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Mayor Kenney

Mayor Kenney Issues New Requirements to Allow for Construction Activities to Resume in Philadelphia

Construction activity in Philadelphia may resume only as to projects for which either a demolition or building permit was issued on or before March...

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Paid Leave and Unemployment Benefits

Paid Leave and Unemployment Benefits During the Pandemic: What Everyone Needs to Know

Natalie Klyashtorny appeared on Smart Real Estate Podcast, hosted by Joseph Scorese, a senior mortgage lender with Firstrust Bank, to talk about what...

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State Governmental Guidelines

State Governmental Guidelines Issued for Construction Activities Taking Place in Pennsylvania

Require social distancing (6-feet minimum distance between workers) unless the safety of the public or workers require deviation (e.g. drywalling,...

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Small Businesses

Desperately Needed Financial Assistance Is On Its Way for Small Businesses In Philadelphia And Beyond

Additionally, yesterday, the United States Senate voted to provide an additional $310 billion to further finance the Payroll Protection Loan (“PPP”)...

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Business Activities Allowed to Resume

Construction and Other Business Activities Allowed to Resume in PA under Certain Conditions

Additionally, Governor Wolf signed Senate Bill 841 that approves qualified Pennsylvania notaries public to perform remote online notarizations, which...

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Unemployment Benefits

How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits in PA if You are Self-Employed or An Independent Contractor During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pursuant to the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, these individuals will also receive an additional $600 per week in benefits...

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New Requirement For Employers Doing Business In Philadelphia Takes Effect April 20, 2014

Starting Sunday, April 20, 2014, an employer must provide written notice to all employees of a new amendment to Philadelphia’s Fair Practices...

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COVID-19

What are the Newly Issued Safety and Social Distancing Rules and Regulations for Essential Businesses in PA?

Significantly, businesses are also required to deny entry to any customers who are not wearing a mask, unless the business sells food, medication, or...

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CARES Act

Take Advantage of Withdrawing or Borrowing Money From Your Retirement Accounts Under the CARES Act

Normally, individuals are taxed on the withdrawal at their ordinary income tax rate during the year the withdrawal is made. However, under the CARES...

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You Should Not Wait to Plan

Why You Should Not Wait to Plan Your Next Real Estate Project In Philadelphia

Alan Nochumson appeared on Smart Real Estate Podcast, hosted by Joseph Scorese, a senior mortgage lender with Firstrust Bank, to talk about how the...

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