How Utilizing More Personal Communication Can Turn Opponents into Referrals

Posted on November 23, 2020

By Harry W. Greenfield Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. I’ve been telling associates and up-and-coming attorneys for years: The best way to resolve matters is to talk to the other side, not write them, not email, not text—talk. Recently, Forbes published this article highlighting the importa Continue reading →

November 2020: Consult the Expert Featuring Harry W. Greenfield

Posted on November 16, 2020

Q: What are some of the biggest obstacles facing companies in financial distress from considering restructuring? A: Like most things in life, sometimes the biggest obstacle is recognizing that there is a problem. Many times when a business is in financial distress, the owners believe that the solut Continue reading →

Why You Should Make Estate Planning Part of Your Business Discussion

Posted on November 16, 2020

By Suzanne Jett Trowbridge Of Counsel, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. While estate planning is not typically part of a business discussion, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and the concerns we all have, it’s an important topic to review or to take a first look at, a plan for the succession of yo Continue reading →

Bernstein-Burkley, P.C., Named to 2021 ‘Best Law Firms’ List by U.S. News Best Lawyers®

Posted on November 5, 2020

Pittsburgh, PA November 5, 2020 – Bernstein-Burkley, P.C., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., received national and market rankings in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms.” Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” rankings are recognized f Continue reading →

Why My Law Firm is Pushing for Across-the-Firm ABC Certification by 2025

Posted on November 1, 2020

By Kirk BurkleyManaging Partner, Bernstein-Burkley You have your choice between two doctors for an upcoming procedure. On paper, both are virtually identical in their impressive qualifications; however, one is board-certified while the other is not. Who do you choose? The board-certified one, right? Continue reading →

What Business Owners Can Learn From the IRS.gov Closing a Business Page

Posted on October 9, 2020

By Salene Mazur KraemerPartner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Suzanne Jett TrowbridgeOf Counsel, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Right now, business owners are struggling with whether they should continue in business or shutter their doors, which we know can be gut-wrenching. Based on the number of businesses clo Continue reading →

Interim Confirmation is Not Final Confirmation for Purposes of the CARES Act

Posted on October 2, 2020

Judge Gregory L. Taddonio ruled that for purposes of the CARES Act, the local practice of interim confirmation was not confirmation under 11 U.S.C. 1325. Continue reading →

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Adopts New Cramdown Test

Posted on September 1, 2020

In the precedential Third Circuit decision In re Tribune Co., No. 18-2909, 2020 U.S. App. LEXIS 27158 (3d Cir. Aug. 26, 2020), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals adopted a new “cramdown” test to be applied in analyses involving 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. Continue reading →

Everything You Need To Know About the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Process

Posted on August 4, 2020

By James M. Berent, Esq.Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. You may not be thinking about next year’s taxes, having just completed your taxes with the extended COVID-19 deadline this past July. But it’s actually never too early to start thinking about taxes, especially when it comes to the possibility of l Continue reading →

The Best Practices for Avoiding COVID Litigation at Your Company

Posted on August 3, 2020

By Trisha R. Hudkins, AssociateBernstein-Burkley, P.C. Across the country, there have been many types of lawsuits filed related to COVID-19 health risks and employers’ reactions to the pandemic. These suits affect a wealth of industries, but more often than not, they hit sectors like healthcare, m Continue reading →

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