Nonprofit attorney Frannie Reilly presented at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Navigating Nonprofit Dissolutions & Mergers 2026 CLE on September 24. The program explored the legal and tax considerations involved in nonprofit dissolutions, mergers, affiliations, and other organizational changes. Attendees learned about the planning and compliance requirements that distinguish nonprofit transactions, as well as considerations to […]
Union organizing often begins quietly, not with a single formal act, but through gradual shifts in day-to-day workplace dynamics. For employers navigating these early stages, what they communicate to employees and how they communicate it becomes critically important. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees’ rights to organize, but it also allows employers to […]
Employers are increasingly turning to employees as brand ambassadors on social media, asking them to promote products and services across different platforms. Employee influencers can offer a cost-effective way to reach audiences with an authentic voice, but these programs can also create legal and compliance risks. Before launching an employee influencer program, employers should consider […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 18, 2026) — McNees Wallace & Nurick attorney Errin T. McCaulley, Jr. has been named a 2026 Forty Under 40 honoree by the Central Penn Business Journal. Errin practices in the Energy and Environmental Law Group, representing organizations, property developers, and businesses in environmental and occupational safety and health regulatory compliance matters. […]
Rosenberger v. Berks Plastic Surgery Institute, P.C., No. 21-16638 (Berks Cty. C.C.P. July 27, 2026) (Nevius, J.) A captain of the ship can be on dry land, but wearing the stripes in the operating room does not make one a surgeon. For anyone handling medical malpractice cases in Berks County, the Rosenberger v. Berks Plastic […]
Stufflet v. Aloe 9-5 LLC, No. 23-12164 (Berks Cty. C.C.P. July 10, 2026) (Nevius, J.) (granting summary judgment against a consentable-line claim where the record showed only permissive use). Good fences can make good neighbors. However, they do not make good boundary lines. For anyone litigating quiet title, ejectment, or boundary disputes in Berks County, […]
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 […]
