Insights - Page 9 of 19

April 22, 2024

Let’s look at God’s impact on your Contracts!

We have hit a number of the boilerplate provisions over the last few weeks. As promised, this week we will...

April 16, 2024

This is why we make the big bucks! – More Boilerplate

We are moving along these boilerplate provisions. I hope at the very least you have better insight into what that...

April 08, 2024

It’s Time to Play the Blame Game

Indemnification, limitations on liability and reps and warranties. What are these concepts and why are they important? If you have...

April 03, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act & Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Guide

MPL Law Firm is committed to supporting the needs of all of our clients. The information landscape regarding the Corporate...

April 01, 2024

Home Field Advantage Applies To More Than Just Sports

Happy Easter! For the first part in this series, we are going to discuss choice of law and jurisdiction. Essentially,...

March 27, 2024

I just wanted a simple agreement, not a “War and Peace” rewrite

Have you ever reviewed a contract, gotten to the end and wondered what all these “boilerplate” provisions are all about? ...

People Kayaking Down a River With Bridge Full of Cars in Background

October 22, 2019

Townships May Not Designate Exclusive Providers of Emergency Medical Services

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, in EmergyCare, Inc. v. Millcreek Twp., No. 2195 C.D. 2011 (Cmwlth. Ct. May 23, 2013), affirmed a lower court...

October 22, 2019

Employees’ Management Status and the Creation of a Fiduciary Duty

Employers are routinely concerned with a departing employee’s competitive rights the employer’s business, especially when the ex-employee held a management position with...

October 22, 2019

Pennsylvania Passes Stormwater Authority Bill

A bill authorizing the creation of stormwater management authorities passed both the Pennsylvania House and Senate on June 30, 2013. Senate Bill...

October 22, 2019

National Flood Insurance Program Reform

The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (the “Act”) significantly reforms the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”), which previously subsidized flood...

October 22, 2019

Proper Will Drafting Helps Avoid Unintended Consequences

As with any legal document, the failure to adequately draft and prepare a will can result in unintended consequences. This principle is illustrated...

October 22, 2019

Non-Residential Development and Recreational Land Dedication or Recreation Fees

Sec. 503(11) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (“MPC”) permits municipalities to require, through its subdivision and land development ordinance, subdividers and/or...