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Real Estate Law Blog

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

http://www.nyrealestatelawblog.com/

Jun 18
CRIMINAL USE OF BACKGROUND CHECKS

CRIMINAL USE OF BACKGROUND CHECKS

EEOC Files Suit Against Two Employers for Use of Criminal Background Checks BMW Fired and Denied Hire to Class of Employees Who Worked Successfully for Years; Dollar General Disproportionately Excluded African Americans From Hire A BMW…
Jun 18
"CLEAN HEAT" WEBINAR

"CLEAN HEAT" WEBINAR

Con Ed Area Growth Zones Webinar on Wednesday, June 19th As the result of the City's ongoing phase-out of #6 oil, many buildings owners are converting either to gas or to #2 or #4 oil. In an effort to expand natural gas availability in…
Jun 18
PUTTING LAWYERS ON THE SPOT IN FORECLOSURE CASES

PUTTING LAWYERS ON THE SPOT IN FORECLOSURE CASES

New Yorkers Sink Deeper into Debt & Could Lose Homes Because of Foreclosure Lawyers' Stall Tactics Nearly 25,000 New Yorkers are at risk of losing their homes because some bank lawyers are exploiting an administrative loophole that is…

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The Massachusetts Real Estate Law…

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog

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

http://www.massrealestatelawblog.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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inversecondemnation.com

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

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

Jun 18
Members Only: Hawaii Democratic Party Seeks Closed Primary

Members Only: Hawaii Democratic Party Seeks Closed Primary

A slight detour into our other favorite area of law, election law and voting rights. Yesterday, the Democratic Party of Hawaii (finally, after years of hemming and hawing) pulled the trigger on a federal court lawsuit seeking to invalidate…
Jun 18
Cert Denied In Western Water Rights Case

Cert Denied In Western Water Rights Case

The Supreme Court has denied cert in Estate of Hage v. United States, No. 12-918 (cert. petition filed Jan. 17, 2013). That's the case in which the Federal Circuit held that a 22-year old takings case was not ripe because even though the…
Jun 17
HAWSCT To Review Kawaiahao Church Cemetery Case

HAWSCT To Review Kawaiahao Church Cemetery Case

What's the difference, if any, between a "cemetery" and a burial, and are burials in cemeteries exempt from archaeological review? That's one of the issues the Hawaii Supreme Court agreed to review in this Order, by which it accepted the…

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

http://www.newmiamiblog.com/

Jun 18
Downtown Miami Hotel Market Heats Up

Downtown Miami Hotel Market Heats Up

Aleesha KhanThe Miami hotel market is one of the hottest in the country and beyond. As a recent article in Law360 reports, downtown Miami in particular is playing a big part in the resurgence of the market. The city’s urban core, an…
Jun 17
Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market

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

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

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

Suzanne Amaducci-AdamsThursday, June 13, 2013 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor Miami, FL 33131 Thank you for joining us for the second installment of the New Miami Breakfast Series. Hospitality: A Bird’s Eye…

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Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

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

http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com/

Jun 18
Is Mediation An Option for You In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

Is Mediation An Option for You In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

You always worked hard, took care of the children, and managed the household. When your husband was away from the home, you trusted him when he said he was working. But recently you discovered that your once loyal spouse has a lover and you…
Jun 11
How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

How to Divide Retirement Accounts In Your Santa Rosa Divorce

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

Are Santa Rosa College Students Headed for Bankruptcy?

After years of studying and spending tens of hundreds of hours in the library, you're finally free from school. Unfortunately, you're not free of the student loan debt you accumulated. If you just graduated from law school or medical…

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New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.newyorkrealestatelawyersblog.com/

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

Comparison of Litigating Cases in State Court and Federal Court

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

Title is Vital

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

Renewal of Residential Leases in New York

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

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PropertyProf Blog

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

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

Jun 18
An Update on the Private Property Rights Protection Act

An Update on the Private Property Rights Protection Act

Ilya Somin offers a brief update on the fate of the Private Property Rights Protection Act: Last week, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Private Property Rights Protection Act, which would prevent local governments that engage in…
Jun 18
Map of the Day: The Atlas of True Name

