Joanne Murray, an associate of the Firm, published an article entitled “Lead and Testing Under the CPSIA: What Toymakers Need to Know About Testing, Tracking and Content Limits” in the January issue of "TD Monthly",  a web publication of the Trade Organization of the toy, hobby, game and gift  industry.   This article discusses  how the new toy safety regulations apply to small to mid-sized toy manufacturers.   

To read the full article, open the following link:   http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=4004
 

Joanne M. Murray has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Bucks County Bar Association.  The Bucks County Bar Association, one of the oldest and most active bar associations in the United States, has over 700 members and is dedicated to providing support and fellowship for the advancement of the legal profession.  Murray will also serve as Chair of the Women Lawyers Division of the Bucks County Bar Association for a one-year term.  She has served as the Division’s Vice Chair for the past two years.  Murray will preside at all meetings for the Women Lawyers Division, and will be responsible for planning events such as CLE programs, coordinating guest speakers, and planning the Division’s annual reception honoring a local woman who has contributed to the legal community. 

Susan Maslow,  a Partner of the Firm, participated in the Free Enterprise session of the Central Bucks County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Advancement Program, which was held at  Byers’ Choice, Ltd in Chalfont, PA at 8:30 am.   Other panelists included Ben Bugajewski, CEO of, Bugajewski Facility Services and Bob Byers, Jr., CEO of Byers’ Choice, Ltd.  The discussion was facilitated by Pete Bonacum, a business coach with Action Coach and an active member of the Leadership Advancement Program.  Ms. Maslow relayed how she began her career as an attorney, shared some of the keys to her success and discussed the challenges and opportunities facing the business community in general in the hope of assisting the audience in their personal “rise to leadership”.

 The Leadership Advancement Program of the Central Bucks County Chamber of Commerce is an exclusive benefit of membership designed for entrepreneurs, business and non-profit executives. The Panel Discussion was part of a nine month, eleven session program offering a select group of Chamber members rare, in-depth access to Central Bucks County’s most influential non-profit, corporate and government leaders. The Leadership Advancement Program is open exclusively to Chamber members who may apply for themselves or sponsor an employee. Applications are accepted throughout the year, with selections made by early September.

 

Michael W. Mills, Esq., a Partner of the Firm,  will serve as Chair of the Orphans’ Court Section of the Bucks County Bar Association in the year 2010.  Mike will help to oversee the efforts by the Orphans’ Court Section, whose mission is to provide a means by which lawyers who are interested in Orphans’ Court procedures and substantive estate laws can meet and discuss developments, as well as act as a liaison with the Court in dealing with these matters.