Legal
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Sherriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear on Duty: Police Force Employs Special Team of Recruits
Quakertown Borough Police Department’s 22 new recruits were volunteered to assist with law enforcement, and during that time, they rode with officers, handled paperwork and swung into action. What’s unusual is that this patrol was made up entirely of playthings, reports Jamie Stover at WFMZ. The criminal justice/cartoon star mashup was the idea of Ashton Miller, coordinator of the Quakertown…
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Warrington Police Department’s Hard Work Earns State Certification
The Warrington Township Police Department has earned accreditation from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC). The program assesses law enforcement’s ongoing commitment to professional objectives and best practices, writes Ilena DiToro for the Warminster Patch. PLEAC accreditation involves establishing a framework for: Evaluating agency practices and procedures Improving law enforcement and community relations Encouraging problem-solving activities within the agency Chief Daniel Friel remarked, “Achieving…
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Doylestown Considers Reduction in Penalties for Low-Level Marijuana Possession
The Doylestown Borough council is preparing for an April decision on an ordinance that redefines penalties for minor, nonviolent possession or personal use of marijuana. In advance of that determination, it voted to advertise its final stance, writes Peter Blanchard for the Doylestown Patch. Borough council voted to publicize its marijuana-related directives to the Central Bucks Regional Police Department. Possessing less that 30 grams of marijuana in the borough would become a non-summary violation for arrestees. …
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Upper Bucks County Native Helped Defend Trump in His Second Impeachment Trial
Attorney Julieanne Bateman, an Upper Bucks County native, was part of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial defense team, writes Tom Sofield for the Saucon Source. Bateman, who is also the daughter of Bucks County President Judge Wallace Bateman, has a background in criminal law and the child welfare system in Bucks County, as well…
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Officer, Do You Have a Warrant? Pennsylvania Law on Searches of Vehicles Has Radically Changed
Police roadside searches of vehicles just became more difficult for law enforcement in Pennsylvania. On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed proponents of individual privacy rights a major victory when it narrowed the right of law enforcement to conduct roadside searches of automobiles in Pennsylvania. In Commonwealth v. Alexander, the Court held that…
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Former Montgomery County Special Prosecutor Announces Candidacy for Bucks County DA
Antonetta Stancu, a former special prosecutor in Montgomery County, has announced her candidacy for Bucks County District Attorney, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She will run against her former boss, Matthew Weintraub. “It’s time to address the mental health issues that have resulted in an increase in crime rates, recidivism, and drug abuse,”…
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Local Family Law Firm Express Challenges Amid Pandemic
Because of COVID-19 related shutdowns, practicing family law has become difficult for many family law firms including Shemtob Draganosky Taylor, P.C, writes Sophie Panzer for The Jewish Exponent. By order of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, most courts were closed to the public in March, excluding domestic abuse courts which operated remotely at the time. When…
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Montgomery County law firm becomes Shemtob Draganosky Taylor, P.C.
After more than 20 years under one managing partner, the family law firm of Shemtob Law is pleased to announce a new name, new partners and new website for Shemtob Draganosky Taylor, P.C. Lori K. Shemtob has been joined by partners David J. Draganosky and Andrew D. Taylor, and the firm has been renamed to…
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High Swartz welcomes new commercial and international attorney
Full-service law firm High Swartz is pleased to announce that Nik Zitev, Esq. is joining the firm. Zitev concentrates his practice on complex commercial, business and international matters. Nik’s comprehensive experience includes large scale business control disputes, fiduciary and director liability, arbitration, and international disputes involving individuals and corporations. His international background provides a foundation…
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High Swartz welcomes new real estate law attorney
Full-service law firm High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Zaffuto has joined the firm’s real estate law practice. Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law. He has extensive experience with commercial and residential tax assessment appeals, real estate title opinions, easement agreements, and environmental compliance issues. Stephen has also…
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State Rep. Kate Harper named trustee of Montgomery Bar Foundation
Timoney Knox, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Catherine M. “Kate” Harper has been chosen to serve a three-year term as a trustee of the Montgomery Bar Foundation, a charitable affiliate of the Montgomery Bar Association. The Montgomery Bar Foundation works to provide financial and other assistance to private, nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County…
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High Swartz partners Rees, Shrimp present at Montgomery Bar Employment Law seminar
Two High Swartz partners presented at the recent Montgomery Bar Association Employment Law CLE, according to a press release issued by High Swartz LLP. Thomas D. Rees presented on employment contracts and employee non-compete agreements. He spoke about recent case developments arising from both employer enforcement of non-competes and employee challenges to non-compete agreements. The talk provided both management…
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