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Aaron Morris' Business Law Alert

Aaron Morris' Business Law Alert

Provides information and insight for businesses.

http://www.businesslawalert.com/
  • Aug 21

    Simple Legal Concept Eludes Many Attorney

    Simple Legal Concept Eludes Many Attorney
    The case of former Desperate Housewife, Nicolette Sheridan, illustrates a simple legal concept that escapes many attorneys and their clients. Your case has to make sense.
  • Aug 21

    Simple Legal Concept Alludes Many Attorney

    Simple Legal Concept Alludes Many Attorney
    The case of former Desperate Housewife, Nicolette Sheridan, illustrates a simple legal concept that escapes many attorneys and their clients. Your case has to make sense.
  • Apr 30

    You Are Not Without Remedies if Someone Defames Your Busine

    You Are Not Without Remedies if Someone Defames Your Busine
    I believe in freedom of speech. I fight for freedom of speech. I feel that I must tell you that up front because every time I report a victory in court on a defamation action, I inevitably get some push back, as though I am preventing someone…
Rank this Week: 4041

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use…

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use Law Blog

Covers land use, environmental, and real estate law in California.

http://blog.aklandlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1098

About Conveyancing

About Conveyancing

Covers conveyancing in England and Wales. By Simon Seaton.

http://aboutconveyancing.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    Santander : Ahead of the Q

    Santander : Ahead of the Q
    Santander have became the first bank to add the Q Policy to the acceptable warranty schemes listed in it’s Part 2s of the CML Handbook. The Q Policy is no ordinary warranty scheme. In fact it is a an alternative to the traditional…
  • May 21

    The problem with the race to be the cheapest conveyancer is that you might win.

    The problem with the race to be the cheapest conveyancer is that you might win.
    As the big name brands barge their way into the legal sector they will seek to squeeze every penny out of every client. Can the smaller firms compete? Of course they can as long as they don't compete on price alone. Some firms in an…
  • May 19

    A post completion nightmare - difficulties with a restriction

    A post completion nightmare - difficulties with a restriction
    It is not unusual in a dealing with leasehold transaction to be faced with a restriction on the title in favor of a management company. Many leases for new developments in the 80s and 90’s imposed obligations on a management company…
Rank this Week: 1652

AHI: United States

AHI: United States

Covers affordable housing and sustainable housing ecosystems. By David Smith.

http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us
Rank this Week: 857

An Eminent Domain Blog

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
  • May 8

    Merced – Fresno High Speed Rail Project, California

    Merced – Fresno High Speed Rail Project, California
    The Project The California High-Speed Rail Authority proposes to construct, operate, and maintain an electric-powered high-speed train system in California. When completed, the High Speed Rail System would connect the major metropolitan areas…
  • May 6

    Monroe Bypass Project-Updated Project Schedule

    Monroe Bypass Project-Updated Project Schedule
    The North Carolina Department of Transportation issued an update for the highly controversial Monroe Bypass project. Not surprisingly, the schedule of the project has been delayed due to a legal challenge. The Monroe Bypass (Also known as the…
  • Apr 23

    Highest and best use and zoning changes in eminent domain case

    Highest and best use and zoning changes in eminent domain case
    Typically in eminent domain cases, the court system seeks to achieve just compensation through the remedy of damages. It’s important for both property owners and attorneys to recognize the types of eminent domain damages that may or may…
Rank this Week: 3027

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com
  • 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…
  • May 10

    Join us for the GLQC 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon

    Join us for the GLQC 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon
    Andersen, Tate & Carr is a proud to be a sponsor for the Georgia Lenders Quality Circle 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:30 – 2 pm Villa Christina 400 Summit Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia
  • May 6

    Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking

    Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking
    Multitasking is the modern American way. Friends and colleagues frequently claim to be multitasking, as if bragging about their high efficiency. But decades of research by neuroscientists has definitively established that multi-tasking is a…
Rank this Week: 1009

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, and real estate.

http://andrewewaltslawblog.blogs.com/my_weblog/
  • May 11

    Living Will

    Living Will
    So what is a living will exactly? It is a legal document that directs your physician to discontinue life-sustaining procedures (cardiopulmonary, artificial respiration and artificial hydration and/or nutrition) if you are in a terminal…
  • Mar 11

    Protection For Key Employee

    Protection For Key Employee
    The business world can be very competitive. One of the worst things that can happen to a business is to lose a key employee.  That is why it is important to consider options for protecting your key employees. What if a business owner or key…
  • Mar 9

    Title Insurance Pros and Con

    Title Insurance Pros and Con
    During a recent real estate closing I was asked whether “title” insurance was necessary (for those of you who are unfamiliar, title insurance is a form of insurance that guarantees that no other individuals can claim an interest in your…
Rank this Week: 2279

