Monthly Archives: July 2006
HUD Looks at Home-Lending Practices
These days, there’s hardly any business like the mortgage business. A cottage industry has evolved around historically low interest rates and easy credit; people who refinanced their residential mortgages two years ago found themselves doing it again a year later, and some have even done… Continue reading
Postscript: The Inn at Rest!
On August 20, 2000, the King of Prussia Inn, which had been an inaccessible patch of historical architecture completely surrounded by high-speed highways, was moved about one-quarter of a mile to a sylvan setting on Bill Smith Boulevard. After the move contractors went to work… Continue reading
An Avoidable Tragedy
In 1990, Teri Schiavo apparently suffered from a chemical imbalance that caused her heart to stop beating for an extended period which resulted in severe brain damage. Most doctors who have examined her believe that she has been in a persistent vegetative state since her… Continue reading
Happenings
Denise Ciampitti is scheduled to teach a seminar on Law for the Layman at the Haverford Township Adult Night School in February of 2004. Ken Butera just found out he is expecting his 8th grandchild in the Spring. BBC&B wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.— BBC&B
Queen’s English The Hypen — Let the Fog Descend!
Most punctuation is used to separate words or thoughts; not so with the hyphen and, to a lesser extent, the slash. They are used to join words where they might otherwise be either separate or “closed” (i.e., joined to form a single word). The rules… Continue reading
Use of Roadblocks by Police; What Role Should They Have?
Some consider sobriety checkpoints an infringement on motorists’ right to privacy, while others consider them a vital tool in the war against drunk driving. Sobriety checkpoints spark heated debate among opponents and proponents, however, the Supreme Court has ruled that they are here to stay.… Continue reading
Title Insurance to the Rescue!
In the purchase of a home, closing costs are generally burdensome, and the cost of title insurance can be one of the largest of them. Banks giving mortgages to buyers routinely require title insurance as a condition of the loan; as painful as it may… Continue reading
Zoning Variances: Use and Dimensional
Local zoning laws typically regulate the types of uses that can be established in a given area, as well as the physical characteristics of structures located with a given zoning district. Zoning ordinances typically divide a municipality into various zones, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural… Continue reading
Condominiums and Pest Control
You are a condominium owner in a multifamily building and one of your neighbors is chronically disruptive to you and others in the building to the point where the life-styles of the others and you are significantly affected. The disruption is constant and no amount… Continue reading
Consent Exceeded
A recent case involving pro football star Bill Romanowski illustrates the limits of “consent” as a defense in a personal injury case in the context of professional sports. In sporting events, whether professional or amateur, players are generally deemed by law to have consented to… Continue reading