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Real Estate Law Blog

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/
  • May 22

    HONORING ALAN WEST

    HONORING ALAN WEST
    Announcing: Allen West to be honored at National Conference! We’re delighted to announce that former Rep. Allen West will be joining us at this year’s National Conference & Legislative Briefing.We will honor him with our…
  • May 22

    HEADSHOP OWNER HEADS TO JAIL

    HEADSHOP OWNER HEADS TO JAIL
    A.G. Schneiderman Wins 60-Day Jail Term Against Syracuse Headshop Owner Also Secures Penalties And Fines For Former Owner Of Twisted Headz For Contempt Of Court Schneiderman: We Will Prosecute Those Who Pollute Our Communities…
  • May 22

    LIU ON PCB SETTLEMENT

    LIU ON PCB SETTLEMENT
    LIU ON SETTLEMENT OF PCB LAWSUIT Comptroller John C. Liu stated the following about New York City's settlement of the New York Communities for Change-New York Lawyers in the Public Interest lawsuit over the toxic PCBs in light fixtures in…
Rank this Week: 20

PropertyProf Blog

PropertyProf Blog

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

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/property/
  • May 22

    Pennsylvania Landowners Can Get Cash on Spot for Mineral Right

    Pennsylvania Landowners Can Get Cash on Spot for Mineral Right
    Fracking continues to kick-up property issues: The practice has its roots in the early days of the drilling boom, when companies from around the world began leasing land as fast as they could -- locking the property into five-year deals...
  • May 22

    The Art of Tall Building

    The Art of Tall Building
    French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze has been been fascinated with Hong Kong's tall buildings, with which the city has become synonymous. His images are published in his book, Vertical Horizons. Steve Clowney
  • May 22

    Zacks on the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007

    Zacks on the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
    Dustin Zacks (King, Nieves & Zacks PLLC) has posted Avoiding Insult to Injury: Extending and Expanding Cancellation of Indebtedness Income Tax Exemptions for Homeowners (Arkansas Law Review) on SSRN. Here's the abstract: This article…
Rank this Week: 87

inversecondemnation.com

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/
  • May 21

    One More Law Review Article: "Rethinking the Federal Eminent Domain Power"

    One More Law Review Article: "Rethinking the Federal Eminent Domain Power"
    A lot of interesting law review articles published lately, and here's the latest: William Baude, Rethinking the Federal Eminent Domain Power, 122 Yale L.J. 1738 (2013). As the title suggests, the author argues that for 75 years, the original…
  • May 21

    New Law Review Article, "The Upside of Losing," Focuses On <em>Kelo</em>

    New Law Review Article, "The Upside of Losing," Focuses On &lt;em&gt;Kelo&lt;/em&gt;
    Here's one that might make you feel better, particularly if you end up drawing the short straw in litigation: in The Upside of Losing, 113 Colum. L. Rev. 817 (2013), Professor Ben Depoorter writes about how winning may not be the "only thing"…
  • May 20

    Materials And Links From Today's HSBA Appellate Section CLE On Amicus Briefing

    Materials And Links From Today's HSBA Appellate Section CLE On Amicus Briefing
    Here is the handout (2 pages) from today's CLE program on Amicus Briefing, sponsored by the Hawaii State Bar Association's Appellate Law Section. Links to the briefs mentioned are also posted here. Amicus Briefing - Hawaii State Bar…
Rank this Week: 123

Land Use Prof Blog

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/
  • May 19

    A response from Bill Fischel on school district consolidation, and a query on why special districts continue to fascinate scholar

    A response from Bill Fischel on school district consolidation, and a query on why special districts continue to fascinate scholar
    I was delighted over the weekend to see a response from Bill Fischel (Dartmouth) on my blog post series about local government units. Bill is undoubtedly well known to many readers of this blog for his work on land use...
  • May 18

    Edwards on the Paradoxes of Restitution

    Edwards on the Paradoxes of Restitution
    Mark Edwards (William Mitchell) has posted The Paradoxes of Restitution, forthcoming in the West Virginia Law Review. The abstract: Restitution following mass dispossession is often considered both ideal and impossible. Why? This article…
  • May 18

    Stern on State Legislative Checks and Judicial Taking

    Stern on State Legislative Checks and Judicial Taking
    Here's another recently-posted paper from Stephanie Stern (Chicago-Kent): Protecting Property Through Politics: State Legislative Checks and Judicial Takings, forthcoming in the Minnesota Law Review. The abstract: In the 2010 Supreme Court…
Rank this Week: 164

Mandelman Matters

Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com
  • May 21

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.

