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Even Cher Can’t Always Get Her Attorneys’ Fees Back
Author: Katherine A. Isard A recent headline caught my eye: despite winning a long-running legal dispute over royalties against Sonny Bono's widow, Cher was ordered to pay more than $1 million in her own legal fees. For non-lawyers, that may seem surprising. If you win, shouldn't the other side have to pay your lawyers? Not necessarily. In the United States, ...
MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized Among Chester County’s Top Lawyers 2026
MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been recognized among Chester County’s Top Lawyers in the Daily Local News Readers’ Choice Awards for 2026. The Top Lawyers of Chester County recognition is based on an online voting process in which readers nominate and vote for attorneys they believe demonstrate excellence in their respective practice areas ...
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For more than 145 years, MacElree Harvey has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal counsel while fostering a workplace where talented professionals can thrive. Our success is driven by the people who make up our firm, and we are committed to creating an environment that values collaboration, professional development, and meaningful client relationships. As our firm continues to grow, ...
Employment Law Update June 2026 – Managing Remote Employees
The June 2026 employment law update provides guidance on best practices for managing remote employees. Remote work has become a permanent part of the modern workplace, offering employers greater flexibility and access to talented professionals regardless of geographic location. However, managing remote employees presents unique legal and operational challenges that require thoughtful planning. Employers should develop comprehensive policies and practices ...
MacElree Harvey Named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer
MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer, maintaining this status for multiple consecutive years. The Top Workplaces award is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey. The survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including employees' feelings of being respected and supported, opportunities for growth, ...
How Your Neighbors Factor into Your Zoning Application
By Matthew M. McKeon There you and your attorney are at the municipal building on a weekday evening, ready to tell the members of the Zoning Hearing Board why they should grant you the variances you want to build your home addition. You are feeling confident. When the Board’s solicitor asks if anyone in the audience wishes to make a ...
What Does Equitable Distribution Mean in Plain English?
One of the biggest misconceptions I encounter as a Family Law Attorney is that all property will automatically be divided 50/50. In Pennsylvania, that’s not necessarily the case. Pennsylvania follows a legal principle called equitable distribution, which means that marital assets and debts are divided in a manner the court determines is fair — not necessarily equal. What Is Equitable ...
MacElree Harvey Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal Table of Experts
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Table of Experts, with Partner Andrew R. Silverman representing the Firm’s Business Department in a discussion on how law firms can provide meaningful value to regional businesses. In the feature, Silverman discussed MacElree Harvey’s approach to serving business clients, emphasizing that the Firm’s work is rooted in a genuine investment ...