Anglican Curmudgeonr

Anglican Curmudgeonr

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

http://accurmudgeon.blogspot.com/
  • May 13

    Confusion (among Amateur Canonists) about California Ruling

    Confusion (among Amateur Canonists) about California Ruling
    Now comes a task I would rather not face, given that I count many non-canon lawyers who are bloggers on Episcopal matters at least as colleagues, if not as personal friends. But in the wake of my commentary on the recent St. James ruling, a…
  • May 11

    A Musical Break in Dispiriting Time

    A Musical Break in Dispiriting Time
    Somehow, with all the shame surrounding the lamestream media's handling of Benghazi (notice how the truth will shine like a beacon through the fog -- every time?), and the mixed news from all the church litigation that is ongoing, I cannot…
  • May 3

    Judge's Ruling in St. James Case Puts Cloud on Many Former Episcopal Properties in California

    Judge's Ruling in St. James Case Puts Cloud on Many Former Episcopal Properties in California
    Judge Kim Dunning of the Orange County Supreme Court handed down on May 1 a surprise ruling in the case involving the property of St. James's parish in Newport Beach, and held that St. James could not retain title to its property after…
Rank this Week: 887

Anker Reed HSC's Blog

Anker Reed HSC's Blog

Covers business, real estate, estate planning, probate, trusts, wills, intellectual property and civil litigation.

http://ankerreedhsc.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 25

    Is Your Agreement Worth the Paper it is Written On?

    Is Your Agreement Worth the Paper it is Written On?
    The California Supreme Court recently answered that question with a resounding “No”. In one of its early decisions in 2013, Riverisland Cold Storage vs. Fresno-Madera Production Credit Association, the Court rejected what had…
  • Jan 7

    Introducing the New Law Firm Formation of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP

    Introducing the New Law Firm Formation of Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP
    Larry S. Hymes and Douglas K. Schreiber are pleased to announce the formation of their new law firm, Anker, Hymes & Schreiber, LLP to continue the Anker Reed HSC tradition of serving your legal needs.
  • Aug 15

    Most Trusted Advisors 2nd Consecutive Nomination

    Most Trusted Advisors 2nd Consecutive Nomination
    Los Angeles Business Attorney Robert A. Cohen of Anker Reed HSC received a 2nd consecutive nomination to the San Fernando Valley’s Most Trusted Advisors Nomination.
Rank this Week: 1628

Arizona Real Estate Disputes and…

Arizona Real Estate Disputes and Litigation

Covers Arizona real estate law and litigation topics, including fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, foreclosures, anti-deficiency statutes, lis pendens, agent's duties, and liquidated damages. By Berk & Moskowitz, P.C.

http://www.arizrealestatelaw.com/news/
  • Apr 4

    Bankruptcy Law Preempts Arizona Law Deficiency Deadline

    Bankruptcy Law Preempts Arizona Law Deficiency Deadline
    How does bankruptcy law affect the 90 deadline to file a deficiency action after a trustee sale (non-judicial foreclosure) in Arizona? That was the question addressed in In re Rader. Under Section 33-814 of Arizona real estate statutes, in…
  • Oct 8

    Arizona’s Anti-Deficiency Statute

    Arizona’s Anti-Deficiency Statute
    The Arizona Court of Appeals has decided several recent cases interpeting and applying Arizona’s anti-deficiency statutes.  Watch this short video power point presentation to learn about Arizona’s Anti-Deficiency Statutes: What…
  • May 23

    “Show the Note” Not Required for Trustee Sale

    “Show the Note” Not Required for Trustee Sale
    The Arizona Supreme Court has resolved a recurring question: does the trustee have to “show the promissory note” in order to be able to foreclose by non-judicial trustee sale.  No, said the Supreme Court in its May 18, 2012 decision in…
Rank this Week: 5009

Attorney Brandi

Attorney Brandi

Provides general information and Ohio specific information relating to small business law, real estate, landlord/tenant law, civil, probate and estate planning. By Brandi N. Buchenau.

http://attorneybrandi.wordpress.com/
  • Aug 14

    Rental Collection

    Rental Collection
      Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you can sue for…
  • Aug 14

    Rental Collection

    Rental Collection
      Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you…
  • Apr 6

    Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure

    Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure
    Once you have your court date and a writ is issued, the tenant will either leave voluntarily or will stay, forcing your to physically set them out. Set Out Procedure is essentially you, the landlord, contacting the Bailiff the day after the…
Rank this Week: 1319

Boston Litigation Lawyer Blog

Boston Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts real estate and estate planning topics. By Peter Szechenyi.

http://www.bostonlitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Dec 13

    Checklist for security deposit and last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)

    Checklist for security deposit and last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)
    Keeping accurate, well organized business records can provide the basis for a strong defense against allegations of security deposit violations. With that in mind, use this checklist Within the first 30 days of the tenant's occupancy of the…
  • Nov 29