Map of the Day: The Atlas of True Name

The "Atlas of True Names" reveals the etymological roots, or original meanings, of the familiar terms on today’s maps. For instance, where you would normally expect to see the Sahara indicated, the Atlas gives you “The Tawny…
Jun 18
Freyfogle on Aldo Leopold

Freyfogle on Aldo Leopold

Eric Freyfogle (Illinois) has posted Leopold's Last Talk (Wash. J. Envtl. L. & P.) on SSRN. Here's the abstract: During the last decade of his life, Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) delivered more than 100 conservation talks to various popular,…

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Anglican Curmudgeonr

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

http://accurmudgeon.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
198 Years Ago: 24 Hours that Changed all Europe

198 Years Ago: 24 Hours that Changed all Europe

Nearly two hundred years ago today came a night and day that altered the course of Western history. Let us allow that master storyteller, Victor Hugo, whose father served under Napoleon, to relate to us what happened. (Note: this excerpt…
Jun 17
El Gringo Viejo Is the Only One Making Sense of the Immigration Issue

El Gringo Viejo Is the Only One Making Sense of the Immigration Issue

Listen to him. Please.From Marco Rubio to Rush Limbaugh, no one is making as much sense on the issue of immigration and "amnesty" as El Gringo Viejo. You owe it to yourselves to spread the link to his post far and wide.Ignore, please, feeling…
Jun 17
California Court of Appeal Denies ECUSA's Writ Petition

California Court of Appeal Denies ECUSA's Writ Petition

One of the longer-running cases brought by ECUSA in California is the Fresno lawsuit against former Episcopal Bishop John-David Schofield over the real property, bank accounts and other assets that belong to the (now) Anglican Diocese of San…

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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

Jun 17
Attorney-Client E-Communication

Attorney-Client E-Communication

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

Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

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

What to Check Before You Collect

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

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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…

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About Conveyancing

Covers conveyancing in England and Wales. By Simon Seaton.

http://aboutconveyancing.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
Buiding Societies publish thier solicitor panel requirement

Buiding Societies publish thier solicitor panel requirement

Newbury Building Society and Newbury Mortgage Services Ltd yesterday extended their conveyancing panel requirements by making changes to Section A.12 of their BSA Mortgage Instructions . Acceptance to the panel is now subject to…
Jun 17
HSBC solicitors panel in Scotland asked to apply English law

HSBC solicitors panel in Scotland asked to apply English law

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

What conveyancers can learn from restauranteur

Following on from my post Do you have a preferred conveyancing client? I see similarities between a conveyancing practice and a restaurant.A savvy restaurateur might build up a fine dining, a silver service high- priced venture. Or he might…

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Hotel Law Blog

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

http://hotellaw.jmbm.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Florida Foreclosure Defense…

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/

Feb 19
Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and outside of South Florida, the Jacksonville Florida metro area is leading the pack. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five months…
Feb 18
Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and the Jacksonville Florida metro area is literally drowning in new foreclosure filings. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five…
Feb 4
Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

A: Every homeowner facing foreclosure has to ask themselves this question and give themselves an honest answer. An essential first step for homeowners facing foreclosure is to sit down and take stock of their long term financial situation. …

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nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog

Jun 17
Gateway B and Equality Act – summary hearing?

Gateway B and Equality Act – summary hearing?

A quick note on an ongoing County Court case that raises some interesting questions. (As it is an ongoing case, all apparent statements of fact are as set out in the judgment and should be taken as being untested at trial).Leicester Housing…
Jun 15
Deposit received, one way or another

Deposit received, one way or another

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

When is an insurance premium reasonably incurred?

In Avon Estates (London) Limited v Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Limited [2013] UKUT 0264 (LC) [not online yet we have a transcript] the Upper Tribunal considered the question of whether an insurance premium had been reasonable…

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Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com

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

I’m Not a Total Idiot, You Know.

