Siana Law is proud to welcome Associate Attorney, Robert T. Sing, to the Firm. Mr. Sing is a native of Glen Mills, PA and currently resides in Wynnewood, PA. He is a 2019 graduate of Widener University Delaware Law School, and a 2016 graduate of Widener University, where he earned a BA in Criminal Justice…
On July 14, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 57 of 2020 into law which is intended to provide police departments with information regarding an officer’s prior work history to make reasoned hiring decisions. It also prevents officers with disciplinary issues from moving to another Department to find employment without knowledge of the officer’s…
Siana Law recognizes Andrew M. Rongaus, Esquire for his recent article, Proof of COVID-19 Vaccines: What Your Borough Needs to Know which is featured in the August 2021 issue of the PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB), Borough News Magazine. Andrew’s Bio | Areas of Practice | Contact Us All rights reserved. This publication may…
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has written the ending chapter of a bike race accident case stretching back to May of 2015. The finale is a lesson in caution. Municipalities cannot rely on releases alone in hosting, allowing or condoning third party events on municipal property (including roads). In Degliomini v. City of Philadelphia, a cyclist…
As government officials and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continue to relax restrictions for individuals who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, many employers are looking for guidance to determine if they can legally obtain information regarding the vaccination status of their employees. There are many reasons that an employer may wish to maintain…
Siana Law is pleased to announce the admission of Andrew M. Rongaus as a Partner to the Firm. Mr. Rongaus concentrates his practice in the areas of civil rights, public official and police liability, internal investigations, law enforcement operations, municipal law, labor law, and employment law. As a member of the Firm’s litigation team, Mr.…
It has been a different year for all of us, and a difficult year for many. Despite the unforeseen challenges of 2020, we found ways to stay connected to family and friends, worked together to support essential community workers and businesses, and have prioritized keeping one another safe. The members of Siana Law are grateful…
Michael G. Crotty, Esquire recently contributed to the feature article, What You Need to Know About Personal Liability, Township Officials Can Combat Lawsuits with Knowledge, Best Practices, and Insurance, which was published in the August 2020 issue of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors‘ PA Township News. “There is such a range of claims that…
According to a 2019 report released by PreciseSecurity.com, the U.S. has the highest number of CCTV cameras per person in the world. In fact, one billion surveillance cameras will be watching us around the world in 2021, with the Americas accounting for 18% of all installed surveillance cameras according to a report from ISH Markit…
On July 14, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 57 of 2020 into law which represents Pennsylvania’s first law enforcement reform in response to the recent claims of excessive force by police and widespread protests over the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the hands of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.…