Author: Deb Donahue

Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that Eleanor Vaida Gerhards has been appointed co-chair of the firm’s nationwide Franchising, Licensing & Distribution Practice Group. With co-chair Elizabeth D. Sigety, Eleanor will lead a team of more than 40 attorneys in 22 offices coast to coast who represent franchise and distribution companies across all classes of industrial, retail, food, entertainment, service, technology or home-based businesses. Recent firm mergers have expanded and fortified the levels of service provided by our franchise team. Named a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine and an IFA Certified Franchise Executive, Eleanor concentrates her practice on

Pennsylvania Bar Association Board of Governors Action Pursuant to the PBA Bylaws Section 402(a), below is a report of the action that was taken by the Board of Governors at its meeting on September 14, 2017.  The PBA Family Law Section requested the Board of Governors to take action on this recommendation in lieu of the PBA House of Delegates as the House Judiciary Committee is moving forward on several initiatives with regard to grandparent’s rights and the rights of third parties with regard to children who are neglected or in need of caregivers.  The Committee intends to move forward

Regular Members Michael Brennan, Esq. Keila M. Gilbert, Esq. Irene S. Gold, Esq. Hilary Morgan Froehlich, Esq. Andrew Teitelman, Esq. Chimdi Tuffs, Esq. Hill Wallack, LLP Associate Members Ben Datika, Esq. Edward Howard, Esq.  

“Elizabeth Fineman, an Associate with Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, received the 2017 Isadore Kohn Young Leadership Award by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia on September 13th .  The award recognizes an exemplary record of participation in the Federation’s programs, communal affairs, and annual campaign as well as demonstrated growth potential within the leadership ranks of the organization and its partner agencies.  Ms. Fineman also commenced her tenure on the Federation’s Board of Trustees at that time. Elizabeth is a family law attorney concentrating on the full range of domestic relations matters, including divorce, child support, alimony/spousal support, marital taxation,

Anthony J. Scirica to Receive the American Inns of Court 2017 Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Award for Professionalism and Ethics ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – Anthony J. Scirica has been selected to receive the prestigious 2017 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Award for Professionalism and Ethics. The award will be presented at the organization’s annual Celebration of Excellence at the Supreme Court of the United States on October 21, 2017.  The event will be hosted by Associate Justice Elena Kagan. Scirica is a senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and a Senior fellow

​Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés today reminded Pennsylvania notaries public that changes to the notary law include an education requirement for current as well as new notaries. “We want to ensure that all currently commissioned notaries know they must complete the education component before they apply to renew their commission,” Secretary Cortés said. The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) will go into effect on October 26, 2017. All current notaries who will be renewing a commission on or after that date must complete a 3-hour notary education course (PDF) within the six months before they apply for renewal. The

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, an AV Preeminent firm, congratulates our 2017 Top Rated Lawyers named by the Legal Intelligencer, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™.  William Antheil, Patricia Collins, William MacMinn, Michael Mills, Joanne Murray, Jessica Pritchard, and Donald Veix have been named for this distinction awarded to AV Preeminent attorneys who demonstrate leadership qualities within their field. For more than twenty-five years, Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP has provided sophisticated legal advice and representation at competitive fees to a wide range of business and nonprofit enterprises throughout the region. We bring a depth and breadth of experience, insight, forward-thinking and

Curtin & Heefner Partner Jordan Yeager to Speak At PennFuture’s Environmental Rights Amendment Forum Jordan Yeager will be speaking at the PennFuture’s Environmental Rights Amendment Forum. The Forum will focus on the history, meaning, and impact of Article I, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, commonly referred to as the “Environmental Rights Amendment.” There will be legal experts, legislators and current and former state officials, who will share their perspectives on this often-misunderstood provision. In addition to reflecting on the historical context in which the Amendment emerged, Forum panelists will explain relevant case law, discuss needed enforcement, and consider the

Our Summer CLE Marathon Day was a huge success.  Marathon Day participants earned 190 CLE credits! Thank you to Covenant Bank and Relievus for your generous sponsorships.  

Williams Family Law Partner Co-Authors Book on Divorce Bucks County divorce attorney Robert J. Salzer discusses the importance of realistic expectations and qualified counsel from a divorce professional DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (August 2017) – Bucks County divorce law firm Williams Family Law is pleased to announce that partner Robert J. Salzer has co-authored a book designed to help anyone considering or in the midst of a divorce identify and overcome common obstacles to as smooth a resolution as possible. Entitled “Stress-Free Divorce,” the book is structured as a series of conversations with leading divorce professionals. Salzer contributed a chapter to the