How the Arbitration Process Works
By: Stephen P. Lagoy If you are interested in how the arbitration process works, read this article from a recent edition of Forbes Magazine. For more information on types of alternate dispute resolution, please contact our office.
The Advantages of Confession of Judgment Clauses in Commercial Leases
By: Christopher L. Turner In these challenging economic times, commercial landlords need to be mindful of the advantages of Confession of Judgment Clauses. These clauses permit a landlord to obtain a judgment either for money damages or for eviction against defaulting tenants without the need of a trial. Additionally, priority of the judgment is …
How Comprehensive Mediation Can Work For You
By: Stephen P. Lagoy As reported in the National Catholic Reporter Online Edition, several sex abuse cases in the Chicago Archdiocese were recently settled through the use of a Comprehensive Mediation Process. To view the article in the National Catholic Reporter about their successful use of arbitration and mediation, click here. For …
Is your home properly assessed?
By: John K. Fiorillo In this economic climate, chances are the assessed value of your home is higher than it should be. Your assessment should represent a specified percentage of your property’s fair market value. In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, properties are supposed to be assessed at 54% of their fair market value. In Chester …
US Supreme Court Clarifies Student Strip Search Rules
A United States Supreme Court decision issued on June 25 clarified an issue that may be of interest to school districts. For more information about how this decision may impact your school district’s search policies and procedures or your student’s rights, read this post on our Municipal and Land Use Blog or contact …
Baseball Arbitration – Could it work for you?
By: Stephen P. Lagoy One approach to alternative dispute resolution is called “baseball arbitration.” It is patterned after major league baseball’s salary arbitration rule. This is the rule that was saved by then U.S. District Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, when she issued an injunction ending a long player strike …
Equine Law
By: Donald C. Turner Many Chester County residents use their property, in whole or in part, for various types of equine activities. Regardless of whether the use is of a personal or a commercial nature, these activities pose a variety of risks to property owners, horse owners, riders and trainers. As a result, those …
Arbitration alternative in resolving franchise disputes
By: Stephen P. Lagoy If you are considering arbitration, here’s an article that may be of interest to you. Please contact Stephen Lagoy to discuss whether arbitration might be beneficial to resolve disputes for you or your company.
Auto insurance: uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
By: Stephen P. Lagoy When someone asks, “How much insurance coverage do you have,” most people respond with the limits of their liability coverage. This coverage protects you from claims and lawsuits by others for automobile-related injuries that you may have caused. In essence, liability insurance protects other people from your negligence. There is …
Auto insurance: full tort vs. limited tort
By: Stephen P. Lagoy Selecting “full tort” coverage gives you the unlimited right to sue for automobile-related non-economic damages such as pain and suffering caused by the carelessness of another driver. In contrast, “limited tort” coverage allows you to sue for these damages only if you suffer a “serious injury”. Under the law, “serious …