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

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

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

Discussing Foreclosure Crisis Solutions with Impac Mortgage CEO Joe Tomkinson

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

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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…

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Land Use Prof Blog

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

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

Jun 18
Godsil on a Fair Housing Response to Gentrification

Godsil on a Fair Housing Response to Gentrification

Rachel Godsil (Seton Hall) has posted The Gentrification Trigger: Autonomy, Mobility, and Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, 78 Brook. L. Rev. 319 (2013). It's wonderful to have Rachel's civil rights scholarship back in the (urban)…
Jun 15
Stahl on Neighborhood Empowerment

Stahl on Neighborhood Empowerment

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

Back to the old neighborhood

Land use law scholars and other academics continue to rediscover the neighborhood as a terrific lens through which to view a number of issues. I thought I’d profile three recent works (hubris alert: one of them is admittedly mine) in...

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Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog

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

http://www.miamirealestateattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Governor Scott Signs "Fast Track" Foreclosure Bill

Governor Scott Signs "Fast Track" Foreclosure Bill

The foreclosure process is about to speed up for all Florida homeowners. Gov. Scott signed a bill that is intended to streamline the foreclosure process and give community associations more power in the process. The bill requires banks to…
Jun 12
Grandmother Trumped by the Donald over a Real Estate Deal Gone Sour

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

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

Equity Increasing for Homeowner

With the housing market slowly making a comeback homeowners are seeing their property begin to produce equity again. Real estate equity jumped more in 2012 than it has in the past 65 years, with equity nationwide rising $8.2 trillion last…

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South Carolina Community…

South Carolina Community Association Law Blog

Covers the law of homeowners associations, property owners associations, condominium associations, cooperatives and other community associations. By D. Ryan McCabe.

http://sccommunityassociationlaw.com

Jun 17
HOA Doesn't Have Authority to Restrict Lot Usage

HOA Doesn't Have Authority to Restrict Lot Usage

Estates at Desert Ridge Trails Homeowner’s Association v. Vazquez, Nos. 30, 944; 31, 590 (N.M. Ct. App. Feb. 8, 2013) The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling that a Homeowners’ Association’s power is limited in…
Aug 21
Punitive Fining is Outside Board's Authority

Punitive Fining is Outside Board's Authority

Fairfax Co. Redevel. and Housing Auth. v. Shadowood Condo. Ass'n, No. CL-2010-13282, Va. Cir. Ct., May 12, 2011. In this case, a condo association levied more than $20,000 in fines against a housing authority, which owned several units to…
Aug 7
Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA

Court Finds Developer not in Contempt for Stormwater Damage to HOA

Ex Parte: Lipscomb v. Stonington Devel., No. 4961

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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/

May 30
Kansas power plant expansion needs EIS: D.C. Circuit Sea Shepherd still must avoid Japanese whalers: Ninth

Kansas power plant expansion needs EIS: D.C. Circuit Sea Shepherd still must avoid Japanese whalers: Ninth

The D.C. Circuit has dismissed an appeal from Sunflower Electric Corp. involving expansion plans at its Holcomb, Kansas, power plant Sierra Club v. Department of Agriculture, 12-5095 (5/28/13). U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan had…
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…

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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…

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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:

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New Jersey Redevelopment

Covers news and updates regarding redevelopment matters, laws, news and updates throughout New Jersey. By Michael A. Bruno and Marc D. Policastro.

http://www.njredeveloper.com

Jun 18
NJ Economic Opportunity Act Will Consolidate Economic Development Incentive

NJ Economic Opportunity Act Will Consolidate Economic Development Incentive

The NJ State Assembly recently passed the New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013. This Act merges five economic development incentives into two distinct programs administered by the NJ Economic Development Authority (EDA). By enhancing…
Jun 18
Procedures for Contractors Seeking to Participate in NJ Homeowner RREM Program

Procedures for Contractors Seeking to Participate in NJ Homeowner RREM Program

The State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced procedures for contractors interested in participating in the New Jersey Homeowner Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program. A…
Jan 15
With Many Hurricane Sandy Victims Still Unable to Secure Temporary Housing, Will New Jersey’s Age-Restricted Communities Offer Up Vacant Units?

