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Phoenix Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Phoenix Real Estate Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.phoenixrealestatelawyersblog.com/
  • May 24

    Disposition of Your Body

    Disposition of Your Body
    Deciding how you want your body disposed of upon your passing is not something typically brought up as a topic of conversation, even when doing your estate planning.  Nevertheless, it is a topic that should be addressed at some point to…
  • Apr 18

    BANK OF AMERICA AGREES TO PAY $335 MILLION TO SETTLE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT

    BANK OF AMERICA AGREES TO PAY $335 MILLION TO SETTLE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT
    Bank of America recently agreed to pay $335 million to resolve allegations that its Countrywide unit engaged in a widespread pattern of discrimination against qualified African-American and Hispanic borrowers on home loans. The lawsuit was…
  • Apr 12

    NOTICE OF CLAIM REQUIRED WHEN SUING A PUBLIC ENTITY IN ARIZONA

    NOTICE OF CLAIM REQUIRED WHEN SUING A PUBLIC ENTITY IN ARIZONA
    In Arizona, a person is required to bring a notice of claim prior to filing a lawsuit against a public entity or employee. The requirements concerning the notice of claim are set forth in Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-821.01. The…
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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 24

    DEAR SPEAKER QUINN

    DEAR SPEAKER QUINN
    Came across this sign on a street vendor's cart: Dear Speaker Quinn, Street vendors are small business owners. Please call a vote to lower the fines. We receive $1000 fines we can not afford. A majority of City Council supports this…
  • May 24

    ME & CIN @ UNCLE JACK'S

    ME & CIN @ UNCLE JACK'S
    Cindy Miller and I savor a tawny port at Uncle Jack's Steakhouse.
  • May 24

    SPACE BALLOON

    SPACE BALLOON
    Launching Balloons to Study Space Weather In Antarctica in January, 2013 – the summer at the South Pole – scientists released 20 balloons, each eight stories tall, into the air to help answer an enduring space weather question:…
Rank this Week: 7

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 24

    View Protection At California Condo and Homeowner Associations: It’s Complicated

    View Protection At California Condo and Homeowner Associations: It’s Complicated
    By David Swedelson, Condo Lawyer and HOA Attorney; Senior Partner at SwedelsonGottlieb, Community Association Attorneys Many owners buy units, lots or homes at community associations that have views and are later shocked to learn that the…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1984

Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/
Rank this Week: 1120

Eminent Domain Blog

Eminent Domain Blog

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

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

    NJ General Assembly Amends Redevelopment Eminent Domain Leg.

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

    Georgia Adopts Rules for Evaluation Appraisal

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

    42 Appraisal Firms Form Valbridge Property Advisor

    42 Appraisal Firms Form Valbridge Property Advisor
    Forty-two U.S. appraisal firms announced March 18 that they now are operating as Valbridge Property Advisors. The new firm is comprised of independent, local-market valuation firms with each office run by the local practice leader who must…
Rank this Week: 1194

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/
Rank this Week: 303

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 24

    Florida Legislature Passes New Revised Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act

    Florida Legislature Passes New Revised Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act
    Steven LearThe New Florida LLC Act is Coming Soon On May 3, 2013, as the last piece of legislation to be enacted this session, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed the new Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (the…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 487

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Covers estate planning and real estate law.

http://www.sslawoffices.com/category/all-posts/
  • May 24

    Estate Planning Video

    Estate Planning Video
  • May 23

    The 1031 Exchange – An Effective Real Estate Investment Resource

    The 1031 Exchange – An Effective Real Estate Investment Resource
    A 1031 exchange is known as a like-kind exchange and can be an effective tool for those who have investment real estate.  When selling investment real estate, most people face a significant tax burden. A like-kind exchange can…
  • May 20

    Roth 401(k) plans get a big boost in new law

    Roth 401(k) plans get a big boost in new law
    he new tax law that resolved the “fiscal cliff” issue in January allows employees with a 401(k) plan at work to roll over any or all of the assets in their current plan into a Roth 401(k) plan. This is a big change, and should at…
Rank this Week: 586

CEB blog

CEB blog

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

http://blog.ceb.com
  • May 24

    Organizing Discovery

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

    Immigration Issues Dos and Don’ts for Job Interview

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

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal
    Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
Rank this Week: 577

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/
  • May 24

    It’s Grievance Time?

