Construction Litigation Blog Posts A BIG LOTS Chapter 11 Lesson: Caution Needed When Doing Business with Chapter 11 Debtors February 4, 2025Vendors, 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 11. Indeed, Chapter 11 debtors often ...4 Lease Auction Tips for Landlords February 4, 2025During 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 clauses that attempt to limit ...Adverse Possession: Policing Your Property Boundaries – Owners Beware February 4, 2025Retail, 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 circumstances. Basically, if the neighbor occupies ...Structural Integrity and Reserve Law – 1 Year Later January 28, 2025We 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 ...Does Filing a Construction Lien Guarantee Payment? January 23, 2025I 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, ...What to Expect After a Car Accident in Philadelphia January 2, 2025If 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 ...Is the Rider or the Company Liable in a Bike Share Accident in Philadelphia? January 1, 2025Bike 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 ...Big Lots Bankruptcy Update: Pivoting from Reorganization to GOB Liquidation December 19, 2024On 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 ...What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Philadelphia December 18, 2024A 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 ...New Jersey Cannabis Law Does Not Imply a Private Right of Action for Job Applicants Who are Denied Employment Due to Cannabis Use December 10, 2024On 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 ...
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