The Annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Conference is scheduled for April 23rd to April 26th, 2023. 2023 marks the conference’s 100th year! The following Siana Law Partners look forward to attending and presenting seminars on four different topics this year: Mike Crotty will present “Fun and Games at Community Day” and “Signs, Signs,…
Siana Law attorneys Michael G. Crotty and Andrew M. Rongaus look forward to attending the 2022 Annual PSATS Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, April 24-27 at Hershey Lodge and presenting the following seminars: Mr. Rongaus will present with Steve Wheeler from SRW Strategies, “Issues in Policing 2022 – A Briefing for Public Officials” Mr. Crotty…
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…
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…
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…
Siana Law is pleased to announce the admission of Christopher P. Gerber and Michael G. Crotty as General Partners to the Firm. Having joined the Firm in 1998, Mr. Gerber has an accomplished record of successfully representing public and private entities as well as individuals in the areas of civil rights, police liability, and labor…
Siana Law attorney Michael G. Crotty is proud to participate in the PSATS Fall Forum. Don’t miss his seminar, Blessing or Curse – Townships and Social Media on Monday, November 18, 2019 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
Siana Law attorney, Michael G. Crotty’s, article, Legal Developments in Social Media, Municipalities, #feelincute, and the First Amendment, is featured in the September issue of Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs’, Borough News Magazine. Read the full article here: Don’t miss PSAB’s upcoming Fall Leadership Conference!
Siana Law attorney, Michael G. Crotty, was recently quoted in the article (see pg. 14) , Staying in Tip Top Shape, Property Maintenance Laws Help to Create an Attractive Community and Happier Neighbors by Amy Bobb, which was featured in the August 2019 issue of PSATS’ PA Township News. The article provides a helpful overview…
While Facebook and other forms of social media can be great vehicles for municipalities to communicate with residents (read: free), they also create a legal minefield ripe with First Amendment traps. Depending on how they are structured, social media can either be the one-way vehicle that munis expect or, with open public commenting/postings, can be…