November 2021 — November 2021 marks ten years since the arrest of former Penn State football coach, Jerry Sandusky, on charges pertaining to child sexual abuse. He was tried in the spring of 2012 and was convicted on 45 counts. Sandusky is currently serving his 30 – 60 year sentence in a Pennsylvania prison. Joseph…
November 2021 — The MLO Minute — Our legal family is pleased to announce that our firm’s founder, Dennis McAndrews, has received the “Melmark Hero Award” in recognition of his decades of service to individuals with disabilities and their families. In presenting this award to Mr. McAndrews, Melmark stated that he “has worked tirelessly throughout his…
October 2021 — The MLO Minute: By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of our Special Education Department — As October – ADHD (“Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”) Awareness Month — comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the impact this disability has on children at school, and what are some of…
October 2021: Learn more about our Northern Delaware Team which includes special education attorney, Alexander Corbin, Esq., and Cassi Greenwood! Our firm continues to showcase the unwavering work of our attorneys and staff through video interviews as part of our “Spotlight Series” on our MLO YouTube Channel! These videos are a quick and fun way to get…
October 2021 — The MLO Minute: By Dennis McAndrews, Esq. and Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed. — One year ago, we were gratified and excited to announce that Clark’s Manor received final zoning approval to commence its cutting-edge group home in Delaware County for individuals with chronic but stable mental health needs. This innovative program recently celebrated its one…
October 2021 — The MLO Minute: By Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Community Outreach — For over 30 years, our nation has recognized the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and 1 in 6 youth (ages 6-17) experience…
September 2021 — The MLO Minute: By Dennis McAndrews, Esq. and Ally McAndrews, Esq. — In 2017, Act 43 became law and significantly expanded the sale of legal fireworks in Pennsylvania. However, the “law of unintended consequences” has accompanied this expanded law and created “figurative fireworks” of its own. As a result, many people have…
September 2021 — The MLO Minute: By Dennis McAndrews, Esq. and Heather Hulse, J.D., M.S., M.A. — During Dennis McAndrews’ four decades of practice, he has routinely reviewed what are known as the “Advance Sheets” which are blue weekly paperback volumes of new cases throughout the Pennsylvania and federal court systems. These decisions provide the latest…
September 2021 — The MLO Minute: By Kimberly Caputo, Esq. and Jennifer Grobe, Esq. — The School year has begun and parents in many Districts are experiencing late morning pickup for their children, very long routes, no afternoon drop off at home, or no transportation for children at all. The COVID 19 virus has played…
September 2021 — The MLO Minute: By Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Outreach for McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse and Ryan P.C. — September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a period dedicated to educating and destigmatizing a topic that is often very challenging to talk about. Suicide is the 2nd leading…