Creenan & Baczkowski, PC Law Blog

Allegheny County has Requested Certain Non-Essential Businesses Close Temporarily The request is to close places for the next 14 days to limit the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Click here for the link. For convenience, the full text is here: Allegheny County Calls Upon Non-Essential Busin...

Our existing clients know we take great pride in our client service.  Due to public health concerns surrounding the coronavirus, we have adjusted our service model for the next few weeks. In order to protect our team and to otherwise slow or limit the impact of the coronavirus, we are taking the ...

In order to avoid confusion in our communities, we are sharing the PA Department of Economic and Community Development's request for "non-essential businesses" to close temporarily in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Click here for the link. March 14, 2020 Dear business owner: T...

For some industry insight on things that can create a gap in your policy coverage.  We suggest reviewing your policy with your broker/agent at least annually to ensure your questions are answered. Click here for: IRMI - 101 Common Commercial Lines Coverage Gaps To Avoid

To reduce the impact of COVID-19 outbreak conditions on businesses, workers, customers, and the public, it is important for all employers to plan now for COVID-19. For employers who have already planned for influenza pandemics, planning for COVID-19 may involve updating plans to address the spe...

The "pandemic" classification of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus has caused many questions and concerns among the business community.   Here are some non-medical things you should should know: WHOSE GUIDANCE DO I FOLLOW? We do not recommend following what you heard on the news channel.  Instead ----...

On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act, which is effective January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. The SECURE Act has several positive c...

On December 17, 2019, Congress passed the long awaited SECURE ACT (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019).    Link to SECURE Act Some of the key points: The required beginning date to take RMDs is increased to 72 Allowing retirement plans to be effective for curr...

What Records Do Small Businesses Need to Keep for Taxes? Tax season is just around the corner, so now is a great time to make sure that you are retaining all the documentation you need to back up the income, deductions, and credits listed on your small business's tax return. Keeping the proper re...

Attention Small Business Owners: New Overtime Rule Issued by the Department of Labor At the end of September, the Department of Labor issued a new overtime pay rule that will take effect on January 1, 2020. According to the Department of Labor, the new rule will make 1.3 million American workers ...

Dealing with Negative Online Reviews of Your Business You've worked hard to build your small business. Nothing is more frustrating than negative online reviews, particularly if you feel they are unjustified or have been posted in bad faith. There are several steps that you can take to prevent you...

The construction litigation team at Creenan & Baczkowski, PC recently obtained court approval of a successful negotiated settlement against the contractor.  The multi-million dollar settlement resulted from C&B persistence in demonstrating the ongoing nature and scope of the structural damages.  ...

 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's newly updated business resources page- Pa Business One Stop Shop - has many resources for new and existing businesses. The free resources includes:  Free Business Plan Template Workshop and one-on-one business counseling Link to PA funded business progr...

Many small business owners face a dilemma when  starting out - what address should I use for my official business registration?    Under Pennsylvania law (15 P.S. Sec. 109), entities required to provide a registered office address in any document filed in the Department of State may enter into a ...

Our office supported Pro Bono Month and the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's annual Jeans for Justice fundraiser and awareness campaign.    Check out the great things lawyers do to help our communities. http://www.pittsburghprobono.org/

Nicholas LaCava, a rising senior at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, has completed a summer internship with Creenan & Baczkowski, P.C.  We wish Nick the very best as he enters his senior year of college and continues on his path toward law school. Did you know? From time to time, Creenan & Baczko...

Employee Handbooks should give your employees a clear direction on workplace rules and policies.  When properly drafted, maintained, and enforced, these Handbooks can protect a company from employment related liabilities.  What are the essential elements?  According to www.thehrspecialist.com, th...

The Creenan & Baczkowski, PC trial team of Jim Creenan and Joanne Parise recently filed a $23,000,000.000 judgment by consent in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  The case involved construction defects arising from a public construction project.  The team will now purs...

The Creenan & Baczkowski, PC trial team of James Creenan, Frank Jones, and Joanne Parise recently obtained a successful verdict following a three day bench trial in the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County, Orphans' Court Division.  The team represented an estate and annuity beneficiaries...

Creenan & Baczkowski, PC proudly announces the addition of esteemed attorney Charles R. Conway to the firm's personal and business planning practices.   Charles R. Conway brought his private practice to the firm in April of 2018.  He currently serves as the Magisterial District Judge of District ...

Creenan & Baczkowski, PC proudly sponsored the 2018 "Party at the Palace" - the primary fundraising event for the Palace Theater in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.   The Palace Theatre has been a major force in Westmoreland County's cultural scene for generations. Opened September 2, 1926, as the Mano...

Michael Bethune, a sophomore at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, has completed a summer internship with Creenan & Baczkowski, P.C.  We wish Michael the very best as he enters his junior year of college. 

Attorney Michael Gaetani joined Creenan & Baczkowski, P.C. Mike primarily practices in the area of commercial litigation, representing large and small business and individuals in a variety of disputes.  Mr. Gaetani has experience handling cases at all stages of litigation in federal and state cou...

Creenan & Baczkowski, P.C. sponsored the Mother of Sorrows Parish Festival held at the church in Murrysville.  .  

Molly Creenan attended the United Way's Women's Leadership Council (WLC) Summer Networking Event at the Greensburg Courtyard Marriott.  During the meeting the Council discussed the Open Your Heart to a Senior Program and future events to be held this year.