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Real Estate Law Blog

Includes news, cases and commentary on real estate and property law in New York and nationwide. From Finkelstein Newman LLP.

http://www.nyrealestatelawblog.com/

Jun 17
MARIO CUOMO FINALLY GETS HANGED

MARIO CUOMO FINALLY GETS HANGED

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Unveils Governor Mario Cuomo's Portrait in State Capitol On Saturday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by alumni of both Cuomo administrations, unveiled a portrait of New York's 52nd Governor, Mario M. Cuomo in the…
Jun 17
COURT DELIVERS BAD NEWS TO UPS

COURT DELIVERS BAD NEWS TO UPS

Federal Court Allows EEOC Disability Case to Proceed, Denying United Parcel Service's Appeal Decision Important to Issue of Identifying Victims of Discrimination in Class Cases, Federal Agency Says A federal district court has denied United…
Jun 17
"FEMALE FIREWALL" SUIT SETTLED FOR MILLIONS

"FEMALE FIREWALL" SUIT SETTLED FOR MILLIONS

Women in NYC Emergency Medical Service Unit Shatter "Female Firewall" The Kurland Group announced a groundbreaking settlement that will improve the chances of ranking female members of the New York City Fire Department's Emergency Medical…

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inversecondemnation.com

Recent developments and commentary on regulatory takings, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, property rights, and land use law. By Robert H. Thomas of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert.

http://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/

Jun 17
Cal App: "Inclusionary Housing" Money Exaction Might Just Survive Low-Level Scrutiny

Cal App: "Inclusionary Housing" Money Exaction Might Just Survive Low-Level Scrutiny

Here's one we've been meaning to post for a few days. In California Building Industry Ass'n v. City of San Jose, No. H0338563 (June 6, 2013), the California Court of Appeal (6th District) held that San Jose is one of the most expensive…
Jun 14
HAWICA Thwarts State's Massive Land Grab

HAWICA Thwarts State's Massive Land Grab

Yesterday, the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals issued an opinion in In re Trustees Under the Will of the Estate of James Campbell, No. 30006 (June 13, 2013), a fascinating case involving the nature of Torrens title. In doing so, the…
Jun 13
Upcoming ABA CLE: "Supreme Court Takings - A First Look At Koontz And Horne"

Upcoming ABA CLE: "Supreme Court Takings - A First Look At Koontz And Horne"

Mark your calendars for July 12, 2013 for our CLE teleconference on "Supreme Court Takings: A First Look at Koontz and Horne," sponsored by the ABA's State and Local Government Law Section. Here's the program description: In the 2012 term,…

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Anglican Curmudgeonr

Covers Episcopal (Anglican) canon law, church property lawsuits, and church governance.

http://accurmudgeon.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
California Court of Appeal Denies ECUSA's Writ Petition

California Court of Appeal Denies ECUSA's Writ Petition

One of the longer-running cases brought by ECUSA in California is the Fresno lawsuit against former Episcopal Bishop John-David Schofield over the real property, bank accounts and other assets that belong to the (now) Anglican Diocese of San…
Jun 14
No News from Texas; Sad News from Virginia

No News from Texas; Sad News from Virginia

As of today, June 14, the Supreme Court of Texas has yet to issue its opinion in the Fort Worth direct appeal brought by Bishop Iker and his co-trustees of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. Such decisions are normally released on Fridays,…
Jun 13
Another California Judge Inclined to Deny Summary Relief to ECUSA

Another California Judge Inclined to Deny Summary Relief to ECUSA

Last month I wrote about the litigation lottery in California, in which a Kern County judge ruled against two Anglican parishes (St. Paul's in Bakersfield, and St. Michael's in Ridgecrest) that as a matter of law, their attempt to…

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About Conveyancing

Covers conveyancing in England and Wales. By Simon Seaton.

http://aboutconveyancing.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
HSBC solicitors panel in Scotland asked to apply English law

HSBC solicitors panel in Scotland asked to apply English law

One of the many obligations imposed on a conveyancing solicitor is to check the mortgage documents and ensure that the borrower (client) understands the obligations contained within the mortgage deed but also within the loan offer. This…
Jun 17
What conveyancers can learn from restauranteur

What conveyancers can learn from restauranteur

Following on from my post Do you have a preferred conveyancing client? I see similarities between a conveyancing practice and a restaurant.A savvy restaurateur might build up a fine dining, a silver service high- priced venture. Or he might…
Jun 10
HSBC panel solicitors to reconsider position on freehold flats.

HSBC panel solicitors to reconsider position on freehold flats.

HSBC last week made another change to their CML Handbook Part 2 requirements. This time the amendment was made to the wording of paragraph 5.7.b which relates to whether HSBC will lend on freehold flats. In truth,freehold flats are as…

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Sacramento Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers commercial leasing and creditor's rights. By the Law Office of Kristina M. Reed.

http://www.sacramentorealestatelawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Actions Speak Louder than Word

Actions Speak Louder than Word

Contracts are agreements, written or oral, which bind people to complete a set of actions. It is expected that when you enter an agreement, you intend to follow through with it and complete what is asked of you. This, however, is not always…
Jun 11
The Importance of Following the Rule

The Importance of Following the Rule

Contracts are usually governed by the laws of the state that it was created in. Parties to a contract may create a contract that go against some aspects applicable laws but there are limitations. Laws and regulations are created to protect…
Jun 3
When Foreclosure Does not End LIability

When Foreclosure Does not End LIability

Commercial real estate transactions can differ from residential real estate transactions in a variety of ways. For example, commercial lease tend to last longer than residential leases and multiple months of rent is often paid months in…

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Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Jun 17
Attorney-Client E-Communication

Attorney-Client E-Communication

E-mail is a wonderfully fast and efficient way for attorneys and their clients to communicate and transmit information. But with this new technology comes new risks and the necessity to educate your clients on e-mail security. Protecting…
Jun 14
Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

Most cases are won by witnesses and evidence, not by attorneys. Preparing your client to tell his or her own story effectively is an important aspect of trial and can make your case. Preparation of your client for cross-examination should…
Jun 12
What to Check Before You Collect

