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05/29/2026

A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision could create refund opportunities for tax-exempt organizations paying stormwater management fees.

In The Borough of West Chester v. PASSHE & West Chester University, the Court held that the charge was a tax, not a fee, meaning tax-exempt entities may not be required to pay it. Organizations generally have three years from payment to pursue a refund claim.

Tucker Arensberg Shareholder Chuck Potter explains more about the decision and potential refund opportunities here:https://hubs.ly/Q04j5sJB0

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that storm water management charges imposed on tax-exempt entities are taxes, not fees, creating potential refund opportunities for qualifying organizations.

05/28/2026

Tucker Arensberg is proud to sponsor the 33rd Annual NAIOP Pittsburgh Awards Banquet tonight at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as we celebrate the outstanding contributions shaping the market.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and industry leaders driving growth and innovation throughout the region!

05/27/2026

Tucker Arensberg is proud to announce that 13 attorneys from our Pittsburgh and Harrisburg offices have been recognized in the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists.

This honor reflects outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition across a variety of practice areas, including estate & probate, labor & employment, bankruptcy, municipal law, criminal defense, appellate law, employee benefits, and business/corporate law.

Congratulations to R. Douglas DeNardo, Albert Lee, Beverly Manne, Brian Perry, Gavin Robb, Michael Shiner, Casey Shore, Richard Tucker, Brian Pepicelli, Weston Pesillo, Ashley Puchalski, Ashley Wagner, and Kayla (Sweet) Zizzi.

Read more:https://hubs.ly/Q04hYjvH0

05/26/2026

A recent Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court decision draws an important distinction for municipalities and public utilities: flat permit application fees may be permissible, but variable inspection fees tied to excavation oversight may be preempted by the Public Utility Code.

In Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. v. Menallen Township, the Court struck down inspection fees calculated on a per-hour and per-square-foot basis, finding they improperly regulated utility operations reserved to the PUC.

The decision provides important guidance for municipalities reviewing right-of-way permitting ordinances and fee structures.

Read more about the ruling from Tucker Arensberg Shareholder Daniel Conlon and its practical implications here:https://hubs.ly/Q04hzwX70

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court rules that municipalities may charge flat permit application fees to public utilities, but variable inspection fees tied to excavation work are preempted by the Public Utility Code.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, Tucker Arensberg reflects with gratitude on those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. We also extend our appreciation to the military families who carry their legacy forward.

05/22/2026

This week, one of our newest Shareholders, Wendy Greve, presented on Human Resources issues at the West Virginia Assessors Conference and participated in a panel discussion addressing current issues impacting assessors and public officials across the state.

Learn more about Wendy here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hz57m0

05/20/2026

We are excited to have Heidi (from left to right) van Dyk, Rece Shelly, and Niti Patel with us this summer as they gain hands-on experience working alongside our attorneys across a variety of practice areas in our Pittsburgh and Harrisburg offices.

Heidi is currently attending Duquesne University School of Law, Rece is enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and Niti is attending Penn State Dickinson Law.

We look forward to working with them and supporting them throughout the summer associate program. Welcome to Tucker Arensberg, Heidi, Rece, and Niti!

05/19/2026

Tucker Arensberg was pleased to welcome Dean Jerry Dickinson, Kelly Sanzari, and Vince Russo to our Pittsburgh office on May 14 for a luncheon with attorneys.

The room was packed with Pitt Law alumni and fellow Tucker Arensberg attorneys for a great discussion and opportunity to connect with members of the local legal community. Thank you to Dean Dickinson, Kelly, and Vince for speaking about Pitt Law’s mission and sharing insights on the future of legal education and the profession.

05/18/2026

We are proud to announce a major expansion of Tucker Arensberg’s Charleston, West Virginia office with the addition of 13 experienced litigation attorneys and six skilled legal professionals.

This strategic growth significantly enhances our capabilities across a broad range of complex litigation matters, including civil rights defense, governmental liability, employment litigation, healthcare defense, toxic torts, commercial litigation, and more.

Please join us in welcoming:
Drannon Adkins, Chris Ferro, John Fuller, Wendy Greve, Jordan Herrick, Jacob Layne, James Muldoon, Evan Olds, Lori Streets Muldoon, Jennifer Tully, Andrew Herrick, David Shuman Jr., and Benjamin Vanston, along with an outstanding team of litigation support professionals.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04gS-s50

05/15/2026

Tucker Arensberg Shareholder Charles Potter was recently quoted in TribLIVE discussing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent ruling on municipal stormwater fees and the potential impact on communities across the Commonwealth.

In the article, Chuck explained that municipalities may now need to reevaluate whether stormwater charges should be structured as taxes or revised to better align with fee-based requirements tied to measurable services or usage. He also discussed the broader implications the ruling could have for local governments and public authorities working to fund critical stormwater infrastructure and comply with DEP requirements.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gBr1-0

Officials in communities across the state may have to reassess how they bill property owners for maintaining storm sewers after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled last month that separate fees for such services could be viewed as taxes. The ruling was handed down April 30 in a Chester County lawsu...

05/14/2026

In this video, Joe Massaro speaks with Tucker Arensberg hospitality attorneys and Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association's general counsel, Daniel Conlon, and Evan Pappas about the firm’s services and capabilities supporting restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses across Pennsylvania.

Watch the conversation below.

https://hubs.ly/Q04dQh620

The President of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA), Joe Massaro, sits down with Tucker Arensberg hospitality attorneys and new general...