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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/

May 23
More On No. Cal. Wildfire Inverse Cases - Order Overruling Demurrer

More On No. Cal. Wildfire Inverse Cases - Order Overruling Demurrer

Earlier this week, we reported that a San Francisco trial court had heard arguments that Pacific Gas and Electric could not be liable for damages resulting from the Northern California wildfires under an inverse condemnation theory. Well,…
May 22
HAWSCT Clarifies When An "Accident" Occurs In Service-Connected Disability Retirement Statute

HAWSCT Clarifies When An "Accident" Occurs In Service-Connected Disability Retirement Statute

A slight detour from our usual fare, to note a decision from a closely-divided Hawaii Supreme Court in a case about when a State employee is eligible for service-connected disability retirement benefits under the State Employees' Retirement…
May 21
The Difference Between "In Rem" And "In Personam" Jurisdiction Becoming Much Less Important

The Difference Between "In Rem" And "In Personam" Jurisdiction Becoming Much Less Important

Today's 7-2 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Upper Skagit Indian Tribe v. Lundgren, No. 17-387 (May 21, 2018), isn't a takings case, and is more about appellate procedure and framing your issues, but there are several nuggets which takings mavens…

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Land Use Prof Blog

Edited by Professors Matthew J. Festa, James J. Kelly, Jr., Stephen R. Miller, Jessica Owley and Kenneth A. Stahl.

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

May 14
Save the date! Feb 18-23, 2019: Texas A&M: Preparing for Climate Change in the Planned and Unplanned City

Save the date! Feb 18-23, 2019: Texas A&M: Preparing for Climate Change in the Planned and Unplanned City

This save the date from Tim Mulvaney at Texas A&M Law:
May 14
CFP: Georgia State Urban Studies Institute: Comparative Urbanism: Global Perspectives conference | May 7-8, 2019

CFP: Georgia State Urban Studies Institute: Comparative Urbanism: Global Perspectives conference | May 7-8, 2019

CALL FOR CONFERENCE PAPERS Urban Studies Institute | Georgia State University Comparative Urbanism: Global Perspectives Date and Location March 7-8, 2019 Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA Theme The purpose of the conference on…
Apr 2
Patricia Salkin on Contemporary Issues in Teaching Land Use: Question 7: How Do You Teach the Contract Transformation in Land Use Regulation?

Patricia Salkin on Contemporary Issues in Teaching Land Use: Question 7: How Do You Teach the Contract Transformation in Land Use Regulation?

While updating the recently released ninth edition to the casebook Land Use and Sustainable Development Law, the four co-authors engaged in numerous spirited discussions about teaching land use. We wanted to open this discussion to others to…

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PropertyProf Blog

Edited by Stephen Clowney and Tanya D. Marsh.

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

May 19
Walsh and O'Mahony on Property Law Ideologies in England and Ireland

Walsh and O'Mahony on Property Law Ideologies in England and Ireland

Rachael Walsh (Trinity College) and Lorna Fox O'Mahony (Essex) have posted Land Law, Property Ideologies and the British-Irish Relationship (Common Law World Review) online. Here's the abstract: This article examines the role of property…
May 18
NEW BOOK: Insecurity and the Home

NEW BOOK: Insecurity and the Home

For your summer reading, check out this edited book by Helen Carr (Kent), Brendan Edgeworth (New South Wales), and Carolina Hunter (York) titled Law and the Precarious Home: Socio Legal Perspectives on the Home in Insecure Times (Hart…
May 14
CFP: Law and Communities Conference @Bar Ilan University Law

CFP: Law and Communities Conference @Bar Ilan University Law

We are delighted to announce that, on Sunday 3 and Monday 4 June 2018, the Bar Ilan University law school and the Center for Jewish and Democratic law will be hosting an international conference titled “Communities & the Law”. The...

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Affordable Housing Institute:…

Affordable Housing Institute: United States

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

http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/

Jan 29
When the government does it: Part 4 After the hearing

When the government does it: Part 4 After the hearing

By: David A. Smith [Continued from the preceding Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.] Okay, okay, I’ll apologize to all my readers! Update from an extremely dilatory blogger: I frequently miss my deadlines – like the…
Jan 10
When the government does it: Part 3, Similar mega-development

When the government does it: Part 3, Similar mega-development

By: David A. Smith [Continued from Part 2 and the preceding Part 1.] As we saw in Part 1, using as our source a short factual article University of Washington Daily (November 22, 2017) by student reporter Max Wasserman, the…
Jan 8
When the government does it: Part 2, The city’s largest employer

When the government does it: Part 2, The city’s largest employer

By: David A. Smith [Continued from yesterday’s Part 1.] As we saw in the previous Part 1, using as our source a short factual article University of Washington Daily (November 22, 2017) by student reporter Max Wasserman,…

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An Eminent Domain Blog

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

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

Oct 3
IL Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Power Line Project

IL Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Power Line Project

IL Supreme Court concluded that Clean Line did not qualify as a public utility Developers of a $2.2 billion high-voltage power line that would cross south-central Illinois are considering their options after the Illinois Supreme Court…
Sep 30
Foxconn Facing Resistance With Landowner

