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 »
Creative York: Art in Residence 2022
First held in 1997, Art in Residence is our longest–running and most popular fundraiser. Every fall, friends of Creative York gather for this one–night–only event featuring rare artwork from personal collections, food and drinks, interactive art activities, a local artist marketplace, a live art–making silent auction, and so much more! All proceeds raised during Art in Residence support our outreach programs, including free art education opportunities, creative activities for community members, student gallery tours and more. Event Information: Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022 Time: 7 to 10pm Location: York County Agricultural and Industrial Museum Tickets: Early Bird: $100 Standard (after… read more »
York County Food Bank’s Iron Chef Competition
CGA is a Bronze Sponsor of this event. The York County Food Bank Iron Chef Competition is coming back again on Monday, October 3rd, at 5:30 p.m. at the Country Club of York! The point of this event is to demonstrate that the items the food bank collects and offers are more than just unwanted food. The chefs at the event will prepare an appetizer, an entree and a dessert using foods that the food bank commonly distributes. Not only is it an entertaining evening, it’s also a fantastic fundraiser for the York County Food Bank, which takes in collections… read more »
Chalk Walk: Sidewalk Chalk Mural Competition
Chalk Walk is an exciting event designed to celebrate the creativity of artists and promote the importance of public art. The sidewalks of downtown York become an artist’s canvas and a place for audience to watch works of art being created. Creative York will be partnering with York Arts Week to present Chalk Walk on Saturday August 27, 2022 from 9AM to 4PM. The chalk murals will begin at the 100 block of West Market Street and Pershing Avenue and will extend into all 3 districts: Market, WECO & Royal Square. Follow this link to register as an artist or… read more »
North Summerfest Festival
CGA Law Firm is sponsoring a Beer, Wine & Spirits Event at PeoplesBank Park in Downtown York from 1-4pm. Rotary Club has partnered with the York County Literacy Council to provide free, custom mathematics education. Participants will have the opportunity to improve their employment status through Manufacturing Pathway Training provided by the Manufacturers’ Association. The event itself will have brewers, wineries, distillers, cigar makers, snack and food vendors and a 50/50 raffle. Also live music by Kittyback. Join the fun and support a great cause! Thank you John Flinchbaugh and Rebecca Shanaman for this CGA sponsorship! For full details on… read more »
Rotary Club of York: North Summerfest
CGA is sponsoring a Beer, Wine & Spirits Event at PeoplesBank Park in Downtown York from 1-4pm. Rotary Club has partnered with the York County Literacy Council to provide free, custom mathematics education. Participants will have the opportunity to improve their employment status through Manufacturing Pathway Training provided by the Manufacturers’ Association. The event itself will have brewers, wineries, distillers, Cigar makers, snack and food vendors and a 50/50 raffle. Also live music by Kittyback. Join the fun and support a great cause! Attorneys John Flinchbaugh and Rebecca Shanaman sponsor this event.
Why Use an Attorney When Purchasing a Home?
An important part of any home purchase is obtaining a title insurance policy on the property. A title insurance policy assures you and your lender that the property is “free and clear” of any other interests. This means that no one else may claim any rights to your property that would impair your ability to use and enjoy the property. To obtain a mortgage for a home purchase, lenders require a title insurance policy. Title insurance applies to any property you own—a condominium, a townhouse, a single-family home, or commercial property. Again, the purpose of the policy is to protect… read more »
Attorney Rebecca Shanaman Joins Downtown York Rotary
Congratulations to Attorney Rebecca Shanaman for joining the Downtown York Rotary! Attorney Rebecca Shanaman is the Chair of the CGA Real Estate Group and focuses her practice on real estate law and business law. Originally from Chicago, Rebecca joined CGA in 2016 and brought over a decade of experience with her to strengthen our departments. Rebecca is experienced in negotiating and closing sophisticated business and commercial real estate acquisitions and sales. She is skilled at negotiating and drafting contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, asset purchase agreements, solar leases, and multi-member operating agreements. Rebecca has significant experience in… read more »
COVID-19 Update: Effect on Real Estate
COVID-19 Update: Effect on Real Estate March 23, 2020 COVID-19 presents a constantly evolving situation with many factors at play, this article provides a general guide to its impact, while not addressing specific situations. SHUT DOWN ORDER On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf announced that all non-life sustaining businesses would be required to close their physical locations. The physical offices of real estate agents and brokers were not deemed life-sustaining and, therefore, close their physical offices; although work being completed via telecommuting may continue. Failure to comply with the Governor’s order will come at a steep cost, including the potential forfeiture… read more »
COVID-19 Update: Real Estate Transactions During Closure Order
On Thursday, March 19th, Governor Wolf issued an order that went into effect at 8pm that evening — all “non-life sustaining businesses” in Pennsylvania must close their physical locations to slow the transmission of COVID-19. Enforcement of this order will begin on Monday, March 23rd at 8am. What Happens Now Although all parties which facilitate a real estate transaction (real estate agents, real estate brokers, attorneys, title companies, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, and contractors) cannot conduct in-person transactions, it appears that they may continue to complete any parts of the transaction that can take place remotely. Service activities that can be… read more »