Igor Pleskov

January 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

As Philadelphia moves forward with compliance and enforcement efforts, one of the major hurdles for operators of both short-term rental classifications, as well as booking agents, will be the lead times required for the application and review process.

By Igor Pleskov and Frederick N. Poindexter

8 minute read

January 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently reinforced the importance of following statutorily prescribed provisions when creating planned communities under Pennsylvania law.

By Igor Pleskov and Kevin M. Levy

6 minute read

April 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

While the pandemic has already presented unprecedented challenges, the reopening will come with its own set of challenges and obstacles. Counsel representing commercial landlords and tenants should begin guiding their clients as the return approaches.

By Igor Pleskov and Kevin M. Levy

5 minute read

April 26, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

On April 9, the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that a commercial landlord was entitled to recover certain portions of unpaid additional rent under a lease agreement but limited the landlord's recovery based on the statute of limitations.

By Igor Pleskov and Ian M. Livaich

6 minute read

November 04, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

In a case decided on Oct. 17, 2016, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rejected a long-standing position taken by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue dealing with when renewal periods must be added to the initial term of a lease for realty transfer tax purposes.

By Martin Doyle, Stanley Kull and Igor Pleskov

9 minute read

February 01, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

In recent years, the city of Philadelphia has, for the first time in decades, experienced significant population growth in certain areas, and a tremendous residential development surge that is transforming parts of the city. Rapidly changing neighborhoods with newly developed lots and renovated properties are changing the way we look at Philadelphia. At the same time, developers' eagerness to build in the new "hot" neighborhood, especially in neighborhoods outside Center City, has led to changing expectations as to the type of development appropriate for these areas.

By Martin J. Doyle and Igor Pleskov

6 minute read

June 01, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Local business leaders, under the banner of the Philadelphia Growth Coalition, are advocating for broad tax reform in Philadelphia to encourage job growth and development in the city. Though calls for tax reform in Philadelphia have been longstanding, the recent proposal has seemed to gain some momentum. Despite the progress, though, significant legal issues linger that put into question the prospects for real reform.

By Martin J. Doyle and Igor Pleskov

5 minute read

May 30, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Local business leaders, under the banner of the Philadelphia Growth Coalition, are advocating for broad tax reform in Philadelphia to encourage job growth and development in the city. Though calls for tax reform in Philadelphia have been longstanding, the recent proposal has seemed to gain some momentum. Despite the progress, though, significant legal issues linger that put into question the prospects for real reform.

By Martin J. Doyle and Igor Pleskov

5 minute read

February 02, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Aug. 19, 2014, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania reached a decision as to the proper measure of damages for a tenant's breach of a shopping center lease. The court's decision has important implications for practitioners negotiating damages clauses, in particular when drafting language imposing a duty to mitigate or discounting lost rent damages to present value.

By Martin J. Doyle and Igor Pleskov

8 minute read

January 30, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

On Aug. 19, 2014, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania reached a decision as to the proper measure of damages for a tenant's breach of a shopping center lease. The court's decision has important implications for practitioners negotiating damages clauses, in particular when drafting language imposing a duty to mitigate or discounting lost rent damages to present value.

By Martin J. Doyle and Igor Pleskov

8 minute read