Posted April 7, 2021
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently granted allocatur in a zoning case involving, among other things, the role of the appellate courts and standard applied upon review of credibility determinations made by municipal zoning boards. Protect PT (“Appellant”) objected to the application for special exception of Olympus Energy, LLC (“Appellee”)to develop oil and gas operations (unconventional gas wells), […]
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Posted March 30, 2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance on whether families can visit loved ones in nursing homes. The guidance allows indoor visitation even when the resident has not been vaccinated. The coronavirus pandemic has hit long-term care facilities particularly hard, with more than 170,000 residents and employees dying of COVID-19. Most […]
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Posted March 26, 2021
March 2021 has brought several notable employment law updates. Once again, COVID-19 dominates the headlines. Here are a few of the most important developments: President Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expanding FFCRA tax credit. In addition to various stimulus provisions, the new Act extends the available tax credit under the Families First […]
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Posted March 22, 2021
The COVID-19 Pandemic highlighted the importance of Force Majeure Clauses in contracts, in particular those contained in leases for commercial real estate. A force majeure event is an extreme event that arises and prevents the impacted party from performing its obligations under the lease at issue. The government mandated shutdowns that took place beginning in […]
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Posted March 9, 2021
A client recently asked me about using a new scanner on its employees that reportedly can detect the presence of the coronavirus. If this device works, it certainly could be a major asset to businesses trying to resume normal operations. However, the question remains, when (and how) could a business use a “coronavirus scanner” for […]
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Posted March 5, 2021
February may be the shortest month, but that does not mean that there are no important developments in the world of employment law. Here are some of the notable headlines: 1. After a 6-month lag, employment suits are on the rebound. Statistics show that new employment suits in federal court started declining in May, 2020. […]
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Posted March 2, 2021
We have asked a lot of our seniors over this last year. Stay home, stay safe, and if you’re not already tech-savvy, please quickly navigate the steep learning curve. As an Elder Law attorney, and caregiver for my own grandparents, I want to share a few of the areas where I have personally seen technology […]
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Posted February 22, 2021
By: Robert A. Burke, Esquire Almost a year into this pandemic we can confidently say that things have certainly changed in the world of business litigation. The changes impact jury trials, depositions, and the entire manner in which commercial disputes are litigated. “I want my jury trial”! Well, you’re going to have to wait. With […]
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Posted February 16, 2021
MacElree Harvey is pleased to announce that Lance J. Nelson, chair of the Firm’s family law practice, was recently interviewed on the TV Show MLTV-Main Line Network: Legal Talk with Stacy Clark. In the interview, Lance, who represents men, women, grandparents, same sex couples and more, spoke on such important topics as divorce, alimony, support, […]
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Posted February 10, 2021
Over the length of a marriage, couples accumulate both assets and liabilities. From positive earnings and purchases like investments and consumer goods, to debts like car loans and mortgages, you and your partner build both a personal and financial life together. In the event of a divorce, both assets and liabilities must be divided. This […]
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