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…
By John Rafferty, Esq. If you've ever visited a residential property you considered purchasing, chances are you've been handed the Seller’s Disclosure Form, which tends to be a lengthy packet of check marks, darkened boxes and tiny print. Very often,…
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.
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney John Rafferty will present a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course for civil litigation on Orphans' Court through the Chester County Bar Association on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 12pm ET. Attendees will learn about Orphans' Court and the…
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney John Rafferty will offer a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training course titled, "PA and NJ Open the Doors for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse." Rafferty's course provides 1 ethics credit (and is free to law clerks) on…
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that litigator John Rafferty has been named a partner. Rafferty is based in the firm’s West Chester office, where he focuses his practice on civil litigation, including commercial and emerging tech matters. He…
After combing through more than 190 nominations highlighting the achievements of local millennials, VISTA.Today has named Gawthrop Greenwood attorney John Rafferty a 2021 VISTA Millennial Superstar. Rafferty is profiled today in this article published by VISTA.Today, which reaches almost 30,000…
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…
Continuing his public presentations on childhood sex abuse, Gawthrop Greenwood attorney John Rafferty presented “New Laws Open the Doors for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse.” The virtual Continuing Legal Education course for fellow attorneys was hosted by Jenkins Law Library…
By John Rafferty — Nearly everyone who pays insurance premiums expects that when they submit a claim for a loss believed to be covered, the insurance company will, having been paid the premiums, cover the loss. Sometimes, when claims are denied,…