Foxconn Facing Resistance With Landowner

The proposed $10 Billion, 20 Million Square Foot Foxconn plant planned for Southeast Wisconsin appears likely to be built in Racine County. Although the location for the proposed manufacturing facility the Foxconn Technology Group plans to…
Apr 28
Property Owners Need to be Paid When Land is Acquired

Property Owners Need to be Paid When Land is Acquired

Transco not following state eminent domain rules When an agency has to take property by eminent domain in Georgia, under the state constitution, the “taking” agency must pay the property owner before actually taking the property…

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HOA Law Blog

Covers California HOA law issues, including HOA governance, foreclosures and ARC enforcement. By Tinnelly Law Group.

http://hoalaw.tinnellylaw.com/

May 17
New Client: Mission Trails Collection Community Corporation

New Client: Mission Trails Collection Community Corporation

We are proud to announce that Mission Trails Collection Community Corporation has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Mission Trails Collection is a new condominium community by City Ventures. Located in…
May 9
HOA CC&Rs & Condo Plan Trump Conflicting Rights Conveyed in Deed

HOA CC&Rs & Condo Plan Trump Conflicting Rights Conveyed in Deed

*Unpublished Opinion Homeowners Association (“HOA”) Boards of Directors and management professionals often encounter disputes with homeowners as to who has the right to use common areas parking spaces within a condominium…
May 1
New Client: Rancho Tesoro Community Association

New Client: Rancho Tesoro Community Association

We are proud to announce that Rancho Tesoro Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Rancho Tesoro is a new master-planned community by Brookfield Residential. Located in San Marcos,…

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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://massrealestatelawblog.com/

May 3
Jim Brooks Act (Just Cause Eviction) Fails To Pass Legislative Session

Jim Brooks Act (Just Cause Eviction) Fails To Pass Legislative Session

Bill Sent to Study Committee, Effectively Killing It After intense lobbying on both sides by property owner groups and tenant rights activities, lawmakers sent the Jim Brooks Community Stabilization Act to study effectively killing it for…
Apr 29
Governor Baker Nominates Five For New Housing Court Judgeship

Governor Baker Nominates Five For New Housing Court Judgeship

New Judges to Serve Expanded Statewide Jurisdiction In the 2018 Fiscal Year budget, the jurisdiction of the Housing Court expanded to full state-wide coverage, and with it, the Legislature created five new judgeships. Earlier this week,…
Apr 24
The Case of the Son, the Mother, and the Nantucket Cottage

The Case of the Son, the Mother, and the Nantucket Cottage

A Poem by Richard D. Vetstein, Esq. About a Real Case In Nantucket District Court This is the true tale of a son, a mother, and a cottage. Located in the village of Siasconset, Nantucket For all ye interlopahs, it’s…

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Real Property & Development Review

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

http://www.dwtrealpropertyreview.com/

May 18
Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Three senators – Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ron Wyden, ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee, and Sen. Claire McCaskill, ranking member on the Homeland Security and Government Affairs…
May 18
Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Senators Request GAO Review of CFIUS Oversight of Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate

Three senators – Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ron Wyden, ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee, and Sen. Claire McCaskill, ranking member on the Homeland Security and Government Affairs…
Apr 18
WA Court of Appeals Clarifies Necessary Parties to Lien Enforcement Action Where Release Bond Has Been Posted

WA Court of Appeals Clarifies Necessary Parties to Lien Enforcement Action Where Release Bond Has Been Posted

Attempting to clarify a statute that has been “the source of considerable confusion,” the Washington Court of Appeals concluded the only necessary party that must be named as a defendant in a lien enforcement action where a…

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The Mau Law Firm Law Blog

Covers construction, real estate, business and insurance law.

http://maulaw.wordpress.com

May 2
California Supreme Court Limits Use of Independent Contractor

California Supreme Court Limits Use of Independent Contractor

On April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, clarifying the standard for determining whether workers in California should be classified as employees…
Feb 1
9th Circuit Rules an Illegal Minor has No Right to Court Appointed Counsel

9th Circuit Rules an Illegal Minor has No Right to Court Appointed Counsel

Immigrant children who enter the country illegally with their parents have no right to a government-appointed paid lawyer in court, as just recently ruled by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling came in the case of a Honduran boy who…
Mar 8
Accessory Dwelling Units / In-Law Units Encouraged by New Law

Accessory Dwelling Units / In-Law Units Encouraged by New Law

An ADU, previously known as “in-law” units or “granny flats,” are additional living spaces on single-family lots that have a separate kitchen, bathroom, and exterior access independent of the primary residence. Two…

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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/

Apr 22
NY Appellate Court Finds Transfer of Development Rights Component of Town Comprehensive Plan is Void and Unenforceable

NY Appellate Court Finds Transfer of Development Rights Component of Town Comprehensive Plan is Void and Unenforceable

This post was authored by Matthew Loeser, Esq. Petitioner submitted a site plan application in 2001 to construct numerous commercial and residential buildings on an undeveloped parcel of land in the Town of Riverhead. The petitioner worked…
Apr 21
NY Appellate Court Upholds Adoption of Town’s Comprehensive Plan