What to Check Before You Collect

A debt collection case comes your way, but should you take it? There are many issues involved in debt collection that will influence your decision whether to handle a particular debt collection case. First, assess the case by asking: What is…

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Breaking Ground: What's New in…

Breaking Ground: What's New in Real Estate Law

Updates in real estate law including leasing, financing, corporate real estate, environmental law. By Sherin and Lodgen.

http://blog.sherin.com/blog/

Jun 17
Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

REFA June 19, 2013 – Opportunities in Boston - More than Just Multifamily NAIOP Massachusetts June 19, 2013 - Volunteer for A Cause with Building Impact NEWiRE June 19, 2013 - Annual Meeting & Luncheon…
Jun 14
Top Tweets Week of June 10th

Top Tweets Week of June 10th

Demand for Medical Real Estate Hotter Than Ever: Buildings in prime areas likely to draw investors rlm.ag/ESjul (via @amednews) — Urban Land Institute (@UrbanLandInst) June 10, 2013 The Top 10 issues affecting #RE in 2013 via…
Jun 11
Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

Boston Bar Association June 12, 2013 - Real Estate Year End Social NAIOP Massachusetts June 13, 2013 - Mid-Year Market Roundup June 19, 2013 - Volunteer for A Cause with Building Impact NEWiRE June 12, 2013…

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New Miami Blog

Focuses on including international arbitration, real estate investment and land development, financing, foreign investment and tax, Miami’s new zoning code (Miami 21), public-private partnerships, hospitality, and construction in Miami, Florida. By Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.

http://www.newmiamiblog.com/

Jun 17
Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market

Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market

Melissa C. Pallett-VasquezBienvenue! Bienvenido! Bem-vindos! Welcome to Miami – where cash is king Buyers from across the globe continue to hone in on South Florida as a hot market for real estate investment. Canadians, Brazilians, and…
Jun 14
Thank You For Joining Us For Our New Miami Breakfast Series | Hospitality

Thank You For Joining Us For Our New Miami Breakfast Series | Hospitality

Suzanne Amaducci-AdamsThursday, June 13, 2013 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor Miami, FL 33131 Thank you for joining us for the second installment of the New Miami Breakfast Series. Hospitality: A Bird’s Eye…
Jun 14
Spike in Real Estate Creates Tax Planning Opportunities for South Florida Property Owner

Spike in Real Estate Creates Tax Planning Opportunities for South Florida Property Owner

Joshua KaplanAlthough it may come as a surprise to many, it is no secret that South Florida property values are on the rise. Over the past few years, wealthy Latin Americans and other foreign investors have turned their investment focus…

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PropertyProf Blog

By Professors D. Benjamin Barros and Alfred L. Brophy.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/property/

Jun 17
How to Steal

How to Steal

Slate puts together a short anthology of the best magazine pieces about audacious heists. The stories feature tales of diamond thieves, a skyjacking, and the theft of the Mona Lisa. Steve Clowney
Jun 17
Is "Happy Birthday To You" in the Public Domain?

Is "Happy Birthday To You" in the Public Domain?

A new law suit aims to find out: A filmmaker is suing to make the song "Happy Birthday to You" free for everyone to use. The plaintiff, Good Morning to You Productions Corp., a New York-based company that is making...
Jun 17
Schindler on Banning Lawn

Schindler on Banning Lawn

Sarah Schindler (Maine) has posted Banning Lawns (George Washington Law Review) on SSRN. Here's the abstract: Recognizing their role in sustainability efforts, many local governments are enacting climate change plans, mandatory green building…

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The Thorpe Law Firm, P.A.

Covers Florida real estate law, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, estate planning and family law.

http://www.thorpelawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 17
Common Bankruptcy Myth

Common Bankruptcy Myth

With the deep recession America has been in in recent years, the term bankruptcy has been thrown around by the media a lot; high profile celebrities and athletes filing for Chapter 7 even though they make hundreds of thousands dollars a year.…
Jun 4
The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, or the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, became law on April 20, 2005. The intent of the law was to discourage bankruptcy filings under the Bankruptcy Code. The reform…
May 28
The Warren Sapp Bankruptcy

The Warren Sapp Bankruptcy

Warren Carlos Sapp, born December 19, 1972 was a Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League. In March of 2012, Warren Sapp, who assets added up to 6.45 million dollars, filed for Chapter 7…

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The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

http://landlordlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
New case on tenancy deposits received before April 2007

New case on tenancy deposits received before April 2007

A Court of Appeal decision on tenancy deposits paid before April 2007 where the fixed term expires after that time
Jun 15
Landlord Law Blog Roundup from 10 June

Landlord Law Blog Roundup from 10 June

The usual roundup of Landlord Law Blog posts over the past week. Plus a poll on whether you would like to see a CPD service on the blog. Let me know!
Jun 13
Ben Reeve Lewis Friday newsround #110

Ben Reeve Lewis Friday newsround #110

Ben reads the London Assembly Report on the Private Rented Sector so we don't have to

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Ohio Real Estate Blog

Covers broker and realtor issues, construction and development, landords and tenants, and real estate taxation. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz.

http://ohiorealestateblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Commercial Lease (“Five Ws”) Checklist

Commercial Lease (“Five Ws”) Checklist

“A good reporter must cover the ‘five Ws’ (who, what, where, when and why) in every story”- Perry White. A good real estate attorney (and landlords, tenants and their brokers) must be cognizant of the answers to…
Jun 10
Learning a Lesson the Hard Way -- Why paying attention to the paperwork and contract terms matter

Learning a Lesson the Hard Way -- Why paying attention to the paperwork and contract terms matter

Many people in business are not big on paperwork, and some get down right annoyed with lawyers who want to direct their attention to every little detail. Often I have to ask a client the same question several times and in many different ways…
Jun 2
IT IS ALWAYS WISE (AND SOMETIMES REQUIRED) TO NOTARIZE COMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES

