This article analyzes a recently released COVID-19 Executive Order from Governor Wolf. This order was updated by a temporary order in effect from December 12, 2020, through January 4, 2021, to address a significant increase...more
Whether it be in our personal lives orour business lives, the mask is now ubiquitous. And while its acceptance acrosssociety is an open question for the public at large, it is not an option for Pennsylvaniabusiness owners....more
Whether it be in our personal lives or our business lives, the question of face masks is rarely missing. We have all observed our families, friends, neighbors, customers, and co-workers engaged in various levels of face mask...more
At last count, there are more than twenty-seven class-action lawsuits against various universities and university systems. Unlike the earliest lawsuits which were limited to the refund of room, board, and fees, the majority...more
Chartwell Law attorneys Andrew Klaber and Jason Hanford provide an update on the lawsuits seeking a tuition refund and discuss the strategic advantage to Universities that accept the inevitable and voluntarily discount...more
The most recent news stories suggest that the country may be working its way back to normal in the next 30-45 days. Regardless of whether the economy opens in the short term or long term, business owners are well served to...more
Do colleges and universities need to provide reimbursements for tuition and fees due to Covid-19 related cancellations and changes? Chartwell attorneys Andrew Klaber and Jason Hanford discuss what colleges and universities...more
Since the first installment of this series, “From One Parent to Another on University Refunds,” many universities have begun voluntarily offering a refund, rebate, or credit relative to student payments made for the spring...more
There is much discussion of force majeure clause in contract. Roughly translated, it means “superior force”, suggesting that powerful forces are impacting the contractual relationship. At a high-level, a force majeure clause...more
The Coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately led to the cancellation of classes and the closure of campus facilities across the United States, leading to a great migration of college-age-children to their childhood homes. As a...more