    It’s Grievance Time?
    Rebecca M. SpenoSurprise! Yeah, it’s grievance time for most towns and some cities in New York (May 28th is “the day”).  Awhile ago we blogged about what to do about your assessment if you think it is unfair or…
  • Apr 28

    If it generates power, it’s taxable! More from RCN and the City of NY

    If it generates power, it’s taxable! More from RCN and the City of NY
    Rebecca M. SpenoNew York County has given us another case to help us though the morass of what is – and what ain’t - taxable real property under the Real Property Tax Law. On March 12, 2013, New York County…
  • Apr 14

    Update: NYSUT Makes Good On Litigation Threat

    Update: NYSUT Makes Good On Litigation Threat
    Rebecca M. SpenoOn February 19th, 2013, the New York State Teacher’s Union (NYSUT) made good on its threat to challenge Cuomo’s property tax cap on schools by commencing an action in Supreme Court. The lawsuit,…
Rank this Week: 1229

PropertyProf Blog

PropertyProf Blog

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

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/property/
  • May 24

    Abandoned Property: Star Wars Edition

    Abandoned Property: Star Wars Edition
    Here’s an interesting set of pictures from photographer Rä di Martino of Star Wars sets that were abandoned in Morocco and Tunisia. Through the decades there have been various efforts to save these landmarks, but for the most part they...
  • May 24

    Bright & Hopkins on Models of Affordable Home Ownership in England

    Bright & Hopkins on Models of Affordable Home Ownership in England
    Susan Bright (Oxford) and Nick Hopkins (Southampton) have posted Evaluating Legal Models of Affordable Home Ownership in England (Book Chapter) on SSRN. Here's the abstract: In this chapter we analyze the legal routes used to deliver Low Cost…
  • May 23

    How We Think About Property - Changes Across Time

    How We Think About Property - Changes Across Time
    David Schorr, writing at the new blog Environment, Law, and History has some insightful things to say about how our conceptions of property and the environment have changed over time. Schorr focuses on water law in the U.S. and in...
Rank this Week: 241

The Landlord Law Blog

The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

http://landlordlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 234

California Eminent Domain Report

California Eminent Domain Report

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

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

    Stanislaus County Moving Forward with Claribel Road Project

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

    Temporary Regulatory Takings Do Exist in California!

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

    CTC Approves Nearly $1 Billion in Funding Local Transportation Project

    CTC Approves Nearly $1 Billion in Funding Local Transportation Project
    The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently announced the award of $878 million to fund 114 transportation projects.  Brian Kelly, the acting Secretary of Business, Transportation & Housing Agency, stated: This…
Rank this Week: 1666

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 786

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 23

    HELR dialogue on conservation easements and perpetuity

    HELR dialogue on conservation easements and perpetuity
    This post is, in part, one for my co-blogger Jessie Owley who knows far more about conservation easements than I do, but one I felt readers generally might enjoy. The latest issue of the Harvard Environmental Law Review (Winter 2013)...
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 231

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/
  • 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.…
  • May 20

    Home Prices Increasing Across the United State

    Home Prices Increasing Across the United State
    Home-price appreciation is increasing across most of the U.S., demonstrating that the housing market is turning around after the most severe downturn since the Great Depression. Prices rose by 8.1% in January from the previous year, the…
  • Mar 15

    US Housing Market Starts to Dip, But Remains Solid

    US Housing Market Starts to Dip, But Remains Solid
    Homebuilders began working at a slower pace in January than December, but the decrease occurred in the area of apartment construction, which dropped twenty-four percent. However, the rate of single-family homebuilding increased 0.8…
Rank this Week: 1901

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: 840

Probate Thoughts From The…

Probate Thoughts From The Villages, Florida

Covers wills, probate, asset protection, and real estate. By Ronald Jones.

http://flawyer.us/ProbateThoughts/
  • May 23

    When you should not talk to the police

    When you should not talk to the police
    Normally, I don’t handle criminal cases. Nonetheless, the topic of this blog is how to protect yourself; how to protect your assets, how to protect your estate, how to avoid scams. One thing that you need to consider is what ……
  • Apr 30

    Living Trust Costs and Fee

    Living Trust Costs and Fee
    I’ve been reviewing an estate and trust accounting prepared by another attorney, and in doing so, it occurs to me that I have not discussed trust administration fees in Florida. One of the supposed advantages of a living trust is…
  • Apr 16

    Living Will

    Living Will
    Today, April 16, is National Healthcare Decisions Day. I just received a visit from the local Hospice organization, Hospice of Marion County. Hospice of Marion County Which is a very good organization. I strongly encourage clients to set up…
Rank this Week: 3390

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com
  • May 23

    The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer

    The Fair Labor Standards Act – a Formidable Opponent to Employer
    Recently, a client approached us after losing his job as a cashier at a convenience store.  He contended that he had been terminated over religious differences with his boss and coworkers.  Our client was Hindu and his coworkers…
  • May 10

    Join us for the GLQC 2013 Small Business Week Awards Luncheon

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

    Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking

    Texting While Driving and the Myth of Mutlitasking
    Multitasking is the modern American way. Friends and colleagues frequently claim to be multitasking, as if bragging about their high efficiency. But decades of research by neuroscientists has definitively established that multi-tasking is a…
Rank this Week: 640

About Conveyancing

About Conveyancing

Covers conveyancing in England and Wales. By Simon Seaton.