IT IS ALWAYS WISE (AND SOMETIMES REQUIRED) TO NOTARIZE COMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES

It’s not enough to “get it in writing” with regard to enforceability of a commercial lease of real property in Ohio, although that is a necessary first step. Ohio’s “Statute of Frauds” (ORC Section 1335.04)…

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Tax Assessment & Condemnation…

Tax Assessment & Condemnation Report

Covers tax assessments, eminent domain, school districts and valuation. By Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC.

http://www.taxassessmentcondemnation.com/

Jun 16
Q: What’s An Appraisal Without Facts, Figures, Calculations? A: Not Admissible

Q: What’s An Appraisal Without Facts, Figures, Calculations? A: Not Admissible

Lisa Maffei Weaver In Central New York Oil & Gas, LLC v Porto Bagle, Inc. (decided May 2, 2013), the Third Department rejected Petitioner’s appraisal report because both the report and the appraiser’s…
Jun 10
A Freeze By Any Other Name Isn’t So Cold…NY’s Plan to Freeze Senior’s Assessments Thawing Quickly

A Freeze By Any Other Name Isn’t So Cold…NY’s Plan to Freeze Senior’s Assessments Thawing Quickly

Lisa Maffei WeaverEarlier this year lawmakers re-introduced legislation proposing to cap real property tax assessments for seniors 70 years old or older – indefinitely. Assembly Bill A04624, sponsored by Assemblyman Raymond Walter…
Jun 2
Bringing Levity (Or Reality) To Grievance Time

Bringing Levity (Or Reality) To Grievance Time

Rebecca M. SpenoHere’s a good joke: Sam walked in to a BAR hearing. Ouch. But too bad for Sam and many others who’ve experienced that sometimes hearings before the BAR do hurt. We have heard that BARs should not…

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Hotel Law Blog

Covers condo hotels, finance, land use, management agreements, and outlooks and trends. Published by Jim Butler of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/

Jun 16
EB-5 Financing for hotel development: Using guest expenditures to calculate job creation for hotel

EB-5 Financing for hotel development: Using guest expenditures to calculate job creation for hotel

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 16 June 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.Because financing for new hotel development is still difficult to obtain, many hotel developers…
May 13
JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 13 May 2013 Meet the Money® made the news again this year, with an article on the Wall Street Journal "Developments" blog. Written by…
May 11
Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentation

www.MeetTheMoney.comBy Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 11 May 2013 Meet the Money® is one of the best places in the country for meeting the Who's Who of the hotel world,…

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Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

Covers Massachusetts law in the areas of family law, real estate, litigation, and other legal issues. By Alan Pransky.

http://massfamilylawblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 16
Unauthorized access to email results in verdict of $325K.

Unauthorized access to email results in verdict of $325K.

In the past, I have blogged about unauthorized access to social media and email accounts in the context of divorce. http://massfamilylawblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/can-you-spy-on-your-spouse-with.htmland…
Jun 9
Restraining orders and Facebook*

Restraining orders and Facebook*

Does a court ordered domestic abuse restraining order effect the way a person uses Facebook or other social media? In Massachusetts a typical domestic abuse restraining order includes a no contact and no abuse order protecting an individual…
Jun 1
Divorce and Children's Religion in Massachusett

Divorce and Children's Religion in Massachusett

When parents with different religions divorce the choice of religious upbringing of the children can be a major issue. A recent case from the Massachusetts Appeals Court makes agreement on this issue much more difficult.In the case of Lapat…

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Ruminations

Covers concepts and misconceptions in the practice of retail real estate law. By Meislik & Meislik.

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/

Jun 16
Getting From “No.” How Raising A Child Is Like Negotiating A Lease Or Other Agreement.

Getting From “No.” How Raising A Child Is Like Negotiating A Lease Or Other Agreement.

Here’s a tip for child raising, a subject far afield from Ruminations’ charter, but maybe not. Answer every one of your child’s requests with a firm, “no.” Then, resist her or his fervent pleas for relief. Then,…
Jun 9
31 Items That Shouldn’t Be Found In A List Of Operating Expenses If A Tenant Is Paying The Bill

31 Items That Shouldn’t Be Found In A List Of Operating Expenses If A Tenant Is Paying The Bill

Last week we promised a list of 30 Operating Cost carve-outs a tenant might seek. We found a 31st lying on the floor. So, in a giant departure from our usual Ruminating, save for an ending paragraph to this blog, we’ll just post that…
Jun 2
CAM Costs (Or Operating Expenses) – Always A Conflict Of Interest Between Landlord And Tenant

CAM Costs (Or Operating Expenses) – Always A Conflict Of Interest Between Landlord And Tenant

Last week’s posting about pass-through “caps,” such as for CAM Costs (or Operating Expanses), Taxes, Insurance Premiums, and the like engendered a lot of discussion here, on LinkedIn, and across various “back…

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Land Use Prof Blog

By Professors Will Cook, Chad D. Emerson, Matthew J. Festa, Ngai Pindell and Jamie Baker Roskie.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/land_use/

Jun 15
Stahl on Neighborhood Empowerment

Stahl on Neighborhood Empowerment

Land Use Prof's own Ken Stahl (Chapman) has posted the final version of Neighborhood Empowerment and the Future of the City, 161 U. Pa. L. Rev. 939 (2013). (Who says Zoning can't go Ivy?!?) Matt notified us when the piece...
Jun 14
Back to the old neighborhood

Back to the old neighborhood

Land use law scholars and other academics continue to rediscover the neighborhood as a terrific lens through which to view a number of issues. I thought I’d profile three recent works (hubris alert: one of them is admittedly mine) in...
Jun 11
Zeiner on a Theraputic Jurisprudence Analysis of the Use of Eminent Domain to Create a Leasehold

Zeiner on a Theraputic Jurisprudence Analysis of the Use of Eminent Domain to Create a Leasehold

Carol Zeiner (St. Thomas) has posted A Therapeutic Jurisprudence Analysis of the Use of Eminent Domain to Create a Leasehold, forthcoming in the Utah Law Review (2013). The abstract: Therapeutic jurisprudence provides an excellent tool to…

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nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog

Jun 15
Deposit received, one way or another

Deposit received, one way or another

There are still some questions to be cleared up on tenancy deposit law and this Court of Appeal case neatly deals with one of them, while opening up what might be a very large can of worms.Superstrike Ltd v Rodrigues [2013] EWCA Civ 669Where…
Jun 11
When is an insurance premium reasonably incurred?

