With the close of the year, so too ends the PA Legislature’s 2017-2018 term. Sifting through the thousands of bills introduced over the past year, the lingering question remains: what did they pass?! While municipalities will need to continue to push for more reform in the upcoming 2019-2020 session, below is a summary of several…
Siana Law is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions. Associate Attorney – Municipal Law Chester County law firm with municipal practice seeks Associate Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of municipal experience. Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania and possess excellent writing and analytical skills. Experience representing municipalities is required. Salary is commensurate…
The Commonwealth Court recently reversed a local zoning hearing board’s decision to grant a variance on the basis that the landowner who sought the variance did not meet the legal standard governing variances. In Salahub v. North Cornwall Township Zoning Hearing Board, No. 1322 C.D. 2017 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2018), a landowner operating a golf course…
Siana Law is proud to welcome Associate Attorney, Gregory Hennessy to the firm. Originally from Harrisburg, PA, Mr. Hennessy developed an interest in law while studying business in college. “I became very interested in human resources and employment related matters. After working in a human resources department I decided to pursue my law degree.” During…
Siana Law recognizes attorney Eric M. Brown, Esquire for his feature in the November 2018 issue of PSATS (Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors) PA Township News. Mr. Brown was recently interviewed for an article that discusses pension trends and strategies municipalities may be able to apply to improve pension plan funding. “Meet with your…
On Saturday, October 20th, Siana Law attorneys Mike Crotty and Carolyn Flynn (together with their families) participated in the Wallace Trust “Run for the Woods” 5k at Wagenseller Park in Glenmoore, PA. It was crisp fall morning, ideal for running the parks, trails and rolling hills in the Township. Mike and Carolyn made the firm…
Siana Law recognizes attorney Eric M. Brown, Esquire for his recently published article in the October 2018 issue of PSAB‘s Borough News Magazine. His featured article breaks down the best practices for developing an effective social media policy for municipal employers. Read the full article provided by PSAB below: Full Article on Social Media by…
On June 27, 2018, in the decision of Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31, the United States Supreme Court held that an Illinois law that forces public employees to contribute an agency fee (also known as a “fair share” fee) if they choose not to join a union it…
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently emphasized to developers and municipalities the need to properly justify waivers from provisions of a subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) during the land development process. In Lake MacLeod Homeowners’ Association, Inc. v. Pine Township Board of Supervisors and Cavalier Partners, LP, the Court sided with the objectors by holding…
Siana Law Partner, Michael G. Crotty, Esquire is teaming up with the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) to present two webinars on the following topics this fall: Zoning and Joint Zoning Considerations to Promote Sustainable Communities Wednesday, September 6, 2018 12 pm – 1:00 pm What Every Municipality Should Know about Insurance Coverage Wednesday,…