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On August 19, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a long‑awaited decision in Penncrest School District v. Cagle. The case stemmed from a Right‑to‑Know Law (RTKL) request filed by Crawford County resident Thomas Cagle after two school‑board members criticized a Pride‑Month book display on their personal Facebook pages. One board member shared the display and called it “totally …

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We are pleased to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a prestigious honor that reflects their dedication, skill, and commitment to legal excellence. Attorney Elizabeth White has been recognized for the first time in Elder Law, a testament to her compassionate advocacy …

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Please join us in congratulating Attorneys C. Edward S. Mitchell and Brian Bluth on their continued recognition as Super Lawyers in their respective areas of practice. This is Attorney Mitchell’s 10th consecutive year being recognized, a testament to his long-standing excellence in Civil Litigation: Defense. Attorney Bluth has been recognized for 5 consecutive years for …

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In the legal profession, reputation is everything. Clients seek attorneys who are not only knowledgeable but also trustworthy and ethical. One of the most respected measures of a lawyer’s professional capabilities and ethical standards is the AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell has been a reputable directory and resource for the legal profession for many years. …

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We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of a local youth softball team. The McCormick Law Firm team showed incredible talent, determination, and sportsmanship this season, boasting an impressive overall record of 10 wins and only 2 losses.

McCormick Law Firm recently announced the addition of former Lycoming County Judge, Marc F. Lovecchio, to its complement of attorneys. Lovecchio joined the Williamsport-based firm in November 2021 after serving 12 years on the bench. Lovecchio will focus his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, civil litigation, municipal law, and commercial law. He also …

Read more “Judge Leaves Bench to Join McCormick Law Firm”

A Last Will and Testament is a key estate planning document to have in place. Two basic important provisions of a Will name the beneficiaries (who you want to receive your assets when you pass away) and your Executor (who you want to administer your estate when you die). However, a common misconception is that …

Read more “What Assets Are Controlled by My Will?”

By now, many if not all of you, are aware that the United States Supreme Court recently issued a decision regarding vaccine mandates in the workplace. National Federation of Independent Business v. OSHA, 595 U.S.___(2022). The decision centered on the federal government’s authority via OSHA, if any, to impose such a mandate. The court decided …

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Keith Wailoo is a professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University. He has written widely about health policy. Pandemics have ravaged human society for centuries. According to Professor Wailoo, the COVID-19 pandemic will transform social behavior, reshape the economy and “without question” create a new norm involving remote work and communication. This new …

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For more than four decades, the attorneys at McCormick Law Firm have represented medical professionals, hospitals, and health systems in the defense of medical malpractice claims. Almost by definition, most medical malpractice claims present highly complex medical and legal issues for experts, lawyers, judges, and ultimately, juries, to resolve. Anyone who has worked in health …

Read more “Is Evidence of a Physician’s Judgment Still Admissible in a Medical Malpractice Trial in Pennsylvania?”

As Spring is upon us and hopefully the COVID restrictions continue to lessen, perhaps your company will be getting together for a company picnic or company sponsored event. Whether an injured employee is in the course and scope of employment at this sponsored event is dependent on the facts and circumstances. Have you wondered however, …

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No, we are not talking about what is commonly known as Mixed Martial Arts or the MMA. Sometimes, though, laws seem so detached from the real world that it seems like employers and employees are left with no choice but to battle it out in the arena or what is commonly known as the octagon! …

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) recently released its anticipated Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (“BEAD”) Program. The NOFO provides guidance to states in terms of funding, and will (eventually) award contracts for broadband to be extended into unserved and underserved communities. The NOFO places …

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Unfortunately, restoration of firearm rights is extremely difficult in Pennsylvania but not impossible. Bans apply through both the state and federal laws. Under Pennsylvania and federal laws, certain individuals are precluded from possessing firearms. 18 Pa. C.S.A. 6105. Presently, except for very few exceptions, there is no effective mechanism through the courts. While a petition …

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Filial support in the elder law context relates to the responsibility of an adult child to support their parents. The premise of filial support developed in the 16th century as Elizabethan poor laws which sought to enforce support obligations between family members in the American colonies to prevent indigency. These poor laws became part of …

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Effective July 8, 2022, the IRS now allows an estate to request a portability election up to five (5) years after a Decedent’s death (through Revenue Procedure 2022-32). Portability elections allow a surviving spouse the ability to file a Federal Estate Tax return (Form 706) to preserve their spouse’s unused federal estate tax exemption (In …

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August is National “Make a Will” Month. This annual event reminds individuals to review their already existing will or create a new will. A will serves as one important document in an individual’s estate plan. However, although a will is a significant document to complete, an estate plan is comprehensive, and often involves discussions and …

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The IRS announced last week that it has increased the contribution limits for 401(k) and IRA accounts for 2023. Beginning next year, you will be able to contribute up to $22,500 to your 401(k) for 2023. IRA contribution amounts were also increased to $6,500 for 2023. These numbers are adjusted for inflation and represent an …

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On December 21, 2022, the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority (PSA) issued a “Program Memorandum which announced that beginning January 2023, health care facilities such as hospitals will be required, upon request by the PSA, to provide documentation of “internal investigations” related to incidents and events that have been reported to the PSA. The “Program Memorandum” …

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McCormick Law Firm has been a Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce member since 1956. The Firm was recently featured as a Legacy Member in the Chamber Connection portion of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette newspaper for its deep roots in the community. Click here or on the image below to read the article.

Clients with high-net-worth estates and their attorneys have been carefully monitoring the ever-changing Build Back Better Bill in an attempt to anticipate any estate and trust planning that may be recommended based on the proposed changes. There was some concern amongst clients and their advisors, particularly in the last few months, of potential legislative tax …

Read more “Most Recent Version of Build Back Better Bill Removes Certain Previously Proposed Tax Provisions”