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 ...
Why I Work at MacElree Harvey Employee Spotlight – Matthew Cooper
Why did you choose to work at MacElree Harvey? I chose MacElree Harvey because of its deep roots in Chester County and its reputation as a full-service law firm with rich traditions. The firm’s commitment to serving the community and its ability to handle sophisticated legal matters made it an ideal place for me to grow professionally. What makes you ...
Employment Law Update April 2025
April 2025 brought fundamental shifts in employment law brought about by the new presidential administration, and a notable Pennsylvania federal court decision in the area of disability protections relating to medical marijuana. See the latest developments below. Trump Executive Order to End Use of Disparate Impact in Federal Discrimination Cases President Donald Trump signed an executive order dismantling the use ...
Pre-Nuptial Agreements 101
A pre-nuptial agreement in Delaware (also known as a prenup) is a signed legal contract between two spouses that defines or limits statutory rights arising from their marital relationship. These rights often include, but are not limited to, claims to marital property in Delaware, waivers or limitations on future spousal support or alimony, and the waiver or limitation of inheritance ...
Family Court from Start to Finish
Many clients have questions about the family law process in Delaware and Pennsylvania and how long a Family Court case typically takes. Below is a quick explanation of the standard timeline for a non-emergency family law case. A case begins with the filing of a Petition in Family Court, where the Petitioner formally requests legal relief—such as divorce, child custody, ...
Domino’s On the Hook for $2.3 Million Motorcycle Crash Jury Verdict – Lessons on Vicarious Liability and How to Sue a Franchisor
When someone gets injured at a Franchise or by one of its employees, can the Franchisor be held liable for a Franchisee’s Negligence? In a recent Pennsylvania case, a Domino’s pizza franchisor was held liable for a $2.3 million jury verdict in favor of a motorcycle crash victim who was injured by a negligent Domino’s franchisee delivery driver. This case ...
What are Grandparents’ Rights?
In most cases involving separated parents, grandparents in Delaware and Pennsylvania see their grandchildren during their own child’s custodial time. However, in some situations, grandparents can seek custody or visitation rights through family court. Grandparents’ custody rights are generally limited. Under Delaware and Pennsylvania family law, parents have a preeminent right to custody of their children. For a grandparent to ...