    How to handle the last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)

    How to handle the last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)
    Are you holding a tenant's last month's rent? It's common to collect it at the start of the tenancy. This practice is permitted by the same statute that regulates security deposits that I've been writing about, M.G.L.c. 186 §15(B). There are…
  • Nov 22

    A guide to the security deposit law - Part 3 (Massachusetts Landlord Series)

    A guide to the security deposit law - Part 3 (Massachusetts Landlord Series)
    Don't overlook the Statement of Condition. Within 10 days of receiving the security deposit, you have to give the tenant a Statement of Condition on which you list all the existing damage in the apartment (a crack along the ceiling, a mark…
Rank this Week: 3875

Boston Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Boston Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Published By Brad Mahoney, Esq.

http://www.bostonrealestatelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4056

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

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/
  • May 4

    Now that we are divorced, stay away from my Facebook Friends!

    Now that we are divorced, stay away from my Facebook Friends!
    Husbands and wives share many aspects of their lives. It is not unusual for them to share their Facebook friends and other social media contacts. The practice of looking at someone's friends or contacts and trying to convert them into your…
  • Apr 21

    What will the Court do a divorce when I prove that my spouse cheated?

    What will the Court do a divorce when I prove that my spouse cheated?
    Discovering that your spouse has been unfaithful can be an emotional disaster. To many people, this is a wrong that can never be corrected. It can destroy a marriage. People expect that infidelity will be punished by a Judge in a divorce…
  • Apr 13

    How to prepare for a divorce.

    How to prepare for a divorce.
    Some people make the decision to divorce in an instant. Others find the decision to divorce is a long process that percolates over time. If you are a person who is thinking about divorce and moving towards ending your marriage, then the…
Rank this Week: 1599

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/
  • May 21

    Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

    Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event
    Boston Bar Association   June 3, 2013 - When Energy and Environmental Obligations Collide June 3, 2013 - Preserving Affordable Housing in Massachusetts          NAIOP…
  • May 14

    7 Tips for Financing Solar Project

    7 Tips for Financing Solar Project
    Written by: Bethany A. Bartlett As the warm weather approaches, we see the usual signs of spring which, in a good year, includes an increase in commercial development and corresponding financing transactions.  Most notably this year is…
  • May 9

    Can Solar Farms and Backyard Gardens Co-Exist? Zoning Tensions Flare in Massachusett

    Can Solar Farms and Backyard Gardens Co-Exist? Zoning Tensions Flare in Massachusett
    Written by: Paula G. Curry Imagine you’ve just purchased your dream home in the ‘burbs.  Your patio has just been finished.  Your beautiful 2-acre lot, the minimum size required by the zoning bylaw, is taking shape…
Rank this Week: 3001

Buffalo NY Attorneys Blog

Buffalo NY Attorneys Blog

Covers New York elder law, estate law, and real estate legal issues. By Robert Friedman.

http://www.wny-lawyers.com/wordpress
  • May 17

    National Senior Health & Fitness Day

    National Senior Health & Fitness Day
    National Senior Health & Fitness Day is being celebrated at a completely free fair on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 12-4 PM at the Akron-Newstead Senior Center, 5691 Cummings Road, Akron, NY. The goal of this health and fitness day is to…
  • May 8

    NEW YORK LANDLORD NOT LIABLE FOR DOG BITE

    NEW YORK LANDLORD NOT LIABLE FOR DOG BITE
    Plaintiff sued the landlord and tenant for injuries that his son sustained when he was bitten by the tenant’s dog. In order to recover against a landlord for injuries caused by a tenant’s dog on a theory of strict liability, the…
  • Apr 23

    ARE NY CONDO BOARD’S LIABLE FOR SECOND HAND SMOKE?

    ARE NY CONDO BOARD’S LIABLE FOR SECOND HAND SMOKE?
    Yes, a condominium board’s obligation to regulate second hand smoke is based on New York Real Property Law (RPL) section 339-v(b)(i) which requires all condominium bylaws to include such restrictions on and requirements respecting the…
Rank this Week: 1954

Bulgarian Legal Blog

Bulgarian Legal Blog

Covers legal problems that UK and Irish investors face with their investments (mainly in properties) in Bulgaria. By Milen Hristov.

http://mhlegal.eu/blog/
  • May 12

    Liquidation of un-reregistered companies now has started

    Liquidation of un-reregistered companies now has started
    The long wait for the compulsory company liquidation of un-reregistered companies is now over. It has been one year and four months and the Registry Agency is finally ready with the paperwork and the procedures for liquidation of…
  • Apr 28

    Bulgarian property solicitors’ role in the conveyancing proce

    Bulgarian property solicitors’ role in the conveyancing proce
    Many Brits who buy property in Bulgaria don’t bother instructing a Bulgarian property solicitor. This is either due to the belief that the estate agents in Bulgaria are regulated as in UK (which is not true) or simply because they…
  • Apr 6

    Collecting outstanding maintenance fees from Condominium owner

    Collecting outstanding maintenance fees from Condominium owner
    Holiday apartment owners find themselves in the gray area of Condominium regulation. Most of the holiday apartments are located in the so called closed complexes (also called gated apartment complexes or aparthotels), but the Condominium…
Rank this Week: 1314

California Business Litigation…

California Business Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers business litigation, real estate, and equine law. By Adina T. Stern.

http://www.californiabusinesslitigationattorneyblog.com/
  • Apr 2

    What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?

