On March 11th President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, considered to be one of the largest economic rescue packages in US history. The Act includes provisions that specifically benefit local...more
COVID-19 continues to keep employees working from home and many companies have had to conduct layoffs, significantly reducing workforces. As a result, large portions of office and retail space remain empty....more
Prior to COVID-19, coworking was a growing trend as businesses evolved to include remote work, independent contractors and traveling employees. The coronavirus shutdowns resulted in an initial hit to these communal spaces....more
Pop-up shops have become an increasingly popular way for both new and existing retailers to introduce a business or to test a new product, service or location. The original pop-ups were seasonal, such as Halloween and...more
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There are various scenarios under which a commercial tenant may wish to terminate its lease. One of the most common reasons is that the tenant’s business is expanding and the tenant has outgrown the leased space....more
On May 9, 2019, Philadelphia Councilwoman Helen Gym introduced an ordinance to provide the right to counsel for eligible tenants facing eviction.
The proposed ordinance will amend Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code,...more