    Alabama Slamma’ – Not for Better, Far Worse… As Foreclosures we Chart.
    We seem to be having a national recovery in much of the media, but in the states themselves the numbers are refusing to cooperate. I guess if you can have a “jobless recovery,” then you can probably have a national recovery…
  • May 20

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10

    The Foreclosure Bowl: Connecticut Finally Makes it Into Top 10
    RealtyTrac Vice President, the ubiquitous Daren Blomquist, said he had “no immediate concern” related Connecticut’s newfound foreclosure prowess, which makes perfect sense since he’s not losing a home there.
  • May 20

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner

    Foreclosure Surprise! Stomping on Maryland Homeowner
    So, how do I know where the other undiscovered and unreported stockpiles of foreclosures are hiding as the banks wait until they feel like recognizing losses, having fixed the document problem to the degree that they can start booting people…
Rank this Week: 252

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
Rank this Week: 327

The Landlord Law Blog

The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

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

    What should landlords watch out for when doing inspections?

    What should landlords watch out for when doing inspections?
    I am asked what landlords should watch out for when doing suggestios and ask for your comment
  • May 21

    Can the agents take this penalty fee if I am not in arrears?

    Can the agents take this penalty fee if I am not in arrears?
    A tenant has money deducted from her bank account by way of a penalty for rent arrears at a time when she is not in arrears! What can she so?
  • May 21

    I am interviewed by Property Geek

    I am interviewed by Property Geek
    Just a quick heads up to let you know that I was recently interviewed by Property Geek and the interview has now gone online. So if you want to hear me talking about tenancy agreements, eviction, sacking letting agents, deposits and HMOs,…
Rank this Week: 391

Hotel Law Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 440

AHI: United States

AHI: United States

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

http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us
Rank this Week: 567

nearlylegal

nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog
  • May 20

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…

    Let’s Not Move to Wales…
    …says the RLA. Personally I remain convinced that it is a lovely place and we should all move immediately. Why is the RLA less keen you might well ask. Well, the Welsh Government has today published the White Paper I response to the…
  • May 20

    The meaning of care and attention

    The meaning of care and attention
    SL v Westminster [2013] UKSC 27 is a very important case concerning the meaning of “care and attention” in the context of s.21, National Assitance Act 1948.We can only apologise for not writing it up sooner. All we can say is that…
  • May 19

    Night Shelters, dwellings and housing benefit

    Night Shelters, dwellings and housing benefit
    This a late note on OR -v- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Isle of Anglesey CC [2013] UKUT 065 (AAC) because, bluntly, I had read it quickly at the time and overlooked its broader significance.The issue was whether OR…
Rank this Week: 591

National Eminent Domain Blog

National Eminent Domain Blog

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

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/
  • May 21

    What Must Be Included In A Public Hearing Notice?

    What Must Be Included In A Public Hearing Notice?
    In a Columbia Heartbeat article, the author reminded readers that eminent domain may be utilized for the widening of Providence Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The reality is that there is no requirement that notice stating that eminent…
  • May 21

    Another Angry Article Towards Pipeline Companie

    Another Angry Article Towards Pipeline Companie
    In another of the many articles expressing anger towards a pipeline company, a Cameron Texas Herald newsman explained the anger and frustration towards eminent proceedings in the State. The weak, but anticipated, response of the utility…
  • May 15

    Another Proposed Condemnation Fail

    Another Proposed Condemnation Fail
    The most certain way for an acquiring agency to fail on its condemnation in its eminent domain proceeding is to not follow a statute. The delegating procedure itself must be followed, but even if followed, a grant of the right to condemn by a…
Rank this Week: 594

Florida Foreclosure Defense…

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosure news, alternatives, defenses and scams. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 611

Iowa Law Blog

Iowa Law Blog

Covers business, employment, trust & estates family, real estate, regulatory compliance and utility law. By Sullivan & Ward, PC.

