Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire is proud to participate in the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 2021 Municipal Colloquium. Mr. Gerber will present, Use of Force and Other Policing Issues, with James E. Gavin, Esquire on Friday, June 18th from 11:20 – 12:20 pm. Registration information and a complete description of the seminar can be found via PBI.org. This…
Siana Law attorney Christopher P. Gerber is proud to collaborate with PSAB on the three-part online learning series: Proper Supervision of Municipal Police Departments. The program runs from May 4th, 2021 to May 18th, 2021. Visit the PSAB website to register. The program description below was originally published on the PSAB website: Operating a police…
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…
PSAB Webinar on 04/21/21 at 12:00 pm: Proper Supervision of Municipal Police Departments Local law enforcement has been the target of the national news media as municipalities around the country contend with allegations of police misconduct and acts of violence committed against police. There is no better time than the present for local governments to…
Virtual Class Presented by PSATS | Live webinar on 04/09/2021 at 10:00 AM (EDT) New Developments In Police Liability & How To Evaluate Your Police Department In this virtual class, Chris Gerber of Siana Law and Captain Ashley Heiberger (Ret.) will address new developments in police liability with a practical approach that allows for an…
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…
Siana Law recognizes Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire for his recent article, Building Trust in Law Enforcement – Recommendations on Constitutional Policing and Transparency, which is featured in the October 2020 issue of Borough News Magazine. Read the full article here: 10.20 Borough News – Building Trust in Law Enforcement by Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire Christopher’s…
Siana Law attorney, Christopher P. Gerber, is proud to participate in the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs’ 2020 Fall Conference Experience. Mr. Gerber will present Police Department Management & Community Engagement Amid Increased Public Scrutiny on Tuesday, October 20th at 5:30 pm. To learn more about this year’s online conference experience and view the agenda, click…
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…