    What Is The Standard Of Care For A Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examination?
    What is the standard of care for a veterinary pre-purchase examination? This question was asked recently in the March 2013 California case of Quigley v. McClellan. In that case the veterinarian who had been treating a horse since at least…
  • Feb 12

    Mediation: What You Should Know

    Mediation: What You Should Know
    Civil mediation in California (as opposed to mediation in family law or other cases) is a type of alternative dispute resolution that helps parties try to resolve their cases without having to face the time and expense of trial. Although…
  • Jan 2

    A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013

    A New Year Brings New Laws to California In 2013
    Practicing law in January is always challenging because with the New Year there are always changes in California law. This year is no exception. Governor Jerry Brown signed over 800 new laws that took effect in California on January 1,…
Rank this Week: 2888

California Condo & HOA Law…

California Condo & HOA Law Blog

Covers affordable housing, elections, collections, boards and committees. By Beth Grimm.

http://www.communityassociations.net/cacondoguru/
  • Nov 19

    What Happens When an HOA Fails to File Tax Returns?

    What Happens When an HOA Fails to File Tax Returns?
    Here is a question recently received from an owner – and not an uncommon question:
  • Nov 3

    Managers – Don’t Pretend to Be Attorneys!

    Managers – Don’t Pretend to Be Attorneys!
    Here is a recent complaint from an owner in homeowner association about a manager (not completely unheard of, ha ha): “Our manager thinks she knows everything. At the meetings she runs the board, not the other way around. Whose [sic]…
  • Oct 17

    Contractor Bids in HOAs and Condo

    Contractor Bids in HOAs and Condo
    Here is a common question that owners and even board members have, sent in by a reader: “Are there any requirements for a  contractor proposal process? – Dos and Don’ts. Can an HOA review proposals and after the reviewaccept another…
Rank this Week: 1826

California Condominium Law

California Condominium Law

Covers the community association industry. By Adams Kessler.

http://www.condoassociationexpert.com
  • Nov 18

    Smelly Shoe

    Smelly Shoe
    QUESTION: Can an association restrict piles of smelly shoes in front of an owner’s front door? It has been suggested that if this is a cultural belief the HOA could be faulted for making them remove their shoes.
  • Nov 4

    Davis-Stirling Conversion Chart

    Davis-Stirling Conversion Chart
    The Davis-Stirling Act is currently found in Civil Code sections 1350 to 1378. The DS Rewrite uses all new Civil Code sections that start at 4000 and go to 6150. Because the Act’s content was completely restructured, there is no straight…
  • Oct 28

    Free Rider

    Free Rider
    QUESTION:While checking your website on suspension of common area privileges, I was shocked when I read, “If there are multiple owners of a unit/lot, the suspension of rights/privileges for one owner suspends the rights/privileges of all…
Rank this Week: 2718

California Eminent Domain Law Blog

California Eminent Domain Law Blog

Covers eminent domain news in California. By the California Eminent Domain Law Group.

http://blog.eminentdomainlaw.net
Rank this Week: 4412

California Eminent Domain Report

California Eminent Domain Report

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

http://www.californiaeminentdomainreport.com
  • May 23

    Stanislaus County Moving Forward with Claribel Road Project

    Stanislaus County Moving Forward with Claribel Road Project
    After two years of negotiating with residential property owners, the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors approved acquisition of the property by eminent domain.  The Modesto Bee reports that the board approved the acquisition of…
  • May 16

    Temporary Regulatory Takings Do Exist in California!

