Will Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decisions Cause Municipalities to Hit the Brakes on Third Party Events on Municipal Property? by Michael G. Crotty, Esquire

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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…

May Employers Require Employees to Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status? by Andrew M. Rongaus, Esquire

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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…

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Andrew M. Rongaus Named Siana Law Partner

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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.…

Happy Holidays from Siana Law

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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 featured in recent PA Township News article on Personal Liability

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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…

MUNICIPAL LAW ALERT – SB 841 Emergency Measures to Help Local Governments Respond to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency by Michael G. Crotty and Thomas J. Grant

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Gov. Tom Wolf now has legislation on his desk that contains emergency measures to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and includes a provision addressing a popular state education tax credit program. The bill was unanimously approved by both the state Senate and House, and has been presented to the Governor…

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COVID-19 – A Message from Siana Law

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In accordance with the latest guidance offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, employees and visitors are not required to wear a mask when entering or working inside the building at Siana Law. Employees and visitors are welcome to continue to wear a mask as they deem appropriate…