On December 22, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued letters to ten (10) companies, warning of potential violations of its “Consumer Review Rule,” 16 C.F.R. § 465, which took effect on October 21, 2024. The FTC’s recent enforcement action demonstrates its continued effort to combat deceptive and unfair customer reviews and testimonials. KingSpry’s Business Law and Employment … [Read more...] about FTC Enforces Consumer Review Rule
Pennsylvania District Court Allows Parents to Pursue Due Process Claim Over Access to Student Records
UPDATE: On December 31, 2025, the Court issued an Amended Memorandum, noting that its September 24, 2025 Memorandum “failed to recognize that [the parents] are not claiming a denial of FAPE in this action, but only a procedural violation.” On September 24, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania held that parents can pursue a claim via the Individuals with … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania District Court Allows Parents to Pursue Due Process Claim Over Access to Student Records
Update on Medical Marijuana: Where Does the Law Stand Moving into 2026?
As the conversation surrounding medical marijuana continues across the nation, the Federal Government has stepped in to announce its plan to reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III drug. This prospective change has prompted discussion amongst employers and employees as to how marijuana will be treated in the workplace moving forward. In her latest article, KingSpry's Employment Law Chair, Avery … [Read more...] about Update on Medical Marijuana: Where Does the Law Stand Moving into 2026?
NLRB Regains a Quorum: What Employers Should Expect in the New Year
On December 18, 2025, the United States Senate confirmed the appointment of Scott Mayer and James Murphy as members and Crystal Carey as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). After a standstill since January 2025, the NLRB will be able to issue decisions and hear appeals once again. In her latest article, KingSpry's Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., discusses … [Read more...] about NLRB Regains a Quorum: What Employers Should Expect in the New Year
SCOTUS Weighs in on Gender Marker Case
On November 6, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) issued a decision in Trump v. Orr, granting the Government’s request to stay a preliminary injunction that would have required it to continue issuing passports with the “X” gender marker. In her latest article, KingSpry’s Adoption and ART Practice Chair and Family Law Attorney, Dorota … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Weighs in on Gender Marker Case
Act 55 Expands Unemployment Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors, Clarifies Ineligibility Rules
On December 22, 2025, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 274, a significant update to the Commonwealth’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) Law. The bill – now Act 55 of 2025 (Act 55) – expands unemployment compensation eligibility protections for individuals affected by domestic violence and clarifies several ineligibility provisions related to work search and refusal of suitable work. In her … [Read more...] about Act 55 Expands Unemployment Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors, Clarifies Ineligibility Rules
