Reopening Too Soon? Penalties Don’t Just Include Fines.
Many Pennsylvania businesses have been under a statewide lockdown since March. Most businesses are all too familiar with the state’s life-sustaining business list and waiver process. And, now, the newly minted color-coded reopening plan has almost half the counties in the state transitioning to the Yellow Phase, allowing most businesses… Continue
GKH Is Now a SHRM Recertification Provider
GKH is now a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Recertification Provider.
Changes to Pennsylvania’s Life-Sustaining Business Order: Business Update Part 5
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 18, 2020, Governor Wolf and Secretary Levine ordered all non-life sustaining businesses to cease in-person operations. On April 15, Governor Wolf and Secretary Levine ordered that when a business is performing any non-remote operations it must take certain health and safety measures… Continue
GKH Paralegal Wins American Law Institute Award
Elder Law paralegal Ryan Burroughs recently won the American Law Institute’s Scholarship & Leadership Award. This award honors law students who best represent a combination of scholarship and leadership. Ryan is in his final year at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. When not in class or completing assignments for class,… Continue
Pennsylvania Allows Local Governments To Conduct Public Meetings via Telecommunication
In light of COVID-19, local government units have been uncertain how to approach public meetings and hearings. While public health and safety precautions limit individuals’ ability to gather together, Pennsylvania’s public meeting laws and municipal codes require the opportunity for the public to participate in meetings. In the absence of… Continue
Coronavirus Tax Update – April 17, 2020
In the three weeks since the CARES Act was signed into law, there have been numerous administrative and regulatory developments regarding state and federal taxation. This article summarizes several of the key developments. IRS Developments Payroll Protection Program Loans. Businesses, sole proprietors, and independent contractors have been encouraged to apply… Continue
Business Interruption and COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread, many businesses have found themselves in uncharted territory, wondering how and if they will weather the storm. The impact of government-ordered shutdowns, loss of revenue, and disruptions to supply chains have left business leaders looking to their insurance policies for relief, specifically their Business Interruption… Continue
Pennsylvania Issues Limited Guidance for Parties, and Related Professional Service Providers, Who Entered into Certain Residential Real Estate Transactions Prior to March 18, 2020
On March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf ordered that all non-life sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania close. This order significantly impacted the ability of professionals involved in the residential real estate transactions process to perform their functions. Under the new limited guidance, inspections, appraisals, final walk-throughs, and in-person title insurance activities may… Continue
Life Sustaining Business FAQs (Updated April 9, 2020)
On April 9, 2020 Governor Wolf updated the Frequently Asked Questions as to Life Sustaining Businesses. Here is the full FAQ document as posted on Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development’s web page. Businesses with specific questions not addressed in the FAQ document should consult with their legal counsel.
Remote Estate Planning: Wills, Financial Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Powers of Attorney Witnessed from the Comfort of Home
COVID-19 has quickly changed the way we work, socialize, and shop. Estate planning is no exception. Technology like email and video conferencing has made it easier for attorneys to provide their clients with necessary estate planning documents such as Wills, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and… Continue