Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor
During the transition process from declarant to homeowner control of an association, one common area of dispute is the condition of the sidewalks. The new sidewalk surfaces may be scaling, cracking, spalling, discolored, holding water, or otherwise falling apart. The association attributes the condition of the sidewalks to defective construction… Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor
The primary cause of fatalities and serious injury on the jobsite can be narrowed down to twelve hazardous conditions. The Ironworkers union refers to these as the Deadly Dozen Hazards and has committed to a long term educational campaign to help workers spot and correct hazards before they become deadly…. Continue reading
Posted in Personal Injury
As if e-cigarette battery explosions and the potential dangers of lung damage from inhaling the e-cigarette liquids didn’t pose enough danger, now e-cigarettes are being used to intensify the nicotine experience via dripping.
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Reuters reports that Sports Direct International Plc, Britain’s largest sporting goods company with about 700 stores throughout Europe, is discussing a bid for Eastern Outfitters LLC (“Eastern Outfitters”), the parent of Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports (“EMS”). Versa Capital Management LLC (“Versa”) is the owner of Eastern Outfitters. Last… Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the State of New Jersey the explosion of trampoline park openings continues. These facilities insist that lengthy Releases/Waivers of Liability are executed which purportedly bar any claims arising out of injury that may occur based on ordinary negligence of the facility or its… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
The Marlton office at Stark & Stark will be hosting three seminars in the next three months that will focus on various aspects of divorce and family law, and will be free and open to the public. Additionally, all three presentations will be held in the Marlton office.
Posted in Truck & Bus Accident
Drivers on Colorado’s Interstate 25 were largely unaware that the Otto-Budweiser semi-truck next to them had no one in the driver’s seat, on October 20, 2016. The truck was operated by autonomous driverless technology during a 120 mile maiden trip; a beer run from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Does… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Negotiating the conveyance of land rights with an experienced negotiator is often difficult and confusing at best. Terms such as temporary construction easement, slope easement, and fee simple interests are thrown around as if the public knows what they mean. Some terms also have acronyms (“TCE” for temporary construction easements… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
On the heels of The Limited bankruptcy filing, another retailer appears to be on the precipice of Chapter 11. Gymboree (Gymboree Corp.) reported yesterday that its CEO, Mark Breitbard, will be stepping down once a successor is appointed. Breitbard will assume the role of Chairman of the Board effective February… Continue reading
Posted in Business & Commercial Law
Each year select municipalities appraise all properties within their borders in order to have all tax assessments reflect the current full and fair value of each property within the taxing district. The process, known as a revaluation, is alarming to property owners since they do not know whether their taxes… Continue reading
