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Pennsylvania Decennial Reports Are Past Due: Take Action Now If You Missed the Deadline 

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, corporate entities are not required to file annual reports. They are required, however, to file a decennial report during the calendar year 2021. What is a Decennial Report? The decennial report is a report filed …

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Three Essential Steps to Business Succession Planning: Step 1

What is business succession planning? If you have been actively involved throughout your career in building your business and overseeing its continued success, thinking about retirement can call for answers to difficult questions. Your situation may involve a child who …

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Three Essential Steps to Business Succession Planning: Step 2

There are three essential steps to developing a business succession plan. Define your long-term personal and business goals. Develop a management plan for the business. Design an estate plan that transitions ownership of your business and meets your goals. In …

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Choice of Law and Choice of Venue | Contract Issues for Small Business Owners

In this multi-part series, we highlight key contract issues for today’s business owners, including: The Indemnification Clause Insurance Provisions Warranty Language Choice of Law and Choice of Venue Choice of Law You have most likely seen both “choice of law” …

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Warranty Language | Contract Issues for Small Business Owners

In this multi-part series, we highlight key contract issues for today’s business owners, including: The Indemnification Clause Insurance Provisions Warranty Language Choice of Law and Choice of Venue Warranty Language Warranties should be crafted specifically for the needs and desires …

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The Indemnification Clause | Contract Issues for Small Business Owners

Gone are the days of sealing a deal with a simple handshake. Contracts have become more and more complex, and even so-called basic terms and conditions contain provisions that can create unforeseen liabilities. In this multi-part series, we will highlight …

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Three Essential Steps to Business Succession Planning: Step 3

There are three essential steps to developing a business succession plan. Define your long-term personal and business goals. Develop a management plan for the business. Design an estate plan to transition ownership of the business. In this article, we look …

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Healthcare Power of Attorney MUST Be on Your College Checklist

Are Powers of Attorney on Your College Checklist? As one of the many families getting ready to send a child off to college in the next few weeks, you and your son or daughter likely have a long list of …

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Can My Employer Ask if I Received a COVID Vaccine?

As of April 13, 2021, all adult Pennsylvanians are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. As eligibility requirements and availability of the various vaccines have expanded and as more adults receive the vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

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Zoning Variances: What a Landowner Must Prove to Obtain a Variance

And How Concerned Neighbors Can Force Projects to Stay “Inside the Lines” With spring and summer construction season around the corner, property owners planning for new construction or alterations should evaluate whether they will need to seek a variance from …

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