In Loving Memory of Robert L. Franklin It is with deep sadness we write to inform you of the passing of one of our attorneys, Robert L. Franklin. Bob was a treasured friend and colleague, and his warm smile and … Continue reading →

Federal law and LGBTQ+ employee workplace discrimination protections By: SBN Staff | 9:54am EDT September 11, 2018 Many states have discrimination laws that provide protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. For example, New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination … Continue reading →

The Supreme Court makes a significant ruling in favor of employers By: Chelan David | 4:36pm EDT August 6, 2018 On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis, which significantly undermined … Continue reading →

What to do when the golf course adjoining your home is redeveloped By: Chelan David | 4:43pm EDT August 6, 2018 Golf courses throughout the country are closing, and the land is being redeveloped for uses that not only destroy … Continue reading →

Attorney Stephen C. Goldblum to Present at the PBI Program The Basics of Employment Law: The Laws that Form the Foundation of Employment Practice, on August 28, 2018 Stephen C. Goldblum, a member of Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC … Continue reading →

Intern implications: How new Department of Labor guidelines will affect unpaid internships Interviewed by Chelan David In 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance limiting for-profit companies’ ability to have unpaid interns. However, courts increasingly rejected that stringent … Continue reading →

LLC, partnership audit primer: How to navigate the new IRS audit rules of LLCs, joint ventures and partnerships Interviewed by Chelan David On January 1, 2018, IRS audits under the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2015 became effective. The new … Continue reading →

Team SOGT Supports Child Advocates in the Philly Bar Run and Places 5th out of 35 Teams! For the first time, Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg and Torchia, LLC  (SOGT) team members Lisa A. Shearman, Jocelin A. Price, and Lauren M. Franz … Continue reading →

Don’t DIY! The deficiencies of online legal services The 21st century has been marked by a generation of resourceful self-starters. With the advancement of technology and widespread social media outlets, there are unlimited resources available with how-to instructions for just … Continue reading →

Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC is proud to announce five of its members; Michael B. Dubin, Howard N. Greenberg, Brian R. Price, Peter J. Smith and Michael J. Torchia, have been selected for inclusion as 2018 Super Lawyers®. Michael B. Dubin … Continue reading →