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

    Santander : Ahead of the Q

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

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

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

    A post completion nightmare - difficulties with a restriction

    A post completion nightmare - difficulties with a restriction
    It is not unusual in a dealing with leasehold transaction to be faced with a restriction on the title in favor of a management company. Many leases for new developments in the 80s and 90’s imposed obligations on a management company…
Rank this Week: 1469

Condo Reporter

Condo Reporter

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

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

    Unsuccessful Lawsuit by Condo Owner - The Cost Implication

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

    Jason Rivait Featured in Condo News of the Golden Horseshoe Magazine

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

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner

    Unsuccessful Law Suit by Condo Owner
    Posted by Barbara HolmesIn the case of Harvey v. Elgin Condominium Corporation No. 3 an unhappy condo owner sued the condominium corporation, claiming that the corporation undertook work that constituted a substantial change without proper…
Rank this Week: 317

nearlylegal

nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog
  • May 22

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway

    Benefit Cap Judicial Review underway
    A four party judicial review of the Benefit Cap – now under pilot in 4 boroughs and to be rolled out in October – was issued today (Wednesday 22 May). Details are here.The claimants argue that the Regulations are discriminatory…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 431

Campanella Law Blog

Campanella Law Blog

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

http://campanellalawfirm.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 1882

Real Estate Legal Update

Real Estate Legal Update

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

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

    Rent Refunds After a Break

    Rent Refunds After a Break
    This post was written by Katherine Campbell and Siobhan Hayes. The recent trend in Court decisions on conditional break clauses has been in favour of landlords but we have just seen a significant case decided in favour of tenants so that…
  • May 9

    A View to a Hill? Beachfront Homeowners Wary Over Dune-Rebuilding Easement

    A View to a Hill? Beachfront Homeowners Wary Over Dune-Rebuilding Easement
    The Garden State is forging ahead with rebuilding efforts after Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey Shore last October. One of the largest proposed projects is a $3 billion dune-replenishment project set to start May 1. This proposed…
  • May 7

    Two More Courts 'Just Say No' to Transfer Taxes for Fannie and Freddie

    Two More Courts 'Just Say No' to Transfer Taxes for Fannie and Freddie
    Last week, two more federal district courts dismissed suits seeking to collect transfer real estate taxes from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and their conservator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Counties in New Jersey and Maryland had brought…
Rank this Week: 2183

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/
Rank this Week: 1915

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: 2101

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: 556

Spatial Law

Spatial Law

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

http://spatiallaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

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

    Posts/Editorials from recent conference on a Location-enabled society
    A video of the recent conference on The Legal and Policy Framework for A Location-enabled Society will be available shortly. In the meantime, I would like to thank three of the speakers who wrote about the program in blog posts and editorials…
  • May 20

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

    5 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 20, 2013)
    Five links from the most recent Spatial Law and Policy Update prepared for the members of the Centre for Spatial Law and Policy. For more information about becoming a member of the Centre, click here.ESA Study recommends free, open data…
  • May 13

    6 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 13, 2013)

    6 Key Spatial Law and Policy Links (May 13, 2013)
    Map of LinksApple's user data-sharing takes a hit in Germany after court objects to privacy policy (ZDnet) To quote from the article:  "Apple may need to redesign its data sharing practices for German consumers if the…
Rank this Week: 858

Northern Virginia Lawyer

Northern Virginia Lawyer

Commentary and insight on Virginia law and procedure.

http://northernvirginialawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Cuccinelli opens a window to his private side with new ad

    Cuccinelli opens a window to his private side with new ad
    Ken Cuccinelli has gone public in a new television spot with a side of himself that I thought would forever remain private. In 2006, just a couple of months after the conclusion of the General Assembly session Ken Cuccinelli's close friend…
  • May 2