    Temporary Regulatory Takings Do Exist in California!
    Given the maze of procedural and substantive hurdles involved, property owners rarely succeed with regulatory takings claims.  Even when owners do win, it is yet more uncommon for courts to award damages, instead allowing the public …
  • May 9

    CTC Approves Nearly $1 Billion in Funding Local Transportation Project

    CTC Approves Nearly $1 Billion in Funding Local Transportation Project
    The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently announced the award of $878 million to fund 114 transportation projects.  Brian Kelly, the acting Secretary of Business, Transportation & Housing Agency, stated: This…
Rank this Week: 1738

California Foreclosure Blog

California Foreclosure Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure. By Jason S. Buckingham.

http://jasonbuckingham.activerain.com/
  • Jan 6

    New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

    New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid
    Happy (?) New Year everybody. First off, a toast: here's to getting out of the last decade. We had multiple bubble market bursts (lest we forget the dot-com burst of 2000-2001), and the US entered the world of post-terrorism (in)security. I…
  • Jul 21

    Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

    Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation
    AP put out a story yesterday about "bidding wars" that are affecting home values in the greater Phoenix area. The article states that in several markets throughout the country, prices on bank-owned homes are being inflated by a combination of…
  • Jun 16

    California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

    California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?
    I've been receiving many calls and emails about California's so-called foreclosure moratorium, which went into effect yesterday. Frankly, I doubt it will actually do anything meaningful for struggling homeowners. Here's why:
Rank this Week: 512

California Land Use Blog

California Land Use Blog

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

http://landuselaw.jmbm.com/
Rank this Week: 2214

California Property Rights Journal

California Property Rights Journal

Focuses on property rights, land use and regulation in the Golden State. By Hart, King & Coldren.

http://capropertyrights.com
  • Mar 21

    The Supreme Court Unanimously Slaps Down the EPA and the Ninth Circuit

    The Supreme Court Unanimously Slaps Down the EPA and the Ninth Circuit
    The Sackets sought to build a home several lots away from a lake in a developed area which they reasonably assumed could not be deemed a wetland.
  • Mar 15

    Will the Supreme Court Decide Whether Rent Control Can Cause a Taking?

    Will the Supreme Court Decide Whether Rent Control Can Cause a Taking?
    The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering a cert. petition in Harmon v. Kimmel (Appeal No. 11A871)   Robert Thomas at inversecondemnation.com has posted a link to the cert.
  • Sep 1

    Any dolts for a volt?

    Any dolts for a volt?
    Our federal government “invested” billons of dollars in GM with the understanding that GM would be developing the volt.    Way back in February, the Obama administration touted its goal of a millon electric cars on the road by 2015. …
Rank this Week: 4521

California Real Estate Lawyers…

California Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Published by Law Office of James J. Falcone

http://www.calrealestatelawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1331

Campanella Law Blog

Campanella Law Blog

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

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 1748

Cardozo Real Estate Law…

Cardozo Real Estate Law Association

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's student run, real estate law association.

http://cardozorela.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2689

CEB blog

CEB blog

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
  • May 24

    Organizing Discovery

    Organizing Discovery
    For discovery to be useful in a case, it must be organized. One effective way to organize discovery is with an issue table. Issue tables are a way to keep track of the main issues, the elements of the claims and defenses, and the relevant…
  • May 22

    Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

    Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview
    There are many subjects that require care when conducting a job interview. Immigration is definitely one of them. Given the increased awareness and sensitivity to immigration status issues, employers need to watch their questions. Although…
  • May 20

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal
    Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
Rank this Week: 2339

Chicago Law Source

Chicago Law Source

Features articles on real estate litigation and legal representation. By Alisa Levin.

http://chicagolawsource.blogspot.com/
  • May 9

    Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government

    Forced to Accept Section 8? What? One Real Estate Lawyer's Finger to the Local Government
    Hello Followers!  News just in to me.... I heard today that the Cook County (Illinois) Human Rights Ordinance is possibly going to be amended to force property owners to accept Section 8 Tenants, citing long-standing issues and the fight…
  • May 8

    2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.

    2013 LANDLORD TENANT SEMINAR by LEVIN LAW LTD.
    Hello All in the Blogosphere!   We are just sending out a quick announcement that for Landlords, Tenants and anyone interested in real estate, there will be a FREE LANDLORD SEMINAR sponsored by NTN Online (a fantastic tenant screening…
  • Apr 14

    You Want to Quit Claim What?  How Being a…

    You Want to Quit Claim What?  How Being a Quitter can Hurt... Hi All in the Blogosphere!  Good to be with you.  As some of you may know, I am a once-a-week law professor at DePaul University College of Law, where as an adjunct, I teach…
Rank this Week: 3778

Colorado Homeowners Association…

Colorado Homeowners Association Law Blog

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

http://www.cohoalaw.com/
  • May 17

    The Fair Housing Act - The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

    The Fair Housing Act - The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same
     We’ve written many times about the Fair Housing Act and assistance animals, most recently on April 29, 2013. Little did I know then that, just four days previously the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had issued…
  • May 10

    Community Association "To Do" List: Post 2013 Legislative Session Edition

    Community Association "To Do" List: Post 2013 Legislative Session Edition
    The Colorado General Assembly concluded its 2013 session on Wednesday after approving several pieces of legislation that impact community associations. We have covered the legislation from start to finish and will continue to provide updates…
  • May 10

    Withholding Records - We Can Do That, Right?

