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• Interpreting PA Law on Pay-if-Paid Provisions
  Fall 2011
• Low Man on The Totem Pole, Protective Options for a Subcontractor
  October, 2011
  
• Dealing with Defects: five strategies to manage defective plans and specifications, and resolve design problems that might arise in construction projects
  October 2011
• Maryland Court Clarifies Subcontractor Licensing Requirement (PDF)
  Jason Tomasulo authored an article, "Maryland Court Clarifies Subcontractor Licensing Requirement" which appeared in the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal.
• From Legal Pad to IPad: Using Tablet Computing to Increase a Lawyer's Efficiency (PDF)
  June 7, 2011
  Michael Payne authored an article, "From the Legal Pad to IPad: Using Tablet Computing to Increase a Lawyer's Efficiency" which appeared in the Legal Intelligencer.
• "Who Owes Whom? 'Trust-Fund' Statutes Prevent Contractors from Exercising their Right to Set-Off in some Northeast States" (PDF)
  Christopher Cafardi authored an article, "Who Owes Whom? 'Trust-Fund' Statutes Prevent Contractors from Exercising their Right to Set-Off in some Northeast States" which appeared in Building and Construction Northeast.
• Employee Misclassification - Criminal and Civil Penalties Now Possible for Misclassificatio on Independent Contractors (PDF)
  Spring 2011
  Marc Furman and Eric Kimbel authored an article, "Employee Misclassification - Criminal and Civil Penalties Now Possible for Misclassification on Independent Contractors" which appeared in Construction Today.
• Maryland Job Applicant Fairness Act
  Melissa C. Angeline authored an article, "Maryland Job Applicant Fairness Act" which appeared in the June 2011 issue of Building Congress Bulletin, published by The Building Congress and Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore.
• Receivership Versus Bankruptcy for a Single-Asset Real Estate Entity (PDF)
  April 6, 2011
  Nella Bloom authored an article, "Receivership Versus Bankruptcy for a Single-Asset Real Estate Entity" which appeared in the Legal Intelligencer.
• Crossing State Lines (PDF)
  Jack Graham and Jennifer Horn authored an article, "Crossing State Lines" which appeared in the Spring 2011 issue of Building and Construction Northeast.
• The New Era of Immigration Enforcement (PDF)
  Melissa C. Angeline authored an article, "The New Era of Immigration Enforcement" which appeared in the April 2011 issue of Construction Business Owner magazine.
• How To Create a Successful Succession (PDF)
  Wayne Buckwalter authored an article, "How to Create a Successful Succession" which appeared in the April 2011 issue of Dynamic Business magazine.
• Don't Get Stuck in the Deep End (PDF)
  April 2011
  Steven Williams authored an article, "Don't Get Stuck in the Deep End" which appeared in Units magazine.
• The New ADA Rules Regarding Swimming Pools - Don't Get Stuck in the Deep End... (PDF)
  February/March 2011
  Steven Williams authored an article, "The New ADA Rules Regarding Swimming Pools - Don't Get Stuck in the Deep End..." which appeared in the Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Association's newsletter, Pennsylvania Perspective.
• An Important Family Matter (PDF)
  Wayne Buckwalter authored an article, "An Important Family Matter" which appeared in the January/February issue of Addiction Professional magazine.
• Protecting Against Faulty Workmanship Claims (PDF)
  December 2010
  Cohen Seglias partner Jonathan A. Cass co-authored an article with Peter Stoll, Jr. and Mary Stoll Walter of The Stoll Agency, Inc. which appeared in the December 2010 issue of Construction Executive.
• Philadelphia’s New Zoning Code: Zoning Change for the Future (PDF)
  November 26, 2010
  Alexander Barth authored an article, "Philadelphia's New Zoning Code: Zoning Change for the Future" which appeared in the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal.
• The Devil is in the Details of Restrictive Covenants (PDF)
  November 2010
  
