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Commercial and Civil Litigation
An Overview Of Adverse Possession In Pennsylvania: Open, Exclusive And Hostile
Explore the principles of adverse possession in Pennsylvania: legal requirements, from actual, visible possession to the statutory periods and exceptions.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
How to Spot Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are meant to be safe, comfortable places. Unfortunately, many individuals are in vulnerable situations in these facilities. In some cases, when individuals are unable to speak up for themselves due to physical or mental impairment, or do not feel able to speak freely due to threat or coercion, they are more vulnerable and at risk of abuse or neglect.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Default Judgments – Avoid Them at All Costs: Ten Bad Things That Could Happen to You
The first response to a lawsuit filed against you should be to retain an attorney. It is not an option to ignore a lawsuit, and you have just twenty (20) days to respond. It is folly to believe that another party has hired a lawyer to file a claim against you, paid the court costs, put it on the public record and directed the Sheriff to serve the suit on you, only to let it all go and, at that point, “work it out.” At that moment, it is incredibly important that you act immediately to protect yourself and engage counsel. The time of bluffing, or ‘working it out’ has passed, at least for the moment.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law
Putting Short Term Rental Regulations in Focus
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Strict-liability Under Pennsylvania’s Consumer Protection Law
Pennsylvania Supreme Court interpreted PA’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (“CPL”) to be a strict liability statute.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Supreme Court Decision Impacts Ability to Remove Class Action Cases
On May 28, 2019, the United States Supreme Court issued an important decision affecting both class-action practice, and litigants’ ability to remove litigation to federal court.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Untangling the Web: Dividing Co-Ownership of Property
Co-owned Real Estate. The co-ownership of real estate can arise in many different ways. Many times, it is with the best intentions that the parties decide to own…
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Sharpening the Sword: Amendments to CASPA in 2018
Effective October 10, 2018, the Pennsylvania legislature amended The Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (“CASPA”). CASPA creates standards for contractors, subcontractors…
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Verdict Upheld for Violation of Non-Solicitation Agreement
Recently the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a lower court opinion that found a Philadelphia corporation liable for tort claims and violations of non-solicitation agreements.
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