By John Rafferty — As many institutions take further steps to reopen, most are interested in creating a safe environment and simultaneously, reducing liability for future COVID-related issues. Some institutions have gone so far as to ask that persons receiving services sign liability…
Continuing his public presentations on childhood sex abuse, Gawthrop Greenwood attorney John Rafferty presented “New Laws Open the Doors for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse.” The virtual Continuing Legal Education course for fellow attorneys was hosted by Jenkins Law Library…
By John Rafferty — Nearly everyone who pays insurance premiums expects that when they submit a claim for a loss believed to be covered, the insurance company will, having been paid the premiums, cover the loss. Sometimes, when claims are denied,…
Attorneys from the law firm Gawthrop Greenwood, PC have been recognized as leaders in their fields in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. A program of Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers selects outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who,…
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. The SBA has automatically extended the safe harbor Paycheck Protection Program loan repayment deadline to May 18, 2020, in light of the new guidance it has issued regarding the good faith certification all PPP loan…
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney and partner Stephen McDonnell has been appointed to serve on Chester County’s Business Advisory Council, which will support the Chester County Commissioners’ COVID-19 Business Task Force. The Commissioners created the task force of local business leaders to…
By John Rafferty, Esq. Requirements for Health Care Providers Fighting COVID-19 On Wednesday, May 6, Governor Wolf issued an Order that enables health care providers and certain residential facilities within the Commonwealth to more efficiently respond to the COVID-19 crisis.…
By Lauren Dentone, Esq. While Chester County Courts are closed through May 31, 2020, Administrative Court Order 9 expands the ability to have non-emergent in-court proceedings beginning as early May 18, 2020 to reduce the backlog of cases. Evening Hours:…
By Salvia Yi, Esq. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has entered an order extending the statewide judicial emergency in response to COVID-19 through April 30, 2020. Accordingly, any eviction, ejectment or other displacement of an individual’s residence based upon failure to…
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. As discussed in a previous article, the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which addresses employee leave taken between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 in response to COVID-19…