CGA Law News & Blog

Accidents are the leading cause of death for young adults, and a quarter of a million Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 are hospitalized with non-lethal injuries each year. Can you imagine being unable to help or to make decisions for your child? It could happen if you fail to plan. When your child turns 18, your child transforms into an adult in the eyes of the law. Overnight, you no longer have direct access to personal information or the right to make decisions for your child, who may still depend on you. The laws that once protected your child… read more »

Much about bankruptcy law is counterintuitive and often misinterpreted. For example, the benefits of a bankruptcy filing, such as the improvement of credit scores, protection of assets, tax-free debt forgiveness, and the broad ability to qualify for Bankruptcy are often surprising to our clients. When a property is purchased through a Bankruptcy proceeding, it comes with a Federal Court Order declaring the property is free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, or other interests. It provides an added layer of title protection. The order ensures that no potential debts or interests existing before settlement could ever be enforced against the… read more »

Please join us in welcoming Luke Speelman, CGA Law Firm’s 2023 Summer Clerk! Luke will be rotating through CGA’s practice groups and working with our receptionists to gain valuable insight into the legal field.

She will be working with Attorneys Rebecca Shanaman, Taylor Baublitz and Sharon Myers. We are thrilled to have Kelly on board with us and we know that she’ll be a valuable asset to our team!

Mackenzie is inspired by civil rights and litigation and her desire to continue learning Nicole is inspired by her four family members who are also attorneys and her interest in debate The Summer Associate program at CGA offers a comprehensive, substantive and rewarding opportunity to law students. The program is designed to expose participants to the many practice areas available at CGA, to enhance research and writing skills, and to aid in professional development. Summer Associates complete research projects, write articles, sit in on meetings, complete various assignments, attend CGA Law Firm events and socials, and receive mentorship from CGA… read more »

Join CGA Law Firm’s Employment Law Chair, Christine E. Nentwig, for Employment Law 101: Workplace Basics on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at the York County Economic Alliance. CGA Law Firm Employment Law Chair, Christine Nentwig, Esq., will provide an Employment Law: 101 seminar covering key employment law topics for employers of all sizes. Topics will include key employee handbook provisions and policies, the importance of accurate job descriptions, proper FLSA classification of employees, wage and hour/compensation concerns, handling requests for leaves of absence, discipline and discharge best practices, and a summary of 2023 employment law developments to watch. Bring your… read more »

Attorneys Evan M. Gabel, Hunter B. Schenck, and Larry Young have all been selected to Super Lawyers in 2023. Attorneys Evan M. Gabel and Hunter B. Schenck have been selected to Rising Stars and Attorney Larry Young has been selected to Super Lawyers. This year marks Evan’s second consecutive year as a Rising Star (2022-2023), Hunter’s third consecutive year as a Rising Star (2021-2023), and Larry’s seventeenth consecutive year as a Super Lawyer (2006-2023). Attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list must have attained “peer recognition and professional achievement” before undergoing a patented selection process. This selection process is influenced… read more »

Taylor M. Baublitz has joined the Board of The Parliament Arts Organization. The Parliament Arts Organization is a non-profit arts collective in the Royal Square District of Downtown York focused on empowering artists and transforming York through its gallery shows, events, and workshops to support artists. Margaret “Mieke” Driscoll, Chair of the Firm’s Business Practice Group, has been named to the Powder Mill Foundation Board of Trustees. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the York Symphony Orchestra, the York County Community Foundation, and WITF, where she has been honored as an Emeritus. Beth J. Kern was recognized… read more »

There are only a few seats remaining for our 2023 Spring Employment Law Seminar on Friday, March 24, featuring CGA Employment Law Attorneys and special guests Christopher Young and Rev. Carla Christopher! Christopher Young is a PHRC Mediator; learn more about Christopher Young here: https://www.phrc.pa.gov/LegalResources/Pages/MediationServices.aspx . Rev. Carla Christopher is an award-winning curriculum developer, public speaker, workshop facilitator/trainer in areas of anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, community advocacy and activism, trauma-informed care, diversity/equity/inclusion, and cultural competency. Learn more about Rev. Christopher here: https://carlachristopher.com/cultural-competency-and-training/ . This half-day event features a buffet luncheon, 4 hours of HRCI/SHRM approved programming, and a private mixer on… read more »

Litigation has affected many Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) licensees with dram shop actions, slip and fall accidents, workers’ compensation claims, etc.  The most well-known way to protect assets is to hold the PLCB license under a separate operating company or individual. Another way to protect a business is to use high-quality surveillance cameras. Cameras can be installed in conspicuous places, such as doorways, parking lots, the restaurant seating area, the bar seating area, and possibly outside lavatories. Many restaurants or social clubs that use surveillance cameras only retain the tapes for one (1) month to sixty (60) days. Given… read more »