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
Employment News
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
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
CROWN Act: Amending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to Eliminate Hair Discrimination in the Workplace
On November 25, 2025, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 439 – also known as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act – into law. This legislation effectively amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) to expand the definitions of race and religious creed and to prohibit discrimination based on traits historically associated with either category. In her … [Read more...] about CROWN Act: Amending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to Eliminate Hair Discrimination in the Workplace
FTC Addresses Non-Competes in the Healthcare Industry
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to weigh in on the state of non-competition agreements (“non-competes”), this time, addressing non-competes in the healthcare industry. In her latest article, KingSpry’s Healthcare Professional Legal Services Chair, Karley Biggs Sebia, Esq., breaks down the FTC’s latest action and what it means for healthcare employers and staffing companies. A … [Read more...] about FTC Addresses Non-Competes in the Healthcare Industry
