Posts by Karin Corbett, Esq.
New Pennsylvania Construction Notices Directory Falls Short
In a previous blog entry, we reviewed recent amendments to the Pennsylvania Mechanic’s Lien law that created an internet-based Pennsylvania…
Read MorePhiladelphia’s City Council Passes Construction Tax Bill
A bill known as the Construction Tax Bill imposing a one percent tax on most new constructions and major renovations…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: U.S. Supreme Court Protects Pay Checks of Non-Union Government Workers
In a block-buster decision on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a serious blow to labor unions, ruling that government…
Read MoreWhat the USEF’s Newly Formed Equine Transaction Transparency Task Force Means for Horse Sellers and Agents
In response to requests from its members, the United States Equestrian Federation recently formed a new task force to…
Read MorePennsylvania Superior Court Holds that Majority Members of Limited Liability Company Owe Fiduciary Duty to Minority Members
In a case of first impression, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that Pennsylvania’s 1994 Limited Liability Company Law imposes a…
Read MoreWhen “Changing Horses” Really Means Changing Horses: Who Gets the Horse in Divorce?
With 50% of marriages ending in divorce, it’s no wonder we all know someone who has been involved in a…
Read MoreEquine Facilities Under Quarantine After Three Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
On January 17, the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center for large animals announced that it had effected a voluntary…
Read MoreAre Your Construction Workers Properly Classified as Independent Contractors?
In a recently published opinion by President Judge Leavitt, Hawbaker v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Kriner’s Quality Roofing Services and…
Read MoreSelling Horses in Florida: Will Your Sale Comply with Florida Law? – Part 1
Click here to read part II. As owners, riders, and trainers prepare to travel to Florida for the winter show…
Read MoreOSHA Delays Enforcement of the New Silica Standards for 90 Days
Earlier this month, OHSA announced that it will delay enforcement of its silica rule for the construction industry for 90…
Read More