NY Appellate Court Upholds Adoption of Town’s Comprehensive Plan

This post was authored by Matthew Loeser. Esq. Petitioner submitted a site plan application in 2001 to construct numerous commercial and residential buildings on an undeveloped parcel of land in the Town of Riverhead. The petitioner worked…
Apr 20
NY Appellate Court Upholds Town’s Rural Corridor Component of the Comprehensive Plan Finding Town Complied with Procedural Referral Requirement

NY Appellate Court Upholds Town’s Rural Corridor Component of the Comprehensive Plan Finding Town Complied with Procedural Referral Requirement

This post was authored by Matthew Loeser, Esq. Petitioner submitted a site plan application in 2001 to construct numerous commercial and residential buildings on an undeveloped parcel of land in the Town of Riverhead. The petitioner worked…

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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/

Nov 28
ESWR reaches end of the road

ESWR reaches end of the road

Message from Editor/Publisher Steve Davies I regret to inform you that I have decided to stop publishing Endangered Species & Wetlands Report. This decision did not come easily, but after failing for too long to meet a monthly publication…
Nov 13
Riverside fairy shrimp CH upheld, but more briefing ordered

Riverside fairy shrimp CH upheld, but more briefing ordered

Critical habitat for the Riverside fairy shrimp was upheld by U.S. District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson today. The ruling came in a challenge from landowners who want to build a recycling center and landfill on 57 acres in San Diego County.…
Nov 10
BLM releases final EIS for Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

BLM releases final EIS for Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan

PRESS RELEASE, 11/10/15 Interior Department, State of California Announce Innovative Strategy for Renewable Energy and Conservation on Public Lands in California Desert Renewable energy milestone continues to advance Administration’s…

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Rossabi Black Slaughter, PA Blog

Covers estate planning, HOA & condo associations and family law in North Carolina.

http://lawfirmcarolinas.com/blog/

May 23
Personalizing Your Personal Injury Claim

Personalizing Your Personal Injury Claim

When people find out that I am an attorney, it is not uncommon for them to share with me their own experiences with the law. Most often, these recollections involve a claim for personal injuries they suffered due to the negligence of a…
May 22
Statutory Update: Passage of the Assumed Business Name Act

Statutory Update: Passage of the Assumed Business Name Act

"Statutory Update: Passage of the Assumed Business Name Act" blog by Adam Marshall at Black, Slaughter & Black, P.A. Continue reading → The post Statutory Update: Passage of the Assumed Business Name Act appeared first on Black…
May 18
South Carolina Legislative Update: Bill Affecting HOAs and Condos Signed Into Law

South Carolina Legislative Update: Bill Affecting HOAs and Condos Signed Into Law

A South Carolina bill we have been watching for more than a year was signed into law by the Governor yesterday, May 17, 2018. House Bill 3886 is the first SC bill specifically directed at homeowners associations and condominiums in…

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Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridahoalawyerblog.com/

May 23
Size Matters: Should Your Condo Super-Size Its Board of Directors?

Size Matters: Should Your Condo Super-Size Its Board of Directors?

For many condominium associations in Florida, the amount of board members serving on a board of directors is usually dictated by the association’s governing documents or bylaws. There are associations, however, whose documents are…
May 8
$20 Million Verdict Against HOA for Playground Injury Serves as Industry Wake-Up Call

$20 Million Verdict Against HOA for Playground Injury Serves as Industry Wake-Up Call

For many Florida residents, the appeal of living in condominium and homeowners’ associations is partly due to the many types of shared amenities and recreational facilities that these communities provide and maintain for the enjoyment…
May 7
New Law Gives Condominium Owners Green Light for Electric Vehicle Charging Station

New Law Gives Condominium Owners Green Light for Electric Vehicle Charging Station

With their eco-friendly promise to Mother Nature, electric vehicles have gained popularity among U.S. consumers and policymakers alike, and auto industry giants are predicting even further growth for this high-tech and…

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CityLand

Features New York City land use news and legal research. From New York Law School.

http://www.citylandnyc.org/

May 23
City Comptroller’s Response to Airbnb Guest Commentary

City Comptroller’s Response to Airbnb Guest Commentary

[The following guest commentary is a response to Airbnb’s commentary published here.] New Yorkers are facing a growing affordability crisis, and over the years my office has examined many factors that have proven to contribute to the…
May 22
Council Introduces Legislative Package To Eliminate Lead Poisoning In Housing

Council Introduces Legislative Package To Eliminate Lead Poisoning In Housing

City Council bills target lead levels. On May 10, 2018, Speaker Corey Johnson and 19 City Council Members introduced a package of 23 bills to eliminate lead poisoning in the five boroughs. The package of bills, the largest lead laws since…
May 21
Guest Commentary: The Truth about Airbnb, Housing and New York City

Guest Commentary: The Truth about Airbnb, Housing and New York City

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer recently released a report on Airbnb in New York City that is wrong on the facts, wrong on the methodology and wrong in its conclusions. Comptroller Stringer falsely asserts that middle class New Yorkers who…

Rank this Week: 643

The Landlord Law Blog

Covers residential landlord and tenant law in the UK.

