Do You Need a Trust?
May 29, 2020
In the estate planning world, people often wonder whether their assets should be held in a Trust. The answer, as is often the case with legal matters, is “it depends.” Trusts are a valuable tool for any estate planner. In the right circumstances, establishing a Trust provides significant benefits for an individual and her family. […]
Pennsylvania’s Judicial Emergency to Cease as of June 1
May 29, 2020
On May 21, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued an Order declaring that the previously established judicial emergency in Pennsylvania will cease after June 1, 2020. However, the Court also ordered that previously entered judicial orders in the intermediate appellate courts and local courts shall remain in full force and effect until they expire by […]
As Pennsylvania Re-opens for Business, Additional Guidance for Businesses is Released
May 28, 2020
As Pennsylvania re-opens for business, with all counties moving to the Yellow Phase by June 5 and some counties already in the Green Phase, new guidance has been issued for businesses as they move through the phases, in addition to the Business & Building Safety Guidelines. For counties moving into green phase the following guidance […]
Webinar – Commercial Landlord & Lease Issues
May 27, 2020
The impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt throughout the economy, with a collapse of demand in basically every consumer-facing industry, including restaurants, hotels, airlines, gas stations, and non-grocery retail stores. These problems flow through the economic food chain, with businesses unable to pay landlords. Many businesses have questions about how to handle payments to […]
Summary of Guidance on “To Go” Mixed Drinks for Hotel and Restaurant Licensees
May 26, 2020
On May 21, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania signed into law Act 21 of 2020, which allows certain hotel and restaurant licensees to temporarily sell prepared beverages and mixed drinks to go, effective immediately. Entities Covered By Act 21 Hotel and restaurant licensees that have lost at least 25% of […]