    Withholding Records - We Can Do That, Right?
     We all know that the Colorado legislature last year revised the records definitions and disclosure requirements under the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act ("CCIOA") (we do all know that, right?). Well, here is an example of what…
Rank this Week: 882

Commercial Lease Law

Commercial Lease Law

Covers commercial lease transactions. By LeClair Ryan.

http://commercialleaselawblog.com/
  • Jul 30

    Assignment or Sublease, Which One is Right For You?

    Assignment or Sublease, Which One is Right For You?
    Take a look at my last few blog posts for a refresher on the basics of assignments (a transfer of 100% of the tenant’s leasehold) and subleases (a transfer of less than 100% of the tenant’s leasehold).
  • Jul 17

    Landlord’s Consent to Tenant’s Transfer of its Leasehold

    Landlord’s Consent to Tenant’s Transfer of its Leasehold
    This series of blog posts was triggered by the initial question of why attorneys spend so much time negotiating the assignment and subletting provisions in a lease agreement.
  • Jul 2

    Assignment and Subletting Provisions: Specific Words Matter

    Assignment and Subletting Provisions: Specific Words Matter
    In my last blog post I dipped my feet into the question of why attorneys spend so much time on the assignment and subletting provisions in a lease agreement. The answer stems from the default rule that a tenant may freely transfer its…
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Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Blog

By Samuelson Law Offices, LLC

http://www.commercialrealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 8

    Real Estate Title Problems - Solutions Available Only in Bankruptcy

    Real Estate Title Problems - Solutions Available Only in Bankruptcy
    Sometimes a parcel of commercial real estate suffers such title problems that it becomes so unwieldy that a title insurance is unwilling to insure over. In such situations, the extraordinary powers of a Bankruptcy Court may be the only…
  • Jun 16

    Unique Aspects of LLCs in Bankruptcy

    Unique Aspects of LLCs in Bankruptcy
    For Bankruptcy purposes, limited liability companies ("LLC's") are not treated as limited partnerships, but as corporations. Even a single member LLC is treated differently from an "individual" in Bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy of a member of a…
  • Apr 20

    Resources for Consumers Seeking Relief from Distressed Residential Mortgage

    Resources for Consumers Seeking Relief from Distressed Residential Mortgage
    FOR CONSUMERS SEEKING RELIEF FROM DISTRESSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES (a) FEDERAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE OR UNDER DISCUSSION, and (b) LEGAL ASSISTANCE in D.C., MARYLAND and VIRGINIA …
Rank this Week: 3549

Condo Development Blog

Condo Development Blog

Provides commentary to real estate developers, builders, and land use planners. By Robson Carpenter LLP.

http://www.rcllp.ca/condo/
  • Apr 18

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability
    Part 2 of 2: Professionals’ Opinions Make the Difference Between Payment and Protection Post by: Khiam Nong In a recent post, we outlined the cases of two condominium boards of directors who were chastised quite thoroughly by judges of…
  • Apr 3

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability

    Board Members Behaving Badly Results in Personal Liability
    Part 1 of 2 Post by: Khiam Nong Recent decisions of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice demonstrate that members of Boards of Directors of condominium corporations who do not carry out their duties in a good faith manner risk ……
  • Mar 11

    HST REBATES ON NEW HOUSING (INCLUDING REBATES FOR RENTALS)

    HST REBATES ON NEW HOUSING (INCLUDING REBATES FOR RENTALS)
    Post by: Khiam Nong Builders who sell new or substantially renovated housing need to be aware of the HST New Housing Rebate (“NHR”).  The NHR can be assigned to a builder from home purchasers (“Purchasers”) on the…
Rank this Week: 4554

Condo Reporter

Condo Reporter

Covers condominium law in Ontario, Canada. By Heenan Blaikie LLP.

http://www.condoreporter.com/
  • May 22

    Unsuccessful Lawsuit by Condo Owner - The Cost Implication

    Unsuccessful Lawsuit by Condo Owner - The Cost Implication
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn a previous blog, we reported on a case, Harvey v. Elgin Condominium Corporation No. 3, where an unhappy unit owner sued the Corporation for various alleged infractions relating to the replacement of existing wooden…
  • May 21

    Jason Rivait Featured in Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe Magazine

    Jason Rivait Featured in Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe Magazine
    Posted by AdminJason Rivait is the featured contributor in the newest Questions & Answers section of the Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe magazine. Jason discusses requests for records, the potential for labour or copying costs and time…
  • May 14

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn the case of Harvey v. Elgin Condominium Corporation No. 3 an unhappy condo owner sued the condominium corporation, claiming that the corporation undertook work that constituted a substantial change without proper…
Rank this Week: 813

Construction Industry Blog

Construction Industry Blog

Follows the construction industry and related legal topics. By Womble Carlyle.

