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9/23/2015 | Construction Blog
Today is the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. Also known as the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur is celebrated each year at the end of the high holy days. It is the holiest and most solemn day of the year in the Hebrew calendar and is traditionally observed with fasting and intensive prayer.
9/21/2015 | Real Estate Blog
We have posted about easements many times before — our series last summer, “Dune Look Now,” is just one example. Landowners use easements as a way to settle property disputes without anyone having to sell. Private companies, individuals, the government and every other property owner use easements for all types of land uses. A government may need an easement for road construction; a power company may need an easement to gain access to power lines; a homeowner may need an […]
9/17/2015 | Real Estate Blog
A new report commissioned by the Philadelphia Growth Coalition estimates that the city will add 18,000 new jobs over the next 10 years — if the city does nothing about commercial real estate taxes. If the city acts, though, the number of new jobs would more than quadruple to about 79,000. The Growth Coalition is hoping the report will add a greater sense of urgency to the business community’s efforts to change the way real estate taxes are levied in […]
9/17/2015 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
For many Pennsylvania residents, an important part of the estate planning process involves determining who will serve as the executor of one’s will. However, in many cases this is a determination that is likely to lead to a great deal of stress for the individual tasked with that role. It is worth considering whether obtaining professional estate administration services is a good fit for your family’s particular needs. An estate administrator will assume most of the tasks for which an […]
9/15/2015 | Construction Blog
Philadelphia has put a new city ordinance in place that implements its policy of ensuring that all employees – whether working for a public or private entity – within the city limits, get paid sick time. Bill number 141026 became effective in May. With one notable exception for people working under a collective bargaining agreement, it applies to all construction and development companies.