    Cuccinelli relieved from case, McDonnell still in the crosshair

    Cuccinelli relieved from case, McDonnell still in the crosshair
    In the case of former chef to the Executive mansion Todd Schneider, AG Cuccinelli's office (as predicted) has been let out of the case.In response to discovery motions implicating Governor Bob McDonnell, AG Cuccinelli's office moved the court…
  • Apr 30

    Star Scientific and Cuccinelli, a fleeting excitement

    Star Scientific and Cuccinelli, a fleeting excitement
    An Attorney General seeking a governorship, a well-heeled businessman paying a substantial amount toward the Governor's  daughter's wedding, a disgruntled former employee being prosecuted for embezzlement, and an off year election make…
Rank this Week: 2141

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real…

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog

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

http://mirickrealestatelawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 493

Seattle Condominium and Homeowners…

Seattle Condominium and Homeowners Association Attorney

Provides practical insights for community association board members in the Puget Sound area. By Kevin L. Britt.

http://seattlecondoattorney.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Does Your Board Have Rapport with the Association's Attorney?

    Does Your Board Have Rapport with the Association's Attorney?
    The French word rapporter entered the English language as rapportin the 1660's. While rapporter means to “fetch”, “yield” or “bring back”, rapport is defined as “a sympathetic or harmonious…
  • Apr 30

    Announcing My New Mediation Practice

    Announcing My New Mediation Practice
    Over the last eight years, I have provided legal representation to condominium and homeowners associations and owners within such associations.  During the course of that work, I have helped numerous parties in conflict communicate …
  • Apr 11

    Illinois Supreme Court Upholds HOA’s Enforcement of Speeding Restriction

    Illinois Supreme Court Upholds HOA’s Enforcement of Speeding Restriction
    I was recently quoted in an article on HOAleader.com, a website devoted to helping community association board members stay informed about relevant laws and avoid legal trouble. The article examined a recent Illinois Supreme Court…
Rank this Week: 1778

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

Sonoma County Lawyer Blog

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

http://blog.jamessansonelaw.com/
  • May 21

    Modifying Your Child Support Payment

    Modifying Your Child Support Payment
    Has your income dropped since a judge first ordered you to pay child support? If so, you may want to contact a family law lawyer to have the support reduced. Sometimes, these modifications are successful. But that wasn't the outcome Carl…
  • May 14

    How to Develop a Post-Divorce Parenting Plan

    How to Develop a Post-Divorce Parenting Plan
    In California, there is a relatively new term being used to describe how divorced parents spend time with their children. It's called parenting time. While you're probably familiar with the terms child custody, visitation, and child…
  • May 7

    Dividing Marital Property in a Santa Rosa Divorce

    Dividing Marital Property in a Santa Rosa Divorce
    After your wedding, you reveled at all of your gifts. There was the shiny new toaster from your Aunt Betsy, the Cuisinart from your best friend, the teak patio set from your parents. Now, on the verge of finalizing your divorce, you have…
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California Real Estate Lawyers…

California Real Estate Lawyers Blog

Published by Law Office of James J. Falcone

http://www.calrealestatelawyersblog.com/
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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
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Breaking Ground: What's New in…

Breaking Ground: What's New in Real Estate Law

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

http://blog.sherin.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

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

    7 Tips for Financing Solar Project

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

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

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

Florida Real Estate Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridarealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    The Importance of Survey

    The Importance of Survey
    By Oscar R. RiveraSurveys are an essential element of any real estate acquisition. Whether it is a residential transaction or a commercial transaction, the purchaser should always obtain a new survey. The only exception is with the purchase…
  • May 7

    Estoppel Certificates Should Not be Used as Opportunities for Unreasonable Request

    Estoppel Certificates Should Not be Used as Opportunities for Unreasonable Request
    By Fern F. MusselwhiteA request for an estoppel certificate can illustrate the tension that exists between a landlord and tenant. An estoppel certificate contains a certification as to specific facts. So, for example, when a landlord…
  • Apr 19

    Loan Participation Agreement

    Loan Participation Agreement
    By Oscar R. RiveraWe are sometimes engaged to close loans on behalf of entities providing financing for individuals or projects. Often, there are a number of parties participating in the loans. In other words, different parties are pooling…
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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/
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Sacramento Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Sacramento Real Estate Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.sacramentorealestatelawyerblog.com/
  • May 19

    The Type of Contract You Have Dictates Your Option

    The Type of Contract You Have Dictates Your Option
    Real estate contracts generally fall into one if two categories. They are usually either land contracts or service contracts. This can be important if you need to go to court over a contract because the type of contract you have can limit the…
  • May 13

    Not All Contract Cancellations are Breaches of Contract

    Not All Contract Cancellations are Breaches of Contract
    A real estate contract is like any other contract and only binds those who agree to it. When a party to an agreement does act as required under the agreement, the other party, or parties, usually have a few ways to deal with the breach of…
  • May 5

    Are You Working with the Right People?

