Posted in Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Business & Corporate, Real Estate
Vendors, landlords, and other creditors often feel a sense of security when doing business with Chapter 11 debtors. The Bankruptcy Code, and even court orders entered at the outset of a bankruptcy case, seemingly provide a myriad of protections to those engaging in business with a company reorganizing under Chapter… Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Business & Commercial Law, Real Estate
During a retail bankruptcy, commercial landlords often face challenges when their tenants try to maximize the value of the bankrupt estate by holding lease auctions. Despite lease provisions that may restrict or prohibit a lease sale, courts have generally allowed retail debtors to conduct such sales. This is because lease… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Business & Corporate, Real Estate, Retail & Industrial Real Estate
Retail, commercial, and industrial property owners need to be diligent about policing their property boundary lines to avoid losing valuable property rights to an encroaching neighbor. The doctrine of adverse possession opens the door for an encroaching neighbor to make a claim of ownership of a neighbor’s property under certain… Continue reading
Posted in Community Associations
We are now a year into the effective date of what is colloquially known as the Structural Integrity Act (Act). The law combines two important obligations condominium associations or cooperatives must now adhere to, inspection of the structure of the building (does not apply to all types of community associations)… Continue reading
Posted in Construction Litigation
I am often approached by contractors who wish to file a construction lien regarding either a residential or a commercial project. It is not atypical for many of these contractors to believe that filing a lien claim will guarantee the payment of the amount which is due to them. This… Continue reading
Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by another person’s carelessness, your life might feel uncertain and overwhelming. The physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burden from the crash can seem like a lot to handle. In these difficult moments, it’s important to know that you’re not alone…. Continue reading
Posted in Bicycle Injury
Bike share programs have revolutionized the way people travel in cities across the country. With names like Indego in Philadelphia, these programs offer a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to other forms of public transportation. The bikes can be found at kiosks near major landmarks such as Penn Station, Rittenhouse Square, and… Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Business & Commercial Law
On September 9, 2024, Big Lots, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. At the time, Big Lots had entered into an asset purchase agreement with an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP (“Nexus”), which had agreed to acquire Big Lot’s assets… Continue reading
Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents
A motorcycle accident is a life-altering event, bringing shock, confusion, and stress in its aftermath. Whether you’re dealing with recovery from physical injuries, emotional trauma, or financial strain, the days and weeks following the accident are critical to ensuring you have the necessary resources to move forward. If you’ve experienced… Continue reading
Posted in Employment Law
On December 9, 2024, the United District Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an important decision whether New Jersey’s Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”) provides a private right of action for a job applicant who was denied employment because he failed a pre-employment drug… Continue reading
