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Read Delete: Electric Vehicle Buyers Have The Agony of Choice
For many years, drivers thinking about switching to an electric car have had very limited choices. In recent years however…
Legalese Explained: Redress
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Hopefully you had a fantastic Independence Day. In all the fireworks and grilled hot dogs, I find that the ‘reason behind the season’ is sometimes forgotten. The Declaration of Independence states that one of the reasons for the declaration is: “The petitions for redress…
Showtime: ERCO Interior Sys., Inc. v. Nat’l Commercial Builders, Inc.
The New Jersey Appellate Division recently declined to enforce a forum selection clause on the basis that such enforcement would violate the strong public policy of New Jersey, and that disputes related to payments on New Jersey construction projects be brought in New Jersey. In the case of ERCO Interior Sys., Inc. v. Nat’l Commercial Builders,…
CEOminutes: Cory Perdue, President & CEO of Datakwip
Cory Perdue is the president and CEO of Datakwip. Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, Datakwip “helps buildings help people”—by harnessing data to ensure buildings operate in an environmentally and financially responsible manner. The company’s platform provides enterprise, cloud-based facility analytics to utilities, energy contractors, and organizations looking to optimize facility operation and efficiency. Clients experience a…
The Monday Morning Minute: The four fundamentals of compliance with Fair Housing
Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Check out today’s The Monday Morning Minute.
Construction Law: Ferrara v. Peaches Cafe
New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, recently issued a decision that makes it easier for parties who have gone unpaid after performing work or supplying materials for the improvement of real property to file liens on the property even if they only dealt with a tenant of the property, and not with the…
Pennsylvania Public Records Requesting: Who Can Request a Record?
The RTKL is a Pennsylvania law that applies to all Pennsylvania Commonwealth and local agencies. But do you need to be a Pennsylvania resident to make a request under the RTKL? No! Under the old version of the RTKL, only PA residents could request records under the RTKL. The current version of the RTKL, passed…
The Gimme – Awards for Small Businesses
For awards set aside for small businesses (including SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.), disappointed offerors may protest the size and/or status of the presumptive awardee. These protests must be filed with the CO within 5 business days of receiving notice of the identity of the awardee. If you have questions about this or…
Happy Independence Day!
Once signed by 56 representatives from the original thirteen colonies, the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4th, 1776. This is what made us the Land of the Free and Home of the Brave! We hope that you have a fun and safe 243rd Independence Day! ABOUT OFFIT KURMAN Offit Kurman is…
Expanding the Limits of Eminent Domain? Three Takeaways from the Court’s Recent Decision
Not long ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a slew of decisions from its recent term, redefining its position on several issues including the census, immigration, and other hot button topics. Although less publicized, its decision Knick v. Township of Scott, was significant, overriding over 30 years’ of precedent on eminent domain law. In Knick,…
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