When is an insurance premium reasonably incurred?

In Avon Estates (London) Limited v Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Limited [2013] UKUT 0264 (LC) [not online yet we have a transcript] the Upper Tribunal considered the question of whether an insurance premium had been reasonable…
Jun 11
No more than a statistic

No more than a statistic

There have been a number of priority need cases in the Court of Appeal recently and Johnson v Solihull MBC, June 6, 2013, unreported [from a lawtel note] is another one.Mr Johnson was 37 years old. He was a heroin addict, suffered from…

Rank this Week: 602

Colorado Homeowners Association…

Colorado Homeowners Association Law Blog

Covers community associations, covenant enforcement, and governance. By Winzenburg Leff Purvis & Payne.

http://www.cohoalaw.com/

Jun 14
Time to Start Revising Your Collection Policies!

Time to Start Revising Your Collection Policies!

As you may have heard by reading our blog, on May 28, 2013 the HOA Debt Collection bill (HB 1276) was signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper. Although the requirements of the Bill do not go into effect until January 1, 2014, it is not…
Jun 14
Happy Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day!

Today is Flag Day and the 238th birthday of the United States Army! There is no question in my mind that the vast majority of HOAs in Colorado recognize the importance of allowing residents to express their…
Jun 7
Won't you be my neighbor - Justin Bieber?

Won't you be my neighbor - Justin Bieber?

I remember growing up and hearing the delightful words of Mr. Rogers, “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor, Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won’t you be my…

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Texas Attorney Blog

Texas Attorney Blog covers construction law, development, mechanic's liens, mortage lending, premises liability, real estate law & news, rural water utilities, and Texas Supreme Court Updates. By Texas Real Estate & Construction Lawyer Aimee Hess.

http://www.texasattorneyblog.com/

Jun 14
University of Texas Study on Texas' Barnett Shale Oil and Ga

University of Texas Study on Texas' Barnett Shale Oil and Ga

The University of Texas at Austin’s Bureau of Economic Geology recently released a new study, entitled the Sloan Foundation Shale Gas Assessment Study, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, predicting a reliable, although…
Jun 7
New Gas Processing Plants for Eagle Ford Shale in Texa

New Gas Processing Plants for Eagle Ford Shale in Texa

Recently, DCP Midstream and DCP Midstream Partners confirmed plans to build a cryogenic plant in South Texas to service the Eagle Ford shale. The cryogenic plant will provide natural gas processing services. The construction will be by a…
May 31
Oil and Gas Activity in the Texas Barnett Shale

Oil and Gas Activity in the Texas Barnett Shale

Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (PNR) has 155,000 gross acres in the Barnett Shale play- two thirds in the liquids-rich area and one third in the dry gas area. PNR has operated this area since 2007. Pioneer, a company out of Dallas, started…

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Real Estate and Construction Law…

Real Estate and Construction Law Blog

Up-to-date information on real estate, construction, environmental, and land use law. Published by Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.realestatelanduseandenvironmentallaw.com/

Jun 14
What Makes A Lease "Enforceable" - What You Need to Know

What Makes A Lease "Enforceable" - What You Need to Know

By Pamela Westhoff and Lydia Lake Who must sign? Does whether an entity is in “good standing” really matter? Leases are often not given the same attention as other types of contracts with respect to issues of…
Jun 11
EIR Not Needed Before Starting Eminent Domain Proceeding

EIR Not Needed Before Starting Eminent Domain Proceeding

By Claudia Gutierrez In Golden Gate Land Holdings, LLC v. East Bay Regional Park District, the California Court of Appeals considered whether an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) must be prepared where the California…
Jun 11
Déjà Vu All Over Again: Ninth Circuit Rejects Yet Another Challenge To Rent Control, Including "Private Takings" Argument

Déjà Vu All Over Again: Ninth Circuit Rejects Yet Another Challenge To Rent Control, Including "Private Takings" Argument

By Claudia Gutierrez In MHC Limited Financing v. City of San Rafael, the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit considered, among other things, whether the City of San Rafael’s mobilehome rent control ordinance (the…

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An Eminent Domain Blog

Covers condemnation, property rights issues, and the law and process of eminent domain. By Biersdorf & Associates.

http://www.condemnation-law.com/blog

Jun 14
E. Kelly Keady Presenting at NBI’s seminar “Eminent Domain from Start to Finish”

E. Kelly Keady Presenting at NBI’s seminar “Eminent Domain from Start to Finish”

The National Business Institute (NBI) presents “Eminent Domain from Start to Finish” which educates attendees on fair and just practices for land valuation in eminent domain cases. Biersdorf & Associates attorney…
Jun 4
Columbia Gas Transmission and Ohio Natural Gas Storage Facilitie

Columbia Gas Transmission and Ohio Natural Gas Storage Facilitie

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) is a natural gas company that owns and operates storage fields in five states and is responsible for transporting natural gas through 15,000 miles of pipeline in 14 states. In Ohio alone, Columbia…
May 29
A closer look at California attorney fee recovery in eminent domain case

A closer look at California attorney fee recovery in eminent domain case

California is one among the growing number of states awarding attorney’s fees and costs for successful eminent domain plaintiffs. CA CIV PRO § 1268.710 allows the court to grant the recovery of litigation costs for property…

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New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosures, co-ops, condos and mortgage modification. By the Law Offices of Weiss & Weiss.

http://www.newyorkrealestatelawyersblog.com/

Jun 14
Comparison of Litigating Cases in State Court and Federal Court

Comparison of Litigating Cases in State Court and Federal Court

The Law Offices of Weiss & Weiss are located within walking distance of both New York State Supreme Court (Westchester County) and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (White Plains). Our firm handles…
Jun 7
Title is Vital