With Many Hurricane Sandy Victims Still Unable to Secure Temporary Housing, Will New Jersey’s Age-Restricted Communities Offer Up Vacant Units?

In New Jersey, there is a significant shortage of temporary housing for Hurricane Sandy victims. Currently, about 2,790 households are living in hotel and motel rooms, rented for them by the Federal Emergency Management Agency…

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Sacramento Real Estate Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sacramentorealestatelawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Actions Speak Louder than Word

Actions Speak Louder than Word

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

The Importance of Following the Rule

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

When Foreclosure Does not End LIability

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

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The Thorpe Law Firm, P.A.

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

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

Jun 17
Common Bankruptcy Myth

Common Bankruptcy Myth

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

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005

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

The Warren Sapp Bankruptcy

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

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Tax Assessment & Condemnation…

Tax Assessment & Condemnation Report

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

http://www.taxassessmentcondemnation.com/

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

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

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

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

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

Bringing Levity (Or Reality) To Grievance Time

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

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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/

Jun 1
Can I swap my Bulgarian house for another one?

Can I swap my Bulgarian house for another one?

Have you ever been in the situation when you buy a holiday home overseas but you haven’t been sure if you want to live in it? May be not, but may be you will some time in the future. In this short article I will explain if it is…
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…

Rank this Week: 773

Florida Commercial News

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

http://www.floridacommercialnews.com/

Mar 27
Diabetes Research Institute Introduces DRI TV: Regular Updates on DRI's Progre

Diabetes Research Institute Introduces DRI TV: Regular Updates on DRI's Progre
Mar 25
MBA Releases 2012 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms' Origination Volumes: News Release of the Week

MBA Releases 2012 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms' Origination Volumes: News Release of the Week

MBA Releases 2012 Rankings of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Firms’ Origination Volumes Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) – Wells Fargo was the top commercial/multifamily mortgage originator in 2012, according to a set of…
Mar 20
Home Builders Look Forward to Getting Construction Loans for New Home Projects as New Bipartisan Bill Introduced in Congre

Home Builders Look Forward to Getting Construction Loans for New Home Projects as New Bipartisan Bill Introduced in Congre

A new bill is making its way through the House of Representatives right now that may meet with success up in Congress since it's a bipartisan effort: introduced yesterday, HR 1255 just may become law this year. (An identical version of this…

Rank this Week: 849

Hawaii Attorney Blog

Covers Hawaii civil procedure and trial practice, commercial litigation, hawaii real estate litigation, mediation and arbitration, and personal injury. By Philip Brown.

http://legalblog.hawaii-attorney.net/

Dec 7
Honolulu Magazine Lists Philip R. Brown Among the Best Lawyers in Hawaii

Honolulu Magazine Lists Philip R. Brown Among the Best Lawyers in Hawaii

Philip R. Brown was once again listed in Honolulu Magazine’s annual issue of The Best Lawyers in Hawaii. Philip Brown is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Brown also has the highest ethical/legal rating (AV) from…
Sep 25
Hawaii Attorney Effie Steiger Named “Top 40 Under 40?

Hawaii Attorney Effie Steiger Named “Top 40 Under 40?

The National Trial Lawyers Association has selected Hawaii attorney, Effie Steiger, of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown, for inclusion in “Top 40 under 40” trial lawyers in Hawaii.
Feb 28
Recovery of Hawaii Attorneys Fees (Part 2)

Recovery of Hawaii Attorneys Fees (Part 2)

As we wrote in our previous post regarding HRS § 607-14, “[t]he Hawaii Supreme court has defined an “assumpsit” case as a claim “for the recovery of damages for the non performance of a contract . . . as well as quasi contractual…

Rank this Week: 837

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: 915

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/

Nov 19
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds City Did Not Violate Property Owner’s Constitutional Rights When Drafting and Ordinance to Keep Out Large Retailers Such as Wal-Mart

This appeal concerns the legality of actions taken by the City of Frankenmuth to keep a Wal-Mart supercenter from being built on land owned by the Loesel family in Frankenmuth Township. As the result of a post purchase-agreement ordinance…
Nov 18
Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

