Assessing liability for a municipality under the Real Property Exception of the Tort Claims Act (TCA) can sometimes be as clear as mud. In the recent past, a municipality could reasonably figure out if they would be faced with liability for real estate under their care, custody or control. If an injury was not caused…
Siana Law congratulates partner, Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire on the publication of his article, Code Blue: Legal Implications of Police Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Examinations, as a feature story in the compelling May 2017 issue of the Pennsylvania State Association of Borough’s Borough News Magazine. Read the full story here: Code Blue …
If your municipality’s contract with its Police Association expires at the end of the year, it is time to plan your approach to collective bargaining. The relationship between your municipality and its police association is governed by the Policemen and Firemen Collective Bargaining Act, commonly referred to as “Act 111.” Act 111 governs the…
With medical marijuana now the law in Pennsylvania, is your township or borough ready? If not, it’s high time that you sharpen your pencils and crack open your Zoning Ordinance. The Medical Marijuana Act was approved by the Legislature in April of 2016, and the Commonwealth’s issuance of the first round of licenses is just…
Siana Law is pleased to announce that Christopher P. Allen, Esquire has been named a Partner to the Firm. Chris joined Siana Law as an Associate attorney in 2013 and has become an essential member of the Firm’s litigation practice group. We express our gratitude for all that Chris has done for the Firm. Congratulations,…
The State of Pennsylvania recently released the updated bidding thresholds for contracts/purchases for 2017 which include: Contracts/purchases under $10,700 do not require quotes or a formal bid process (with a few exceptions); Contracts/purchases between $10,700 and $19,699 require the municipality to obtain three (3) telephone or written quotes; and Contracts/purchases of $19,700 and greater require…