Title is Vital

Real estate transactions commonly involve the inclusion of title insurance policies. For the purposes of this blog post, we will be discussing title insurance obtained when a person purchases a house. Title insurance is a unique type of…
May 30
Renewal of Residential Leases in New York

Renewal of Residential Leases in New York

Our firm often fields inquiries from clients regarding residential lease situations. One common question relates to the right to renew an existing lease. This blog post will explain certain conditions which may apply to the renewal of a…

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Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers real estate law, commercial leasing and real estate development. By Siegfried Rivera Lerner De La Torre & Sobel, P.A.

http://www.floridarealestatelawyerblog.com/

Jun 14
Purchasing the Entity Instead of the Property

Purchasing the Entity Instead of the Property

By Oscar R. RiveraSometimes we are approached by clients who inquire about purchasing the entity that owns the property instead of buying the property itself. This is not very common but there are a series of reasons why this might make sense…
Jun 4
Lease Considerations for Retail, Restaurant Tenants in Office Building

Lease Considerations for Retail, Restaurant Tenants in Office Building

By Fern F. MusselwhiteA retail tenant leasing space in a shopping center generally knows what to expect with regard to the physical space and the basic lease terms that will apply, since shopping centers and shopping center leases are…
May 20
The Importance of Survey

The Importance of Survey

By Oscar R. RiveraSurveys are an essential element of any real estate acquisition. Whether it is a residential transaction or a commercial transaction, the purchaser should always obtain a new survey. The only exception is with the purchase…

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HindmanSanchez Law Blog

Covers Colorado community association law. By HindmanSanchez.

http://www.hindmansanchez.com/blog

Jun 13
Compilation, Audit or Review?

Compilation, Audit or Review?

April 15 may have come and gone for this year, but the decision of whether an association should have a financial compilation, audit or review done is something that many associations overlook. In a concise article, Gary Porter, CPA…
Jun 12
What’s on the 2014 Legislation Horizon for Associations??

What’s on the 2014 Legislation Horizon for Associations??

I can’t believe I’m already writing about what we might expect next year when we are just over a month after the closing of the 2013 legislation session. But, Colorado HOA Forum has already published its list of legislative…
Jun 3
Don’t Worry…Be Appy!

Don’t Worry…Be Appy!

You’re sitting in an annual meeting and someone has a CCIOA question on elections. You’re trying to find out about the new xeriscaping bill and how it will impact your association. You’re walking into a board meeting and…

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On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real…

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog

Covers news and commentary on real estate development, environmental and construction law. By Mirick O'Connell.

http://mirickrealestatelawblog.com/

Jun 13
Massachusetts Zoning Overhaul Winding Its Way Through Legislature, Its Future Unclear

Massachusetts Zoning Overhaul Winding Its Way Through Legislature, Its Future Unclear

By David McCay and Brian Casaceli In an earlier post in February, we reported on House Bill 1859, “An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities.” The bill would make dramatic changes to…
May 29
Leasing and LEED: Things a Landlord Should Consider

Leasing and LEED: Things a Landlord Should Consider

As area businesses seek to “go green,” we are seeing an increasing interest in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings. This raises important leasing issues for both landlords and…
May 21
Supreme Court To Weigh In: Is Your Forum Selection Clause Enforceable?

Supreme Court To Weigh In: Is Your Forum Selection Clause Enforceable?

The United States Supreme Court has taken the unusual step of choosing to weigh in on a construction dispute involving a Virginia forum selection clause. Forum selection clauses generally provide that disputes must be litigated in a…

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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

Covers transactional real estate, development/redevelopment, and environmental law. By Gibbons.

http://www.rpelawalert.com/

Jun 13
Gibbons Director Howard Geneslaw to Speak at Upcoming NJSBA & NJICLE Land Use Program

Gibbons Director Howard Geneslaw to Speak at Upcoming NJSBA & NJICLE Land Use Program

Land use lawyers play a very important role in the building process in New Jersey. Navigating all of the litigation hurdles that can come up while the project progresses, from conception to development, requires specific skills,…
Jun 12
District Court Decisions Provide Further Guidance on Scope of 'Arranger' Liability Under Superfund

District Court Decisions Provide Further Guidance on Scope of 'Arranger' Liability Under Superfund

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company v. United States, on "arranger liability" under the federal Superfund statute, continues to reverberate. The most recent manifestations are a trio of…
Jun 10
Gibbons Advises NAIOP Award Winners on "Office/Mixed Use Deal Of The Year " and "Industrial Deal of the Year"

Gibbons Advises NAIOP Award Winners on "Office/Mixed Use Deal Of The Year " and "Industrial Deal of the Year"

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP - NJ) has named the development deal between Bayer Healthcare and Vision Equities/Rubenstein Partners as its “Office/Mixed Use Deal of the…

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The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber,…

The Law firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC

Covers bankruptcy, family law, foreclosure, and real estate law in New York.

http://vaughnweberlaw.com

Jun 13
Picking a Jury in a Personal Injury Case

Picking a Jury in a Personal Injury Case

The jury selection process in Personal Injury cases is very important. Questioning the potential jurors is a process known as “Voir Dire.” This may be the single most important process in the whole trial. …
Jun 5
HAMP Program Extended

HAMP Program Extended

HAMP Loan Modifications will continue to be available to homeowners “through December 31, 2015.” The original program deadline was December 31, 2013. “The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Housing…
May 31
Evaluating a Personal Injury Case

Evaluating a Personal Injury Case

There are several factors that need to be considered in determining what the value of a Personal Injury case is. Multiple attorneys can have varying opinions with regards to the same case. That is because some attorneys will lend…

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Real Estate Legal Update

Covers US and UK investment property, corporate real estate issues and property development. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.realestatelegalupdate.com/

Jun 13
Judicial Review of Planning Decisions - Shorter Window for Applicant

Judicial Review of Planning Decisions - Shorter Window for Applicant

This post was written by Julia Berry. Some good news for developers frustrated at planning delays caused by waiting for the Judicial Review (‘JR’) period to expire - amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules come into force on 1…
Jun 12
Will Sale and Leaseback Transactions Pump Cash into Target Company Deal

