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Question: We recently installed a swing set in our community. A resident who has a disabled son told me that her son cannot use the swings because there is no harness to assist him in getting into them. As an accommodation for her son’s ...

Real estate attorney Steve Williams is quoted in GlobeSt regarding eviction proceedings in Pennsylvania. Steve stated, “Most of the larger landlords, at least the ones I’ve been speaking to, have not had a significant problem with tenants ...

In efforts to reduce worker misclassification, the State of Delaware recently enacted the “Delaware Contractor Registration Act,” which requires all businesses performing construction services or maintenance in Delaware to enroll with the ...

It happens all the time: a parent makes an accusation against the other parent and the court has to make a quick decision, based on limited information, on what to do with parenting time for the accused parent. It should be unsurprising that courts ...

Defensive legal strategies and contracts can help fabricators navigate unexpected and dramatic material price fluctuations. There has been a lot of TALK about how steel prices—along with those of other materials—have risen dramatically, even ...

On June 24, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued an order extending the eviction moratorium until July 31, 2021. The June 24th order incorporates the original moratorium order and all subsequent extensions and modifications. ...

In the last year, materials, equipment, parts, and crafts workers have been in scarce supply due to the coronavirus pandemic. Disruptions to supply chains have increased the cost of such goods and labor. NUCA Members have experienced delays in the ...

Cohen Seglias celebrates Pride Month each June to recognize and honor the contributions our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends, and loved ones have made to our society and the legal industry. In support of the LGBTQ+ community this June, we are proud to ...

Carolyn Daly, founder and Managing Partner of Daly & Associates was sworn in as the Vice President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) on Thursday, June 10 in a virtual swearing-in ceremony. Ms. Daly, ...

Every day, the construction attorneys at Cohen Seglias are approached by clients as to how to address the current crisis due to the significant fluctuation in pricing in construction materials, equipment, and energy. Whether the product in question ...

We are proud to announce that Cohen Seglias is ranked seventh in the latest national rankings in Construction Executive’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms® of 2021.” Construction Executive, a leading industry publication, surveyed hundreds ...

Question: As an employer, can I require that my staff all get the COVID-19 vaccine? Answer: The short answer is yes. The EEOC has stated that employers can require employees to get the vaccine to return to work. This is consistent with various ...

We are pleased to announce that numerous Cohen Seglias attorneys were selected to this year’s Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The Super Lawyers lists recognize no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state and the Rising ...

Most employers have no desire to interfere in their employees’ private lives. But what can be done if an employee criticizes the employer or harasses a fellow employee online? What is an employer’s recourse in the more extreme example of an ...

What do you consider to be your greatest contribution to the success of your company/clients? Contractors, owners, subcontracts, and other construction industry members face complicated, often confusing legal issues. Being a resource for them is ...

We are pleased to announce that Cohen Seglias is recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the preeminent legal ranking of attorneys and law firms. The firm’s Construction Group is named a leading ...

Relief from the CDC Moratorium may be on its way for landlords and property owners. On May 5, 2021, Judge Dabney Friedrich of the DC District Court set aside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) moratorium that is currently in place ...

As a longtime supporter of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and its mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter, Cohen Seglias was proud to sponsor their Building Hope Virtual Lunch-In on May 4. The Building Hope Lunch ...

In March, we spoke at ABC Eastern Pennsylvania’s Safety Committee Meeting about the employment law implications of employer-mandated COVID-19 tests and vaccines. Below is an overview of the topics we addressed during the presentation and answers ...

Cohen Seglias is pleased to announce that partners Julie Grohovsky and Shanlon Wu helped obtain a major civil settlement between all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico against Indivior, PLLC. for fraud committed against Medicaid and ...