There is an adage that beneath a farmer in overalls lies a land developer in a business suit. Over the years, many farmers have sold their farms to developers who then transition the property to housing, retail, or commercial use. Farmers legitimately have equity value in their property and depending on circumstances, have opportunity to monetize their land assets.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s reversal of a key 20-year-old Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act (MCARE) reform went into effect in January of 2023 and returns medical malpractice venue rules to those in effect before the reform.