  Cohen Seglias Senior Counsel Melissa C. Angeline and Senior Associate Douglas C. Hart co-authored an article entitled "The Devil is in the Details of Restrictive Covenants" which appeared in the November 2010 issue of Perspectives, a monthly newsletter published by the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association.
• Physicians and Covenants Not to Compete: Neglect is Not an Option (PDF)
  October 25, 2010
  Cohen Seglias Partner Mark Stadler authored an article entitled, "Physicians and Covenants Not to Compete: Neglect is Not an Option," which appeared in the October 25, 2010 issue of The Legal Intelligencer.
• Inform Before You Perform: Sanctions for Destroying Evidence of Defective Work (PDF)
  October 18, 2010
  Anthony Bottenfield authored an article, "Inform Before you Perform: Sanctions for Destroying Evidence of Defective Work" which appeared in the New Jersey Law Journal.
• Interplay of PA's Mechanics' Lien Law and Condominium Act (PDF)
  October 12, 2010
  Cohen Seglias Partner Marian Kornilowicz and Associate Wendy Bennett co-authored an article entitled "Interplay of PA's Mechanics' Lien Law and Condominium Act" which appeared in the Legal Intelligencer.
• The Effects of Geographic and Substantive Shifts in Business (PDF)
  Jennifer M. Horn authored an article, "The Effects of Geographic and Substantive Shifts in Business" which appeared in the Legal Intelligencer in August 2010.
• Forum Choice a Key Issue in Pa. Consumer Protection Law Cases (PDF)
  July 28, 2010
  Christopher Soper authored an article, "Forum Choice a Key Issue in Pa. Consumer Protection Law Cases" which appeared in the Legal Intelligencer.
• The EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Are you Compliant? (PDF)
  May 28, 2010
  Lori Wisniewski Azzara authored an article, "The EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Are you Compliant?" which appeared in the Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Journal.
• Significant Changes to Mechanics Lien Law Are Pending (PDF)
  Eric Kimbel, senior counsel in Cohen Seglias' Construction Group, authored an article published in the April/May 2010 issue of Breaking Ground regarding Pennsylvania House Bill 1960.
• The Crackdown on Independent Contractor Misclassification (PDF)
  Cohen Seglias partner Marc Furman and associate Lawren H. Briscoe co-authored an article entitled "The Crackdown on Independent Contractor Misclassification" which appeared in the February 2010 issue of Construction Executive.
• Contractors are facing delays on both ends of major awards and in some cases it's pushing them toward financial disaster. (HTM)
  December 1, 2009
  Cohen Seglias partner Michael H. Payne was quoted in the December 1, 2009 online edition of Government Executive regarding the cost of contract delays to the government, taxpayers and small businesses.
• Trust Planning for Beneficiaries with Addictions (PDF)
  November 9, 2009
  Wayne Buckwalter authors article entitled "Trust Planning for Beneficiaries with Addictions", which appeared in the New Jersey Law Journal.
• Green Construction: New Liabilities Require New Practices (PDF)
  October 26, 2009
  Cohen Seglias partner Lane Kelman and associate Christopher Soper co-authored "Green Construction: New Liabilities Require New Practices," which appeared in a supplement to the Legal Intelligencer.
• Mechanics' Lien Rights and The Pennsylvania Condominium Act (PDF)
  August 14, 2009
  Marian Kornilowicz authors article entitled "Mechanics' Lien Rights and The Pennsylvania Condominium Act".
• Appellate Division Gives New Meaning to Sticker Shock in Public Bidding Context (PDF)
  August 1, 2009
  Ashling A. Ehrhardt authors article entitled "Appellate Division Gives New Meaning to Sticker Shock in Public Bidding Context". This article was originally published in the August 2009 issue of the Construction Law Section Newsletter, a publication of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and is reprinted here with permission.
• The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: What it Means for You (PDF)
  July 1, 2009
  Michael Payne and Craig Schroeder authors article entitled "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: What it Means for You".
• Pennsylvania's Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act
  April 10, 2009
  Nella Bloom and Marian Kornilowicz authors article entitled "Pennsylvania's Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act". 
• Top 10 Common IRA and Retirement Plan Mistakes (PDF)
  Wayne Buckwalter authors article entitled "Top 10 Common IRA and Retirement Plan Mistakes".
• When A Client Dies (PDF)
  March 1, 2009
  Wayne Buckwalter is quoted many times in an article entitled, "When A Client Dies" written by Steven A. Meyerowitz.  Wayne comments on instances where having a plan are crucial to a client's family and business. Learn more about what steps you need to take in this informative article.
• Multi-Use Projects and Master Condominiums (PDF)
  November 21, 2008
  Marian Kornilowicz authors article entitled "Multi-Use Projects and Master Condominiums".
• Facade Easements - Alive and Well? (PDF)
  June 13, 2008
  Marian Kornilowicz authors article entitled "Facade Easements - Alive and Well?"
• One Call and Bilt-Rite: Can They Be Reconciled? (PDF)
  March 24, 2008
• To Renew or Not to Renew: Why It Is Vital to Know What Your Lease Requires (PDF)
  January 29, 2008
  Steve Williams authors article entitled "To Renew or Not to Renew: Why It Is Vital to Know What Your Lease Requires".
• How do I Sell My Company Without Firing Myself? (PDF)
  November 26, 2007
  Wayne Buckwalter authors article entitled "How do I Sell My Company Without Firing Myself?"
• The Amended PA Mechanics Lien Law - How will this change your Risk Management? (PDF)
  June 1, 2007
  Jason Copley authors article entitled "The Amended PA Mechanics Lien Law - How will this change your Risk Management?"
• The Codes Inspector Cometh (PDF)
  May 1, 2007
  Steven Williams authors article entitled "The Codes Inspector Cometh".
• Jury Returns $1.4 Million Verdict in Favor of CSPG&F Client
  March 9, 2007
• Understanding Pennsylvania’s At-Will Employment Standard Will Help Townships and Employees Alike (PDF)
  September 1, 2006
  Steven Williams authors article entitled "Understanding Pennsylvania's At-Will Employment Standard Will Help Townships and Employees Alike".
• A CFM's Survival Guide to Project Documentation & Claims (PDF)
  February 28, 2006
  Jason Copley authors article entitled "A CFM's Survival Guide to Project Documentation & Claims".

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