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Overview

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The constantly evolving communications industry has long been a focus for Post & Schell. We have solved business and litigation problems for a diverse group of companies in the communications industry.  We have dealt with issues particular to large scale communication networks, television, television advertising, radio and issues concerning specific infomercials.

Our Commercial litigators have worked extensively in resolving issues concerning copyright litigation, trademark litigation and general commercial transactional issues.

Our Employment lawyers know the specifics of the law in this industry and have worked with clients in issues as sensitive as wrongful termination, sex and age discrimination and issues concerning Americans With Disabilities Act issues.

Our White Collar Defense, Internal Investigation and Compliance lawyers have experience in consulting in the communications industry regarding corporate compliance, government investigation and allegations of business related misconduct.

Finally, our Casualty lawyers defend the full gamut of defense cases including premises liability and ground transportation/trucking issues.

Related Practices

  • Appellate
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment and Employee Relations
  • Internal Investigations & White Collar Defense

Attorneys

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Edward A. Smallwood

Edward A. Smallwood

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6380
Fax: 412-227-9065

esmallwood@postschell.com

Philip Sbrolla - Post & Schell

Philip J. Sbrolla

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6377
Fax: 412-227-9065

psbrolla@postschell.com

EMILY TRAPUZZANO

Emily Trapuzzano

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6375
Fax: 412-227-9065

etrapuzzano@postschell.com

Caitlin Donahue, Esq.

Caitlin A. Donahue

Associate
Employment & Labor

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4431
Fax: 717-291-1609

cdonahue@postschell.com

News & Insights

Media & Articles

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Laily Sheybani Examines Criminal Liability for Non-Compete Clauses for Business Crimes Bulletin

Jim Malone Discusses a Recent PA Commonwealth Court Corporate Tax Decision with Bloomberg BNA's Daily Tax Report

Speaking Engagements

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Angela Sanders and Matt Daggett Co-Present on the Interaction between FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation for Lancaster SHRM on Sept. 30

Theresa Mongiovi and Jodi Wilenzik Present on Workplaces Investigations and Best Practices at Lancaster SHRM's June 2022 Breakfast Program on June 14

Ed Smallwood Co-Presents on Legacy Liabilities Associated with Defunct Entities at Perrin Conference on May 11

Paul Logan Serves on Panel Discussion on COVID-19-Related Lending on Brown & Brown Webinar on April 22

Blogs and Thought Leadership

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NLRB’s New Rule Expanding Joint Employer Status: Impacts and Recommendations for Employers

FTC Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Employment-Related Non-Competes

PA Commonwealth Court Orders Workers’ Compensation Medical Marijuana Reimbursement

Employers Must Justify COVID-19 Testing as a “Business Necessity” Under Updated EEOC Guidance

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks OSHA “Vaccinate or Test” Mandate But Upholds CMS’ Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Workers 

Sixth Circuit Dissolves Stay on OSHA's 100+ Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Fifth Circuit Maintains Stay on OSHA’s 100+ Employer Mandate, Case Assigned to Sixth Circuit

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

A Refresher on Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance

A Notice Deadline for COBRA Premium Assistance Under the American Rescue Plan is Fast Approaching

Congress Extends FFCRA Paid Leave...Sorta

New York Federal Court Strikes Down Four FFCRA Regulations

Re-Opened for Litigation: Examining Potential for COVID-19 Third Party Exposure Claims Against Businesses and How to Mitigate and Defend Them

OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on COVID-19

Post & Schell, P.C.'s Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Tool

DOL to Begin Enforcement of FFCRA Paid Leave Obligations; Issues Additional FAQs

Pennsylvania Amends its Unemployment Law in Response to COVID-19

Employment Taxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DOL Issues Much Anticipated Regs and IRS Issues Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Injuries, Employees Working from Home, and the COVID-19 Shutdown

Caution Urged with the PA WC Bureau's New EDI Recommendations for COVID-19 Claims

DOL Issues Third Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Second Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Initial Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Publishes Required Model Notice

Employment Tax Aspects of the Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Rights/ Obligations in Light of the Forced Government Shutdown Due to COVID-19

EEOC Issues New Guidance for Managing COVID-19 Risks Consistent with the ADA

President Signs Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

False Claims Act Update: The First Wave of Materiality Decisions Post-Escobar

Update on Recent State and Local Tax Developments in Pennsylvania

Overview Attorneys

The constantly evolving communications industry has long been a focus for Post & Schell. We have solved business and litigation problems for a diverse group of companies in the communications industry.  We have dealt with issues particular to large scale communication networks, television, television advertising, radio and issues concerning specific infomercials.

