Mattaini was interviewed in August 2020 by the Central Penn Business Journal for an article ...

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October 6, 2020

Pa. Allows for Public Gatherings Capacity Increase

Pennsylvania has cracked the door open a little more and as of Friday, will begin to allow indoor and outdoor gatherings at h...

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October 1, 2020

UPDATE: Pa.’s Public Gatherings Rules Enforceable Again

In the back and forth court proceedings concerning Gov. Tom Wolf’s restrictions on attendance at public gatherings, a feder...

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September 15, 2020

Court Strikes Down Some of the State’s COVID-19 Restrictions

A federal district court in Pittsburgh on Monday ruled that key portions of Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 mitigation strate...

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September 10, 2020

Summer Associate Program, Pandemic Style

When the world went into shutdown mode, Caleb Setlock couldn’t help but be worried. Earlier during his second year of law s...

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September 9, 2020

Businesses Face Important Questions on the Road to a Vaccine

It is generally recognized by public health experts that we will not return to a restriction-free normal until there is a wid...

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September 4, 2020

Want to Use the New Payroll Tax Deferral? Read This First

Advertised as a “tax holiday,” businesses still need to be careful when choosing to implement President Donald Trump’s ...

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August 20, 2020

Nearly Thirty Barley Snyder Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers”

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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August 19, 2020

Latest PPP Guidance Breaks Down Big Questions

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released additional guidance for businesses for questions concerning the forgivene...

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August 6, 2020

Must Businesses Become Face Mask Police?

With continued, disturbing examples of some members of the public belligerently refusing to wea...

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July 21, 2020

My Company Performed Diversity Training. Now What?

(This article originally appeared on the Lancaster Chamber’s website as part of its “Words That Activat...

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July 20, 2020

Pennsylvania Releases Hazard Pay Grant Application

With the unemployment expansion resulting in some laid-off individuals earning more than essential workers, many groups of em...

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July 16, 2020

New Pennsylvania Restrictions: Mandatory Telework, Limits on Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs, and Fitness Centers

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine jointly announced new COVID-19 mitigation restrictions in an Order re...

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July 13, 2020

Should Businesses Require Their Customers to Sign COVID-19 Liability Waivers?

As businesses reopen in Pennsylvania, employers are asking whether they should require their customers or guests to sign waiv...

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June 11, 2020

Is Pennsylvania’s State of Emergency Still in Place?

Confusion within the business community is rampant as Pennsylvania legislators and the state’s leader are at public odds ov...

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June 5, 2020

New Federal Law Eases PPP Forgiveness Requirements

More lenient conditions for loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are on the way as a result of a new ...

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June 3, 2020

Barley Snyder Attorney Boyle Named to Pennsylvania Hemp Steering Committee

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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June 2, 2020

Legal Risks of Recording Video Conference Calls

As our video conferencing technology continues to advance and its popularity rises, so do the legal issues surrounding it and...

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June 2, 2020

LATEST UPDATE: Business Closure List, June 2

UPDATE June 2: Pennsylvania has again updated its FAQ sheet concerning “life-sustaining” businesses. You can...

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May 28, 2020

Updated Reopening Guidance to Help Small Biz

New guidance from Gov. Tom Wolf will allow some of the small businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic to open on a ver...

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May 22, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Update

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application, provi...

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May 19, 2020

Reopening Your Business: 10 Pennsylvania Mandates You Need to Know

As more counties move into the “yellow phase” of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has laid out its essen...

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May 14, 2020

Businesses Must Post State’s Guidelines

As more counties move into the yellow phase of re-opening, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is requiring businesses cond...

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May 14, 2020

Feds Set $2 Million Threshold for PPP Loan Audits

New information from the federal government reveals businesses that accepted Paycheck Protection Program loan funding of less...

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May 12, 2020

Defying Governor’s Order is a Risky Proposition

Non-life-sustaining businesses that reopen in Pennsylvania counties not yet moved to the “yellow” or “green” phase of...

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May 7, 2020

Back to Business: Part 3

Note: This is the third in a three-part series on what business should be considering as they prepare to reopen – whenever ...

