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Pennsylvania’s Protection From Abuse Act: You’ll Lose The House, The Kids, and Now The Dog
By: Peter E. Kratsa Pennsylvania’s Protection from Abuse Act provides a mechanism for people alleging abuse to initially obtain a temporary emergency court order on an ex parte basis, i.e. without providing notice to the alleged perpetrator of abuse. This puts the defendant behind the eight ball from the outset, as the plaintiff is given free rein to vilify them ...
Robert A. Burke Admitted to Practice Before the United States Supreme Court
November 19, 2024 | West Chester, PA – MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that Robert A. Burke, Partner in the Litigation Department, has been sworn in to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. This prestigious admission marks a significant milestone in Mr. Burke's distinguished legal career, allowing him to advocate for clients at the highest level ...
Commercial Contracts: Pitfalls of Boilerplate Clauses
By: Robert A. Burke The use of boilerplate in commercial transactions can be a simple way for contracting parties to close business deals. However, the risks of using boilerplate provisions are exposed when disputes arise. This article addresses some of the more troubling provisions that find their way into standard commercial contracts. We will touch on the following provisions: Recitals ...
Employment Law Update October 2024
October’s employment law update covers three key cases. Seventeen states are challenging arule defining “gender dysphoria” as an ADA disability, citing excessive costs. The DOJ supportsUPMC employees claiming wage suppression through noncompete agreements. Lastly, Cargillworkers won class action certification in a suit for unpaid COVID-19 screening time, impactingwage rules for hourly staff. See the updates below. 17 States Sue Biden ...
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Recognized in Best Law Firms® Rankings for 2025
West Chester, PA – MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is proud to announce its inclusion in the 15th edition of the Best Law Firms® rankings by Best Lawyers® for 2025. The 2025 Best Law Firms rankings underscore MacElree Harvey’s high standard of legal service across diverse practice areas, including family law, criminal defense, land use, and business litigation. Based on a proven ...
MacElree Harvey’s Lance Nelson Recognized as a 2025 LawDragon 500 Leading Family Lawyer
October 18, 2024 | West Chester, PA: MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that attorney Lance Nelson has been named one of the 2025 LawDragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers. The LawDragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers list is renowned for recognizing advisors who represent clients in high-net-worth divorces, collaborative divorces, LGBTQ+ family matters, international child custody disputes, assisted reproduction law, and ...
MacElree Harvey Hosts Charity Jeans Day to Support Local School After Fire
In the wake of a tragic fire that destroyed the lower school building at St. Francis of Assisi on October 7, 2024, MacElree Harvey is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the community by hosting a Charity Jeans Day. All contributions will go directly toward assisting the school’s recovery efforts, showing solidarity and support for the students, faculty, and families impacted ...
MacElree Harvey’s Lou Mincarelli Appointed to Innovate Chester County Steering Committee
West Chester, PA — MacElree Harvey Ltd. is proud to announce that the Honorable Lou Mincarelli, Partner at MacElree Harvey and former Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, has been selected by the Chester County Commissioners to serve as one of three members on the Steering Committee for Innovate Chester County, a new initiative aimed at addressing ...
