Though the roads have been more empty in the wake of COVID-19, this has led to many drivers acting as though they do not have to obey all rules and regulations of the road as per usual. This, rather obviously, is untrue, and this frame of mind has been causing…

As businesses begin to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners should take various precautions to ensure their properties are safe so they may avoid potential premises liability lawsuits against them. Please continue reading to learn more about precautions business owners must take to ensure the safety of all who…

Citing the potential health risk created by the displacement of individuals from their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Wolf issued an Order on May 7, 2020 staying the issuance of statutorily required pre-foreclosure notices. Similarly, Governor Wolf’s Order extends time periods for notices required prior to the initiation of…

It is now a little more than 6 weeks since Governor Wolf ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses on March 19, 2020.  Since then, many small businesses have notified their insurance carriers of their business interruption claims for loss of business income and expense.  The insurance companies are uniformly…

As we previously wrote, the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) is intended to be a lifeline for small businesses suffering during the coronavirus crisis. The focus of that article was to highlight the need for proper underwriting to address possible fraud.  This entry builds upon the prior writing and addresses the…

Estate planning is a difficult topic to discuss and the Covid-19 Crisis has made it both more difficult and more necessary. The information below describes the ways in which we can help with your estate planning needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE YOUR EXISTING PLAN…