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May 6, 2020

Federal Reserve Expands Main Street Lending Program

As noted in our previous alert, the Federal Reserve Board initially announced its Main Street Lending Programs (the MSLP...

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May 6, 2020

Back to Business: Part 2

Note: This is the second a three-part series on what business should be considering as they prepare to reopen – whenev...

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May 5, 2020

Back to Business: Part 1

Note: This is the first of a three-part series on things employers need to watch for when reopening their businesses. With si...

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May 4, 2020

Cloud Computing for Financial Institutions

A federal banking agency has taken aim at cloud computing, offering financial institutions guidance and proposed safeguards i...

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April 24, 2020

Pennsylvania Issues Guidance to Reopening of Construction Industry

The construction industry is looking forward to its May 1 reopening date, but the state wants to make sure that companies and...

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April 24, 2020

More Funds Coming for Paycheck Protection Program

More funding is coming for a federal stimulus program after the fund ran out of money earlier this month. Congress approved a...

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April 24, 2020

EEOC Allows Employers to Test Employees for COVID-19

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said this week that once companies start reopening their businesses, employers ca...

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April 21, 2020

Updated Orders Allow Certain Sectors in Pennsylvania to Operate

More than one month after the initial order suspending in-person operations for all businesses deemed “non-life-sustaining,...

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April 20, 2020

State Releases FAQ on Mask Requirements

Pennsylvania has offered further guidance to businesses regarding the mask requirement and the other mandates imposed in the ...

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April 17, 2020

DEP Will Enforce Environmental Requirements During Pandemic

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has clarified that it will continue to enforce all environmental laws...

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April 16, 2020

Fed Announces $2.3 Trillion Lending Initiative

The Federal Reserve System has announced additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the U.S. econo...

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April 15, 2020

New Public Health Requirements – Including Masks – Imposed on Essential Employers

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Rachel Levine has signed an order directing all businesses that remain open to take add...

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April 13, 2020

International Authorities Warn of COVID-19 Cybersecurity Threats

Two top-level international cybersecurity authorities have teamed up to warn the world about cyber criminals exploiting the r...

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April 7, 2020

Barley Snyder Partner John Reed Named Chair of Authority Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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April 2, 2020

DEP to Relax Environmental Compliance During Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is relaxing environmental compl...

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April 2, 2020

Avoiding Zoom-Bombing in the New Age of Meetings

An unwelcome intruder who infiltrates the workplace or classroom and disrupts a meeting by acting erratically and blurting ou...

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April 2, 2020

Pa. Business Exemption Waiver Deadline Set for Friday

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has set the deadline to apply for waiver exemptions from th...

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April 1, 2020

Managing Intellectual Property in a Crisis (Part 3)

(Note: This is Part 3 of a three-part series for protecting intellectual property during difficult economic times. You can&nb...

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March 31, 2020

Managing Intellectual Property in a Crisis (Part 2)

(Note: This is the second of a three-part series stressing the importance of intellectual property protection in difficult ec...

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March 31, 2020

Most Insurance Policies Unclear on Business Loss Insurance (UPDATED)

UPDATE, March 31: Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that could make business interruption insurance availabl...

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March 31, 2020

How the CARES Act Stimulus Package Could Affect Your Business (UPDATE)

UPDATE, March 31: This article has been updated with more specific intormation on retirement plans.  With Friday’s pas...

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March 31, 2020

DOL: Employers Must Document Paid Leave for Payroll Tax Credit

Employers must document employees’ need for leave if they wish to take advantage of payroll tax credits provided by the Fam...

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March 30, 2020

Managing Intellectual Property in a Crisis (Part 1)

(Note: This is a three-part series on the importance of a company’s intellectual property in difficult economic times. Look...

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March 25, 2020

Federal Reserve Supervisory Updates

The Federal Reserve System will suspend examinations for most banks under $100 billion in assets, with one exception. The lon...

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March 24, 2020

Gov. Wolf Issues Stay-at-Home Order for 7 Counties

Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday issued a stay-at-home order for Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Monroe and Allegh...

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March 23, 2020

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Operations Updates

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has been very busy over the last week updating its operations as it determines a plan ...

