By Stephen R. McDonnell, Esq. On July 11, 2022, Pennsylvania passed Act 68, which limits the reach of indemnification (or “hold harmless”) agreements in snow and ice removal contracts. As winter approaches, the new law presents questions for snow removal…
For some time, confusion has reigned with regard to the amount of hearsay evidence prosecutors can use to prove a prima facie or bare-bones case at the preliminary hearing in a criminal case.
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…
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 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 Gordon Prince, Esq. On March 18, 2020, President Trump 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 (Coronavirus). One goal of…
By Lauren Dentone & Gordon Prince — A recent internet scam is making home-buying even more stressful for unsuspecting purchasers. In today's technologically driven world, much of the communication regarding the transfer of real estate takes place via electronic communication…
The Pennsylvania Bar Institute is showcasing the government and municipal law knowledge of Gawthrop Greenwood attorneys Stacey L. Fuller, Anthony T. Verwey and John Rafferty. All three attorneys will be presenting faculty at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 2019 Municipal Law…
Gawthrop Greenwood partner Anthony T. Verwey has been named to the 2019 Pennsylvania “Super Lawyers” list. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, selects outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and…
Continuing the firm's consistently high rankings on the annual “Top Lawyers” list published by Main Line Today, 12 attorneys from Gawthrop Greenwood have been named in 2018. Main Line Today is a regional lifestyle magazine that serves Pennsylvania’s western suburbs…