Written by: Stern & Eisenberg Compliance Attorney, Matthew Fleck, Esquire Effective September 18, 2026, Pennsylvania Act 29 (HB 858), codified at 68 Pa.C.S. §§ 2501–2508, requires purchasers of non-owner-occupied real estate, including rental and investment properties, to provide specified contact information to the county assessment
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September 22, 2026 Written by: Stern & Eisenberg Operations Manager, Stacy Yeatman One of the first steps in the foreclosure process is a thorough title review. While the review may uncover a variety of issues, one of the most common involves errors or discrepancies in
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August 26, 2026 Written by: Stern & Eisenberg Associate Attorney, Christian Miller Recent legal developments have fundamentally altered the landscape of tax sale foreclosures in the United States, with significant implications for lenders and mortgage servicers holding security interests in real property. The Supreme Court’s
August 13, 2026 Written by: Stern & Eisenberg Associate Attorney, Daire Pyle, Esquire On June 1, 2023, the Superior Court of Delaware rendered a landmark decision in REO TRUST 2017-RPL1 v. SHORT SALE, LLC, 2023 WL 3774654, regarding the priority of payment of mortgages when
August 10, 2026 Written by: Stern & Eisenberg Managing New York Attorney, Richard Femano, and New York Managing Paralegal, Jennifer Vail Under New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) Rule 3408, a mandatory settlement conference is required in residential foreclosure actions involving owner-occupied home
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Ninth Circuit Recognizes Novel Questions at the Intersection of Attorney Loyalty, Corporate Governance, Legal Malpractice, and Nevada Public Policy The Published Opinion can be reviewed HERE Warrington, PennsylvaniaJuly 31, 2026 Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., today announced a significant appellate decision on behalf of its client,
On July 10, 2026, the Appellate Division affirmed an interlocutory order of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Mercer County which held that subsection (g) of the Community Wealth Preservation Program (“CWPP”), N.J.S.A. 2A:50—64, enacted on January 12, 2024, is unconstitutional as applied
We are thrilled to congratulate our distinguished attorneys on their 2026 recognitions by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine! These accolades highlight their exceptional legal skill, dedication, and ongoing impact in their respective practice areas. Evan Barenbaum, Esquire has been named a 2026 Super Lawyer in Business
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A long-standing issue involving delayed sheriff deed processing in Philadelphia has escalated following a recent court ruling. This issue dates back to 2003, when a buyer filed suit against the Sheriff, resulting in a consent order requiring deeds to be issued within 40 days of
Stern & Eisenberg announces that Richard Stern has decided to retire. Stern & Eisenberg is proud to honor Richard F. Stern’s 60 years of dedicated legal practice and to share an important transition within our firm. Below, we present messages directly from Dick and Steve, their