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March 23, 2020

LATEST UPDATE: Business Closure List

The information contained in this alert has been updated. Please click here to see the most current information.

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March 23, 2020

LATEST UPDATE: Business Closure List

The information contained in this alert has been updated. Please click here to see the most current information.

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March 21, 2020

UPDATE: Business Closure List, New Enforcement Deadline

The information contained in this alert has been updated. Please click here to see the most current information.

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March 19, 2020

Governor Orders Immediate Closure of All “Non-Life-Sustaining” Businesses

The information contained in this alert has been updated. Please click here to see the most current information.

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March 19, 2020

Coronavirus Forces Delay in Federal, State Tax Deadlines

UPDATE March 23, 10 a.m.: In addition to changing the tax payment day, the federal government has now extended the filin...

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March 17, 2020

Do I Need to Close My Business? Guidance on Essential vs. Nonessential Businesses in Pennsylvania

Businesses in Pennsylvania and beyond have critically important decisions to make over the next few weeks, and one of the fir...

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March 17, 2020

Barley Snyder Establishes COVID-19 Response Service Team

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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March 16, 2020

House Passes Emergency “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”

An emergency bill targeted to help families during the coronavirus outbreak is expected to pass the U.S. Senate this week. Wi...

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March 13, 2020

Coronavirus and an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plan

(Note: This is Part 3 in a series of alerts for employers concerning the coronavirus that focuses on being prepared in the wo...

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March 10, 2020

How Governments Could Affect Your Business During Coronavirus Outbreak

Now that coronavirus has officially made its appearance in Pennsylvania, the potential that the government may mandate c...

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March 9, 2020

Does the New California Privacy Law Apply to My Business?

Perhaps you missed it or maybe you didn’t pay attention because you thought it doesn’t apply to you, but a new, wide-reac...

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March 5, 2020

Is COVID-19 a “Force Majeure” Event?

As the global spread of COVID-19 continues, businesses worldwide are experiencing disruptions to the normal course of busines...

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February 21, 2020

Planning for Coronavirus: A Necessary Business Exercise

Here Martin R. Siegel, an attorney in our Environment & Energy Industry Group and former lawyer with the Centers for Dise...

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January 31, 2020

Lack of Clear Guidance Fuels Web Accessibility Lawsuits

Web accessibility is increasingly becoming the subject of scrutiny under the Americans with Disabilities Act as businesses, n...

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January 3, 2020

Barley Snyder Names Desmond and Tomevi Partners

Lancaster and York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that it has accepted two attorneys – Daniel T. D...

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December 12, 2019

Barley Snyder Partner Named to Venture Lititz Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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November 15, 2019

Barley Snyder Attorney Tucker Named to Housing Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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November 14, 2019

Lobach Elected to Fourth Term as Managing Partner

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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November 6, 2019

Barley Snyder Attorney Jeremy Frey Named to Chamber Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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November 4, 2019

Barley Snyder Named “Best Law Firm” in 16 Categories

For Immediate Release  Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce it has been named to the “Best Law F...

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October 11, 2019

M&A Preparation Tips for Businesses: Part 2 (Sellers’ Guide)

Note: This the second piece of a two-part alert on mergers and acquisitions. Recently, CPBJ asked and our partners Paul Matta...

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October 9, 2019

M&A Preparation Tips for Businesses: Part 1 (Buyers’ Guide)

Most journalists don’t have law degrees, so when they need help on a question we as attorneys have more experience in, we...

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October 7, 2019

Newest Barley Snyder Office Now Open

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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September 3, 2019

Barley Snyder to Add New Schuylkill County Office

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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August 19, 2019

Barley Snyder Attorney Named to Girls on the Run Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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August 15, 2019

Barley Snyder Places 21 Attorneys on “Best Lawyers” List

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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August 5, 2019

Legal Lessons from the Capital One Breach

We are sort of numb by now to the weekly (almost daily) media reports of data breaches, but if the recent Capital One da...

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August 5, 2019

Barley Snyder Adds Wolf Executive David Confer to York Office

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release Yo...

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July 2, 2019

Barley Snyder Enters NLJ’s Top 500 as “Top-Ranked New Entrant”

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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June 7, 2019

FTC Sets New HSR Deal Reporting Thresholds

Pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, the Federal Trade Commission has released new repo...