Our Commercial litigators have worked extensively in resolving issues concerning copyright litigation, trademark litigation and general commercial transactional issues.

Our Employment lawyers know the specifics of the law in this industry and have worked with clients in issues as sensitive as wrongful termination, sex and age discrimination and issues concerning Americans With Disabilities Act issues.

Our White Collar Defense, Internal Investigation and Compliance lawyers have experience in consulting in the communications industry regarding corporate compliance, government investigation and allegations of business related misconduct.

Finally, our Casualty lawyers defend the full gamut of defense cases including premises liability and ground transportation/trucking issues.

Edward A. Smallwood

Edward A. Smallwood

Principal
Casualty Litigation and Toxic Tort Liability Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6380
Fax: 412-227-9065

esmallwood@postschell.com

Philip Sbrolla - Post & Schell

Philip J. Sbrolla

Principal
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6377
Fax: 412-227-9065

psbrolla@postschell.com

EMILY TRAPUZZANO

Emily Trapuzzano

Associate
Casualty Litigation

Pittsburgh
Phone: 412-506-6375
Fax: 412-227-9065

etrapuzzano@postschell.com

Caitlin Donahue, Esq.

Caitlin A. Donahue

Associate
Employment & Labor

Lancaster
Phone: 717-391-4431
Fax: 717-291-1609

cdonahue@postschell.com

Related Practices

  • Appellate
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment and Employee Relations
  • Internal Investigations & White Collar Defense

Insights

Media & Articles Speaking Engagements Blogs and Thought Leadership

Laily Sheybani Examines Criminal Liability for Non-Compete Clauses for Business Crimes Bulletin

Jim Malone Discusses a Recent PA Commonwealth Court Corporate Tax Decision with Bloomberg BNA's Daily Tax Report

Angela Sanders and Matt Daggett Co-Present on the Interaction between FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation for Lancaster SHRM on Sept. 30

Theresa Mongiovi and Jodi Wilenzik Present on Workplaces Investigations and Best Practices at Lancaster SHRM's June 2022 Breakfast Program on June 14

Ed Smallwood Co-Presents on Legacy Liabilities Associated with Defunct Entities at Perrin Conference on May 11

Paul Logan Serves on Panel Discussion on COVID-19-Related Lending on Brown & Brown Webinar on April 22

NLRB’s New Rule Expanding Joint Employer Status: Impacts and Recommendations for Employers

FTC Proposed Rule Would Eliminate Employment-Related Non-Competes

PA Commonwealth Court Orders Workers’ Compensation Medical Marijuana Reimbursement

Employers Must Justify COVID-19 Testing as a “Business Necessity” Under Updated EEOC Guidance

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks OSHA “Vaccinate or Test” Mandate But Upholds CMS’ Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Workers 

Sixth Circuit Dissolves Stay on OSHA's 100+ Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Fifth Circuit Maintains Stay on OSHA’s 100+ Employer Mandate, Case Assigned to Sixth Circuit

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

A Refresher on Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance

A Notice Deadline for COBRA Premium Assistance Under the American Rescue Plan is Fast Approaching

Congress Extends FFCRA Paid Leave...Sorta

New York Federal Court Strikes Down Four FFCRA Regulations

Re-Opened for Litigation: Examining Potential for COVID-19 Third Party Exposure Claims Against Businesses and How to Mitigate and Defend Them

OSHA Issues Guidance to Employers on COVID-19

Post & Schell, P.C.'s Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Tool

DOL to Begin Enforcement of FFCRA Paid Leave Obligations; Issues Additional FAQs

Pennsylvania Amends its Unemployment Law in Response to COVID-19

Employment Taxes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DOL Issues Much Anticipated Regs and IRS Issues Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Injuries, Employees Working from Home, and the COVID-19 Shutdown

Caution Urged with the PA WC Bureau's New EDI Recommendations for COVID-19 Claims

DOL Issues Third Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Second Round of Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOL Issues Initial Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Publishes Required Model Notice

Employment Tax Aspects of the Coronavirus Response Act

Workers' Compensation Rights/ Obligations in Light of the Forced Government Shutdown Due to COVID-19

EEOC Issues New Guidance for Managing COVID-19 Risks Consistent with the ADA

President Signs Bill Requiring Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Affected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19

False Claims Act Update: The First Wave of Materiality Decisions Post-Escobar

Update on Recent State and Local Tax Developments in Pennsylvania

 

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