Monthly Archives: August 2017
Strict Liability
In the law of torts, it is usually necessary to show that a person is negligent or otherwise at fault before that person can be found legally responsible for damages. If you slip on a banana peel and suffer injury, you must prove that the… Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s Economic Development Licenses
Most Pennsylvania liquor licenses are distributed on a county-by-county basis based upon a ratio of one license per 3,000 inhabitants in the county. Once the limit is reached, liquor license acquisition depends on supply and demand. However, in 2002 the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed legislation… Continue reading
Landlords, Dog Bites and Personal Injury Liability
Yes, a landlord can be liable when a tenant’s dog (or other pet) attacks or bites someone. Each day about 1,000 U.S. citizens require emergency care for serious dog bite injuries. As a result, there are a growing number of lawsuits stemming from dog incidents… Continue reading
What is Allocatur?
In simple terms, allocatur is a petition to an appellate court for permission to be allowed to file an appeal. An allocatur petition is generally filed where an automatic right to appeal does not exist. In Pennsylvania, a litigant has an absolute right to appeal… Continue reading
Latin Lovers – Sine Qua Non
Some things are important and some things are absolutely necessary. You can go for many days without food, but without water, your days are really numbered. Water is the sine qua non of human life. Sine qua non means literally “without which is nothing”. It… Continue reading
Acquiring Equipment – The Options
How to furnish your business with the necessary equipment can be a difficult decision. From a legal and financial perspective, the basic question is how to acquire the equipment. There are three basic options – buying it, leasing it, or leasing it under a so-called… Continue reading