Real Estate Law

Lend With Caution: Open-Ended Construction Mortgages in Danger

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Mechanics lien law in Pennsylvania can be a procedural and substantive morass to the uninitiated. Many find the filing requirements, class of claimants, and priority rules may pose a challenge in advising lenders and contractors in how to protect their respective interests. The recent Superior Court case Commerce Bank/Harrisburg v. Kessler , 2012 WL 1610139, has the potential to change the method under which banks lend money for the construction, repair or alteration of a premises.

Law Technology News

Preservation and Proportionality in Legal Holds

Five high-profile members of the e-discovery community gathered in a panel on May 17 to discuss preservation and proportionality in legal holds from the perspectives of general counsel, litigators and the judiciary.

Litigation

The Mediation's Framework: How to Approach a Preliminary Meeting

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This is the fifth article in this series on mediation advocacy. The fourth article discussed how to find mediators and how to decide which mediator to select.

Commentary

The Perils of Overidentifying With a Client's Emotions

When a client walks in the door, he or she has a legal problem. The client wants your help in sorting it out.

Growth in a No-Growth Market

The following series of articles examines law firm revenue trends and how firms can grow revenue in the current market.

2011 Firm Financial Results

Financial results from the last year for law firms across Pennsylvania are examined in this collection of articles from The Legal Intelligencer.

Penn State Abuse Scandal

View a collection of articles featuring The Legal's coverage of the ongoing Penn State Abuse Scandal.