Spotlights

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How to File a Mechanic’s Lien in PA: A Guide for Contractors and Subcontractors

Mechanic's liens generally apply to private construction projects. This means any property used for a purely public purpose, such as a government building or certain nonprofit facilities, is typically exempt from Pennsylvania's lien law. This is because public projects are governed by separate payment bond requirements. If you're unsure whether your project qualifies, an attorney can help you confirm before you invest time in the filing process.

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CASPA in Pennsylvania: The Superhero of Construction Payments

If you are a Pennsylvania contractor or subcontractor chasing unpaid invoices, CASPA or the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act is the legal tool built for you. Enacted in 1994 to stop payment abuses in the construction industry, CASPA sets firm deadlines for when payment must be made, imposes 1% monthly interest and penalty charges on wrongfully withheld amounts, and allows the prevailing party to recover attorney's fees.

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Doing Business in PA: Laws & Regulations You Must Keep in Mind

The type of legal entity under which you choose to structure your business could impose registration and compliance requirements. Most business operations must register with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.

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9 Ways a Technology Lawyer Can Help Your Startup

From the initial stages of app development to handling legal aspects like intellectual property protection, contracts, and compliance, a lawyer plays a crucial role in guiding the entrepreneur through the process.

2 min. read

What Is A Stock Certificate?

In recent years, many corporations have changed how they tabulate ownership shares by maintaining a registry or ledger, eschewing the once-dominant practice of issuing physical certificates.

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What’s Due Diligence?

Depending on the nature of the business, you may want to divert extra attention to specific areas: retail companies may require a closer look at inventory and accounting practices; software companies may need an in-depth review of intellectual property; manufacturing businesses may require you to review quality control reports.

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What Is EBITDA? And Why Is It Important?

Keep in mind that EBITDA is not perfect. It is not recognized under generally-accepted accounting principles, so don’t expect you won’t need to know any other number about your business.

9 min. read

Legal Documents For Dummies: Technology Edition

We have worked with individuals in the software space, including front-end developers, back-end developers, DevOps firms, IT providers, production support, business analysts, product owners, and scrum masters. We believe there are common concepts that all of these professionals must understand–especially you, the entrepreneur.

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5 Reasons Why You Need A Registered Agent

A registered agent is an indispensable tool when running your business. They keep your home or business address out of the public sphere (if that’s what you want), they operate during normal business hours, and they help you stay compliant.

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What Are 3 Qualities Of Successful Entrepreneurs?

The process of getting started on a business is overwhelming enough to cause you to keep procrastinating forever in your predictable 9-5, replete with steady paychecks and paid time off. To make things easier for you, here are some things to think about as you evaluate whether it’s time to get moving.