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...
View ArticleWhat 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....
View ArticlePennsylvania 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,...
View ArticleWhat'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...
View ArticleVendor'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...
View ArticleNegotiation 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....
View ArticleCommunity 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...
View ArticlePhilly 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...
View ArticleProfessional 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...
View ArticleAll 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleDoing 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...
View ArticleHot 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleSeminar: 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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