No one would have predicted that the emotional story of a music icon’s untimely death would devolve into a cautionary tale better suited for the pages of a legal journal than for those of Rolling Stone. And yet as fans…
Companion animals are an important part of our lives. According to a recent study by the American Animal Hospital Association: 62% of households in the U.S. have companion animals. 85% of pet owners refer to themselves as their pets’ “mom”…
Gawthrop Greenwood was pleased to sponsor a reception for James Carville and Mary Matalin, after their appearance at West Chester University's Speaker Series March 11. The Speaker Series brings nationally known scientists, political leaders and writers to campus, including Maya Angelou,…
Gawthrop Greenwood Partner Stephen J. Olsen just presented "Key Elements of a Complete Estate Plan" for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, which is the educational arm of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Olsen participated in the first three hours of the full-day…
Expanding his longstanding commitment to the Chester County community, Patrick McKenna, a partner with Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, has been elected Treasurer of the Chester County Bar Association for 2016. A member since 2002, he formerly served as Secretary, and is past Chair…
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, which has offices in Delaware and Pennsylvania, proudly hosted a welcome reception for Rodney A. Smolla, Esq., Dean of Widener University Delaware Law School. Law school alumni, faculty and members of the Chester County Bar Association gathered…
By Stephen J. Olsen -- On July 31, 2015, HR 3236, Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 (the “Act”), was signed into law. Section 2004 of the Act enacted new Sections 1014(f) and 6035(a)(1) of…
Gawthrop Greenwood partner Stacey Fuller was recently the moderator of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s presentation on Municipal Law, which was broadcast live on the web and simulcast to 12 locations across the state. PBI provides continuing legal education for attorneys…
By Sandra L. Knapp - On December 11, 2015, President Obama signed into law a spending bill that includes a provision lifting the ban on crude oil exports. As previously noted, the oil companies have been hard at work to…
For a second consecutive year, Gawthrop Greenwood has been recognized by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine for its efforts as a community partner. The firm received a gold award earlier this month at the 2015 Community Partners Recognition Breakfast for…