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Is our economic depression an excuse to get out of a contract?

Can a buyer use ‘force majeure’ as an excuse to break or breach a contract, such our economic recession or depression?  Generally, no.  Under Pennsylvania law, to use a force majeure clause as an...

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What does the new Stimulus Bill mean for the small business owner?

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2009/02/16/daily2.html?ana=from_rss Pennsylvania is slated to receive $22.91 Billion dollars of the Stimulus plan that President Obama signed today....

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Pennsylvania to recieve $344MM from Stimulus Plan

Stimulus providing Pa., N.J. with $800M for transit - Philadelphia Business Journal: Pennsylvania unemployed should feel some relief soon. President Obama and Vice President Biden announced today,...

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What's New in Pennsylvania's Economic Development Initiatives

·  The Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia's next meeting: What's New in Pennsylvania's Economic Development Initiatives?March 10, 2009Federal Reserve Bank7th and Arch Streets5:30-8:00 pmThe...

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Vendor's Broken Promise -- What can you do?

What can you do?You are between a rock and a hard place.  Your vendor promised to repair the machine. The machine is central to your business; without it you can’t operate or make any money.  You can’t...

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Negotiation 101—know your bargaining position

The Pennsylvania Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that reinforces the basic foundation of Negotiation 101—know your bargaining position.  Medical Protective Company insured Dr. Paul G....

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Community Grants Available through Weavers Way

Community Grants Available through Weavers Way Weavers Way Co-op Environment Committee invites community groups from the surrounding area in Mt. Airy, Germantown, East Falls, and Chestnut Hill to...

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Philly Parking Wars

 Our city’s parking war has finally made the headlines.  Last quarter, when the city raised the on-street parking rates to $2 an hour, many business owners complained.   They believe the increased...

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Professional Networking Calendar

Professional Networking Calendarhttp://www.mckeeoffice.com/calendar.html We have updated our Professional Networking Events in Philadelphia Calendar. Do you have an event that you want published on...

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All in the Family Business: Can the President do that?

I received this legal question by email:We own a family business, an S corp. Two brothers are equal share holders. We have a Board of Directors with three directors. We have three officers; One of the...

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What format should I write my engagement agreements?

I received the following question by email:I am corporate counsel for my mid-sized company.  We need to hire an attorney to handle some outside matters.  Should I prepare an engagement agreement or...

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Doing Business with the Commonwealth

 The Temple University Small Business Development Center is hosting a workshop, “Doing business with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”  This is a free workshop that will teach you how to  find...

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Hot Issues in Business Law: Patent Trolls

Hot Issues in Business LawTechnology giants have formed a new group to protect themselves from patent trolls.  Patent trolls are businesses who business model is to purchase key intellectual property...

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How a member can force a nonprofit to involuntarily dissolve

The Court of Commonwealth issued a ruling in April that should serve as a warning to nonprofit boards in Pennsylvania.   Did you know that Pennsylvania law allows a member of a nonprofit to petition...

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Seminar: Doing Business with the Commonwealth

Event/Workshop Title:  Doing Business with the Commonwealth  Location:  Doylestown  Address:  252 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Event Description:  Free Contracting Workshop for Small Business!...

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