By Michael Dryden, Esq. On October 23, 2025, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued a landmark decision that will forever change the way the commonwealth treats mental health injuries among first responders. In Ganley v. Upper Darby Township, the court recognized the profound psychological ...
Protecting Household Pets from Domestic Violence
By Brett Zeitlin What happens to a household pet when domestic violence occurs? Is the pet itself in danger? Who does the pet go with if parties are separated because of domestic violence? Until recently the court had no control over this issue and no answers to these questions; the law ...
The Importance of Obtaining a Name Change in Pennsylvania to Get a REAL ID
For Pennsylvania residents looking to fly domestically or enter federal facilities, obtaining a REAL ID is becoming increasingly essential. As of May 7, 2025, federal law will require a REAL ID or another federally accepted form of identification (Passport) for access to certain secure federal sites ...
The Important Role of Sanitation Workers in Labor History
By Jordan Konell Sanitation workers are a vital part of any community, and they are worthy of our deep respect. During Waste & Recycling Workers Week and every day, we honor these hard-working individuals who keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and vibrant. Sanitation work is consistently ...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Lower Court That Had Removed Candidate Michael Huff From Ballot
Philadelphia-resident and candidate for judge Michael Huff, represented by Willig, Williams & Davidson’s election lawyers Ryan Allen Hancock and Samuel Datlof, won a major victory at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week. The unanimous Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision that ...
DOGE Access at the National Labor Relations Board Raises Data Security Concerns
A whistleblower at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has reported that the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has accessed the agency’s internal data systems, extracted data, and may have opened the agency up to larger data security breaches. DOGE’s mission is reported to ...
First Responder – PTSI Act: A Game-Changer for Pennsylvania’s First Responders
By Maria Elena Dryden On Oct. 23, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the First Responder - Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Amendment (Act 121 of 2024) to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act into law. This amendment represents a step forward in recognizing and supporting the ...
Social Security Fairness Act Will Help Public Sector Retirees
By James S. Beall, Esq. In a victory for many retired firefighters, police officers, teachers and others who have seen lower Social Security checks because of their state and local pensions, Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act on December 21, 2024. President Biden is expected to sign ...
ERISA at 50 – and at 100?
By James S. Beall, Esq. and Louise F. Pongracz, Esq. Our dear friend, Peg Coyle (may she rest in peace), a spunky single lady who supported herself and her family for her long working life, retired in 1970 at age 64 and 9 months. She had worked for her employer for twenty-three years. But, she ...
What Is a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable?
By Maria Elena Dryden When an employee is injured at work and the employer is properly notified of the injury, the employer is required by law to respond in one of three ways within 21 days. The employer must issue either: ~ Notice of Compensation Payable;~ Notice of Temporary Compensation ...