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The holiday season is a time for family, traditions and lasting memories. For co-parents, it’s also a time to prioritize collaboration and keep the focus on what matters most: your children. In our latest #FamilyLaw blog post, shareholder Jerry Shoemaker provides a list of dos and don'ts to help co-parents make the holidays smoother and more enjoyable for everyone: https://lnkd.in/dEVQdTc3 #HolidayTips #CoParenting

Former U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin has been nominated as the next EPA administrator. Shareholder Steven Miano spoke with Bloomberg Law about the anticipated changes to environmental regulations, like the Waters of the United States rule (WOTUS), under the president-elect's pick. Steve observed, "Given his lack of history on most environmental issues and his clear allegiance to the new administration, I anticipate he will move forward to revise the WOTUS regulations to curtail jurisdiction further." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQpR6WGk #EnvironmentalLaw #HASPSNews #WaterRegulation

Shareholder Steven Miano spoke with Bloomberg Law about the potential impact of a second Trump administration on Biden-era water regulations. Steve, who chairs the firm's environmental practice group, provided insights on how regulatory shifts could impact key regulations involving federal protections for the Waters of the United States, the Clean Water Act Section 401 state certification rule, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) standards.? “My general view is that there will be broad implications for the programs under the Office of Water with the Trump administration," Steve said. Read the full article here:?https://lnkd.in/gmUMUVKz #EnvironmentalLaw #HASPSNews #WaterRegulation

If you missed our news from the month, here is a roundup of what is happening at the firm. #HASPS

As we mark our 30th anniversary today, we reflect on three decades of commitment to our clients, community, and the legal profession. Since our founding in 1994, our team has grown from a small group of passionate attorneys to a nationally-ranked firm. Five of our attorneys have been here since the beginning.?Happy HASPSiversary to William Hangley, Mark Aronchick, Daniel Segal, David Pudlin and John Summers! We are so thankful for your leadership and dedication to the firm. #FirmNews #CompanyMilestone #HASPS30 #HASPSiversary

In the next installment of the Hangley Aronchick Impact Series, a social media campaign that reflects on cases that have made a meaningful impact within our firm and the community in celebration of the firm's 30th anniversary, we highlight Hangley Aronchick's election law team, which has successfully represented state and local election officials in high-profile cases upholding and ensuring the continued availability of mail-in voting, obtaining fair and constitutional election district maps, protecting the integrity of voting systems, and addressing a wide array of other election-related issues. These cases have reaffirmed the right of all eligible voters to make their voices heard, whether at the polls or through the convenience of a mail-in ballot. As we near the 2024 presidential election, we celebrate these victories for democracy and remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting free, fair, and secure elections. #EveryVoteCounts #HangleyAronchickImpact #HASPS30 #MailInBallots

The holiday season can be a stressful time for families, especially for those whose parents are divorced or separated. In her latest #FamilyLaw blog post, associate Dori Green provides recommendations for splitting time and coordinating travel plans. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dpfiCEkY #SplitCustody #HolidaySeason #SplitFamilies

In the next installment of the Hangley Aronchick Impact Series, a social media campaign that reflects on cases that have made a meaningful impact within our firm and the community in celebration of the firm's 30th anniversary, we recall the pro bono immigration case in which attorneys Michael Carlson and Isabel Naveira López helped a Venezuelan woman and her family obtain political asylum in the United States. Our client, an active member of several political organizations that oppose Venezuela’s current government, experienced years of near-constant threats and harassment for her political activities and associations, including several brutal physical attacks. In 2018, she escaped to the United States with her daughter and applied for political asylum. After a four-year process, which culminated in a three-hour merits hearing before an immigration court judge, our client and her family were granted political asylum. The government agreed to waive its appeal. #HangleyAronchickImpact #HASPS30 #PoliticalAsylum

In continued celebration of our October HASPSiversaries, we proudly recognize the work anniversaries of associates Isabel Naveira López Lopez (4th year), Michael Masciandaro (4th year), Nicholas Bellos (3rd year), and Jackson Teague (2nd year). Thank you all for your dedication to our firm! Isabel Naveira Lopez litigates commercial disputes as well as insurance coverage and bad faith matters. As a member of the firm's Insurance Coverage practice, she helps advise insurers on complex coverage issues and resulting disputes. As Hispanic Bar Association of PA's Vice President, a Legal Education Fund board member, a member of the firm’s Hiring Committee and co-chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Isabel plays a key role in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Michael Masciandaro's practice encompasses a variety of topics, including constitutional law, tort and contract law, unfair competition, insurance law, legal malpractice, environmental law, the law of nonprofit organizations and legal ethics. With a distinguished academic background from Yale Law School, the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania, Michael brings a strong intellectual foundation to the firm and clients. This year, he was named to Law360's 2024 Pennsylvania Editorial Advisory Board. Nicholas Bellos is a valuable member of the firm's litigation department. With experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, his practice spans public and private law, including contractual disputes, business torts, employment discrimination, election litigation, internal investigations and public bidding. Jackson Teague has made significant contributions to complex commercial litigation matters, which include adversary bankruptcy proceedings, breach of contract actions and shareholder disputes. Jackson’s academic background from Georgetown University Law Center and his clerkship with Judge Sarah A.L. Merriam underscore his work at the firm. #HASPSiversary #Anniversary #LegalExcellence

Today we proudly recognize and celebrate the October work anniversaries of Hangley Aronchick shareholders Robert Wiygul (14th year) and Jason Levine (10th year). Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the firm! Robert Wiygul heads the firm's election law team, which has represented state and local election officials in high-profile cases involving redistricting, mail-in voting, electronic voting systems and other election-related issues, including in proceedings before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Supreme Court of the United States.? Robert is also co-chair of the firm’s appellate practice. ?He excels in commercial and environmental litigation, combining a trial lawyer's sense of strategy with an appellate lawyer's deep knowledge of the law to achieve favorable outcomes for clients in both federal and state courts. ?Robert currently serves as Secretary of the Public Interest Law Center's board of directors. Jason Levine provides exceptional legal counsel to executives, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes, including small and mid-sized family-owned businesses. His extensive experience in litigating complex shareholder, partnership, breach of fidicuiary duty, restrictive covenant and joint-venture disputes showcases his dedication to clients and the firm's success. Beyond his litigation practice, Jason serves on the Boards of Directors of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of the Greater Philadelphia Region and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and Our Family of Agencies. #HASPSiversary #Anniversary #LegalExcellence