Choice-of-Entity Guidelines for Starting a New Business
“Americans are starting new businesses at the fastest rate in more than a decade,” according to the Wall Street Journal and other sources (e.g., 1, 2, 3). This is attributed in large degree to the COVID pandemic, which, despite causing extensive job losses, has also created new business opportunities in… Continue
GKH Welcomes Attorney Thomas M. Gish, Sr.
GKH is pleased to announce that Thomas M. Gish, Sr. has joined the firm as a member of the GKH Corporate Practice Group working in the areas of business succession planning, corporate and commercial law, intellectual property and nonprofit organizations. He also practices in the areas of real estate and… Continue
GKH Welcomes Attorney Ryan M. Burroughs
GKH is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Burroughs has joined the firm as an Associate attorney practicing in the areas of elder law, estate planning and estate administration. Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida and an M.B.A. degree from… Continue
New COVID-19 Orders: Business Update Part 8
On November 17, 2020, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Health (SOH) announced an update on the growing number of cases in Pennsylvania and amended certain provisions of the targeted mitigation order. Less than a week later, on November 23rd, the SOH and Governor Wolf announced sweeping changes to the prior regime of… Continue
Recent Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act Decisions Provide Clarity
Two recent court decisions concerning Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (“MMA”) provide clarity on the rights of employees and the limits of the Act. Employees have the right to sue employers for violations of the MMA. In Palmiter v. Commonwealth Health Systems, Inc., an employee sued her employer who fired… Continue
Spotlight on Elder Law
Do you lie awake at night wondering how you will afford the cost of long-term care? Are you looking for options that will allow you and/or your loved ones to stay in your own home as long as possible? Are you confused by the multitude of government programs available to… Continue
Further Modifications to Green Phase Occupancy Limits: Business Update 7
In our last Business Update, we addressed the various differences between the Green, Yellow, and Red phases of Governor Wolf’s business shutdown orders, and what businesses should focus on when moving between phases. Since that update, we have seen the Governor issue a universal masking order expanding the masking requirements… Continue
The DOL Revises FFCRA Regulations
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued revised regulations on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). At its base, the FFCRA provides two weeks of paid sick leave (EPLA) and up to an additional 10 weeks of paid expanded family and medical leave (EFMLA) when an employee is experiencing… Continue
Judge Rules Governor Wolf’s Shutdown Order Unconstitutional
On September 14, 2020, Federal District Judge, for the Western District of Pennsylvania, William S. Stickman IV ruled that several of Governor Tom Wolf’s emergency orders related to the coronavirus pandemic are unconstitutional. Judge Stickman’s holding marks the first Pennsylvania court, federal or state, to find such orders impermissible under… Continue
GKH Named Lancaster’s Favorite Law Firm
For the sixth time since 2014, Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP has been voted Lancaster’s favorite law firm in the LNP Readers’ Choice Awards. GKH is grateful for this unique honor. It has been our privilege to serve the people and businesses of our community since 1977. By forging strong… Continue