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/
  • Mar 19

    Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity

    Cyclist Obtains Settlement Despite Tort Immunity
    The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported on a legal settlement reached between Bridgid Ruden, the City of Coralville, the State of Iowa, and Horsfield Construciton Company.  Ms. Ruden had been riding her bicycle on a trail and lost control…
  • Feb 27

    What is a Hostile Work Environment?

    What is a Hostile Work Environment?
    The term "hostile work environment" gets used frequently by employers and employees. It's used in a so many contexts that it seems to have lost true meaning. Hostile work environment allegations range from employees being…
  • Feb 25

    Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction

    Legislature Mulls Expansion of Small Claims Jurisdiction
    Currently, if you wish to file a claim in Iowa Courts, the jurisdictional limit for small claims court is $5,000.  That means if the total damages or value you seek is not greater than $5,000 your case is filed in small claims…
Rank this Week: 741

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: 771

Law of the Land

Law of the Land

A blog on land use law and Zoning by Albany Law School Associate Dean and Professor Patricia Salkin.

http://lawoftheland.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 798

Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady LLP

Weiss Berzowski Brady has produced legal podcasts on a variety of topics.

http://www.wbb-law.com/multimedia/blog
  • Oct 15

    Political Discussions in the Workplace

    Political Discussions in the Workplace
    Post by Anna M. Pepelnjak Once again, elections are fast approaching. Divisive issues are at stake. The sides are profoundly separated and the “middle ground” looks to be disappearing. So, what happens when folks having politically…
  • Oct 10

    Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?

    Lowering the Judgment Interest Rate – Help or Hindrance for Collection?
    Post by Barry R. White Most of my clients understand that judgments accrue interest from the time they are entered until they are paid. However, there is some confusion among my clients as to how to calculate interest because the rules…
  • Sep 25

    Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!

    Can You Believe It? The Government Did Something Right!
    Post by Sandy Swartzberg My grandfather, Sam, made the comment once that you are lucky if government is only twenty years behind where we are technologically. The JOBS Act is an example of this theory. The JOBS Act recognizes the influence…
Rank this Week: 898

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: 901

Green Building Law

Green Building Law

Covers legal issues related to green building and sustainable development. By Shari Shapiro.

http://www.greenbuildinglawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 905

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com
  • 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…
  • Apr 25

    ATC’s Annual Kickin’ Cancer Cookout for Relay for Life!

    ATC’s Annual Kickin’ Cancer Cookout for Relay for Life!
    Join us today, April 25th, 2013 for our annual “Kickin’ Cancer Cookout“ to raise funds for the Gwinnett County Relay for Life! the cookout will be at One Sugarloaf Centre 1960 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, Georgia 30097 from…
Rank this Week: 929

Square Feet

Square Feet

The Silicon Valley Real Estate Blog. By the Mercury News.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/realestate
  • Oct 27

    Goodbye to Square Feet

    Goodbye to Square Feet
    I had a couple of things lined up to possibly blog about earlier today — the impending rollback of jumbo-conforming mortgage rates, national home sales and such — but instead I’m here to tell you that the Mercury News is pulling the…
  • Oct 23

    LIBOR: A programming language? A term of insult? Oh, a mortgage rate index, of course.

    LIBOR: A programming language? A term of insult? Oh, a mortgage rate index, of course.
    Vote for one. LIBOR stands for: 1) Lending Is Becoming Outrageously Restrictive 2) Liberty Invites Behavior Of Recklessness 3) London Inter Bank Offering Rate Alas, number three, the boring option, is correct. (But I’m really fond of the…
  • Oct 22

    Uncertainty’s effect on the housing market, and a contrary example

    Uncertainty’s effect on the housing market, and a contrary example
    I think it was early September that I wrote an article in which a number of real estate market-observers theorized that Silicon Valley might see pretty healthy home sales in early fall this year, thanks to fairly low interest rates, and…
Rank this Week: 965