http://wombleconstruction.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 20

    Paradoxe

    Paradoxe
    For the past six months or so, I've been using ConsensusDOCS agreement forms wherever I can reasonably do so ---- meaning that I'm using them for projects on which there is not an owner or architect who insists on using AIA documents. I…
  • Jun 18

    ConsensusDOCS for Public Contracts? Yes, In South Dakota

    ConsensusDOCS for Public Contracts? Yes, In South Dakota
    It will be interesting to see how quickly South Dakota begins using ConsensusDOCS for public contracts after the February 2009 legislation permitting the use of the "ConsensusDOCS 200 Standard Agreement and General Conditions Between Owner…
  • Mar 23

    How do you measure damages when a construction blunder saves an owner $200 million?

    How do you measure damages when a construction blunder saves an owner $200 million?
    A recent story out of Las Vegas, covered in the NY Times, poses an interesting question for construction and real estate lawyers ---- what would be the measure of damages for defective construction, the result of which is estimated to save…
Rank this Week: 515

Delaware Business Lawyer Blog

Delaware Business Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation, business loans, buy-sell agreements, lease negotiation, and non-compete agreements. By the Snyderman Law Firm.

http://www.delawarebusinesslawyerblog.com/
  • May 10

    Avoiding Will Contests In Delaware

    Avoiding Will Contests In Delaware
    Wills, heirs, disagreements and lawsuits. It’s bad enough your family has lost you, now they’re fighting among themselves over who gets what, and how much. Many times an argument occurs simply because the Will was written in a…
  • May 1

    Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

    Choosing a Guardian for Your Children
    As a Delaware attorney who writes Wills, one of the most common dilemmas parents have to deal with is who they should name as the guardians of their children should both parents die. As they rack their brains to think of someone who would…
  • Feb 9

    New Bullying Lawsuits - Update by Delaware Attorney

    New Bullying Lawsuits - Update by Delaware Attorney
    The parents of a high school student with learning disabilities has filed a lawsuit in Connecticut against the Board of Education and various school officials as a result of repeated acts of bullying which included slamming the child’s…
Rank this Week: 2104

Distressed Asset Law

Distressed Asset Law

Covers the legal issues and opportunities relating to distressed assets. By Matthew Sanderson.

http://lrmlawblog.com/distressedassets
  • May 15

    4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure

    4 Pitfalls of Acquiring Property By Foreclosure
    We all see the advertisements for lists of property being sold at foreclosure. After all, foreclosures are at an all time high, and we all need to buy while “prices are set at pennies on the dollar.” Well, that rosy picture, as many…
  • Mar 15

    5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset

    5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Distressed Asset
    All too often the margins of distressed asset acquisition require stringent cost control. To help, here are five things to keep those costs low when considering the purchase of distressed assets:
  • Feb 15

    Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition

    Top 10 Leasing Issues in Distressed Business Acquisition
    When buying a distressed business, often a lease is required to be assumed or a new lease is required to be executed. Negotiating can be a stressful, so to reduce some of that stress, we’ve put together the following Top Ten Leasing Issues…
Rank this Week: 3297

DSV Construction Law Blog

DSV Construction Law Blog

Covers construction law, green building, and public contract law. By Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP.

http://drewrysimmonsvornehm.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 20

    NLRB Holds Engineering Firm Committed Unfair Labor Practice

    NLRB Holds Engineering Firm Committed Unfair Labor Practice
    By: Christopher S. Drewry Over the course of the past year, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) is the federal agency that has arguably made the biggest push to expand its reach and relevance.  While the National…
  • Feb 18

    “Crowdfunding Architecture” – AIA Examines Innovative Approach to Project Financing

    “Crowdfunding Architecture” – AIA Examines Innovative Approach to Project Financing
    By: William E. Kelley, Jr., LEED AP BD+C What is “crowdfunding”?  By definition, it is “the practice of funding a project or venture by raising many small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via…
  • Feb 5

    Court Holds Recess Appointments to the NLRB Were Unconstitutional

    Court Holds Recess Appointments to the NLRB Were Unconstitutional
    By: Christopher S. Drewry On January 25, 2013, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals handed down its decision in the case of Noel Canning v. National Labor Relations Board.  While the facts of the case itself involve an unfair labor practice…
Rank this Week: 2483

Eminent Domain Blog

Eminent Domain Blog

Covers condemnation and real estate law. By David B. Snyder of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://eminentdomain.foxrothschild.com/
  • May 24

    NJ General Assembly Amends Redevelopment Eminent Domain Leg.

