By Robert A. Burke, Esquire- The main purpose of forming a separate legal entity to operate a business is the protection of personal assets. This multi-part series of articles will discuss in detail the proper use of the corporate form. These articles will hopefully help you avoid common mistakes that could expose your personal and […]
By Tiffany M. Shrenk, Esquire- Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution whereby the parties to a lawsuit engage a third-party neutral to act as the mediator and facilitate settlement discussions amongst the parties. Mediations are common tools used to resolve any type of civil litigation case, but they are commonly used in Delaware […]
By Matthew M. McKeon- When the ground is unable to absorb all of the stormwater from a given event, stormwater runoff can cause mischief for you and, sometimes, your neighbors. Factors which Cause Stormwater Problems Stormwater issues can be caused by several different factors, including: The topography of a property, including runoff from uphill neighboring […]
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Matthew M. McKeon has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Chester County Historical Society. The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) inspires, informs, and builds community identity by preserving and sharing the remarkable story of Chester County and its people. Founded in 1893, the Chester […]
By Isaac J. Jean-Pierre, Esquire– In the upcoming days and weeks, courts around the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin to implement the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s directive that requires court-appointed guardians of incapacitated adults to file both inventories and annual reports online. As for Chester County, the Pennsylvania Guardianship Tracking System (GTS) will become available as of […]
By Brian J. Forgue– You may have encountered the term “subpoena” in crime novels, television shows, movies, or the news. However, receiving a subpoena in real life can be a jarring and confusing experience especially if you have little or no familiarity with the court system and don’t know how to properly respond. A subpoena […]
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Patrick J. Gallo, Esq. has been elected to the Board of the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County. The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC) is a nonprofit agency providing free, immediate, and confidential crisis response and compassionate support to children and adults impacted by […]
By Tiffany M. Shrenk, Esquire– Delaware State Senate Bill 161 is currently awaiting consideration by the Banking, Business and Insurance Committee. If passed, it will drastically change the way medical providers are compensated when treating patients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents in Delaware. Currently, there is no fee schedule for medical providers […]
By Tim Rayne Cell phones have almost become a part of our bodies, with most people carrying their phones at all times. Cell phones continuously scan their environment looking for the best signal which comes from the closest cell site. Most modern phones tap into wireless networks countless times a day, whether the phone is […]
By Timothy F. Rayne Shockingly, few cases are litigated all the way through the Supreme Court of the United States. In fact, in the 2017-18 Court Term, the Supreme Court decided to hear only 71 cases. So, the fact that a dispute over a wedding cake could be one of those few cases considered this […]