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May 23, 2019

Barley Snyder’s Geiter Earns Cybersecurity Law Degree

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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May 22, 2019

Daniel Frey Named President of Hanover Library Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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May 13, 2019

Barley Snyder’s French Named to Foundation Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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April 19, 2019

Recent Amendments to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code

Recent amendments to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code and associated Regulations may impact the activities of Pennsylvania liquor...

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March 11, 2019

Barley Snyder Adds Erica Townes to York Office

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release Yo...

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January 24, 2019

How the Federal Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Business

We have now passed the one-month point for the federal government shutdown, making it the longest in the country’s history....

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January 11, 2019

Barley Snyder Adds Four to Partnership

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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January 2, 2019

Barley Snyder Adds to Hanover Office

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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December 18, 2018

Barley Snyder Attorney Chris Naylor Named to York JCC Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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December 17, 2018

Barley Snyder’s Geiter Named to Trustee Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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November 13, 2018

Reading Eagle names Partner Troy Rider to “40 under 40” List

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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August 29, 2018

Nehilla Named to Whitaker Center Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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August 16, 2018

Sixteen Barley Snyder Attorneys Named to “Best Lawyers” List; Werner Named a “Lawyer of the Year”

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...

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August 8, 2018

Barley Snyder’s EmmaRose Boyle Named to Two Berks Boards

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release Re...

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July 12, 2018

Could GDPR-Like Regulation Be Coming to the United States?

Those who learned harsh lessons about procrastination in compliance with the recent rollout of the European Union’s General...

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July 5, 2018

Keeping up with Pennsylvania and Federal Tax Law Changes

A bevy of state and federal tax changes have recently come down, and businesses across Pennsylvania should be checking to see...

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July 2, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Longtime Sales Tax Collection Standard

Background In a potential game-changing decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 21 determined that a remote seller can be re...

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May 30, 2018

WARNING: Heightened alert for phishing scams amid GDPR transition

When there is something new, confusing, and much-hyped on the Internet, you can bet criminals are going to find a way to expl...

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May 18, 2018

Nine Barley Snyder Attorneys Named to “Super Lawyers” Lists

Related Professionals: Salvatore Anastasi, Thomas A. French, George C. Werner, Jennifer Craighead Carey,&...

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May 17, 2018

Selling Your Business, Part 2: Where to Start?

(This is the second of a series on selling your business. To read Part 1, a first-hand account from the CEO at a central Penn...

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May 15, 2018

A Business Owner’s Guide to the New Partnership Audit Rules

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 – which became effective at the start of this year – instituted new requireme...

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May 2, 2018

Justice Department Clarifies Softer Stance on False Claims Act Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently clarified two prior memos that suggested less enforcement of False Claims...

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April 23, 2018

Navigating the 50-State Patchwork of Data Breach Laws

After Alabama enacted its data breach law in March, all 50 states now have some kind of regulation governing cybersecurity an...

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April 18, 2018

Daniel M. Frey Named to Hanover Downtown Improvement Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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April 12, 2018

Business Banking: New Beneficial Ownership Rule to Take Effect in May

Banks and other financial institutions—including broker-dealers and mutual funds—have spent the last two years implementi...

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March 26, 2018

Unexpected Loopholes to Liability for Special Events

The upcoming warmer weather will signal the start of race season, with organizations and businesses throughout central Pennsy...

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March 19, 2018

Why Your Small U.S. Business Should Care About GDPR

You’re not alone if your small business hasn’t been paying close attention to the fact that the General Data Protection R...

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March 14, 2018

Barley Snyder Adds Another Harrisburg Attorney

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release Ha...

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March 9, 2018

Surprise HSA Limit Reduction May Require Employer Action

Employers should consider steps to address employee health savings account contributions after a surprising IRS decision this...

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March 8, 2018

How New SEC Guidance on Cybersecurity Risks Could Affect Your Business

While new cybersecurity guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) only directly affects publicly traded...

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January 3, 2018

Barley Snyder Hires EmmaRose Boyle

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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January 2, 2018

Barley Snyder Opens Harrisburg Office

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release ME...

