Alan Nochumson

October 20, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

For years, courts across the country have been dealing with what constitutes a legal marriage and, as such, who can be legally married. In essence, these cases have focused on how or whether the word "marriage" is or should be defined.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

October 19, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

For years, courts across the country have been dealing with what constitutes a legal marriage and, as such, who can be legally married. In essence, these cases have focused on how or whether the word "marriage" is or should be defined.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

September 15, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Not all properties are created equal, so to speak. Based upon the zoning code of the local jurisdiction, there are limitations as to how the property may be used and developed. If the property owner wishes to use or develop the property in a manner that differs from what is allowed by the applicable zoning code, the property owner may seek what is called a "variance" from the local zoning board.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

September 14, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Not all properties are created equal, so to speak. Based upon the zoning code of the local jurisdiction, there are limitations as to how the property may be used and developed. If the property owner wishes to use or develop the property in a manner that differs from what is allowed by the applicable zoning code, the property owner may seek what is called a "variance" from the local zoning board.

By Alan Nochumson

8 minute read

August 18, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Estate of Nicholas v. The Cutler Group (2015 Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 56), a trial court judge in Bucks County recently enforced a valuation guaranty contained in a right of refusal set forth in a land acquisition deal entered into between a developer and individuals who sold land to the developer.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

August 18, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In (2015 Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 56), a trial court judge in Bucks County recently enforced a valuation guaranty contained in a right of refusal set forth in a land acquisition deal entered into between a developer and individuals who sold land to the developer.

By Alan Nochumson

9 minute read

July 21, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Callowhill Neighborhood Association v. City of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment, 2015 Pa. Commw. LEXIS (June 17, 2015), the Commonwealth Court decided whether a municipal plan examiner abused her discretion when she relied upon a consent order declaring that a static billboard sign was legal and a subsequently issued administrative memorandum confirming same when she issued a zoning permit converting the sign into a digital one.

By Alan Nochumson

6 minute read

July 20, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In , 2015 Pa. Commw. LEXIS (June 17, 2015), the Commonwealth Court decided whether a municipal plan examiner abused her discretion when she relied upon a consent order declaring that a static billboard sign was legal and a subsequently issued administrative memorandum confirming same when she issued a zoning permit converting the sign into a digital one.

By Alan Nochumson

6 minute read

June 30, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In the city of Philadelphia, unpaid gas and water bills can and usually will encumber title to the property. What makes matters more problematic is that such a municipal lien has a priority lien interest in relation to pre-existing mortgages and judgments already encumbering the property.

By Alan Nochumson

10 minute read

June 29, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

In the city of Philadelphia, unpaid gas and water bills can and usually will encumber title to the property. What makes matters more problematic is that such a municipal lien has a priority lien interest in relation to pre-existing mortgages and judgments already encumbering the property.

By Alan Nochumson

10 minute read