Will Sale and Leaseback Transactions Pump Cash into Target Company Deal

The first quarter of 2013 showed steady activity of merger and acquisition transactions, and the year continues to excite business and transaction lawyers. Headlines in the business pages announce the latest target takeover on a weekly basis.…
Jun 11
Dilapidations claims and the impecunious landlord

Dilapidations claims and the impecunious landlord

This post was written by Katherine Campbell. Some positive news for landlords this week: The court has confirmed that, even where an outdated property stands little or no chance of being re-let following a tenant's departure, a claim for the…

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Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

Jun 13
Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

ATC attorney Trinity Hundredmark was a guest contributor on HLN’s ”Raising America” on June 11, 2013. She commented on a variety of topics, including jury questions in the Jodi Arias trial, the Brett Seacat murder…
Jun 5
Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!

Congratulations to Matt Reeves for Inclusion in the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2014!

Congratulations to Matt Reeves for being chosen to be part of the 29th Class of Leadership Gwinnett! Matt will soon join the number of attorneys at ATC that have graduated from the Leadership Gwinnett program over the years, with…
May 23
The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

Recently, a client approached us after losing his job as a cashier at a convenience store. He contended that he had been terminated over religious differences with his boss and coworkers. Our client was Hindu and his coworkers…

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Hawaii Land Use Law & Policy

Commentary and insight on the complex, multifaceted area of land use in Hawaii. By Jesse Souki.

http://hilanduse.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
ICA Holds that Denial of SMA Permit Assessment is Ripe for Takings Claim without First Pursuing Plan Amendment

ICA Holds that Denial of SMA Permit Assessment is Ripe for Takings Claim without First Pursuing Plan Amendment

In Leone v. County of Maui, 128 Haw. 183 (2012), cert. denied, Appellants purchased property at Palauea Beach in Makena, Maui.Palauea Beach Facing South The 1998 Kihei-Makena Community Plan (Community Plan) assigned the beach lots a "park"…
May 28
Presentation to Hawaii State Bar Association's Natural Resources Section on Legislative Updates Related to Land Use and Planning Law

Presentation to Hawaii State Bar Association's Natural Resources Section on Legislative Updates Related to Land Use and Planning Law

Measures that Passed the 27th Legislature and Will Affect Hawaii's Statewide Land Use and Planning System Download slide-deck from SlideShare to view transitions.
May 7
Hawaii Supreme Court Awards Appellate Attorney's Fees under Private Attorney General Doctrine

Hawaii Supreme Court Awards Appellate Attorney's Fees under Private Attorney General Doctrine

On May 3, 2013, the Hawaii Supreme Court issued an opinion awarding appellate attorney's fees and costs against the City & County of Honolulu in the amount of $41,192.00 in attorney's fees and $343.00 in costs in Kaleikini v.…

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Hydraulic Fracking Blog

Covers the issues surrounding shale and hydraulic fracturing--commonly known as fracking. By Barclay Nicholson of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

http://fulbrightfrackingblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passes bill requiring certain information in royalty statement

Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passes bill requiring certain information in royalty statement

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives gave unanimous consent to H.B. 1414, which would amend Pennsylvania’s law regarding oil and gas royalties, commonly-known as the Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Act. The…
Jun 5
New study shows no evidence of water contamination from shale gas drilling in Arkansa

New study shows no evidence of water contamination from shale gas drilling in Arkansa

Duke University and the U.S. Geological Society (USGS) investigated the possible degradation of water quality in shallow aquifers overlying the Fayetteville Shale formation in north-central Arkansas, where approximately 4,000 wells have been…
May 16
BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees approximately 700 million subsurface acres of federal mineral estate and 56 million subsurface acres of tribal mineral estate across the United States. Currently, nearly 36 million acres of…

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Spatial Law

Covers legal issues associated with geospatial data and technology. Published by Kevin Pomfret.

http://spatiallaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Spatial Law and Policy Update (June 7, 2013)

Spatial Law and Policy Update (June 7, 2013)

SPATIAL LAW AND POLICY UPDATE"Where Geospatial Technology Is Taking the Law"PrivacyFederal Privacy Commissioner proposes changes to PIPEDA to address challenges of Big Data (mccarthytetrault) The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of…
May 21
Posts/Editorials from recent conference on a Location-enabled society

Posts/Editorials from recent conference on a Location-enabled society

A video of the recent conference on The Legal and Policy Framework for A Location-enabled Society will be available shortly. In the meantime, I would like to thank three of the speakers who wrote about the program in blog posts and editorials…
May 20
5 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 20, 2013)

5 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 20, 2013)

Five links from the most recent Spatial Law and Policy Update prepared for the members of the Centre for Spatial Law and Policy. For more information about becoming a member of the Centre, click here.ESA Study recommends free, open data…

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Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog

Covers foreclosures, loan modifications and short sales. By Alvarez & Barbara, LLP.

http://www.miamirealestateattorneyblog.com/

Jun 12
Grandmother Trumped by the Donald over a Real Estate Deal Gone Sour

Grandmother Trumped by the Donald over a Real Estate Deal Gone Sour

Jacqueline Goldberg, an 87-year-old grandmother was unsuccessful in her suit against Donald Trump over a failed real estate transaction. During the four years of litigation, Goldberg and her attorney aimed to dissuade others from doing…
May 31
Equity Increasing for Homeowner

Equity Increasing for Homeowner

With the housing market slowly making a comeback homeowners are seeing their property begin to produce equity again. Real estate equity jumped more in 2012 than it has in the past 65 years, with equity nationwide rising $8.2 trillion last…
May 30
Know Your Rights - What Do You Do If the Property You Are Renting Is In Foreclosure?

Know Your Rights - What Do You Do If the Property You Are Renting Is In Foreclosure?

If you are living in a property that is currently going through foreclosure you should know that you have rights that your landlord must acknowledge. In 2009 the Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act was signed into law by President Obama.…

Rank this Week: 630

Campanella Law Blog

Covers recent court decisions, pending legislation, real estate updates and business matters.

