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MacElree Harvey Supports Local School After Fire by Hosting Charity Jeans Day Oct. 11
In the wake of a tragic fire that destroyed the lower school building at St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 7, MacElree Harvey demonstrated its ongoing commitment to the community by hosting a Charity Jeans Day on Friday, Oct. 11. All contributions will go directly toward assisting the school’s recovery efforts, showing solidarity and support…
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Science Could Solve 1962 Bucks County Murder of Carol Dougherty
One of the oldest and most disturbing unsolved cases in Bucks County – the murder of Carol Ann Dougherty – could finally be solved if science provides investigators with a break, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania State Police and the Bucks County District Attorney’s office will send DNA believed…
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When This Local Couple Opened Wildflower Farm, They Had No Idea What It Would Lead To
Ryan and Lori Heenan had no idea they would be starting a long and vicious legal battle when they opened what they dubbed Wildflower Farm at their Willistown home, writes Tom McGrath for the Philadelphia Magazine. In the first two years of their business, the Heenans hosted several events on their farm, but they received…
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Lamb McErlane PC’s James McErlane Appointed to the PA Commission on Judicial Independence
Lamb McErlane PC Senior Partner James E. “Jim” McErlane has been appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to the PA Commission on Judicial Independence. Established by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2005, the Commission on Judicial Independence (PACJI) was charged with fostering a greater understanding by the public about the role of the judiciary, explaining…
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Legal Triumph: Gibbons Secures Rare Court-Ordered Property Transfer
My client, 4860 Lancaster, LLC (“4860“), was under contract to purchase real estate in Philadelphia, for a restaurant and bar business, along with the liquor license and other licenses, from EP White Horse Tavern, Inc. (“White Horse“) in the Fall of 2020. 4860 was faced with a significant problem because it was intent on completing the…
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MacElree Harvey’s Michelle Foster Named a Philadelphia Business Journal ‘Most Admired CEO’ for 2024
MacElree Harvey’s CEO, Michelle Foster, has been honored as one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEOs” for 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes exemplary C-suite leaders who excel in vision, agility, and leadership across a wide array of industries. Foster’s selection is a testament to her outstanding leadership in navigating the business side of…
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Phoenixville’s Project Libertad Helps Newly Arrived Immigrant Youth Beyond Courtroom
Phoenixville-based Project Libertad provides newly arrived immigrant children with both legal help and hope, writes Laura Klairmont for CNN. Started by immigration lawyer Rachel Rutter in 2015, the nonprofit provides immigrant youth with free legal representation along with essential and social services and newcomer support programs. Rutter decided to start the organization after realizing that…
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Lamb McErlane Continues To Shine: 24 Attorneys Named in Main Line Today’s 2024 ‘Top Lawyers’ List
Continuing Lamb McErlane’s annual high rankings on the annual “Top Lawyers” list published by Main Line Today, 24 attorneys have been recognized in 2024. Congratulations to: Attorneys are nominated via peer balloting and then vetted through Main Line Today’s editorial process. Lamb McErlane Partner and Chair of the Estate Planning & Trusts department, Stacey McConnell…
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Breaking News: The FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule Has Been Overturned Nationwide
On Aug. 20, 2024, a Texas federal judge issued a nationwide injunction barring the implementation of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Final Rule“), which would have rendered most non-compete clauses unenforceable effective Sept. 4, 2024 (the “Effective Date”). The FTC’s position in creating the Final Rule was that non-compete clauses were an…
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18 MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients
Eighteen MacElree Harvey, Ltd. lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America®.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,”…
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Starbucks Baristas in Exton Call for Union Election
Starbucks baristas at the store located at 300 E. Lincoln Highway in Exton are the first in Chester County to file a petition for a union election since the workers at the coffee giant started organizing three years ago, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The petition was filed with the National Labor Relations Board…
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World of Beer, with Location in Exton, Reorganizing Through Chapter 11 to Eliminate Debt
World of Beer, a craft beer bar and restaurant chain with an Exton location, has filed for Chapter 11 in an effort to eliminate outstanding debt and terminate leases in underperforming locations it had previously closed, write Christina Georgacopoulos and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. World of Beer had 50 restaurants across the…
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Celebrating 50+ Years of Dedication: William ‘Bill’ Gallagher’s Legacy at MacElree Harvey
Bill Gallagher, the last founding partner of MacElree Harvey, marks an extraordinary 50+ years with the firm. The journey of Gallagher at MacElree Harvey began in the early 1970s when he merged his small practice with MacElree, Platt and Harvey, forming what would become MacElree, Harvey, Gallagher, and Kean, eventually shortened to MacElree Harvey. His…
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28 Lamb McErlane Attorneys Voted 2024 ‘Top Lawyers’ of Chester County
Twenty-eight Lamb McErlane attorneys have been voted as 2024 “Top Lawyers” of Chester County by Daily Local News Readers’ Choice. Readers of the Daily Local News cast their vote for the Top Lawyers in Chester County. Through the online voting ballot, thousands of votes were made from readers and peers. The Top Lawyers list honors…
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MacElree Harvey’s Job Fair: A Call for Top Talent
MacElree Harvey, a prominent law firm renowned for its commitment to integrity, community engagement, and legal excellence, is making waves with its latest recruitment initiative. The firm is inviting talented individuals to join its team through a virtual job fair on Friday, Aug. 2, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. The firm is currently looking to fill…
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Breaking News: Pennsylvania Has Enacted a New Non-Compete Law in Healthcare
On Jul. 17, 2024, House Bill 1633 (HB 1633), which prohibits the enforcement of noncompete covenants entered into by healthcare practitioners and employers, was signed by Governor Josh Shapiro. The Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (the “Act”) represents the first law limiting noncompetes in the healthcare industry in Pennsylvania. Pursuant to the Act, a…
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Chadds Ford Jellyroll Band Keeps Name, Withdraws Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been settled that allows Chadds Ford wedding band Jellyroll, and Jelly Roll the country music star, to exist at the same time. Jellyroll’s founder-trombonist Kurt Titchenell sued Tennessee country music star Jelly Roll in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania over the name, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia…
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Breaking News: Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine — What Does This Mean?
Friday, Jun. 28, marked a massive change in legislative history. The United States Supreme Court overturned a longstanding legal precedent that required courts to defer to the expertise and reasonable interpretation of federal agencies in carrying out laws passed by Congress. The “Chevron Doctrine” arises from the 1984 U.S. Supreme Court case of Chevron v.…
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