Alternative Dispute Resolution Blog Posts

January 28, 2025

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) by a licensed engineer versed ...

January 23, 2025

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 belief is entirely incorrect, however, ...

January 2, 2025

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. A compassionate car accident attorney ...

January 1, 2025

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 Millennium Park, making them a ...

December 19, 2024

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 and operations. Today, Big Lots announced ...

December 18, 2024

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 a motorcycle accident in Philadelphia, it’s ...

December 10, 2024

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 test. The Court in Zanetich ...

December 10, 2024

Accidents happen daily in Philadelphia, and when they do, it’s often hard to know what to do next. Whether you’re injured in a car accident on I-76 near the Schuylkill River or take a bad fall on an icy sidewalk at Rittenhouse Square, the results can be life-changing. Injuries can interrupt your work, limit your ...

December 2, 2024

On November 18, 2024, Governor Murphy signed a law which will require New Jersey employers with 10 or more employees to disclose certain compensation benefit information in job advertisements. What Does the Law Require? This new law requires covered employers to disclose in each job posting, “the hourly wage or salary, or range of hourly wage or ...

December 2, 2024

The end of the year is upon us, and often parents or other individuals make gifts to their children for the maximum amount allowable to avoid federal and state gift taxes. In the absence of marital bliss, how these gifts are handled can make a significant difference in the event of a divorce. Divorces often involve ...