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Business Implications of Divorce
When a business owner gets divorced, the business is often the major asset subject to distribution. Accordingly, the business and its’ ongoing operations are almost always implicated in the divorce....
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Coronavirus, Business and Contracts: Navigating Uncharted Waters
The impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic is rippling through the United States economy. Mass cancellations, closures, travel restrictions, containment zones and school closures at every level leave...
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Does Commercial Liability Insurance Cover Claims Arising Out of COVID-19...
As our collective understanding of COVID-19’s national (and global) impact continues to develop, many business owners may wonder whether their commercial general liability (CGL) policies can provide...
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The Impact of Governor Wolf’s Closure Order on Pennsylvania Businesses
Pennsylvania Business owners have probably heard that Governor Tom Wolf ordered that all "non-life-sustaining" businesses in Pennsylvania must close their physical locations to slow the spread of...
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Financial Assistance for Small Businesses Injured by the COVID-19 Outbreak
The coronavirus pandemic has already caused massive financial impacts across nearly every industry in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Unemployment claims have skyrocketed, essentially all physical...
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Does Business Interruption Insurance Cover Claims Arising Out of COVID-19...
Business interruption insurance covers a business’ losses resulting from a direct physical loss or damage to property. Accordingly, coverage under such a policy generally will not trigger unless there...
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The Impact of Governor Wolf’s Recent Business Closure and Stay at Home Orders
With individuals residing in Allegheny County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County ordered to stay at home with only certain limited...
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Senate Passes "CARES Act" to Assist U.S. Small Businesses and Individuals
As most of you know, last night the U.S. Senate passed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act”, being referred to as the CARES Act, which is now being sent to the House of...
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CARES Act Benefits for Nonprofits and Their Employees
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (referred to as the “CARES Act”). This sweeping legislation provides economic relief for small...
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Paycheck Protection Program (Now is the Time to Apply!)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides $349 Billion in SBA 7(a) forgivable loans to businesses and nonprofits with fewer than...
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PPP Funding Update – Relaxations on Certification of “Necessity”
May 14, 2020 Yesterday the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued updates to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) guidance on the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) Loans, and added Questions/Answers...
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Bucks County Offer of Small Business Grants Requires Quick Action
Much has been made and reported about the federal government’s effort to sustain the economy and assist working families through programs such as enhanced unemployment benefits and the Payroll...
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These challenging times present particular challenges to small business. Notwithstanding efforts to stimulate the economy, the fact remains that many businesses simply can’t function at a sustainable...
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What is a contract: Part 2: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration: What’s in it...
This post continues my series explaining the main elements of a contract, which are outlined on the attached infographic. My goal is to demystify some of these basic provisions to help business owners...
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Owner Liability – Piercing the Veil
A corporation or limited liability company provides multiple advantages to business owners which is why business lawyers so frequently recommend their use. Among the most significant of these...
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From a Litigator's Desk: Keep Your Business Laundry In-house
Business partnerships are like marriages; sometimes they work great from the start and before you know it you are celebrating a 25 year anniversary with a big party with all of your clients and...
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No Hire Clause Called into Question
Many companies use restrictive covenant agreements with key employees to guard against economic harm to the company by an employee who takes a job with the company’s competitor and/or tries to persuade...
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Important Reminder for Home Improvement Contractors in Pennsylvania
In 2008, Pennsylvania enacted the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) designed to protect home owners from unscrupulous contractors. However, it is also a trap for the unwary home...
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What is a Contract: Part 3: Conditions - When Is a Promise No Longer a Promise?
This post continues my series explaining the main elements of a contract, which are outlined on the attached infographic. My goal is to demystify some of these basic provisions to help business owners...
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What is a Contract: Part 4: Representations, Warranties, Covenants - The...
This is the fourth installment of my continuing blog series explaining the main elements of a contract, which are outlined on the attached infographic . My goal is to demystify some of these basic...
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