When land is left undeveloped, stormwater can easily penetrate the ground and become part of the natural hydrological cycle. This cycle allows the water to be absorbed by soil and vegetation, naturally entering our groundwater and recharging our... Read more
In a negligence action arising from the conduct of animals, generally the owner of the animal is the person who bears responsibility for injuries to others caused by his or her pet. McCloud v. McLaughlin, 837 A.2d 541, 544 (Pa. Super.... Read more
On December 9, 2015, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's ("AG") office filed a civil complaint against Chesapeake Energy Corp., Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC, Chesapeake Operating, Inc., Chesapeake Energy Marketing, Inc., and Williams Partners, LP. The... Read more
On February 11, 2015, a Texas woman driving a minivan was waiting at a red light when she was struck from behind by another vehicle. Angry that this collision might have injured her teenage son, who was a passenger in the minivan, the woman... Read more
In approximately one year, changes to Pennsylvania's Mechanic's Lien Law (the "Act") are expected to take effect providing owners and general contractors with an added defense to subcontractor and second-tier subcontractor and supplier mechanic's... Read more
Disclaimer - The information provided below is NOT a substitute for an emergency plan developed with the assistance of security and public safety professionals. This information is intended to encourage you to get a professional emergency plan... Read more
Many Oil and Gas leases are "paid up," which means that the leasing company does not have to pay regular delay rental payments to hold the lease. However, in Pennsylvania, there are still some leases that require the leasing company to make "delay... Read more
Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court emphasized the difference between a "reservation" and an "exception" in a deed. The court explained that a reservation is a way for a person who conveys property to hold certain... Read more
In 2013, the Pennsylvania Legislature passed a law that requires Oil and Gas producers to provide a minimum amount of information related to Oil and Gas production and royalties (e.g., the amount of gas produced, the selling price, and other related... Read more
If there is a dispute about who own oil and gas rights, Pennsylvania courts may likely look to a deed to determine what the parties to the transaction intended. In Wright v. Misty Mountain Farm, LLC, 2015 Pa. Super 218 (Oct. 9, 2015), the... Read more
