Some of the October 2009 changes to the PA Mechanics Lien Law apply to a contractor or subcontractor’s ability to waive the right to a mechanics lien on “residential building.”  This is important because, if the right can be waived, owners and general contractors will sometimes compel contractors to waive this right.  Prior to 2007, …

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently affirmed, without opinion, the Commonwealth Court’s decision in Shaffer v. ZHB of Chanceford Township, – A.2d – (Pa. Cmmw. Ct. 2008) holding that the purported division of a tract of land into units, by filing a Declaration and plan under the Pennsylvania Uniform Planned Community Act (the “UPCA”) and the transfer …

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Prospective bidders who wish to challenge the Commonwealth’s award of a bid must do so through the Prelitigation Resolution of Controversies procedure described at 62 Pa. C.S.A. Secs. 1701- 1726. This procedure requires that any prospective bidder’s protest: … be filed with the head of the purchasing agency within seven days after the aggrieved bidder …

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Many Chester County residents use their property, in whole or in part, for various types of equine activities. Regardless of whether such use is of a personal or a commercial nature, these activities pose a variety of risks to property owners, riders and trainers. As a result, those involved in these activities should carefully consider …

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With the current economy, more and more people are filing bankruptcy. If you are a bank or business owner then it is likely you have had to deal with a client or customer bankruptcy filing at least once. If you haven’t, you probably will have to in the months to come. So what should you …

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