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When Can You Modify a Custody Order?
A parent’s ability to modify a custody order in Delaware depends upon the nature of the modification request, whether the prior custody order was entered by a Judge after a hearing on the merits, and the length of time that has passed between the entry of the prior order and the modification request. Delaware distinguishes between “custody” and “visitation” under ...
Supreme Court Ends Extra Burden for Majority-Group Discrimination Claims
On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down the “background circumstances” rule in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, reshaping how employment discrimination claims are evaluated under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The now-invalidated rule had required plaintiffs from majority groups—typically white or male employees—to provide extra evidence showing their employer might discriminate against ...
MacElree Harvey Welcomes Attorney Elias A. Kohn to Business Department
West Chester, PA – June 4, 2025 – MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that attorney Elias Kohn has joined the firm as an Associate in the Business Department, expanding the firm’s capabilities in complex commercial litigation, class actions, and business transactions. Elias brings a strong background in both civil and criminal litigation, having represented clients in high-stakes class actions, environmental ...
Attorney Spotlight: Brian L. Nagle | Chair of Land Use & Zoning Department at MacElree Harvey
1. Where were you born and raised?I was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which is also where I now have my office at MacElree Harvey. It’s great to serve the community I’ve always called home. 2. What did you want to be when you grew up?As a kid, I dreamed of being a police officer or an FBI ...
Employment Law Update May 2025
In May, a local school district gets hit with an Equal Pay Act jury verdict, and federal judges strike down actions from the previous and current presidential administrations as overreaching. Get the details in this month’s update. Jury Awards $165K to Female Teachers in Equal Pay Act Case Against Central Bucks School District A Pennsylvania jury awarded $165,000 in damages ...
Dealing with Domestic Violence in Family Law
Domestic violence issues arise frequently in Delaware family law. A victim of domestic violence should know that they can seek an immediate Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order to safeguard themselves and their children. In an emergency, a victim can and should request an order barring the abuser from having any contact with them. Emergency PFA Orders in Delaware can grant ...
13 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
West Chester, PA | May 25, 2025 — MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 editions of Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars, prestigious designations awarded by Thomson Reuters. These honors reflect outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition, with no more than five percent of attorneys in each state selected for ...
MacElree Harvey Named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer
WEST CHESTER, PA | May 18, 2025 – MacElree Harvey is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer. This esteemed honor is based on employee feedback collected through a third-party survey conducted by Energage, LLC, highlighting the firm’s commitment to fostering a supportive and high-performing work environment. In the 2025 rankings, MacElree Harvey ...