Thoits Law Blog

Thoits Law Blog

Discusses important legal developments in the areas of business, employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. By Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean.

http://www.thoitslaw.com/blog/
  • Apr 8

    You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement

    You Really, Really Need a Shareholder Buy-Sell Agreement
    ...a relatively small investment of time spent on the fundamentals can yield significant dividends in the future – and help to avoid much distress. And, the first fundamental, particularly for founders who do not anticipate seeking venture…
  • Apr 8

    Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie

    Selling Restricted Stock of Private Companie
    Anyone who holds restricted stock of a non-public company, such as Twitter, Box, or Palantir among others, probably has discovered it is possible to find buyers for their stock by contacting Second Market or Shares Post or other…
  • Feb 22

    California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?

    California Pregnancy Disability Leave: Longer Than Four Months?
    The court stated that this was a "case of first impression" and posed the issue as "whether an employee who has exhausted all permissible leave available under the Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)...may nevertheless state…
Rank this Week: 1024

Eminent Domain Blog

Eminent Domain Blog

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

http://eminentdomain.foxrothschild.com/
  • 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…
  • Apr 28

    PA Considering Bill Expanding Brokers Ability To Provide Comparative Market Analysi

    PA Considering Bill Expanding Brokers Ability To Provide Comparative Market Analysi
    Legislation was introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly to expand the ability of real estate sales professionals to provide Broker Price Opinions and Comparative Market Analyses outside of the real estate brokerage context. This…
Rank this Week: 1047

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: 1105

Virginia Real Estate, Land Use…

Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law

Covers Virginia real estate, land use, and construction law issues, such as green building and LEED. By Bean Kinney & Korman.

http://www.valanduseconstructionlaw.com/
  • Mar 10

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part II

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part II
    In Part I of this blog post, we discussed the varied interests of the landlord and the tenant's lender in the tenant’s personal property located at the premises in the context of a commercial lease.  Part II below will discuss…
  • Jan 29

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part I

    Lien Rights of Lenders and Landlords - Part I
    Commercial real estate landlords and the lenders for their tenants have competing interests with respect  to the tenant's personal property located at the demised premises. The landlord is looking to secure the tenant's rental…
  • Jul 12

    Right to Self-Help in DC, MD and VA

    Right to Self-Help in DC, MD and VA
    Self-Help. Ok or Not?
Rank this Week: 1110

Hydraulic Fracking Blog

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/
  • 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…
  • May 14

    House reintroduces FRAC Act

    House reintroduces FRAC Act
    On May 9, 2013, the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act of 2013 (the “FRAC Act”) was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The FRAC Act was first introduced to Congress in 2008. If passed, the…
  • May 13

    Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development

    Senate Committee to hold forum on shale development
    The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will hold a Full Committee Forum on “Shale Development: Best Practices and Environmental Concerns” on May 23, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. Witnesses will include…
Rank this Week: 1118

Washington Landlord Tenant .Info

Washington Landlord Tenant .Info

Covers evictions. By Scott Eller.

http://washingtonlandlordtenant.info
  • Jan 27

    But I Just Want My Property Back

    But I Just Want My Property Back
    Some landlords think that if they serve a notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy they can just call the sheriff once the notice expires, and the sheriff will evict the tenant. Wrong.   Similarly some landlords believe if they do…
  • Oct 9

    Two Warranties of Habitability

    Two Warranties of Habitability
    Washington tenants now have not just one, but two warranties of habitability. This is the upshot of a recently published Court of Appeals decision.[1]   Since 1973 there has been an unresolved issue of whether there is one implied warranty…
  • May 30

    New Law Affects Tenant Screening

    New Law Affects Tenant Screening
        Beginning June 07, 2012 Washington state residential landlords who charge a fee for background checks will face new requirements.[1]   The landlords will be required to disclose:   what types of information will be accessed to conduct…
Rank this Week: 1156

Ohio Real Estate Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 1219

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/
  • May 1

    California Commercial Building Owners Must Comply With New Energy Use Disclosure Rules Commencing July 1, 2013

    California Commercial Building Owners Must Comply With New Energy Use Disclosure Rules Commencing July 1, 2013
    What you need to know: The long-awaited energy use disclosure requirements, first enacted as AB 1103 (Saldana) in 2007 (codified as California Public Resources Code, §25402.10), are finally effective. Commencing July 1, 2013, owners of…
  • Apr 29

    Can California Cap and Trade if Brussels Stumbles?

