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The Spark Bowl at Delaware Valley University: A Business Lawyer’s on Take...
As a business lawyer, I have spent years counseling small to mid-sized companies across a wide range of industries. I have advised clients on routine to complex business legal issues that arise during...
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For Children of Divorced or Separated Parents, Your Generosity and...
The holiday season can be a stressful time of the year, especially for children whose parents have recently separated or have a tense custody arrangement. I often remind my clients to keep in mind...
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New Change to Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Law Takes Effect
On January 1, 2020, a new change to Pennsylvania’s Inheritance Tax Law became effective for decedents who pass away as of that date and leave assets to children under the age of twenty-one (21). Under...
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Medical Marijuana and Child Custody Cases in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the paramount concern in a child custody proceeding is the best interest of the child. In determining the best interest of the child, courts engage in a comprehensive analysis of the...
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RETALIATION CLAIMS: EMPLOYERS BEWARE!
Most employers these days are aware of the many workplace claims an employee might bring, including allegations of discrimination on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual...
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From a Litigator's Desk: Sometimes the best thing to do is… nothing.
It’s the hardest advice to give; do nothing. As lawyers, we envision ourselves as problem solvers. It’s our job to take on a client’s problem, real or perceived, and seek to find a solution. We...
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Business Implications of Divorce
When a business owner gets divorced, the business is often the major asset subject to distribution. Accordingly, the business and its’ ongoing operations are almost always implicated in the divorce....
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A Legislative Update for Employers Regarding COVID-19
Late Friday, the United States House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). The President has tweeted his support of the legislation, and the Senate will...
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Coronavirus, Business and Contracts: Navigating Unchartered Waters
The impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic is rippling through the United States economy. Mass cancellations, closures, travel restrictions, containment zones and school closures at every level leave...
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Does Commercial Liability Insurance Cover Claims Arising Out of COVID-19...
As our collective understanding of COVID-19’s national (and global) impact continues to develop, many business owners may wonder whether their commercial general liability (CGL) policies can provide...
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Legislative Update: The Families First Coronavirus Protection Act
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Protection Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act includes provisions to assist employers and employees during these extraordinary...
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Litigation in a Coronavirus Environment
As the coronavirus pandemic extends its grip across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, its effects are felt throughout the practice of law. The very nature of litigation, the need for witness...
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The Impact of Governor Wolf’s Closure Order on Pennsylvania Businesses
Pennsylvania Business owners have probably heard that Governor Tom Wolf ordered that all "non-life-sustaining" businesses in Pennsylvania must close their physical locations to slow the spread of...
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Extension of Income Tax Deadlines Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated, via Twitter, that the federal government is “moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15,” and that “all taxpayers and businesses will have...
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Financial Assistance for Small Businesses Injured by the COVID-19 Outbreak
The coronavirus pandemic has already caused massive financial impacts across nearly every industry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Unemployment claims have skyrocketed, essentially all physical...
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Does Business Interruption Insurance Cover Claims Arising Out of COVID-19...
Business interruption insurance covers a business’ losses resulting from a direct physical loss or damage to property. Accordingly, coverage under such a policy generally will not trigger unless there...
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Custody Dilemmas During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In the course of the past few days, we have all been presented with unforeseen challenges as a result of the COVID-19 virus. If you currently have a custody order in place or are going through a...
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The Impact of Governor Wolf’s Recent Business Closure and Stay at Home Orders
With individuals residing in Allegheny County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County ordered to stay at home with only certain...
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United States Department of Labor Provides Limited Guidance on Families First...
On March 24, 2020, the United States Department of Labor ("DOL") issued limited guidance regarding the Families First Coronvirus Response Act (the “Act”). Most importantly, the DOL identified April...
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Senate Passes "CARES Act" to Assist U.S. Small Businesses and Individuals
As most of you know, last night the U.S. Senate passed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act”, being referred to as the CARES Act, which is now being sent to the House of...
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