Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts
While estate planning is essential for everyone, it is even more critical for families with children who have a disability.
FTC Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements Stricken Down
By Gordon Prince, Esq. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule—discussed in our prior articles No More Noncompetes? and Federal Courts Issue Opposing Rulings on Noncompete Agreements—set to become effective September 4, 2024, which would have invalidated almost all noncompete…
Pennsylvania’s Public Bathing Law: Does It Apply to Your Community Association?
During the summer season and beyond, many of our community associations offer residents a chance to cool off in the association’s swimming pool. But did you know that the swimming pool in a purely private condominium or homeowners’ association (HOA)…
Federal Courts Issue Opposing Rulings on Noncompete Agreements
By Jeremy Grivensky, Esq. and Gordon Prince, Esq. As discussed in our prior article titled "No More Noncompetes?" the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule, to become effective September 4, 2024, invalidating almost all noncompete agreements and prohibiting future ones with…
The Role of Township Solicitors
Earlier this year, Pennsylvania Township News magazine requested an interview with Gawthrop Greenwood's Municipal & Government Law Department regarding the role of solicitors in township government. Below is the content of that interview with Gawthrop Greenwood Government Law Department Leaders Patrick…
Don’t Let Data Disappear: Preserving Electronic Evidence
By Jeremy Grivensky, Esq. Even before a lawsuit is filed, individuals, businesses, and organizations in Pennsylvania have a legal duty to preserve information that may be relevant to potential litigation. Failure to do so, known as “spoliation,” can lead to…
No More Noncompetes?
By Jeremy Grivensky, Esq. and Gordon Prince, Esq. The United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued a new Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”), banning: (1) employers from enforcing existing noncompete agreements against workers, with limited exceptions applicable only to…
Emotional Support Animals and Requirements for Your Community
By Steven L. Sugarman, Esq. For many years, service animals and emotional support animals ("ESAs") have been the subject of controversies and disputes between unit owners and community associations. Under the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended, and guidelines promulgated…
The Corporate Transparency Act and What It Means for Community Associations
By James D. Doyle, Esq. In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at enhancing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and safeguarding national security and the U.S. financial system. Although seemingly distant,…
The Role of Social Media in Child Custody & Divorce Cases
How often does social media play a role in child custody and divorce cases? Are social media accounts analyzed by legal teams when working on a case? Does a poor social media presence (e.g., posting “inappropriate” photos or content) hurt…