http://landlordlaw.blogspot.com/

May 22
Land Law, a bit of history, and the two estates in land

Land Law, a bit of history, and the two estates in land

Foundations of landlord and tenant law – part 1 Land law is pretty complicated. The subject matter, land, is, after all, both very important and limited. There may be a few bits at the edge of the country where land is dropping into the…
May 22
Landlords and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Landlords and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

GDPR – the General Data Protection Regulation – refers to the new and more onerous data protection rules that will be coming into force on Friday 25 May 2018 (or will have come into force depending on when you read this). I wrote…
May 19
Landlord Law Blog Roundup from 14th May

Landlord Law Blog Roundup from 14th May

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Landlord Law Conference on Friday. It was a great day. We will be publishing some photos and videos we took then soon. But in the meantime – what happened on the blog last week?…

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Freed Marcroft Blog

Covers Connecticut estate planning, family, real estate, litigation, business and non-profit planning, and LGBT immigration law.

http://freedmarcroft.com/category/blog/

May 22
It’s Time to Talk About Arnie . . .

It’s Time to Talk About Arnie . . .

Steve Bochco died last month at age 74. It was big news. Bochco developed and produced some of the most influential TV shows of the last forty years — shows that set the stage for the golden age of TV we’re in the middle of right…
May 18
What Prenups Have To Do with the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding of the Year

What Prenups Have To Do with the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wedding of the Year

Grab your fascinator, clot the cream, and set your alarm clock – there’s a royal wedding on the horizon! Celebrity weddings are always fodder for rumors and gossip and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming nuptials…
May 8
Best of Hartford 2018 – This One’s For You!

Best of Hartford 2018 – This One’s For You!

Freed Marcroft is honored to have been voted Best Law Firm in the Best of Hartford Magazine 2018 Reader’s Poll for the fourth consecutive year. We love the work we do because we get to help people begin living the lives they previously…

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California Eminent Domain Law Blog

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

http://eminentdomainlaw.net/category/blog/

May 21
California Delta Tunnels: The Project Is Flowing Along

California Delta Tunnels: The Project Is Flowing Along

Just a few month ago, the Delta Tunnels, dubbed the WaterFix, was sputtering due to a lack of funds and environmental hurdles. Governor Jerry Brown’s administration was forced to consider a phased-in approach that called for building…
Feb 25
Update: The Future of the California WaterFix and Delta Tunnel

Update: The Future of the California WaterFix and Delta Tunnel

After state officials said that they will press ahead with a scaled-down, $10.7-billion version of the long-planned Delta Tunnels, the massive two-tunnel project in the heart of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is still a viable option, in…
Feb 4
Update: Where is the California High-Speed Rail Project Headed?

Update: Where is the California High-Speed Rail Project Headed?

Nine years after California voters narrowly approved a nearly $10-billion bond to launch the $64-billion statewide High-Speed Rail project, residents and officials are wondering where the project is headed in 2018 and beyond. The narrative…

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nearlylegal

Covers housing law, legal aid and other topics.

http://nearlylegal.co.uk/blog

May 20
Heavy handed, inaccurate threats of legal action – Metropolitan HT harass their tenant

Heavy handed, inaccurate threats of legal action – Metropolitan HT harass their tenant

Worthington & Anor v Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd (2018) EWCA Civ 1125 The Court of Appeal on an instance of tenancy management going bad, very bad indeed. And the landlord losing a claim against them for damages for harassment under…
May 20
Job Ads – Flyde/Blackpool, Wandsworth

Job Ads – Flyde/Blackpool, Wandsworth

Fylde Coast Advice & Legal Centre Blackpool Lancashire Solicitor full time or two part time posts. £26,000 (Open to job share) We require a supervising solicitor for the Centre. The successful candidate(s) will…
May 18
Court of Appeal on illegal eviction – quantum and heads of claim.

Court of Appeal on illegal eviction – quantum and heads of claim.

Smith v Khan (2018) EWCA Civ 1137 Well! It is not often that an illegal eviction case gets to the Court of Appeal, let alone on the tenant’s appeal. But that is what we have here. There are some useful bits along the way, the correction…

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Condo & HOA Law Blog

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

http://www.barkermartin.com/blog/condo-hoa-blog

May 18
What's Your Authority?

What's Your Authority?

I was reminded this week of a common pitfall: Don't choose your authority to fit the argument you're trying to make at the time.
May 8
WCIOA Will Become Law This Summer - Are You Ready?

WCIOA Will Become Law This Summer - Are You Ready?

Whether any of us are truly ready or not, the Washington Common Interest Ownership Act ("WCIOA") takes effect on July 1, 2018. That date will be here sooner than you think. Are you ready?
May 3
No, You Don't Own Your Condo Parking Spot

No, You Don't Own Your Condo Parking Spot

A relatively common request fielded by condominium associations is from owners wanting to sell their parking spot to another owner. While many owners may believe they own their parking space, parking spaces are almost universally classified…

Rank this Week: 935

Titles and Deeds

Covers real estate and property law. By Jarod Bona of Bona Law PC.

https://www.titlesanddeeds.com/

May 17
What San Diego Real Estate Investors Should Know About FHA Loan Rule

What San Diego Real Estate Investors Should Know About FHA Loan Rule

Author: Staff “House flipping,” which is the process of purchasing a residential property, making improvements to it, and selling it, has been particularly popular in recent years among real estate investors in California and…
May 12
House Flipping for California Real Estate Investors: A Legal Checklist