    Are You Working with the Right People?
    Real estate agreements are are like any other contract. However, it is one of the few types of contracts that are required to be in writing. Because of this, any oral agreements or modifications that have anything to do with real estate can…
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Ruminations

Ruminations

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

http://www.retailrealestatelaw.com/
  • May 19

    A Pig In A Poke And Other Lease Negotiation Sad Tales Of Woe

    A Pig In A Poke And Other Lease Negotiation Sad Tales Of Woe
    Have you ever bought a $300,000 house solely based on reading a classified ad? What about doing a $3,000,000 lease (30 years, including options, at $100,000 a year) without ever seeing the property or at least taking a good “look”…
  • May 12

    What Would Rent Insurance Be If There Were Such A Thing?

    What Would Rent Insurance Be If There Were Such A Thing?
    So, the lease requires the tenant to carry a policy of “rent insurance” or requires the landlord to carry a policy of “rent insurance” or, worse, requires both of them to do so. What does that policy say and how does…
  • May 5

    Oldies Are Not Necessarily Goodies, Especially When You Find Such Terms In Your Leases And Other Contract

    Oldies Are Not Necessarily Goodies, Especially When You Find Such Terms In Your Leases And Other Contract
    We wanted to address “Rent Insurance” today, but got somewhat distracted when we started out by writing “there really isn’t something called ‘Rent Insurance,’ even if lease writers insist otherwise.”…
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RESPA Lawyer Blog

RESPA Lawyer Blog

Covers the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). By Sterbcow Law Group LLC.

http://www.respalawyer.com/
  • May 17

    CFPB RESPA ENFORCEMENT ACTION ALERT

    CFPB RESPA ENFORCEMENT ACTION ALERT
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau "CFPB" ordered a Texas homebuilder, Paul Taylor, to pay $118,194.20 he received in kickbacks for referring mortgage origination business to Benchmark Bank and to Willow Bend Mortgage Company in…
  • Apr 12

    RESPA CONFERENCE: MARX STERBCOW TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES SUMMIT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO

    RESPA CONFERENCE: MARX STERBCOW TO PRESENT AT NATIONAL SETTLEMENT SERVICES SUMMIT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO
    Attorney Marx Sterbcowof the Sterbcow Law Group will lead a panel presentation along with Attorney Jeff Arouh of McLaughlin & Stern at the October Research Corporation's National Settlement Services Summit being held at the Marriott at…
  • Mar 12

    MARX STERBCOW AND CHARLES CAIN TO PRESENT AT RESPA News' RESPA WEBINAR SERIES ON MAY 18, 2013

    MARX STERBCOW AND CHARLES CAIN TO PRESENT AT RESPA News' RESPA WEBINAR SERIES ON MAY 18, 2013
    Marx Sterbcow, Managing Attorney at Sterbcow Law Group, and Charles Cain, Of Counsel to Sterbcow Law Group and Senior Vice President to WFG National Title Insurance Company, have been selected by RESPA News to co-present a webinar on the…
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Texas Attorney Blog

Texas Attorney Blog

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

http://www.texasattorneyblog.com/
  • May 17

    Pipeline Construction Financing Issue

    Pipeline Construction Financing Issue
    Oil and gas pipelines in Texas and throughout the country are needed to bring oil and gas to refiners and to markets, and result in cheaper fuel prices for consumers by lowering transportation costs. With the oil and gas industry…
  • May 10

    Federal Court Vacates Main Component of EPA Biofuels Requirement

    Federal Court Vacates Main Component of EPA Biofuels Requirement
    In a significant win for reasonable and sensible energy regulation, the DC Circuit Court rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2012 cellulosic biofuels projection. It is sad that this is what passes as a…
  • May 3

    National Benefits of Oil & Gas Development in Texas and the U.S.

    National Benefits of Oil & Gas Development in Texas and the U.S.
    More advocates are spreading the message that the energy industry can help our county work though not only its energy needs but its budget shortfalls and economic problems as well. US Chamber of Commerce President Thomas J. Donohue noted in…
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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…
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Buffalo NY Attorneys Blog

Buffalo NY Attorneys Blog

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

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

    National Senior Health & Fitness Day

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

    NEW YORK LANDLORD NOT LIABLE FOR DOG BITE

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

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

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