The contents of this article are based on insights shared in the Fall 2025 issue of Highway Builder, the official publication of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC). In Pennsylvania, surety bonds are commonly used on public and private construction projects to ensure that work is fully completed and that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are paid […]
Under Pennsylvania law, when you get married, you and your spouse automatically gain certain financial rights. You have an obligation to support each other financially, and you share in assets acquired during the marriage, with some limited exceptions. Prenuptial agreements allow couples to plan how assets and income will be handled during the marriage and […]
Real estate litigation attorney Helen Gemmill has been named a Central Penn Business Journal Icon honoree for 2026. The Icon Honors celebrates business leaders, over the age of 60, who have achieved notable success in their fields and whose integrity, selfless service, and vision have made a significant impact on the central Pennsylvania community. For […]
Can vacant woodland with almost no visitors still qualify as a “purely public charity” exempt from Pennsylvania real estate tax? In a June 2026 decision involving a Pennsylvania land trust, the Commonwealth Court found that it can. The decision provides important guidance for conservation and historic-preservation organizations seeking real estate tax exemptions, particularly when their […]
McNees Wallace & Nurick today announced that real estate and land use attorney Peter Wertz has been elected to membership, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Membership at McNees signifies full investment and inclusion in the firm’s leadership structure, recognizing attorneys who demonstrate professional excellence, a client-centered approach, and a commitment to the firm’s values. “We’re excited […]
As featured in the August 28, 2026, edition of TheBurg. For generations, the Market Street Bridge has connected Harrisburg with the West Shore. Its stone arches have remained familiar even as the city, the riverfront, and the communities on either side of the Susquehanna have changed around it. Just a few years after the bridge […]
Erica Wible has been appointed as chair of McNees’ Public Finance Group, effective July 1. She succeeds Frannie Reilly, who has led the Public Finance Group since 2022, and we thank Frannie for her dedicated leadership over the past four years. This change recognizes Erica’s contributions to the firm and positions the Public Finance Group […]
Shawn Woll has joined McNees as business development manager, serving as a strategic partner to practice group leaders and attorneys across the firm to design, lead, and execute growth initiatives. Woll brings nearly 10 years of business development experience, including two years focused on the legal industry, to drive McNees’ growth strategy, client development, and […]
McNees announces that 46 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among those honored, seven attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practices and regions, the highest distinction the publication offers. In addition, 41 attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers […]
What are the collective bargaining obligations of an employer that purchases an ongoing business whose employees are currently represented by a labor organization? Under well-established NLRB case law, assuming that the new employer continues to operate a similar business and a majority of the employees hired by the new employer to operate the business are […]
