LITIGATION
Exploring Current Popular Topics in Estate Litigation in Pennsylvania
Posted in LITIGATION, TRUSTS & ESTATES
Estate litigation in Pennsylvania encompasses a range of legal issues arising from the distribution and administration of an individual’s assets upon their death. As the legal landscape evolves, certain topics emerge as popular areas of dispute within estate litigation. In this blog post, we will explore some of the current… Continue reading
Conducting Depositions in a Virtual World
Posted in LITIGATION
The COVID-19 pandemic altered the landscape for many industries, the legal industry being no exception. The inability to attend hearings, trials, or even client meetings in-person forced lawyers to adapt to new ways of working. One of the most significant, and likely most permanent, changes has been the move to… Continue reading
Shareholder Disputes in Pennsylvania
Posted in LITIGATION, Pennsylvania Law Monitor, SHAREHOLDER OPPRESSION
Shareholder disputes can be costly and time-consuming for Pennsylvania businesses. These disputes can arise for various reasons, including disagreements over management decisions, allegations of breaches of fiduciary duties, and disputes over ownership and control of the company. Pennsylvania law provides various avenues for litigating shareholder disputes, including mediation, arbitration, and… Continue reading
Philadelphia’s Commercial Activity License
Posted in LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE
Companies that do business in the City of Philadelphia are required to obtain a Commercial Activity License from the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). While there are some exceptions, your company will likely need a license to own and operate a business in Philadelphia. If you or your… Continue reading
Appellate Division Rejects Notion That Members Can Simply Assent and Not Agree to the Terms of a Newly Drafted Operating Agreement
Posted in Business & Corporate, LITIGATION
On May 26, 2021, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division issued an important decision in Premier Physician Network, LLC v. Robert Maro, Jr., M.D., et al, (Docket No. A-1152-20) concerning the governance of New Jersey limited liability companies (LLC). The issue before the Court was whether members of… Continue reading
What If: My Tenant Won’t Vacate the Leased Premises?
Posted in LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE
A tenant fails to pay rent or breaches another term of the lease agreement. The landlord terminates the lease. The tenant does not vacate the premises, and does not pay any additional rent. What can you, as a landlord, do to fix this problem? You can get the tenant out,… Continue reading
The New Jersey Prompt Payment Act
Posted in Construction, LITIGATION
While many contractors may not be aware of the existence of the New Jersey Prompt Payment Act, its application to construction litigation where payment is sought under either a general-contract or sub-contract is important to the industry.
How to Remove an Invalid Construction Lien
Posted in Construction, LITIGATION
As the owner of a parcel of property, you might someday be faced with a scenario wherein a construction lien filed by a contractor who performed work for you was either improperly filed, or is simply invalid on its face. The issue becomes what is the proper way to remove… Continue reading
Appeals of Family Court Judgments
Posted in LITIGATION
For those unaware, after a Lower Court makes a final decision in a family court case, either party has a right to appeal that decision to the Appellate Court. A Notice of Appeal must be filed, along with any other relevant documents, within 45 days of the date of the… Continue reading
Can a company represent itself in court in New Jersey?
Posted in LITIGATION
In the courts of the State of New Jersey, adult individuals generally may prosecute or defend a civil action in person, however, state law generally prohibits any business entity other than a sole proprietorship from appearing in any court action in the State except through an attorney authorized to practice law in New Jersey. Continue reading