    NJ General Assembly Amends Redevelopment Eminent Domain Leg.
    The New Jersey General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a bill intending to “clarify” the use of eminent domain by a municipality and amending the due process provisions of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (LRHL) that fall…
  • Apr 29

    Georgia Adopts Rules for Evaluation Appraisal

    Georgia Adopts Rules for Evaluation Appraisal
    The Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board recently adopted its final regulations regarding standards for developing and reporting an “evaluation appraisal.” The regulations state that, where permitted by federal law and policies, a…
  • Apr 29

    42 Appraisal Firms Form Valbridge Property Advisor

    42 Appraisal Firms Form Valbridge Property Advisor
    Forty-two U.S. appraisal firms announced March 18 that they now are operating as Valbridge Property Advisors. The new firm is comprised of independent, local-market valuation firms with each office run by the local practice leader who must…
Rank this Week: 671

Endangered Species and Wetlands…

Endangered Species and Wetlands Report

Covers the Endangered Species Act, wetlands and takings law. By Steve Davies.

http://www.eswr.com/
  • Apr 30

    Audio posted of teleconference on USGS’s Bakken Formation report

    Audio posted of teleconference on USGS’s Bakken Formation report
    Audio file (If file doesn’t begin playing immediately, right-click to download it and then listen) A copy of the press release is pasted below. USGS Releases New Oil and Gas Assessment for Bakken and Three Forks Formations Finds…
  • Apr 30

    New scientific reports: NAS examines effect of pesticides on endangered species, USGS looks at Bakken Formation

    New scientific reports: NAS examines effect of pesticides on endangered species, USGS looks at Bakken Formation
    Press release from National Research Council: Federal Agencies Should Use a Common Approach to Evaluate Risks That Pesticides Pose to Endangered and Threatened Species WASHINGTON — When determining the potential effects pesticides…
  • Apr 25

    W.Va. congressional delegation blasts D.C. Circuit decision

    W.Va. congressional delegation blasts D.C. Circuit decision
    “W.Va. members of Congress promise action against EPA” is the headline in the West Virginia Record, whose article noted that 80 percent of the state’s congressional delegation had posted press releases criticizing the D.C.…
Rank this Week: 917

Equine Law Blog

Equine Law Blog

Updates and articles on equine law. By Alison Rowe, Attorney at Law.

http://equinelaw.alisonrowe.com/
  • Dec 14

    Petition For Review Denied in Hilz v. Riedel

    Petition For Review Denied in Hilz v. Riedel
    Today, the Supreme Court of Texas denied review in Hilz v. Riedel, a Fort Worth Court of Appeals decision reversing a summary judgment granted pursuant to Chapter 87 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies…
  • Dec 7

    Equine Law Webinar Archive Now Available

    Equine Law Webinar Archive Now Available
        In case you missed our webinar entitled "Top Three Things that Cause Equine Litigation and How to Avoid Them," you can still view the entire archived webinar which can be accessed by following this link.  If you did not…
  • Nov 29

    Cat Breeder Jim Smith Explains Evils of Texas Puppy Mill Bill In Response to Texas Tribune Article

    Cat Breeder Jim Smith Explains Evils of Texas Puppy Mill Bill In Response to Texas Tribune Article
    Audrey White of the Texas Tribune authored this news story concerning the federal lawsuit over the Texas Puppy Mill Bill. The article reports that the Humane Society of the United States and the Texas Humane Legislation Network…
Rank this Week: 1883

EvictionTime.com Blog

EvictionTime.com Blog

Covers Florida eviction and landlord-tenant law. By Chen Law Firm, PA.

http://evictiontime.com/blog-evictiontime/
  • Oct 8

    When do you need an Attorney in a Landlord-Tenant matter?

    When do you need an Attorney in a Landlord-Tenant matter?
    A tenant should hire an attorney whenever the landlord is represented by an attorney.  If the tenant feels there is something improper by the landlord or feels their rights are being violated, they should consult an attorney.  Quite often…
  • Oct 8

    Lease Terms – a few item

    Lease Terms – a few item
    IMPORTANT: If you do not understand something in the lease or the lease does not include something the landlord agreed to provide, don’t sign it!!! The lease is legally binding and most judges will not accept the following statement,…
  • Oct 8

    When is it okay to withhold rent?

    When is it okay to withhold rent?
    Generally you need a material breach of the landlord’s duties to withhold rent.  It is most commonly used when the landlord fails to make repairs or maintain the property according to the following statute: 83.51  Landlord’s obligation…
Rank this Week: 4362

Florida Association Law Blog

Florida Association Law Blog

Covers condo and HOA law. By Daniel Wasserstein.

http://floridaassociationlawblog.com/
  • 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…
  • Nov 26

    Pipe Burst – Who’s Responsible?

    Pipe Burst – Who’s Responsible?
     
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Florida Commercial News

Florida Commercial News

Covers Florida real estate, construction, finance and land development. By Eckstein Schechter Law.

http://www.floridacommercialnews.com/
Rank this Week: 2545