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How to Redo Estate Plans, Save on Taxes Under New Tax Reforms

The following article first appeared in the Legal Intelligencer's Wealth Management Supplement, featuring insight from the region's top attorneys on trusts and estate issues. By P. Kristen Bennett — Recent changes to the federal estate tax system have turned traditional estate planning on its…

Carl W. Heckert

Is My New Hire an Employee or Independent Contractor?

By Carl W. Heckert – The following was first published by VISTA.Today, a daily business journal posting Chester County's top business stories. Gawthrop Greenwood partner Carl W. Heckert is a VISTA.Today author.  The benefits of hiring independent contractors are many. Besides providing more…

Stephen McDonnell

Surviving the Loss of a Business Partner

The following was first published by VISTA.Today, which celebrates Chester County's quality of place and economic health. Gawthrop Greenwood partner Stephen R. McDonnell is a VISTA.Today author: Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. It’s a credo that has sustained business…

Sandra L. Knapp

Recent Developments in Coastwise Trade

By Sandra L. Knapp - At the end of July 2017, the U.S. Coast Guard issued two letter rulings that are of interest to the U.S. Jones Act trade industry. The first one, issued on July 25th, confirms the U.S.…

Michael F. Merlie

Autonomous Ships: Regulations Left in Their Wake?

The following was first published by The Maritime Executive, the largest business journal in the maritime industry, reaching 127 countries. Gawthrop Greenwood partner Michael F. Merlie is a Maritime Executive author.  The general public is well aware of the continuing…

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