Tips for Coparenting After Divorce
Many parents struggle communicating with their former spouse after divorce regarding matters pertaining to their children. It is easy to let feelings surrounding the broken marriage negatively impact communication even on otherwise mundane topics. Over the years, I have observed a lot of ineffective and counterproductive communication between parents. Here are a few tips for communicating more effectively. Stick to ...
Meet Patrick J. Boyer: Family Law Attorney
As a dedicated family law attorney, I help spouses and parents navigate divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support matters. When negotiations are not in my client’s best interests, I provide strong legal representation in Family Court trials and handle family law appeals when necessary. I also assist domestic violence victims in obtaining protection from abuse (PFA) orders and defend individuals wrongfully accused in PFA proceedings. Throughout the legal process, I ...
How Not to Get Sued: West Chester’s Snow Shoveling and Salting Rules
Winter weather brings beautiful snowfall, but it also comes with the responsibility of keeping sidewalks safe for everyone. In West Chester, Pennsylvania, property owners play a key role in ensuring clear and hazard-free walkways. By staying on top of local snow removal guidelines, you can help prevent accidents and keep your community safe—while also protecting yourself from potential legal concerns. West ...
Employment Law Update January 2025
The employment law update is back for the new year! In this edition, President Trump’s Executive Order has an immediate impact in EEO litigation, the Supreme Court gives a win to employers in wage and hour law, and Amazon runs afoul of labor relations law. Read all about it in the January 2025 update. Federal Judges Halt Republican Attorneys General’s ...
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 ...
Legal Triumph: Gibbons Secures Rare Court-Ordered Property Transfer
By: Leo M. Gibbons, Esquire My client, 4860 Lancaster, LLC (“4860”), was under contract to purchase real estate in Philadelphia, for a restaurant and bar business, along with the liquor license and other licenses, from EP White Horse Tavern, Inc. (“White Horse”) in the Fall of 2020. 4860 was faced with a significant problem because it was intent on completing ...
Upset Tax Sales and the Many Ways to Have Them Overturned
By: Michael G. Louis I had another successful year having tax sales overturned or settling the cases after filing petitions to overturn tax sale after the owners had lost them at upset tax sales in 2023. In one of them the Tax Claim Bureau did not advertise the sale in two newspapers of general circulation in that county. Unless there ...
Controversial Supreme Court Decision in Opioid Litigation Bankruptcy Jeopardizes Victims’ Settlements – Right or Wrong Call?
In a landmark 5 to 4 Decision, the United States Supreme Court in the case of Harrington v. Purdue Pharma ruled that allowing the release of the Sackler family as part of the Purdue Bankruptcy was impermissible under the Bankruptcy Code. This controversial decision invalidates a negotiated global settlement of the thousands of claims of victims of opioid injuries and ...