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Doylestown, PA – Grace M. Deon, Esq. served as a panelist at the 2019 Bucks County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference where she discussed employment law issues in the #metoo era. The seminar took place on September 27, 2019 at the Seaview Hotel in Galloway, New Jersey. Included in the discussion were applicable federal and state laws governing sexual harassment in the workplace, recommended employer policies and training, best practices for internal investigations of sexual harassment complaints, claims against high profile/executive level employees, how to address office romances and ethical and public relations implications specific to sexual harassment. Additional panelists

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Early along with 5 others were appointed to the Subcommittee on Support which serves and reports directly to the Montgomery County Family Justice Advisory Board. The Family Justice Advisory Board (FJAB) of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, the second board of its kind in Pennsylvania, was established by the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in October of 2018. The Board makes recommendations to the Court, public policy boards and agencies that affect family law in Montgomery County. Elizabeth C. Early is a family law attorney whose practice areas include divorce, child

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Courts today released Pennsylvania Justice – Understanding the Courts, a fast-paced, animated video that describes the role and work of the courts.   “Facilitating access to justice and protecting the rights and liberties of individuals is the highest priority of Pennsylvania’s courts,” said Court Administrator of Pennsylvania Tom Darr. “The video serves as a refresher on the role and structure of the courts, while enhancing the civics and government curriculum taught to secondary-education students across Pennsylvania.”   Developed and produced by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, the four-minute video is aimed at a broad audience including

Doylestown, PA – Judy Hayman, Esq. is an approved Parenting Coordinator by the Bucks County Family Court after having completed all requisite training under Pennsylvania’s new rule which went into effect on March 1, 2019.   The Parenting Coordination program was reinstated by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and allows the Court to appoint a parenting coordinator to resolve parenting issues arising from the custody order issued in a case. The Parenting Coordinator may address issues such as transitions between households; variations from the parenting plan for special events; school issues; child-care arrangements; extra-curricular activities; and other matters related to implementing

Ms. Deon discussed the youth, family and community benefits derived from after school programs similar to the one offered by QCC known as “The Drop”. Some of the benefits include a reduction in youth drug use and criminal behavior; improved school performance, behavior and attendance; and added support for those suffering from depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. “The Drop” is staffed by volunteers between 3:00 and 6:00pm three days a week and it provides a safe haven and welcoming, supportive environment for area youth to enjoy positive peer interaction and age appropriate recreational activities. As a board member

Doylestown, PA – Partner Robert J. Salzer of Williams Family Law, P.C. was a featured presenter recently at “Riding the Waves of Life: Divorce, Custody, and Support in an Ever-Changing World,” at the “CLE Down the Shore” event hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the educational arm of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.   In the program, Salzer and a panel of attorneys from firms around the region addressed support, custody and divorce in both case law and practical application for attorneys and legal professionals. Panelists included Kelly Fazzini of Hangley Aronchick, Eileen Murphy of Berner Klaw & Watson and Aaron

Attorney Peter J. Smith, who is a Member at Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC was recently appointed to the Bucks County Community College Foundation’s (BCCCF) Board of Directors. Established in 1982, the BCCCF works with local, regional, and national supporters to create partnerships and raise funds, assistance, and awareness in support of both new and existing educational opportunities. With locations in Chalfont and Huntingdon Valley, Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC serves it’s clients in the areas of business/corporate, real estate, commercial litigation, intellectual property, trusts and estates, employment and labor, workplace investigations, mediation and arbitration, health care and

Kardos, Rickles & Hand welcomes Associate Joseph M. Ramagli. Mr. Ramagli is a young, energetic advocate for his clients, concentrating specifically in the areas of family law (divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution), estate planning and administration, and real estate law. Mr. Ramagli exudes compassion and empathy for his clients, utilizing his legal acumen to achieve results. Mr. Ramagli is also a licensed Realtor®, representing buyers and sellers in the home buying/selling process. Mr. Ramagli’s experience and vast knowledge of the real estate sales process gives him a unique and unmatched perspective in assisting clients in real estate law matters. Mr.

Christina Reger has joined Griesing Law, LLC as a Member and Chair of the Employment Practice Group. Tina will also be heading up our new Bucks County office located in Newtown, PA.

Susan Maslow, Co-Founder and Partner of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn LLP, was the Chair and Moderator of a program entitled BUSINESS AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES:  HUMAN RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS, DUE DILIGENCE, REMEDIATION AND BRAND PROTECTION during the ABA Business Law Section’s Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on Saturday, September 14, 2019.   The Panelists include Shawn MacDonald, CEO of Verite´, Alice A. Kipel, Executive Director of Regulations and Rulings at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Stephen A. Pike, Partner at Gowling WLG, Prof. David V. Snyder of American University Washington College of Law, and Emily B. Holland, Senior Associate at White & Case LLP.