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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Gawthrop Greenwood partner Carl W. Heckert has been elected secretary of the Delaware State Bar Association’s Family Law Section during the esteemed organization’s 100th anniversary year. Heckert, who has more than 25 years of experience practicing family law in Delaware, has…
By Sandra L. Knapp, Esq. Offshore wind farm projects along the East Coast have been dominating the news with headlines covering everything from wildlife, to economic development, politics and clean energy. But what do these projects entail in terms of logistics,…