    Can California Cap and Trade if Brussels Stumbles?
    By Jeffrey Rector  Last week, the European Parliament rejected a proposal to reduce the quantity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions allowances in order to fix a supply-demand imbalance in the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU…
  • Apr 22

    No Relief Under CCP Section 473 For Missed Filing Deadline In CEQA Challenge

    No Relief Under CCP Section 473 For Missed Filing Deadline In CEQA Challenge
    By Daniel Bane  Alliance for the Protection of the Auburn Community Environment, et al. v. County of Placer, SCV0028200 (3rd Dist., February 18, 2013) In Alliance for the Protection of the Auburn Community Environment v. County of…
Rank this Week: 1237

New York Zoning and Municipal Law…

New York Zoning and Municipal Law Blog

Covers adverse possession, environmental law, municipal law, zoning and land use. Published by Silverberg Zalantis.

http://blog.szlawfirm.net/
  • May 3

    Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking

    Municipalities May Ban Hydrofracking
    The Appellate Division ruled that the New York Environmental Conservation Law does not prevent a Town from enacting zoning that prohibits hydrofracking.
  • Apr 3

    Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet

    Racing Pigeons Are Not Customary Household Pet
    The Appellate Division ruled that a zoning board correctly interpreted the zoning code when it held that keeping 40 racing pigeons was not what was intended in a zoning code that permits "customary household pets" as accessory to a…
  • Feb 20

    Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User

    Court of Appeals Reaffirms Zoning Relates to Use Not the User
    The New York Court of Appeals reaffirmed the basic principle of zoning, that zoning relates to the use of land "not the identity of the user."
Rank this Week: 1264

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: 1282

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: 1312

New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

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/
  • May 17

    Estate Planning is Still Required

    Estate Planning is Still Required
    Our readers who follow politics know that members of Congress have battled in recent years with respect to revisions to the tax law. Specifically, estate, gift, and income taxes have been subject to adjustments. The purpose of this blog…
  • May 10

    Out-of-State Judgments and their Collection in New York State

    Out-of-State Judgments and their Collection in New York State
    Our firm is often asked to enter judgments on behalf of creditors. A judgment can be obtained in several ways. If a lawsuit is brought, and the defendant does not respond, a default judgment may be obtained. A case may also go to trial,…
  • May 3

    Bundled Services For Real Estate Purchases- Do They Benefit Purchasers?

    Bundled Services For Real Estate Purchases- Do They Benefit Purchasers?
    Bundled services have commonly been offered to purchasers of real estate in New York. For example, a real estate broker, wishing to enhance an affiliated title insurance company, has a program that encourages attorneys to refer their title…
Rank this Week: 1354

Real Estate Space

Real Estate Space

Covers real estate law and the real estate business. By Doug Cornelius.

http://realestatespace.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 23

    Lights Out

    Lights Out
    Thanks for reading and stopping by. With the launch of my new Compliance Building blog, I have stopped blogging here.
  • Feb 14

    Compliance Building

    Compliance Building
    With my move from Goodwin Procter to be Chief Compliance Officer at a real estate company, I have been using a blog to keep my notes. I have just open up this blog to the public. You can see what I have been up to at Compliance Building.
  • Feb 6

    Clash of the Utopias - The Story of Stuyvesant Town

    Clash of the Utopias - The Story of Stuyvesant Town
    New York magazine has a lengthy story on the largest real estate deal deal in US history: The $5.4 Billion sale of MetLife's interest in the Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village residential complex.
Rank this Week: 1370

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: 1409

New Miami Blog

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/
  • May 21

    Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013

    Experts Predict Increased Growth in Miami Hotel Market in 2013
    Lori SchumacherThe Miami hotel market continues to be one of the most active hotel markets in the country.  The impact from tourism and Miami’s location as a gateway city continue to attract real estate investors and the activity…
  • May 20