House Flipping for California Real Estate Investors: A Legal Checklist

Author: Staff House flipping, which involves purchasing a residential property and refurbishing it for resale, has been a popular activity in the U.S. for some time. Numerous television programs depict various aspects of the house…
Apr 26
How to Prepare for an Open House: A Four-Step Plan

How to Prepare for an Open House: A Four-Step Plan

Author: Seth Murphy Seth Murphy first got into doing DIY projects to save money, but over time he has developed a real passion for this hands-on, intensive work. He created papadiy.com to share his ongoing projects and to…

Rank this Week: 1112

Florida Business Lawyers Blog

Covers business, immigration and real estate law. By Stok Folk + Kon, P.A.

http://www.floridabusinesslawyersblog.com/

May 17
Supermarket Chain Wins Appeal in its Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Enforce Exclusivity Restrictions in its Lease

Supermarket Chain Wins Appeal in its Federal Lawsuit Seeking to Enforce Exclusivity Restrictions in its Lease

Whether you are a commercial tenant or landlord, the chances are that you have certain things that your business offers that provide you with a degree of leverage in your commercial lease negotiations. With that leverage, you may be able to…
May 11
Property Seller’s Lack of Proof of Lost Profits Causes Florida Appeals Court to Throw Out $4.2M Damages Award

Property Seller’s Lack of Proof of Lost Profits Causes Florida Appeals Court to Throw Out $4.2M Damages Award

In science, there is something called the “butterfly effect.” This is a concept that Google defines as a “phenomenon whereby a minute localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere.” An example…
May 7
Contractual Limitations Period Stymies Swiss Trust’s Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against American Bank

Contractual Limitations Period Stymies Swiss Trust’s Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against American Bank

Whenever you are negotiating a commercial contract, it is important to make sure that you are focused on all of the details of the agreement, both great and small. It is important because a contract provision that might seem merely…

Rank this Week: 1070

Real Property & Title Insurance…

Real Property & Title Insurance Update

Provides a weekly summary of select real property and title insurance cases and recent developments. By Carlton Fields.

https://www.carltonfields.com/real-property-case-law-blog/

May 15
Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending May 11, 2018

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending May 11, 2018

REAL PROPERTY UPDATE Summary Judgment: incorporation of an affirmative defense by referencing “previously filed pleadings” does not obviate movant’s obligation to comply with particularity requirements mandated by rule…
Apr 24
Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending April 6 & 13, 2018

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending April 6 & 13, 2018

REAL PROPERTY UPDATE Lis Pendens: lawsuit to foreclose mortgage on real property is an action "founded on a duly recorded instrument" - National American Home, LLC v Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co., Case No. 4D17-2614 (Fla. 4th DCA April 4,…
Apr 2
Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending March 23, 2018

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending March 23, 2018

REAL PROPERTY UPDATE Foreclosure / Amendments to Conform to Evidence: trial court erred in allowing Wells Fargo to amend its complaint during trial to conform to evidence presented of two unpled modification agreements – Tracey v. Wells…

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In the Zone

Covers real estate, zoning and land use law in Pennsylvania. By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://zoningandlanduselaw.foxrothschild.com/

May 9
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY – CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP

The Cheltenham Township Community Development Corporation (CTCDC) is seeking proposals from qualified applicants for the acquisition and redevelopment of a 5 acre parcel of land, zoned commercial, and owned by the Township. …
May 1
Objectors Have a Heavy Burden When Opposing a Special Exception

Objectors Have a Heavy Burden When Opposing a Special Exception

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently confirmed the standards by which an applicant is entitled to special exception approval, which could help applicant’s in preparing their cases before a zoning board. In Monroe Land…
May 1
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN. WHAT TIME? TIME TO REVIEW YOUR PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS.

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN. WHAT TIME? TIME TO REVIEW YOUR PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS.

Are the real property taxes assessed against your property out of proportion to the actual value of your property? If so, what should you do? First, you need to determine if you have a basis to file an appeal to the county board of…

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Mandelman Matters

Covers the foreclosure crisis. By Martin Andelman.

http://mandelman.ml-implode.com

May 1
The Next HECM Power Training Session is May 17th

The Next HECM Power Training Session is May 17th

Attendees from the last seminar said... "Outstanding," and "exceeded my expectations...," and, "it was unlike any other industry seminar I've attended in the past... in a very good way."
Apr 15
For HECM Professionals… An Invitation to Attend a Day of HECM Power Training.

For HECM Professionals… An Invitation to Attend a Day of HECM Power Training.

Make the investment in your career that will make that career much more productive, profitable and satisfying. Learn to implement real strategies and tactics that are being used successfully every day with trusted advisors and homeowners in…
Feb 23
HUD’s Recent Changes to HECM Reverse Mortgages are Positive, Although Some Will Find it Harder to Qualify

HUD’s Recent Changes to HECM Reverse Mortgages are Positive, Although Some Will Find it Harder to Qualify

The HECM mortgage program is going to prove to be one of the most important programs for older American homeowners navigating through their retirement years.

