Peter Kraybill Elected BFAIC Secretary
GKH congratulates partner Peter Kraybill on his election as Secretary of the Ben Franklin American Inn of Court (BFAIC) for intellectual property attorneys in greater Philadelphia. BFAIC attorneys meet monthly for discussion, teaching, role-playing, and mentoring in order to promote skill improvement, professionalism and legal ethics. Originally one of only… Continue
Pocono Community Theater: Standing Ovation or Rotten Tomatoes?
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently issued a decision that adds to the patchwork of law pertaining to purely public charities. The case involved the Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, which was organized to present “independent and art films offering a unique cinematic experience” and to promote “local… Continue
Builders’ Risks Mitigation Seminar Presented by GKH Attorneys
GKH attorneys Jonna Stratton and Peter Kraybill presented “Repelling Lawsuits: A Case Study of Water Stucco Damage” at an August 10, 2016 seminar organized by Baron Insurance Group. Attorneys Stratton and Kraybill discussed a case study of water stucco damage, and provided legal analysis of builders’ risks through a threefold… Continue
First Amendment Seminars Offered
GKH attorneys Dwight Yoder, Justin Bollinger and Sheila O’Rourke will present two complimentary seminars on First Amendment rights, which will interest anyone who is following the 2016 election. On Thursday, September 15, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., the seminar topic is “An Overview of the First Amendment’s Guarantee of Religious Freedom.”… Continue
Marci Miller Presents Medical Assistance Seminar
GKH elder law attorney Marci Miller will present a seminar on Medical Assistance, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Rodgers & Associates, 2025 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. This seminar answers some of the most common questions clients ask regarding medical assistance. Who should own my home? Should I give my money away… Continue
Workplace Wellness II
When the Lititz and downtown Lancaster offices of GKH consolidated into one central office at 2933 Lititz Pike in August of 2015, the new space required extensive renovation. This presented the partners with an opportunity to create a healthier and more efficient work space. The partners looked for different ways… Continue
GKH Welcomes Allyson Keiser
The GKH Advocacy Practice Group recently welcomed new litigation legal assistant Allyson Keiser. Allyson has worked in the legal field since 1999, and has loved every minute of it. She has experience in a variety of practice areas, including personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice (plaintiff and defense), and family… Continue
Workplace Wellness I
May 9 marked the beginning of GKH’s 12-week Wellness Program, 2016 edition. The program, which is offered regularly, includes an activity component designed to get participants moving, and a weight-loss component for those who need a little extra incentive to drop some pounds. For the activity program, participants commit to… Continue
1023-EZ User Fee Update
Approximately two years ago the IRS released Form 1023-EZ, a streamlined version of the IRS Form 1023 aimed to help small nonprofits apply for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status more easily. The 1023-EZ must be filed online after verifying eligibility using the 1023-EZ Eligibility Worksheet. Only certain organizations are qualified to… Continue
Regulation Crowdfunding
Birthed from the idea that a little from many can help small business ventures raise money, crowdfunding gives individuals the ability to pledge money to businesses in exchange for products. Regulation Crowdfunding went into effect in the U.S. on May 16, 2016, per new rules adopted by the Securities and… Continue