Yearly Archives: 2006
Crash Course in Auto News
Have you ever been tempted to purchase a motor vehicle from a friend or at auction — but not insure it until it was repaired and road-worthy? Be careful. Persons who own registered but uninsured automobiles in Pennsylvania run certain surprising risks.The purpose of the… Continue reading
BBC&B Update
We would like to welcome Elena Gray to our BBC&B family. Elena lives in Royersford. Pennsylvania. She and her husband Ken have two children. Elena joins us as secretary to Curt Ward and Kenny Butera. Kevin Palmer marked twenty years of practicing law at the… Continue reading
Financial Privacy
We have been interested in the notifications which we have been receiving concerning everyone’s privacy policy. Whether it be your bank, brokerage firm, life insurance company, health insurance company, or others, hardly a day goes by without the receipt of someone’s “privacy policy.” Our research… Continue reading
Non-Competition Agreements – How Strong Are They?
After years of litigation in Pennsylvania, the courts have made it clear that non-competition agreements between an employer and an employee are generally enforceable. Requirements of enforceability, however, contain additional conditions: the contract which contains the covenant must be supported by adequate consideration rendered at… Continue reading
Land Use: The Merger Doctrine
Suppose you own a parcel of real estate and you learn that additional land is available for sale next door. You purchase the ground thinking that maybe some day you will put in a pool or build an addition onto your house; later you decide… Continue reading
The Debate over Gay Marriage
In May 17th Massachusetts may become the first state to legally recognize same-sex marriages. Recent controversy over who is legally allowed to marry has led to new laws, judicial rulings and even a proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage. Traditionally marriage has been a unique legal… Continue reading
Nonconforming Use: Use It or Lose It
Local zoning laws are a relatively recent development in our country’s history. The first comprehensive zoning legislation was enacted in the United States during the first third of the 20th century, with many zoning ordinances created in the period between 1940 and 1960. Before then,… Continue reading
Venue
With the 2004 Olympics approaching, we are sure to hear a good deal about the “venue” for boxing and the “venue” for sailing. Venue is also an important concept in civil litigation. Sometimes the selection of venue for a particular kind of lawsuit is easy.… Continue reading
Personal Notes
Ken Butera is off to Tuscany and Umbria for a well deserved respite. We’ll have more to report on his trip if and when he returns.Ken Butera, Jr. and wife, Alisa, are expecting their second child any moment. Chances are good that by the time… Continue reading
Estate Administration – Surviving Spouse
Estate Administration – Surviving Spouse When a person dies, he or she will usually leave behind an estate. This estate must be administered, which basically means transferring the assets of a person who has died (the “decedent”) to the decedent’s heirs or beneficiaries. Assets must… Continue reading