Ninth Circuit finds City’s Ordinances Protecting Mobile Home Parks do not Violate Federal or Washington State Constitution

The City of Tumwater, Washington enacted two ordinances, one affecting the City Code and the other the Comprehensive Plan, creating a manufactured home district. The City created this district, which covered six of the ten mobile home parks…
Nov 18
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Government May Regulate Billboard for TV Show as Commercial Speech

The city of Los Angeles enacted a sign ordinance regulating commercial speech far more extensively than it does non-commercial speech. Their ordinance required a building permit for all temporary signs other than those containing “a…

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The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

http://landlordlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
The importance of energy performance certificates for tenant

The importance of energy performance certificates for tenant

A tenant question which shows the importance of an energy performance certificate and how they can affect your heating bill
Jun 16
New case on tenancy deposits received before April 2007

New case on tenancy deposits received before April 2007

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

Landlord Law Blog Roundup from 10 June

The usual roundup of Landlord Law Blog posts over the past week. Plus a poll on whether you would like to see a CPD service on the blog. Let me know!

Rank this Week: 1156

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

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

http://massfamilylawblog.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Restraining orders and Facebook*

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

Divorce and Children's Religion in Massachusett

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

Rank this Week: 1480

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

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

Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr on HLN

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

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

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

The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

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

Rank this Week: 1271

Hydraulic Fracking Blog

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

http://fulbrightfrackingblog.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

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

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

BLM releases revised proposed rules on hydraulic fracturing

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

Rank this Week: 1490

Campanella Law Blog

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

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 12
WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER YOUR FOREIGN BUSINESS?

WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER YOUR FOREIGN BUSINESS?

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

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

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

Happy Memorial Day!

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

Rank this Week: 1413

Northwest Condo & HOA Law Blog

Covers issues around condominium ownership, homeowners associations, and construction defects. By Barker Martin.

http://www.condo-hoalawblog.com/

Jun 6
Association Rules-More Is Not Always Better

Association Rules-More Is Not Always Better

Unlike declarations or even bylaws, an association’s rules are often easy to adopt and amend. Unfortunately, the ease with which new rules can be added, often leads to a multitude of problems for associations. The…
May 30
If it's Broke, Someone's Gotta Fix It

If it's Broke, Someone's Gotta Fix It

As association counsel, one of the most common inquiries from boards and managers of community associations is who is responsible for paying for repairs to various items. The item can be anything -- from a water heater that leaks,…
May 23
Paralysis by Analysis: Breaking Board Inaction

Paralysis by Analysis: Breaking Board Inaction

When faced with a difficult or controversial issue, many community association boards of directors become paralyzed, overwhelmed, reactionary; and in some instances, all of the above. Such inaction often leads to delay, adverse financial…

Rank this Week: 1290

Virginia Condominium &…

Virginia Condominium & Homeowners Association Lawyer

Covers legal issues relating to condominium ownership and homeowners associations. Published by Inman & Strickler, PLC.

http://www.vahoalaw.com/

May 29
Mike Inman to Speak at Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

Mike Inman to Speak at Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

The Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Dominion Tower, Suite 400 3 CLE Credits Coordinator: H. Kimberlie Young, Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Faculty: Stephen W. Brewer, Willcox & Savage, P.C.…
May 6
Nonstock Corporation Act

Nonstock Corporation Act

We are all familiar with the Condominium Act and the Property Owners Association Act but how often do we think about the Nonstock Corporation Act? Most of our Associations were formed as nonstock corporations so when we are looking at...
Apr 3
BEFORE YOU BUY...DO YOUR "DUE DILIGENCE"

BEFORE YOU BUY...DO YOUR "DUE DILIGENCE"

Q. I am getting ready to retire and I am considering buying a condominium unit and have looked at several older complexes and some that are brand new. Are there any tips you can give me on what to look...

