Category: General / Opinion

Under legislation just passed by Congress, taxpayers who make donations for the Haiti relief effort during 2010 would be able to deduct those donations on their 2009 tax returns which are due to be filed by April 15, 2010.  The obvious purpose of the legislation… Continue reading →

Most companies host some sort of traditional holiday or end-of-year party in December as a chance for employees to relax and celebrate the festive season together.  Holiday parties are a great way for business owners to help employee morale and make employees feel appreciated. Employers,… Continue reading →

In the 1970’s ABC television introduced a series of animated musical educational short films aimed at children called Schoolhouse Rock.  Perhaps you remember some of the catchy tunes that usually ran on Saturday mornings such as: Conjunction Junction; Mother Necessity and I’m Just a Bill. … Continue reading →

 The Firm is pleased to announce that J. Kenneth Butera, son of H. Kenneth Butera, has become a shareholder in the Firm, effective January 1, 2009. Known variously as “young Kenny”, “little Kenny” (even though he is taller), “Ken, Jr.” (even though he is not… Continue reading →

We have read so much about the casinos coming to Philadelphia over the past decade that our eyes tend to glaze over with each new story.  Here’s one you can take to the bank: there will be gambling on the river in the City, and… Continue reading →

The legal doctrine of subrogation is invoked most often in the insurance industry.  It deals with the insurance company’s right to go after and recover from the party who caused a loss — after the insurer has paid out on its policy with its insured. … Continue reading →

One More Time:  No Such Thing as a Free Lunch!     Anyone over age 55 is a favored target of vendors selling everything from vacation homes on North Carolina golf courses to “really hot” investment “vehicles.”  A favorite method is to invite you to participate… Continue reading →

BBC&B Welcomes Rod Fluck   We are pleased to announce that Rod Fluck has joined the firm as an associate in our real estate and commercial department.  Rod received his undergraduate degree cum laude from Princeton University in 1993 and later attended the Dickinson School… Continue reading →

All of us seem to be left with an emptiness unlike any we have ever experienced in the aftermath of the events of September 11.  It consists of a mixture of deep sadness for those who died, the shock that we were so vulnerable to… Continue reading →

It is that time of year again.  The first Monday in October traditionally begins the United States Supreme Court’s term.  Sandra Day O’Connor, often considered a moderate, retired from the Court last year.  Samuel Alito was confirmed last winter to fill her seat.  Alito is… Continue reading →