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership

    New Legislation Facilitates Public-Private Partnership
    Eric SingerEarlier this month, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 85, which establishes statewide authorization and procedures for public-private partnerships.  The law, which will be encoded as Section 287.05712, Florida…
  • May 14

    Proposed Family Law Legislation Prohibiting Foreign Laws Fails to Pass in Florida Senate

    Proposed Family Law Legislation Prohibiting Foreign Laws Fails to Pass in Florida Senate
    Rafael RibeiroIn a previous post, I discussed Senate Bill 58 and House Bill 351, which were proposed bills that would have prohibited the application of foreign laws in family law disputes pending in the State of Florida unless the foreign…
Rank this Week: 1412

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: 1415

K&L Gates Construction Law…

K&L Gates Construction Law Blog

A blog on legal issues, news, and regulations relating to the construction industry. Published by the Construction and Engineering Practice Group of K&L Gates.

http://www.klconstructionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1459

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: 1480

HOA Law Blog

HOA Law Blog

News, editorial comment and legal information of interest to California community associations and those that manage and service them. By Southern California HOA lawyers SwedelsonGottlieb

http://www.hoalawblog.com/
  • May 17

    Don’t get Acclimated to Election by Acclamation

    Don’t get Acclimated to Election by Acclamation
    Blog post by Sandra Gottlieb, community association attorney and Senior Partner at SwedelsonGottlieb California community association attorneys, managers and others in the industry have differing opinions on how to properly and legally…
  • May 6

    Harassment Of Transgender Homeowners and Condo Residents Is Discriminatory And Could Lead To Litigation

    Harassment Of Transgender Homeowners and Condo Residents Is Discriminatory And Could Lead To Litigation
    By David Swedelson, Condo Lawyer and HOA Attorney at SwedelsonGottlieb, Community Association Attorneys As we reported in November of 2011 (see here), California anti-discrimination law now recognizes a new definition of gender that…
  • May 6

    Get A Satisfaction Of That Judgment

    Get A Satisfaction Of That Judgment
    By David Swedelson, Condo Lawyer and HOA Attorney; Senior Partner at SwedelsonGottlieb, Community Associations Attorney Sometimes owners sue their condo or homeowners association in small claims court. And sometimes they win and there is a…
Rank this Week: 1484

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
  • Apr 21

    Public Safety Exception to Miranda Warning

    Public Safety Exception to Miranda Warning
    Miranda Warnings and the Public Safety Exception* MIRANDA WARNINGS When Miranda Warnings must be given: 1.  Miranda Warnings must be given prior to any questioning if you have Custodial Interrogation by Authorities (CIA)**: Custody…
  • Apr 18

    No Documentation Loan Modification

    No Documentation Loan Modification
    Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer No Documentation Loan Modification Program The Program Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer a simplified loan modification process. Beginning July 01, 2013, servicers will be required to offer borrowers…
  • Apr 18

    Joint Bank Account

    Joint Bank Account
    Are Joint Bank Accounts Good or Bad? It depends! Estate Planning Joint bank accounts can be good from an estate planning perspective. Upon the death of one of the joint owners, the funds in the account automatically pass to the surviving…
Rank this Week: 1515

The Energy Law Blog

The Energy Law Blog

Covers oil and gas exploration, development, and marketing on the Gulf Coast. Published by Liskow and Lewis.

http://www.theenergylawblog.com/
  • Apr 22

    EPA Grants Reconsideration of Certain Oil and Gas Storage Tank NSPS Provisions Issued in August 2012

    EPA Grants Reconsideration of Certain Oil and Gas Storage Tank NSPS Provisions Issued in August 2012
    By Stephen W. Wiegand On August 16, 2012, EPA issued new source performance standards (NSPSs) for the oil and gas sector. The standards applied to various sources including storage tanks used in crude oil and natural gas production. On April…
  • Mar 7

