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Commonwealth Court Offers Reminder that Land Development Waivers Must Meet Undue Hardship Threshold

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently emphasized to developers and municipalities the need to properly justify waivers from provisions of a subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) during the land development process. Link: http://sianalaw.com/2018/06/20/landdevelopmentwaivers/

Appellate Attorneys - How Framing the Issues on Appeal Defines the Battleground

Appellate Attorneys - How Framing the Issues on Appeal Defines the Battleground

Connecticut Judicial Branch Plans Layoffs and Closures for Fiscal Year

A blog post about changes made to the Connecticut judicial system for the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Husband Gives Child Check For Child Support

Blog post about a husband who violated a court order by making his child support payments directly to his child.

Court Awards $6,544 To Driver Injured In Street Sweeper Debacle

Blog explaining the state's liability for a street-sweeper backing into a driver's car.

Court Denies Double Damages Despite Defendant's Inconsistancy

Blog post about a court denying an award of double damages.

Cafe's Inattention to Drunk Patron Not Unreasonable, Says Court

Blog post about a cafe that was not held liable when a patron drunkenly assaulted another customer.

Minor Responsible for Own Injuries After Consumption of Alcohol

Blog post about the liability of a homeowner for the injuries of voluntarily intoxicated individuals on their property.

Municipality Held Negligent in Dog Attack

Blog post about a municipality that found to be liable in a case where there was a dog attack.

Municipality Found Liable in Summer Camp Drowning

Blog about a municipality that was found liable for the death of a minor child who drowned on town property.

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