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November 9, 2017

Bill to Make Private Offerings Easier Has Momentum

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill directed at making private offerings easier. The bill – the F...

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November 8, 2017

Barley Snyder Earns Eight Rankings in “Best Law Firms” Report

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...

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November 7, 2017

Selling Your Business, Part 1: How R.H. Sheppard Did It

(This is the first in a series of stories on tips for selling your business. For more information, contact any of the attorne...

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November 2, 2017

Barley Snyder Hires Its Newest Attorney

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...

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October 26, 2017

Small Businesses: Keep the Corporate Transparency Act on Your Radar

If the federal legislature passes a controversial new proposal, more information will be required when forming or transferrin...

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October 11, 2017

Barley Snyder Hires Daniel McCarthy

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release&nb...

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September 29, 2017

More Specifics Come Out in New Trump Tax Plan

The Trump administration on Wednesday released its “Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code.” The reforms outlin...

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September 21, 2017

Supreme Court Ruling Could Contradict Pa. Law

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could mean states now will have to allow public funds to be funneled to religious instit...

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September 11, 2017

The Business of Trademarks: Part 2

(NOTE: This is the second of a two-part series on the importance of trademarks. The first part, which covered federally regis...

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August 24, 2017

IRS Reaffirms ACA’s Employer Mandate

While the long-term future of the Affordable Care Act may be in doubt, the law’s application to employers remains largely u...

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August 22, 2017

Hotel at Rock Lititz Now Under Construction

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...

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August 21, 2017

The Business of Trademarks: Part 1

You’re a small business owner from central Pennsylvania on vacation in Helena, Montana. You’re on your way to your campsi...

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August 9, 2017

Intellectual Property and Business: Part 4

(NOTE: This is the final part of a series of alerts linking intellectual property and economic strategy. You can read pa...

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August 4, 2017

Intellectual Property and Business: Part 3

(NOTE: This is part 3 of 4 in a series of alerts linking intellectual property and economic strategy. You can read part ...

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July 26, 2017

Intellectual Property and Business: Part 2

(NOTE: This is part 2 of 4 in a series of alerts linking intellectual property and economic strategy. You can read part ...

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July 24, 2017

Trump Administration Plans to Ax the International Entrepreneur Rule

Last week the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would delay—and very likely withdraw—the International En...

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July 19, 2017

Intellectual Property and Business: Part 1

(NOTE: This is part 1 of 4 in a series of alerts linking intellectual property and economic strategy. Check back each week fo...

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Press Release
June 27, 2017

Barley Snyder’s Mixell Named to Reading-Area Foundation Board

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate ReleaseRea...

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June 6, 2017

Jeremy Frey Installed as Chair of Barley Snyder’s Business Law Group

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...

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May 18, 2017

Change Is Brewing In Pennsylvania

The last twelve months have brought sweeping reform to the laws that control the way in which alcohol is sold in Pennsylvania...

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May 17, 2017

Lobach to Receive “York Distinguished Citizen” Award

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...

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May 16, 2017

Seven Barley Snyder Attorneys Garner “Super Lawyers” Distinction

Media Contact: Michael Sadowski, Communications Coordinatormsadowski@barley.com or 717-208-8842 For Immediate Release La...

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April 20, 2017

Free Pass for Taxes Owed to Pennsylvania?

If you owe back taxes to Pennsylvania, you’re in luck. Starting April 21 and continuing to June 19, the Pennsylvania T...

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February 22, 2017

Big Changes in Pennsylvania for LLCs, LLPs, LPs, and GPs

A major overhaul and modernization of the laws governing unincorporated associations in Pennsylvania took effect Tuesday. Act...

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February 8, 2017

Lobach Named Chair of WellSpan Foundation Board

York, Pa. – Barley Snyder Managing Partner Jeffrey D. Lobach has been elevated to chairman of the board for York ...

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January 18, 2017

Change is Coming: A Look at Trump and Republican Tax Proposals

Tax reform is coming, and you better be ready. Regardless of how you voted in November, the United States will have a new pre...

