Since July 1, 2015, Pennsylvania businesses have been able to convert from one form to another, with a few simple steps. Before 2015, a business entity that wanted to change its form (such as a general partnership to a limited liability company (LLC)) would have either needed to undergo a complicated merger process or would have had to transfer assets.
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Negotiating the Change in Terms Addendum to Agreement of Sale
In a balanced market, and frequently in this seller’s market, properties are sold twice. There is the original offer and acceptance and then there is the renegotiation that follows the inspection reports.
State Investigates Licensees Alleged to Have Violated Governor’s Closure Orders
The process of reopening business in Pennsylvania has been a bumpy road and the twists and turns ahead make predictions difficult. Not so the past: we know what was allowed and what not at any particular time.
Social Media & Financial Considerations For Real Estate Professionals
Tips for real estate professionals on how to manage their social media and personal finances during the COVID pandemic.
Uniform Commercial Code Case Law
Attorney Kara Eshenaur provides a summary of recent uniform commercial code case law.
The CARES Act and Bankruptcy
The CARES Act, which addresses the economic impact of the pandemic, included provisions for small business reorganization and personal bankruptcy.
The CARES Act and Housing
Legislators addressed the preservation of housing in the CARES Act. The law includes provisions for both homeowners and renters, who are experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19.
Real Estate Transaction Forms Require Legal Consideration During the Pandemic
COVID-19 restrictions have impacted typical real transactions and the use of standard forms used to provide legal protection.
CARES Act Authorizes Paycheck Protection Loan Program
The CARES Act provides for loans backed by the SBA to be issued to eligible borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program.
What Employers Need to Know About Paid Sick And Family/Medical Leave Under FFCRA
What do employers need to know about paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
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