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 12
WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER YOUR FOREIGN BUSINESS?

WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER YOUR FOREIGN BUSINESS?

The statistics really haven’t changed over the past few years. New York not only remains one of the most expensive states in our fair Union to live and do business, but we also have one of the most oppressive tax … Continue…
Jun 5
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY NEIGHBOR’S #@&$ TREE?!

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY NEIGHBOR’S #@&$ TREE?!

Let’s face it – one of the first lessons you likely learned as a homeowner was that you can’t pick your neighbors, no matter how much you might like to at times. Consider yourself one of the lucky ones if … Continue…
May 27
Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!

Dear Heavenly Father, with a sober heart we come before You this Memorial Day. We pause for a moment and call to mind all the men and women who have died in the service of our nation since 1776. Dear … Continue reading →

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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Published By Siegfried, Rivera, Lerner, De La Torre & Sobel, P.A.

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

Jun 12
Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers - A Quick Guide for Association

Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers - A Quick Guide for Association

By Nicholas D. Siegfried Recently, short sales in South Florida have become a popular foreclosure alternative. In a short sale, the sales price is less than the amounts owed to creditors. Accordingly, the owner is required to negotiate a…
May 23
2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend

2013 Bank Foreclosure Trend

By Maryvel De Castro Valdes For the last several years, the state of Florida has been labeled as the foreclosure "hot spot" of the nation. In February, a report from RealtyTrac, a market research firm, reported that Palm Beach, Broward and…
May 9
Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project

Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Project

By Daniel SalasConcrete restoration projects are unavoidable during the lifespan of every concrete building in South Florida. They are among the most expensive construction renovation projects that associations will be required to take on,…

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Florida Association Law Blog

Covers condo and HOA law. By Daniel Wasserstein.

http://floridaassociationlawblog.com/

Jun 11
Speedy Foreclosure Law – A New Way to Avoid Delay

Speedy Foreclosure Law – A New Way to Avoid Delay

The average number of days it has taken a lender to foreclose in Florida has been estimated at almost 900 days! In many of these cases the borrower has defaulted in the lawsuit or has otherwise abandoned the property, so responsibility…
Apr 17
Association Assessments: Caveat Emptor? Not Anymore!

Association Assessments: Caveat Emptor? Not Anymore!

One of the longest standing duties of Florida condominium and homeowners associations has been pursuance of delinquent assessments through the lien and foreclosure process. With the downturn in the economy, the remedy of foreclosure has…
Feb 11
Going Green to Save Some Green – Installing Solar Panels to Reduce Energy Cost

Going Green to Save Some Green – Installing Solar Panels to Reduce Energy Cost

When it comes to aesthetics, associations in Florida generally try to maintain the uniformity of the community by making sure owners are staying consistent with the original design. Minor alterations, modifications or additions…

Rank this Week: 1563

National Eminent Domain Blog

Covers eminent domain news with a focus on Michigan. By Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski.

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/

Jun 11
NiSource Moves Forward With Chester County Pipeline

NiSource Moves Forward With Chester County Pipeline

NiSource, the parent of Columbia Gas, is seeking easements and FERC approval of a pipeline construction and operation. Columbia is seeking to obtain voluntary grants of easements. While the agreements may work out, owners should…
Jun 11
Potential for Re-Zoning in Eminent Domain Valuation

Potential for Re-Zoning in Eminent Domain Valuation

In one of those cases in which a community does not understand, the government had to pay fair-market value for a property. Some view the consideration that a property acquired may be re-zoned as "possible" or "probable" or just…
Jun 11
The Flip Side Of The Opportunity Corridor

The Flip Side Of The Opportunity Corridor

In a nasty writing on rustwire.com, an attack is made on the individual leading the charge on the Opportunity Corridor. I have doubts that Terry Eggars really sees this as a conflict. Further, I am doubtful as to whether there is a conflict…

Rank this Week: 788

California Eminent Domain Report

Covers condemnation, inverse condemnation, and regulatory takings in California. By Nossaman LLP.

http://www.californiaeminentdomainreport.com

Jun 11
Two Upcoming IRWA Events (and a Supreme Court Takings Decision)

Two Upcoming IRWA Events (and a Supreme Court Takings Decision)

We have two big IRWA events coming up. IRWA Annual Education Conference The biggest conference of the year, the IRWA Education Conference, starts June 23 in Charleston, West Virginia. As always, there will be many great…
Jun 10
House Subcommittee Approves Bill to Limit Power of Eminent Domain

House Subcommittee Approves Bill to Limit Power of Eminent Domain

The House of Representatives has once again resurrected the "Private Property Rights Protection Act" (HR 1944), a bill that would limit the power of eminent domain on a nationwide scale. I say once again, because as we reported in 2012…
Jun 1
City of Fremont to Hold Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for Potential Eminent Domain

City of Fremont to Hold Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for Potential Eminent Domain

According to an article in the Mercury News, Fremont may use eminent domain process to buy land needed for proposed downtown, the City of Fremont's City Council will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday to consider the adoption of a…

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Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, family law, and landlord-tenant law. By the Law Offices of James V. Sansone.

http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com/

Jun 11
How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

"She works hard for the money So hard for it, honey She works hard for the money So you better treat her right" In case you didn't recognize the lyrics, they are from the Donna Summer song, "She works hard for the money." Summer was…
Jun 4
Are Santa Rosa College Students Headed for Bankruptcy?

Are Santa Rosa College Students Headed for Bankruptcy?

After years of studying and spending tens of hundreds of hours in the library, you're finally free from school. Unfortunately, you're not free of the student loan debt you accumulated. If you just graduated from law school or medical…
May 28
Answers to Questions about Community Property Law in California

Answers to Questions about Community Property Law in California

Couples considering a second marriage often have many questions about their assets. Should they continue deposits into their IRAs? Would their pre-marital assets be exposed if their new spouse were sued? Should they get a prenuptial…

Rank this Week: 662

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com

Jun 10
I’m Not a Total Idiot, You Know.