    OCS Operators Need to Consider EPCRA Reporting in their Release Reporting Plan

    OCS Operators Need to Consider EPCRA Reporting in their Release Reporting Plan
    By Robert E. Holden The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity, Inc. v. BP America Production Co., et al, no. 12-30136 (5th Cir. Jan. 9, 2013) (“CBD”), reversed…
  • Jan 10

    Air Permitting Update: EPA Ignores Summit Outside Sixth Circuit

    Air Permitting Update: EPA Ignores Summit Outside Sixth Circuit
    By Lesley Foxhall Pietras On December 21, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a policy announcement addressing how it will deal with source aggregation following the Sixth Circuit’s decision in Summit Petroleum Corp.…
Rank this Week: 1575

Real Property & Development Review

Real Property & Development Review

Covers real estate, construction, and land use laws in the Pacific Northwest. By Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP.

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

    In Alaska, Oil and Gas Leases Convey Property Rights; Permits Do Not

    In Alaska, Oil and Gas Leases Convey Property Rights; Permits Do Not
    By Lisa Doehl The Supreme Court of Alaska held that the Alaska Constitution requires only one “best interest finding” that an oil or gas project is in the state’s best interest, although subsequent permitting decisions must…
  • Apr 1

    Is Your Floating Home a “Vessel?”

    Is Your Floating Home a “Vessel?”
    Early this year, the United States Supreme Court decided a case that could have had far-reaching effects on local land use regulations affecting floating homes.  However, the Court’s opinion in this case, Lozman v. City of Riviera…
  • Feb 28

    Getting the Lead Out

    Getting the Lead Out
    As originally published in the Daily Journal of Commerce Lead’s adverse effects on people, particularly young children, have been reasonably well understood for decades. Children afflicted by lead poisoning can suffer permanent brain…
Rank this Week: 1586

Condo Reporter

Condo Reporter

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

http://www.condoreporter.com/
  • 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…
  • May 10

    There is still time to register to the Ottawa ACMO/CCI Conference - May 31, 2013

    There is still time to register to the Ottawa ACMO/CCI Conference - May 31, 2013
    Posted by AdminThe ACMO/CCI-Ottawa Conference is a one day event that brings industry experts together in an informative and engaging series of talks and seminars designed to educate and inform Boards of Directors, condominium property…
Rank this Week: 1594

Hawaii Land Use Law & Policy

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/
  • 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.…
  • May 2

    Intermediate Court of Appeals Creates Public Trust Evaluation Criteria for All Boards and Commission

    Intermediate Court of Appeals Creates Public Trust Evaluation Criteria for All Boards and Commission
    In Kauai Springs v. Planning Commission of the County of Kauai, Hawaii's Intermediate Court of Appeals ("ICA") addressed the question of whether "the Planning Commission had public trust obligations to review Kauai Springs' use of…
  • Mar 9

    Basic Checklist for Crafting Policy

    Basic Checklist for Crafting Policy
    When confronted with complex processes, like environmental and land use policies and related implementation regulations, a common reaction is out with the old, in with the new. Change can be good, but a measured, comprehensive approach is…
Rank this Week: 1600

Ontario Condo Law Blog

Ontario Condo Law Blog

Covers recent trends, court decisions, and condo-related news. By Gardiner Miller Arnold LLP.

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

    GMA Condo Alert! (Spring 2013 edition)

    GMA Condo Alert! (Spring 2013 edition)
    The spring edition of our quarterly newsletter was distributed to over 500 attendees of the bi-annual Condo Conference and Tradeshow held April 27 in Hamilton.   Hats off to the Golden Horsehoe Chapter of the…
  • May 14

    Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position

    Time to abolish the owner-occupied director position
    It is rare for us at Ontario Condo Law Blog to beat up on an underdog, but the owner-occupied reserved position on condo boards is decidedly worthy of that honour. That reserved position (set out in the Condominium Act, 1998, subsections…
  • May 10

    Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package

    Another cause of owner ignorance: Lousy condo doc package
    Those of us who work with condo corporations often grumble that unit owners have no appreciable knowledge or understanding of the declaration, by-laws or rules that govern their condominium.  Indeed, if you ask any 100 (or 1,000 or…
Rank this Week: 1637