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Judicial Sale Doesn’t Stifle Mortgage’s Priority Lien Interest
What almost happened in In re Estate of Landis, 2014 Pa. Super. LEXIS 9 (Jan. 15, 2014), before the Pennsylvania Superior Court intervened is a...
Non-Compete Agreements: A Necessity For Your Business
Every business possesses a proprietary interest in its client base, which typically takes years to develop, and in its unique business plans, methods...
How Obamacare Will Impact Your Business This Year
Starting this year, the federal government is imposing a new tax on health insurance carriers based upon their share of the so-called “fully-insured...
Longtime Property Owners In Philadelphia May Be Eligible For Substantial Tax Relief
Under LOOP, property owners who saw their certified market valuations more than triple from 2013 to 2014 will save money on their property taxes for...
Court Untangles Real Estate Transaction That Goes Awry
Unlike many other states, in Pennsylvania, there is no formal process in place for an attorney to review an agreement of sale in a real estate...
Court Won’t Consolidate Separate Judgments Against Spouses
In Pennsylvania and with most states, assets owned by married couples have their own recognized form of ownership; namely, tenancy by the entireties.
Charitable Exemption For Real Estate Taxes May Change
Recent bills sponsored by some members of Philadelphia City Council will send a chill down the spine of many charitable organizations that own real...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Relaxes Foreclosure Standards
In a case of first impression, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has issued an opinion that will make it easier for banks to foreclose on delinquent...
Commonwealth Court Strikes A Tax Sale In Philadelphia
In yet another blow to the city of Philadelphia’s attempt to collect upon its substantial real estate tax delinquencies, the Commonwealth Court in...
Trial Court Refuses To Strike Or Open Confessed Judgment
One of the most oppressive tools available to commercial landlords and lenders alike is what is called a warrant of attorney. Most loan and lease...