I’m Not a Total Idiot, You Know.

So, I know... you want to read about how a homeowner won some major victory in the courts somewhere... or how someone filed and got quiet title to their property... or how a bank couldn't figure out who owned a loan and therefore was not…
Jun 10
PART TWO – How to Take Your Power Back When at Risk of Foreclosure

PART TWO – How to Take Your Power Back When at Risk of Foreclosure

Understand... I’m not telling you which path you should choose, but I am saying that you should choose one and then do everything in your power to achieve the goals that lie at the end of that path. Just take the blinders off... the…
Jun 10
Discussing Foreclosure Crisis Solutions with Impac Mortgage CEO Joe Tomkinson

Discussing Foreclosure Crisis Solutions with Impac Mortgage CEO Joe Tomkinson

I think Impac has proven that it has the capability and desire to be a meaningful part of the solution to the foreclosure crisis... they successfully modified tens of thousands of loans, and in general, they got loans modified in under a…

Rank this Week: 241

Phoenix Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Covers landlord/tenant law, foreclosures, and short sales. By Platt & Westby, P.C.

http://www.phoenixrealestatelawyersblog.com/

Jun 10
FINAL ARRANGMENT PLANNING: CRITICAL FOR LGBT COUPLES, UNMARRIED COUPLES AND SINGLE PERSONS

FINAL ARRANGMENT PLANNING: CRITICAL FOR LGBT COUPLES, UNMARRIED COUPLES AND SINGLE PERSONS

Baby boomers are planners. Over our lifetimes we have engaged in family planning, financial planning, retirement planning and estate planning. To the extent possible, we want control. We want to protect the people who depend upon us;…
Jun 3
CAN I KEEP MY INHERITANCE IF I AM IN A BANKRUPTCY?

CAN I KEEP MY INHERITANCE IF I AM IN A BANKRUPTCY?

One of the more difficult decisions you will make is to file for bankruptcy protection. Well, now that you have made that decision and you are making the tough choices to put your economic life back in order, you suddenly find out that your…
May 24
Disposition of Your Body

Disposition of Your Body

Deciding how you want your body disposed of upon your passing is not something typically brought up as a topic of conversation, even when doing your estate planning. Nevertheless, it is a topic that should be addressed at some point to…

Rank this Week: 445

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law…

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog

Features news, commentary and musing about Massachusetts real estate law and litigation. By Richard D. Vetstein.

http://www.massrealestatelawblog.com

Jun 10
Battle Of The Offer Forms! Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) vs. Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB)

Battle Of The Offer Forms! Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) vs. Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB)

Is One Better Than The Other? The first step in the purchase and sale of real estate in Massachusetts is the execution of an Offer to Purchase. Historically, agents and attorneys have used the Offer to Purchase Real Estate form generated by…
May 29
Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Why A Massachusetts Real Estate Nominee Trust Is Worthless and Useless Since the concept of currency and debt was created, debtors have been playing a cat-and-mouse game with creditors in order to avoid satisfaction of their debts. A ruling…
May 29
Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Not So Fast! Developer Cannot Avoid Creditor By Transferring Rental Property Into Nominee Trust Held By Wife

Case Puts the Nail In the Nominee Trust Coffin Since the concept of currency and debt was created, debtors have been playing a cat-and-mouse game with creditors in order to avoid satisfaction of their debts. A ruling last week by the…

Rank this Week: 57

California Land Use Blog

Covers land use law for developers, owners and businesses. By Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://landuselaw.jmbm.com/

Jun 7
Developers' Rights Alert: California Property Owner Prevails in Significant Regulatory Takings Case

Developers' Rights Alert: California Property Owner Prevails in Significant Regulatory Takings Case

By Matthew Hinks Chief Justice John Roberts recently observed during oral argument on the Supreme Court's latest foray into the field of regulatory takings that the government does not lose a Penn Central case very often. A new opinion from…
Apr 25
CEQA Claimants Be Warned: New California Court of Appeal Opinion Holds That CEQA Filing Deadlines are Mandatory and Not Subject to Extension for Good Cause

CEQA Claimants Be Warned: New California Court of Appeal Opinion Holds That CEQA Filing Deadlines are Mandatory and Not Subject to Extension for Good Cause

By Matthew Hinks Statues of limitations issues frequently loom large in litigation under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and can confound litigants and their counsel. Depending on the challenge being made and the context…
Mar 22
Endangered Species Act to Trump Mining Claims: Supreme Court Lets Stand Ninth Circuit Ruling in Karuk Tribe of California v. U.S. Forest Service

Endangered Species Act to Trump Mining Claims: Supreme Court Lets Stand Ninth Circuit Ruling in Karuk Tribe of California v. U.S. Forest Service

By Scott Castro On March 19, 2013, U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the ruling in Karuk Tribe of California v. U.S. Forest Service, a Ninth Circuit en banc decision broadly construing the scope of the Endangered Species Act…

Rank this Week: 1532

Tarley Robinson Legal Nuggets

Covers legal issues facing small businesses and common interest communities (known popularly as HOAs).

http://blog.tarleyrobinson.com/

Jun 6
2013 Legislative Update – Free Seminars in Williamsburg and Newport New

2013 Legislative Update – Free Seminars in Williamsburg and Newport New

We have blogged about the many changes coming to your community association as a result of 2013 legislative changes. As an additional service, we are providing free seminars in Williamsburg and Newport News to review those changes. Susan…
May 28
Workshop: The Essentials of Community Association Leadership

Workshop: The Essentials of Community Association Leadership

Join us in Williamsburg this Saturday, June 1, 2013, for a workshop sponsored by the Central Chapter of the Community Association Institute intended for Association leaders and homeowners. Susan Tarley will be one of the speakers with a…
May 7
2013 Legislative Update for Virginia HOA

2013 Legislative Update for Virginia HOA

The Virginia Legislative Action Committee (“LAC”) had a busy 2013 legislative session. This is my third year on the LAC and each year brings new challenges. Our mission is to monitor and influence legislation affecting community…

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