Rank this Week: 1253

Real Estate & Construction Law…

Real Estate & Construction Law Blog

Features real estate and construction law updates and analysis. By Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP.

http://www.realestateandconstructionlaw.com/

May 23
DBE Dilemma - Change of Control

DBE Dilemma - Change of Control

Construction contractors see certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) under the Federal Laws as a very valuable asset. Rightfully so! Federal mandates require DBE participation on virtually all federal…
May 16
Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign

Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign

If you are a landlord or tenant, or you represent landlords or tenants, then you are probably familiar with estoppel certificates. While estoppel certificates are commonplace in commercial leasing and often treated as simple…
Feb 15
Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production

Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production

On February 5, 2013 Crain's Shale Summit took place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. The event sold out quickly and appeared to be a great success in all respects. I attended and was quite impressed by the quality and variety of…

Rank this Week: 1042

Nolo's Real Estate Tips for Home…

Nolo's Real Estate Tips for Home Buyers

Covers homebuying, mortgages, and homeownership. By Nolo.

http://blog.nolo.com/realestate/

Nov 12
Single Homebuyers Face “Headwinds,” Says National Association of Realtor

Single Homebuyers Face “Headwinds,” Says National Association of Realtor

The annual Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers is just out from NAR (the National Association of Realtors). The biggest news is a drop in the number of unmarried home buyers. While they formed 32% of the market back in 2009, they’ve dropped…
Oct 26
Maybe Money DOES Grow on Tree

Maybe Money DOES Grow on Tree

Neighborhood trees have been getting a lot of good press lately. First there was writer Tim De Chant, who created an Internet sensation last summer after posting his “Income inequality, as seen from space” blog series.
Oct 10
What These Crazy-Low Mortgage Interest Rates Mean for You

What These Crazy-Low Mortgage Interest Rates Mean for You

If you’re new to the housing market, take my word for it: Today’s interest rates are eye-poppingly low. A 3o-year fixed rate mortgage at 3.44%? A 15-year fixed rate mortgage at 2.83%?

Rank this Week: 1412

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use…

Abbott & Kindermann Land Use Law Blog

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

http://blog.aklandlaw.com/

Jun 18
Public Officials Are Immune From Tort Liability For Legislative Actions Involving Misrepresentations That Are Motivated By Fraud, Corruption Or Actual Malice.

Public Officials Are Immune From Tort Liability For Legislative Actions Involving Misrepresentations That Are Motivated By Fraud, Corruption Or Actual Malice.

By Glen Hansen In Freeny v. City of San Buenaventura (June 4, 2013, B240893) ___ Cal.App.4th ___, the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District held, in an action against a city and five city council members for compensatory and…
Jun 5
State Water Resources Control Board Anticipates the Release of a Revised Draft Industrial General Permit in July 2013

State Water Resources Control Board Anticipates the Release of a Revised Draft Industrial General Permit in July 2013

State Water Resources Control Board anticipates the release of the revised draft of the Industrial General Permit and supporting documents around July 20, 2013, written comment period of 45 days, and a public hearing tentatively scheduled for…
May 30
EIR For Desalination Plant Upheld

EIR For Desalination Plant Upheld

By Katherine J. Hart The Marin Municipal Water District (District) proposed to construct a desalination plant in Marin County, and certified an environmental impact report (EIR) for the project. The North Coast Rivers Alliance (Alliance)…

Rank this Week: 2798

Real Estate and Construction Law…

Real Estate and Construction Law Blog

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

http://www.realestatelanduseandenvironmentallaw.com/

Jun 18
Failure To Separately Notice Consideration Of CEQA Document Violates Brown Act

Failure To Separately Notice Consideration Of CEQA Document Violates Brown Act

San Joaquin Raptor Rescue Center v. County of Merced, No. F064930 (5th Dist., May 31, 2013) By Eric DiIulio In San Joaquin Raptor Rescue Center v. County of Merced, the California Court of Appeal for the Fifth District held that the Merced…
Jun 18
Bright Lights Not a Significant Impact; Lack of Parking May Be

