Pennsylvania Bill Aiming to Close Labor Law Loophole Moving to the Senate Floor?
9/15/2015 | Construction Blog
We have continued to follow legislation put forth in the Pennsylvania legislature that seeks to close a loophole in the criminal code that provides exemptions for stalking, harassing, and threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction if it is done during a labor dispute. The newest version, Pennsylvania House Bill 874, has passed out of the House and been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 9-4 vote. It now seems primed to come to the Senate floor […]
Estate planning tips for unmarried couples
9/10/2015 | Kaplin Stewart Blog
More and more people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere are choosing to alter the way in which they express their commitment to a partner. Rather than taking the traditional path of marriage, many couples choose to live together in a family structure outside of marriage. Regardless of the reasons behind such a choice, it is important to note that unmarried couples do not share the same rights as those who choose to walk down the aisle. This is especially true in […]
HAPPY LABOR DAY FROM KAPLIN STEWART
9/7/2015 | Construction Blog
Labor Day is traditionally filled with last trips to the beach and barbecues during the long weekend that marks the end of summer. Like Memorial Day in May though, it’s a good time to pause for a moment or two and understand the reason why we have this federal holiday.
What terms are negotiable in a commercial lease?
9/5/2015 | Real Estate Blog
In our earlier post, we focused on the terms of a commercial lease. As we mentioned, negotiating a commercial lease is not only an acceptable tactic, but it is almost expected that a business owner will attempt to negotiate a better deal.
Kaplin Stewart Ice Bucket Challenge a Big Hit
9/4/2015 | Construction Blog, Kaplin Stewart Blog
As previously reported, the Kaplin Stewart Construction Law Department took the ALS ice bucket challenge recently. The event was a great success and even attracted some media attention. For some great photographs of the moments of truth, go here for the Times Herald’s coverage.
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