Rank this Week: 521

Spatial Law

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

http://spatiallaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 24
Spatial Law and Policy Update (April 24, 2018)

Spatial Law and Policy Update (April 24, 2018)

SPATIAL LAW AND POLICY UPDATE"Where Geospatial Technology Is Taking the Law"LEGAL DISCIPLINESPrivacy/Data Protection/CybersecuritySocial Fitness Apps May Be More Harmful to User Privacy Than You Think (CPO)People love fitness trackers,…
Apr 15
Spatial Law and Policy Update (April 15, 2018)

Spatial Law and Policy Update (April 15, 2018)

LEGAL DISCIPLINESPrivacy/Data Protection/CybersecurityHow protectionist policies can impact digital developments (IAPP)Facebook may stop the data leaks, but it’s too late: Cambridge Analytica’s models live on (MIT…
Apr 7
Spatial Law and Policy Update (April 8, 2018)

Spatial Law and Policy Update (April 8, 2018)

SPATIAL LAW AND POLICY UPDATE"Where Geospatial Technology Is Taking the Law"LEGAL DISCIPLINESPrivacy/Data Protection/CybersecurityAmazon's idea for employee-tracking wearables raises concerns (CNN)Uber implements HIPAA compliance…

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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/

Apr 19
Expediting Bid Protest

Expediting Bid Protest

Last week, the Rand Corporation, which just completed an analysis of the federal bid-protest system, announced that one thing the federal government has been doing particularly well is resolving bid protests quickly–the majority within…
Apr 11
New Ordinance Proposed to Facilitate Mass Transit in South Florida

New Ordinance Proposed to Facilitate Mass Transit in South Florida

Regional mass-transit systems are often plagued by the permitting challenges associated with construction in multiple cities, each with its own priorities, regulations, and permitting processes. For example, the cost of the first leg of…
Mar 28
Real Estate Tax Help for Vertical Subdivision

Real Estate Tax Help for Vertical Subdivision

For many years we have sought to address the problems faced by mixed-use developments where different uses in a single structure are carved up into separate fee simple parcels. The main problem has been the inability to obtain separate tax…

Rank this Week: 1011

Massachusetts Land Use Monitor

Covers Massachusetts land use and real estate law, regulation and policy. By Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, P.C.

http://www.massachusettslandusemonitor.com/

Apr 6
Can’t Get There From Here?

Can’t Get There From Here?

In the just-decided Maslow v. O’Connor, the Appeals Court addressed rights in a Gloucester subdivision road. Since Gloucester is a seaside community, naturally the case concerns water access. The defendants own the residential…
Mar 20
When Is It Too Late to Force a Neighbor to Cure a Zoning Violation?

When Is It Too Late to Force a Neighbor to Cure a Zoning Violation?

Section 7 of Chapter 40A contains a statute of limitations for actions by individuals and municipalities to compel the removal, alteration, or relocation of any structure due to a zoning violation. In Bruno v. Zoning Board of Appeals of…
Mar 14
Governor Baker Proposes Zoning Changes to Promote More Housing

Governor Baker Proposes Zoning Changes to Promote More Housing

Governor Baker recently announced a proposal to change state zoning laws to make it easier to build more housing units state-wide. The Governor’s goal is to add 135,000 housing units by 2025. To do so, he has introduced legislation…

Rank this Week: 1126

North Carolina Trusts and Estates…

North Carolina Trusts and Estates Litigation

A discussion of trusts and estates litigation in North Carolina. By Evan Lohr.

https://ncestatelitigation.wordpress.com/

Apr 3
Resulting Trusts in North Carolina

Resulting Trusts in North Carolina

A resulting trust arises “when a person becomes invested with the title to real property under circumstances which in equity obligate him to hold the title and to exercise his ownership for the benefit of another. A trust of this…
Jul 20
Notice to Creditors in North Carolina Probate

Notice to Creditors in North Carolina Probate

Upon the appointment of the executor or administrator of a North Carolina probate estate, the personal representative or collector must notify all people or businesses having claims against the decedent to present them to the personal…
Aug 5
The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

The Dead Man’s Statute – NC Rule of Evidence 601(c)

Estate litigation poses significant challenges to parties and practitioners, not the least of which is that the person whose wishes should dictate the distribution of the property at issue in a dispute is dead. In many cases, parties seek to…

Rank this Week: 968

Hawaii Land Use Law & Policy

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

http://hilanduse.blogspot.com/

Mar 20
Administrative Law 101

Administrative Law 101
Nov 29
Elusive Affordable Housing Policy

Elusive Affordable Housing Policy

My current work at the Hawaii Community Development Authority has me thinking a lot about affordable housing.Halekauwila Place, an affordable rental project in Kakaʻako.Among other things, the development guidance policy for the…
Apr 7
Climate Change Office on City's Budget Agenda

Climate Change Office on City's Budget Agenda

The City & County of Honolulu is considering the Mayor’s proposed budget. The Mayor’s budget includes staff and funding for the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resiliency that was created by voters in the recent…

Rank this Week: 794

New York Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers New York real estate insurance, regulation, and litigation. By Klose & Associates.

http://www.newyorkrealestatelawyerblog.com/

Mar 5
Privacy and Social Media: How Your “Private” Content is Still Discoverable in a Lawsuit.