Bright Lights Not a Significant Impact; Lack of Parking May Be

Taxpayers for Accountable School Bond Spending v. San Diego Unified School District, No. D060999 (4th Dist. Div. 1, April 25, 2013) By Claudia Gutierrez In Taxpayers for Accountable School Bond Spending v. San Diego Unified…
Jun 14
What Makes A Lease "Enforceable" - What You Need to Know

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

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

Rank this Week: 1685

Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida…

Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida Real Estate

Covers real estate and environmental issues in Southwest Florida. By Henderson Franklin.

http://www.legalscoopswflre.com/

Jun 18
Eight Legislative Changes to the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Eight Legislative Changes to the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

On Friday, June 7, 2013, Governor Scott signed HB 77 into law. Below is a brief description of the major changes to Part II of Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes, otherwise known as Florida's Landlord and Tenant Law, which become effective…
Jun 5
Low Tide for Plan to Use Eminent Domain to Acquire Underwater Mortgages - Part IV

Low Tide for Plan to Use Eminent Domain to Acquire Underwater Mortgages - Part IV

When we began posting about the possible use of eminent domain to acquire underwater mortgages in August 2012, we pointed out that "The Chicago City Council's resolution calling for a hearing on the use of eminent domain to condemn underwater…
May 22
Judicial Update: Florida Supreme Court Upholds Priority of Prior Recorded Mortgage Over Code Enforcement Lien

Judicial Update: Florida Supreme Court Upholds Priority of Prior Recorded Mortgage Over Code Enforcement Lien

It took a while, but the Florida Supreme Court recently upheld a 2011 5th District Court of Appeals' decision invalidating a city ordinance that gave priority to code enforcement liens over prior-recorded mortgages. City of Palm Bay v. Wells…

Rank this Week: 4130

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/

Jun 18
Maritime Law Does Not Preempt State Safety Laws When The State Laws Do Not Unduly Interfere With Maritime Law

Maritime Law Does Not Preempt State Safety Laws When The State Laws Do Not Unduly Interfere With Maritime Law

Durando v. City of New York, 963 N.Y.S.2d 670 (N.Y. App. Div. 2013) In this case, the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, addressed the interaction of New York state construction law and federal maritime law in the…
May 9
Determining the Scope of "Additional Insured" Coverage: Recent ISO CGL Insurance Form Revisions Merit Close Attention By Contracting Partie

Determining the Scope of "Additional Insured" Coverage: Recent ISO CGL Insurance Form Revisions Merit Close Attention By Contracting Partie

By Roberta D. Anderson, K&L Gates, Pittsburgh It is common among parties to sophisticated construction projects, service agreements, leases, and many other types of projects and transactions, to assess the risks associated…
Apr 23
Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Denial of Coverage to Additional Insured in the Absence of Vicarious Liability

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Denial of Coverage to Additional Insured in the Absence of Vicarious Liability

By Andrew R. Stanton, Frederic J. Giordano, David R. Osipovich Introduction Construction contractors and subcontractors, as well as commercial policyholders generally, will wish to take note of a recent Supreme Court of Minnesota decision…

Rank this Week: 1922

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer…

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers real estate sales, purchases and foreclosures. By Pulgini & Norton, LLP.

http://www.massachusettsrealestatelawyer-blog.com/

Jun 18
Increasing Home Prices Save Underwater Borrower

Increasing Home Prices Save Underwater Borrower

As home prices have been rising, the number of underwater homeowners has dropped below ten million for the first time in more than three years. An underwater home is one in which the homeowner owes more on their mortgage then the home is…
Jun 5
Home Price Increase is More Than a Bubble

Home Price Increase is More Than a Bubble

The quick increase in housing prices the past year has created conversation of another housing "bubble, but experts say that only a few markets are at risk. U.S. home prices rose 10.9% from March 2012 to March 2013, which is the largest…
May 23
Pending Home Sales Reach Three-Year High

Pending Home Sales Reach Three-Year High

The number of signed contracts to buy homes rose in March to the highest level in three years. The National Association of Realtors stated its seasonally adjusted index for pending home sales rose 1.5% to 105.7, the highest since April 2010.…

Rank this Week: 4810

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