By Kenny, Burns & McGill | Published July 31, 2020 | Posted in Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Firm News | Tagged Tags: coronavirus, Philadelphia | Leave a comment
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Philly Courts See Mixed News in Reopening
Philly courts are slowly opening back up amidst the coronavirus pandemic. As of the end of July, some civil bench trials can start taking place, but civil juries are still pretty far down the road. Of course, this is all subject to change, pending the status of the coronavirus pandemic and its infection rates throughout Read More
Read MoreIllegally Detained Client is Released from Jail
Every law firm likes to celebrate big victories, whether it’s obtaining a large settlement or preventing someone from receiving a sentence which far outweighs the crime. Today, we get to celebrate the most exciting type of victory: securing a client’s release from jail, where he has been illegally detained for weeks. This particular gentleman (we’ll Read More
Read MorePhilly courts are coming back!
Very happy to report the following from Philly Municipal Court Plan to Reopen the Philadelphia Municipal Court’s see below order Civil Division to the Public in a Safe Manner during the Covid-19 Pandemic This memorandum addresses the means and methods that the Philadelphia Municipal Court will use to reopen its Civil Division to the public Read More
Read MoreMunicipal Court News Philly
Municipal Court news in Philly. Stay tuned for Philly court news. See below order: Filing of Cases in the Philadelphia Municipal Court to Toll the Statute of Limitation This notice addresses how to commence a case in the Philadelphia Municipal Court so that your case is not jeopardized by the running of the applicable statute Read More
Read MoreNews on Civil cases in Philly
Civil news in Philly. Covid 19 has the legal community straining to keep up with changes every day. Stay tuned to our website for future updates. See below from Philly courts: FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Tuesday, May 5, 2020 TRIAL DIVISION – CIVIL NOTICE TO THE BAR PROTOCOL FOR Read More
Read MoreFederal court Speedy Trial Act updates
It is always important to know what federal court is advising on the Speedy Trial Act. See below for Chief Judge in Delaware. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE In Re: Grand Jury Suspended : Through May 22, 2020 : Due to Exigent Circumstances : STANDING ORDER Created BY COVID-19 Read More
Read MoreBankruptcy court news
Order from U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge today: UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA IN RE: PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING : MISC. NO. 20-3007 FORBEARANCE AGREEMENTS : : O R D E R AND NOW WHEREAS, in numerous chapter 13 cases, the debtors have filed chapter 13 plans in which they propose, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Read More
Read MoreLegal Consultations During Coronavirus Pandemic
The novel coronavirus has arrived, bringing with it a host of non-health related consequences, including the potential for massive legal and economic issues. While many courts have closed their doors to hearings and other formal proceedings, lawsuits and other emergency actions can still be filed. Criminal cases, Protection From Abuse (PFA) cases, bankruptcy proceedings, tax Read More
Read MorePartition Filed in $284,000 Real Estate Case
Partition actions are rarely used, but are important real estate maneuvers in Pennsylvania. Client starting receiving tax delinquent notices for a property that she was not aware she owned. Turns out it was a family member’s property that she had the good fortune to inherit. The challenge became when it was discovered that the property Read More
Read MoreDana Coyne Joins Kenny, Burns & McGill as Litigation Associate
Dana Coyne, a skilled personal injury and litigation attorney and Bucks County native with more than 10 years of experience as a legal practitioner, has joined Kenny, Burns & McGill as the firm’s newest associate. Ms. Coyne’s extensive experience includes managing full a personal injury caseload; filing and arguing numerous pleadings throughout Pennsylvania courts at Read More
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