Privacy and Social Media: How Your “Private” Content is Still Discoverable in a Lawsuit.

When do your Facebook posts become evidence in chief against your own story?
Feb 16
Airbnb and the sharing economy: is it legal to rent out my home?

Airbnb and the sharing economy: is it legal to rent out my home?

hort term rental nightmare
Jan 5
Real Estate Broker “Dual Agency”: What it is, and what it means for you in a real estate transaction.

Real Estate Broker “Dual Agency”: What it is, and what it means for you in a real estate transaction.

Most homebuyers and sellers are accustomed to the usual model of agency: the seller and buyer each have a real estate “agent” representing them during the showing, negotiation and final closing of a real estate…

Rank this Week: 706

Murtha & Murtha, PLLC Blog

Covers legal news affecting Long Island, New York residents, including civil rights, real estate matters, constitutional issues, and more.

http://www.murthalawfirm.com/blog

Nov 27
Hold-Over Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Babylon

Hold-Over Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Babylon

Before you bring an eviction action to remove a tenant for holding over beyond the end of their term in the Town of Babylon, there are certain things you must know. First, you must be properly situated to bring the action. That means,…
Nov 26
Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Brookhaven

Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Brookhaven

Before you bring an eviction action to remove a tenant for non-payment of rent in the Town of Brookhaven, there are certain things you must know. First, you must be properly situated to bring the action. That means, generally, that you must…
Nov 26
Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Islip

Non-Payment Eviction Proceedings in the Town of Islip

Before you bring an eviction action to remove a tenant for non-payment of rent in the Town of Islip, there are certain things you must know. First, you must be properly situated to bring the action. That means, generally, that you must be the…

Rank this Week: 986

Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C.

Focuses on advice for small businesses and community associations.

http://andersentatecarr.wordpress.com

Dec 22
Employee Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants in Georgia

Employee Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants in Georgia

It used to be that Georgia took a dim view of employee non-competes, and courts happily threw them out for technical drafting issues the vast majority of the time. This regime, which persisted up until May of 2011, is now wistfully…
Nov 9
Are you ready for December 1?

Are you ready for December 1?

It’s no secret, by now, that December 1 will usher in the application of the “Final Rule” – the increase of the minimum salary payable to “exempt” employees from $455 per week to $913 per week. In addition…
Oct 31
What you need to know about your Georgia DUI

What you need to know about your Georgia DUI

What you need to know about your Georgia DUI by Patrick McDonough. Driving under the influence of alcohol is an offense that the State of Georgia does not take lightly. Although DUIs are typically considered misdemeanors, there can be…

Rank this Week: 465

Iowa Law Blog

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

http://www.iowa-lawblog.com/

Apr 14
The Implementation of Electronic Filing in the Court

The Implementation of Electronic Filing in the Court

In this day of technology, it is no surprise that the court systems are moving to using an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS for short) for parties to file documents with the Court, without even setting foot in the Courthouse. The…
Apr 14
Service by Facebook?

Service by Facebook?

A New York judge recently entered an Order allowing a woman to serve her husband divorce papers via Facebook. In Iowa, generally, a competent adult must accept service or be served in-person in order accomplish proper…
Mar 19
Interactive Process in Action

Interactive Process in Action

If you’re not sure what the interactive process is supposed to look like under the ADA, peruse the facts of the 8th Circuit’s decision in Minnihan v. Mediacom. I’m also going to summarize the facts below, but if you…

Rank this Week: 908

New Jersey Eminent Domain Law Blog

This blog is dedicated to informing the general public, as well as attorneys and real estate professionals, about current condemnation and redevelopment procedures and their impact on private property. Published by William J. Ward of Carlin Ward.

http://www.njeminentdomain.com/

Jun 10
Eminent Domain and the Underwater Mortgage

Eminent Domain and the Underwater Mortgage

A number of cities in New Jersey, including Irvington and Newark, are considering using the power of eminent domain to aid homeowners whose mortgages are underwater. A mortgage is underwater when its unpaid balance is greater than the…
Jan 14
If this isn't inverse condemnation, what is?

If this isn't inverse condemnation, what is?

In 100 Paterson Realty LLC v. Hoboken, the Appellate Division addressed the standard for determining whether an inverse condemnation has taken place: whether the threat of condemnation has had such a substantial effect as to destroy all…
Oct 24
NJ beachfront owners hold out for eminent domain

NJ beachfront owners hold out for eminent domain

One year after Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey on October 29, 2013, demands by public officials for the voluntary surrender of property are strident. Local mayors and the governor seek the conveyance of beachfront easements…

Rank this Week: 901

Miami Real Estate Attorney Blog

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

http://www.miamirealestateattorneyblog.com/

Jan 24
Florida Supreme Court Ruling Clears Up Ambiguity in Disputes Involving Escrow Accounts and Hands Developers a Significant Victory in Pre-Construction Contract Dispute

Florida Supreme Court Ruling Clears Up Ambiguity in Disputes Involving Escrow Accounts and Hands Developers a Significant Victory in Pre-Construction Contract Dispute