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November 3, 2016

Eight from Barley Snyder Named to “Best Lawyers” list

Lancaster/Reading/York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is excited to announce that eight of its attorneys have been sel...

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August 5, 2016

Possible Changes Coming for Valuations of Family Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies

On Tuesday, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations which will make it more difficul...

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August 5, 2016

What Can Go Wrong When You Offer Public Internet Access

By providing public internet access, a business owner may find that he or she is responsible for activity conducted by patron...

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July 7, 2016

Is Arbitration the Best Option for My Business?

While arbitration provisions have become commonplace in various types of contracts, entities should keep in mind that includi...

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June 13, 2016

New Container Weight Requirements Effective July 1, 2016

This summer, new container weight requirements go into effect for containers shipped overseas. The International Maritime Org...

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May 11, 2016

Another Statute With Broad Whistleblower Protections – The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

In April, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its final rule governing unlawful retaliation ...

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November 11, 2015

Barley Snyder Welcomes Attorney Abby Medin

Lancaster, PA – The law firm of Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that Abby Medin has joined the firm in ...

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October 1, 2015

Credit Card Fraud: EMV compliance and shift of liability as of October 1

As of October 1, 2015, all major credit card companies in the United States (including, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Americ...

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August 24, 2015

Jeremy Frey Secured Approval for Rum Distillery in Hanover

Barley Snyder business and real estate attorney Jeremy Frey secured approval for a rum distillery in Hanover, PA on...

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April 21, 2015

USDA National Organic Program Instruction on Use of Brand or Company Names Containing the Word “Organic”

On August 14, 2014, the National Organic Program (NOP) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its “in...

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April 1, 2015

Family Enterprises: How to Build Growth, Family Control and Family Harmony

Recognition of the power and importance of businesses controlled by family shareholder groups has grown steadily over the pas...

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February 20, 2015

West Coast Ports Labor Turmoil – Time to Dust Off That Overlooked Force Majeure Clause?

AUTHOR NOTE: The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced on Friday evening...

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January 27, 2015

Attorney Joe Falcon Elected to Newtown Square Petticoat League Board

Malvern, PA – The law firm of Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that Joseph R. Falcon, III has been elected to se...

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January 5, 2015

Barley Snyder Attorney Don Geiter to Lead Firm’s Finance & Creditors’ Rights Group

Lancaster, PA – The law firm of Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that Don Geiter has been selected as th...

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January 1, 2015

Prospectus Berco Elects Barley Snyder Attorney Michael Mixell to its Board of Directors

Reading, PA – The law office of Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that Michael Mixell has been elected to...

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October 23, 2014

Barley Snyder Attorney Michael Mixell has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Reading, PA – The law office of Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that Michael Mixell has received an AV Preeminent...

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April 1, 2014

The Target Data Breach: What can you and your business learn?

Unless you have been in hibernation this winter, you are likely aware of the massive data breach that Target Corporation suff...

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November 2, 2013

Dodd-Frank Update: How to Qualify for the End-User Exception to the Mandatory Clearing Requirement

On September 9, 2013, many interest rate swaps and credit default swaps entered into by non-financial commercial end-users be...

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November 1, 2013

De Facto Merger Doctrine and Successor Liability under Pennsylvania Law

Successor liability is an exception to the general rule that, when one entity sells assets to another entity, the assets are ...

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June 13, 2012

Series LLC: What is it?

A series limited liability company, commonly known as a series LLC, is a special form of a limited liability company that pro...

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Press Release
April 15, 2011

Barley Snyder Participates in Transaction in which Herley Industries is Acquired by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Herley Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRLY), a leader in the design, development and manufacture of microwave technology solutions...

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June 25, 2009

Licensing Guidelines Revised for Foreign Nationals Employed by ITAR-Registered Corporations

Foreign nationals (other than U.S. permanent residents and protected individuals) must be licensed by the U.S. Department of ...

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March 5, 2008

International Registration and Protection of Trademarks Under The Madrid Agreement and Protocol

Many companies are engaged in, or seek to be engaged in, commerce that transcends the borders of the United States. With deve...

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March 18, 2024

Legal Update: Supply Chain Series

Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Please send your suggestions to barleypodcast@barley.com.

