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Women’s History Month Interview Series: Nicole Castafero
Reflecting on Women's History Month, how have you seen the role of women in legal administration evolve during your career, and what contributions do you believe women have made to the success of law firms and legal departments? Prior to joining MacElree Harvey in 2020, I worked for a firm in Philadelphia. I consider myself fortunate that the executives at ...
Subject to Cross Episode 42: The Full Force of the 2nd Amendment
This week, Caroline and Pete discuss the Second Amendment in the post-Bruen era. Did the Supreme Court go too far? Will Pete and Caroline ever see eye-to-eye on this one? Caroline has permission to discuss a case she is currently working on, and explains how she is arguing this constitutional right in court. Listen to Episode 42 wherever you listen ...
Women’s History Month Interview Series: Michelle Foster
When you began your career, did you ever imagine you would have a leadership role in this profession/industry? While I may not have initially envisioned becoming a CEO of this law firm, I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences that have led me to this position. This is my twentieth year with MacElree Harvey, and many of us have ...
Employment Law Update February 2024
February 2024 was full of significant legal developments nationally and in Pennsylvania. Labor advocates saw a victory in the national forum with student-athletes getting the right to unionize, a labor loss locally with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reigning in the application of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act for a college construction project, and a notable ruling rejected protections under the ...
Subject to Review – Your Monthly Dose of Real Criminal Law: Fourth Edition
What it is: Welcome to Subject to Review, your monthly dose of all things criminal defense! Subject to Review brings you real case updates, trending news, and answers questions you submit about the criminal justice system. How it started: Subject to Review is the spinoff of Subject to Cross, the criminal defense podcast hosted by criminal defense attorneys and my ...
Property Improvements Without Necessary Zoning Relief: A Risky Gamble
By Matthew M. McKeon On more than a few occasions, a prospective client – usually a residential homeowner planning some kind of addition -- will ask me some variation of this question: “I think I need zoning relief . . . what if I just build without letting the municipality know and without getting the permits or zoning relief?” My ...
Patrick J. Boyer, Esquire Presents at Delaware Family Law Update
Patrick J. Boyer, Esquire presented on a panel at the Family Law Update CLE regarding the topic of narcissism. The Family Law Update is an annual CLE devoted to family law and is regularly attended by other family law practitioners in Delaware. The panel included mental health professionals, a Family Court Judge, and another family law practitioner, and focused on ...
Subject to Cross Episode 41: The Real Deal with Child Abuse Appeals (CYF Appeals)
In Episode 41 of Subject to Cross, Caroline and Pete discuss the muddy waters of child abuse appeals (CYF Appeals). Listen to find out what kind of cases each of them tend to take on and the reality behind this consequential administrative process ...