Court Dismisses Claims Against City Arising from Fatal Traffic Accident
On March 24, 2020, the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas granted summary judgment in favor of the City of Allentown, and dismissed plaintiff’s claims alleging the existence of a dangerous intersection. The case arose out of a tragic accident in 2015 in which the plaintiff’s car was struck by another vehicle driven by an […]
COVID-19 Related Changes to Pennsylvania Health Licensing Board Regulations (March 30)
(Updated March 30, 2020) FLB’s Healthcare Group attorneys are here to support licensed professionals as they face challenges presented by the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. In an effort to respond to the pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of State has made several significant and temporary modifications to the standards and procedures applicable to licensed healthcare professionals […]
Guidance for Employers – Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (March 28)
(Updated March 28, 2020) On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. We understand employers are trying to stay abreast of the changing legal landscape in the face of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and have many questions regarding what this new federal law means for their workforce. Below we […]
Opportunities for Estate/Gift Planning in a Low Interest Rate Environment
We hope you are staying well. While our physical offices are currently closed due to Governor Wolf’s order, our Estate Planning attorneys are working remotely to make updates to our clients’ estate plans and are available via phone and email. Pennsylvania law does not require many estate planning documents to be formally executed, so we […]
COVID-19 Guidance for Commercial Landlords
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 storefronts unable to pay landlords, who in turn have trouble paying their lenders. They may […]
COVID-19: SBA Offers Low-Interest Federal Disaster Loans
(Updated March 24, 2020) FLB’s Corporate, Business and Banking group attorneys are here to support small businesses and nonprofits as they face challenges presented by the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is partnering with designated states and territories to offer low-interest, long-term federal disaster loans for working capital to small […]
COVID-19: Guidance for Nonprofit Organizations and Emergency Bylaws
With many governmental authorities expanding restrictions on group gatherings and issuing “stay at home” orders, FLB has provided answers (below) to some of the important questions that many individuals involved with Pennsylvania nonprofit corporations may have. We will continue to update our online postings and offer general advice on recurrent issues as they arise: What […]
A Message to our FLB Community
If an Attorney, Financial Planner or other advisor confidently says you need a Trust before understanding your personal, family, and financial circumstances, ask the important question of “Why?” If they cannot provide an answer with credibility, consider finding different individuals to advise you
COVID 19: Guidance for Homeowners Associations
FLB’s attorneys are here to support Homeowners Associations (HOAs), condominiums, planned communities and property management companies throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In the wake of the novel COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, it is important to be guided by facts and not fear. To that end, below are answers to some of the more common questions affecting […]
Third United States Judicial Circuit Courts are Open and Operational (March 20)
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has reported that all courts within the Third United States Judicial Circuit are open and operational, despite a curtailment of certain court functions and the closure of several court facilities. The Third Circuit encompasses Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and the Virgin Islands, and includes the federal district and bankruptcy […]