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Financial Responsibility: What About Taxes? 2 Tax Issues to Focus on During the Pandemic
October 22, 2020
Modern Contractor SolutionsPAYROLL TAXES HOLIDAY Contractors—like all employers—are responsible for withholding federal and—where applicable—state and local income taxes from employees’ paychecks, as…
US Courts Divided About Obligation to Provide Foreign Arbitrations with the Benefit of US Discovery Instruments. Will London Find the American Cupboard Bare?
October 12, 2020
International Maritime Law Seminar28 USC §1782 is a US statute that allows foreign parties to a totally foreign court proceeding to access U.S….
US Legal Landscape Still Feeling Effects of OW Bunker Bankruptcy
September 28, 2020
Ship & BunkerWhile the introduction of the IMO 2020 rule, collapsing oil prices, and the impact of measures taken to address the…
I’m a lawyer investigating Philly police’s response to protests — and I need your help | Opinion
September 10, 2020
The Philadelphia InquirerOn May 28, 2020, America watched George Floyd take his last breath on the streets of Minneapolis under the knee…
The Hypothetical Hits of Mediation
September 8, 2020
American Bankruptcy InstituteThis article provides four hypotheticals, with responses that were obtained from a panel of distinguished and experienced mediators. They will…
Virus Relief Bill Could Harm Lending, Collections Landscape
September 8, 2020
Law360As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the U.S., Congress may potentially alter the legal landscape for creditors and debtors….
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Issues Ruling in Favor of Medical Marijuana Use and Legitimacy
July 31, 2020
Cannabis Law JournalLast month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court took a significant step toward ensuring that Pennsylvania protects medical marijuana patients from unjust…
Amid the Pandemic: Construction Sites Moving Forward during the Pandemic
July 30, 2020
Modern Contractor SolutionsCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES Here, the focus will be on contractor responsibilities for operations and worksite safety relating to COVID-19 and the…
Del. Jarden Ruling Shows Appraisal Precedent Is Not Inflexible
July 28, 2020
Law360On July 9, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a noteworthy opinion in Fir Tree Value Master Fund LP v. Jarden Corp.,…
What’s Happening in FCRA Class Actions
June 30, 2020
PBSA JournalOriginally prepared for and published by PBSA in the May-June 2020 edition of the Journal. Read the full issue here: https://thepbsa.org/resources/publications/ …
Remembering Ax Handle Saturday
June 25, 2020
The Philadelphia CitizenI’m white. I’m over 70. I grew up and lived in Jacksonville, Florida, until I left for college in the…
Responder Immunity: Protecting the Salvor in “Bet the Company” Responses
June 24, 2020
Maritime Reporter and Engineering NewsThe specter of liability beyond the limits of applicable insurance for the salvor’s liability to both its contractual partner and…
Pa. Insureds’ Path To Pandemic Biz Interruption Coverage
May 19, 2020
Law360In the wake of government edicts and orders around the world, including Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s March 19 executive order…
Suicide: Risk Assessment and Ethical Considerations for Pennsylvania Attorneys
April 28, 2020
The Pennsylvania LawyerSuicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. While we have chosen the law as…
Ethics is Easier When You’re Older
April 24, 2020
The Philadelphia LawyerThe Preamble to Pennsylvania’s Rules of Professional Conduct says this about ethical behavior and a certain conflict of interest: [9]…Virtually…
Dismantlecon: BIMCO’s Form Offshore Decommissioning Contract
April 13, 2020
Soundings - American Salvage AssociationIn September 2019, BIMCO, venturing for the first time into waters offshore, released its DISMANTLECON form master services agreement for…
Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program? Here’s what small businesses need to know
April 3, 2020
Technical.ly PhillyWho is eligible? What are the terms? What can it be used for? Will any portion of the loan be…
Pa. Court’s Ruling On Uber Terms Clashes With Case Law
January 30, 2020
Law360If your company uses an online agreement and sells to Philadelphia residents, you will want to know about a Jan….
Drone Usage Beneficial on Projects – But They’re Not Toys
January 15, 2020
Modern Contractor Solutions MagazineDrones are used more and more in construction projects—whether for inspections, surveys, designs, monitoring, progress reports, site management and safety,…
What The Federal Green Light on Hemp Means For Banks
December 11, 2019
Law360Many banks have hesitated or refused to work with hemp companies due to uncertainty about the interplay between the legality…