On April 24, 2020, Congress passed, and President signed, an additional $310 Billion of funding to replenish the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) after the initial $350 billion of the program’s funding was exhausted. Applications for new funding will be accepted on April 27, 2020. While the PPP program was lauded […]
JULIE A. AUERBACH NAMED FELLOW OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS
ASTOR WEISS KAPLAN & MANDEL, LLP is pleased to announce that Julie A. Auerbach has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Comprised of the top matrimonial attorneys throughout the nation, AAML members are recognized as preeminent family law practitioners with the highest levels of […]
Suggested Guidelines for Persons Subject to Montgomery County Custody Orders During COVID-19
Note: Montgomery County has issued the attached guidelines when exchanging custody of children. These guidelines are good rules to follow, regardless of which county you live in. For persons seeking guidance regarding existing Custody Orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following are recommendations only and are not enforceable via a […]
The Federal Stimulus (Economic Impact Payment)—What do you need to do?
By: Judy M. Springer, Esquire In general, you do not need to do anything according to the IRS to obtain your federal stimulus payment. The IRS expects to begin issuing the payments this month. Depending on your circumstances, you might want to take some pro-active steps. Who Qualifies? If you […]
Businesses Should Determine Whether Non Performance of Contracts May Be Excused by the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this time of uncertainty, businesses should examine their contracts to analyze the risk of non-performance of obligations and to identify force majeure clauses in light of the COVID 19 pandemic. Force majeure clauses, and the common law doctrine of impracticability, may excuse non-performance upon the occurrence of unanticipated events […]
Distinguishing Between Corporal Punishment and Abuse in Custody Disputes
By Julie A. Auerbach When parents are separated and at odds with one another, each trying to point to the parenting weaknesses of the other and each competing for more time with their children, these parents are likely to be even more constrained in their use of corporal punishment. The older […]
2019 Organization CoBI Award Winner – The Jazz Sanctuary
The 2019 Council on Brain Injury Award, sponsored by Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, is proud to recognize The Jazz Sanctuary as the Organization Winner.
2019 Individual CoBI Award Winner
AWKM presents the 2019 Individual CoBI Award Winner to Dr. Drew Nagele – In recognition of his tireless dedication to address the needs of individuals with brain injuries and their families through clinical leadership, advocacy, education and research.
Join us in celebrating our 2019 CoBI Award Winners
The 2019 Council on Brain Injury Awards, sponsored by Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, will be given to Dr. Drew Nagele and The Jazz Sanctuary.
CoBI Golf Tounament
Every Fall CoBI host their annual golf tournament in the Philadelphia area. This is one of their biggest events of the year. This year, Dave Woloshin, who sits on the Board of Directors of CoBI, Jordan Schlossberg, Grady Lowman, and Colin Devlin participated in this fundraising event.