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January 23, 2024

Complying with FINCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule Under the Corporate Transparency Act – Webinar Replay

On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule (the “Rule”) went into effect. Under the Rule, your entity may be required to report information about it...

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March 23, 2023

Bank Regulation & Failure: A Discussion on Current Events in the Banking Industry

We hosted a webinar titled “Bank Regulation & Failure: A Discussion on Current Events in the Banking Industry” on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. This webinar was a discussion about the...

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September 13, 2021

The High Center’s “Choose Your Direction” On the Road Series Presentation Recording

This presentation recording titled “Choose Your Direction” was presented on Monday, September 13, 2021 as part of The High Center’s On the Road Series. About the Presentation: Recent events have...

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Webinar
April 7, 2021

The State of the Regional Lending Environment: A Moderated Discussion Webinar Replay

This webinar titled “The State of the Regional Lending Environment: A Moderated Discussion” was presented on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 as part of Barley Snyder’s LendiCon Virtual Event Series. We...

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November 12, 2020

Raising Capital in 2020 Webinar Replay

The webinar titled “Raising Capital in 2020” was presented by Barley Snyder on Thursday, November 12 as part of our Virtual Business Seminar Series. About the Webinar Our keynote speaker...

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October 22, 2020

12. Barley Snyder Legal Update Podcast: Season 2 – Episode 1

In season two’s first episode, partner David Freedman is joined by partner and fellow employment attorney Michael Crocenzi. They discuss the hot topic of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. They give...

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Webinar
July 15, 2020

Pandemic Contingency Planning Webinar Replay

This webinar titled “Pandemic Contingency Planning” was presented by Barley Snyder and hosted by the Lancaster Chamber on Tuesday, July 14 . The webinar covered key topics your plan should...

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Webinar
June 26, 2020

Running Under Green Webinar Replay

This webinar titled “Running Your Business Under Green: Some Lessons Learned and Direction for the Future” was presented by Barley Snyder on Friday, June 26. The webinar highlighted the various aspects...

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June 24, 2020

Reopening the Hospitality Industry Webinar Replay

This webinar titled “Reopening the Hospitality Industry: Current Guidelines, Possible Risks and Future Scenarios” was presented by Barley Snyder on Monday, June 22. The webinar focused on the steps business owners...

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June 18, 2020

10. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 10 In the 10th episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by environmental attorney Martin Siegel who...

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June 11, 2020

GRCA Best Practices for Re-Opening Your Business Certificate Program – Session 3

This webinar is the third part of a three-part series presented by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance on June 3 designed to help employers better prepare to re-open their businesses now counties...

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June 11, 2020

9. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 9 In the ninth episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by litigation attorney Lindsey Cook....

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June 8, 2020

8. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 8 In the eighth episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by attorney Maria Di Stravolo...

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May 22, 2020

7. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 7 In the seventh episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by attorney Timothy Dietrich, the...

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May 18, 2020

6. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 6 In the sixth episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by attorney Donald Geiter, chair...

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May 14, 2020

The Legal Implications: Re-Opening Your Business in Defiance of the Governor’s Order Webinar

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, some Pennsylvania counties stated that they will defy the Governor’s stay-at-home order and transition from the “red phase” to the “yellow phase.” What potential legal...

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May 12, 2020

COVID 19 HR “Back to Business” Webinar

This webinar, presented by partner Michael Crocenzi and attorney Sarah Yerger on Monday, May 11 for the Human Resources Professionals of Central PA, focuses on preparing employers for the physical return into the workplace....

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May 8, 2020

5. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 5 In the fifth episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by employment and labor...

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May 1, 2020

Getting Your Business Back To Business COVID-19 Webinar

As the state and federal governments begin developing plans for the gradual reopening of business, what issues should business owners and human resource managers be thinking about to be prepared...

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May 1, 2020

3. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 3 In the third episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by employment attorney Michael Crocenzi....

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April 28, 2020

2. COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast

Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update – Episode 2 In the second episode of the Barley Snyder COVID-19 Legal Update Podcast, our host, employment attorney David Freedman is joined by employment attorney Joshua Schwartz....

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