Back in September of 2011, we discussed the impact of the Third District Court of Appeal's ruling mandating that developers must keep pre-construction deposits in separate escrow accounts. However, the Florida Supreme Court has since…
Jan 23
Is Eminent Domain the Answer for Struggling Homeowners? NJ Town Considering Eminent Domain Plan

Is Eminent Domain the Answer for Struggling Homeowners? NJ Town Considering Eminent Domain Plan

Is eminent domain the answer for struggling homeowners? We recently discussed how many local governments are considering using their eminent domain powers to assist struggling homeowners. Eminent domain is gaining steam nationwide as…
Jan 17
Was the Denial of your Loan Modification Part of a Plan by the Banks to Generate a Denial and Ensure a Foreclosure? Bank of America's Wrongful Conduct in Denying Modifications Exposed

Was the Denial of your Loan Modification Part of a Plan by the Banks to Generate a Denial and Ensure a Foreclosure? Bank of America's Wrongful Conduct in Denying Modifications Exposed

The Home Affordable Modification Program ("HAMP") was President Obama's plan for attempting to lower mortgage payments for distressed borrowers in order to prevent foreclosures. The HAMP program gives homeowners trial modifications to prove…

Rank this Week: 638

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://www.hawaii-attorney.net/blog/

Dec 13
Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown has once again been named to Honolulu Magazine’s Annual Best Lawyers in Hawaii. This is the Fourth consecutive year that Mr. Brown has been listed among Hawaii’s best…
Dec 12
Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown has once again been named to Honolulu Magazine’s Annual Best Lawyers in Hawaii. This is the Fourth consecutive year that Mr. Brown has been listed among Hawaii’s best…
Dec 3
Keep the North Shore Country Files Suit To Halt Expansion Of Turtle Bay Resort

Keep the North Shore Country Files Suit To Halt Expansion Of Turtle Bay Resort

On December 2, 2013, firm client Keep the North Shore Country (“KNSC”) filed a lawsuit asking the Circuit Court to require Turtle Bay Resort, LLC (“Turtle Bay”) to properly study the environmental impacts of its…

Rank this Week: 612

SF Bay Area Real Estate and…

SF Bay Area Real Estate and Bankruptcy Law Blog

Covers trends, news and legal developments in the California real estate, bankruptcy and business legal communities. By David C. Winton.

http://dcwintonlaw.com

Nov 19
What to do (and what NOT to do) leading up to a Bankruptcy Filing

What to do (and what NOT to do) leading up to a Bankruptcy Filing

After years of representing clients in bankruptcy, I have assembled a short list of things to do and not do in the 90 (or so) days leading up to a bankruptcy filing. This list is not exhaustive, nor are these set in stone. Just some good…
Oct 19
What is a “statute of limitations” and how does it work?

What is a “statute of limitations” and how does it work?

In my January, 2011 blogpost with the catchy title “California anti-deficiency rules redux: California’s new anti-deficiency component, CCP §580e, protects short sellers on first mortgages” and my March, 2010 post on tax issues in…
Sep 21
Dodd-Frank Certifications, HAMP, HAFA…Huh?

Dodd-Frank Certifications, HAMP, HAFA…Huh?

I was recently introduced to a concept which is being loosely described as a “Dodd-Frank Certification,” by which homeowners can apparently get juniors liens (seconds, thirds, etc.) reduced or fully extinguished if they meet certain…

Rank this Week: 546

Msquire's Musings

Covers the analysis and management of legal risks for entrepreneurs, small businesses, community associations (homeowners associations) and other non-profit organizations. By Linda E. Cummings.

http://msquire.wordpress.com

Dec 28
The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

If you are the parent of a child with special needs engaged in the never ending struggle to advocate for your child’s right to an education, the term “special ed” does not tend to bring a smile to your face. Indeed, the idea that…
Dec 28
The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

The Humor in Parenting a Child With Special Need

If you are the parent of a child with special needs engaged in the never ending struggle to advocate for your child’s right to an education, the term “special ed” does not tend to bring a smile to your face. …
Oct 13
On Big Gifts in Small Package

On Big Gifts in Small Package

I struggled a bit for a title for this post, and I’m still not sure I got it right (but I’m thinking there might not be a “right” title for this one). Anyway . . . . Despite my best efforts to “catch up” on Columbus Day, this…

Rank this Week: 512

utahcondolaw

Covers the development, governance and management of community associations, including condominiums, homeowners' associations and mixed use projects. By Lincoln W. Hobbs.

http://utahcondolaw.blogspot.com/

May 12
We're Moving

We're Moving

Over the next little while, I intend to relocate the hosting of this blog to wordpress -- it will allow more options and features in posting, and I think I can make it look a bit better. So, if you want to keep up, you might want to change…
Mar 26
Amending CC & Rs and Bylaws -- National and Local Presentation

Amending CC & Rs and Bylaws -- National and Local Presentation

The National Business Institute has asked me to present a national teleconference on the subject of amending community association (HOAs, Homeowner Associations, Home Owner Associations, condominiums, PUDs, Planned Unit Developments --…
Mar 25
The Essentials of Community Management

The Essentials of Community Management

Last weekend, The Utah Chapter of the Community Associations Institute sponsored its "Essentials of Community Management" course. Several active members of the industry taught about the fundamentals of homeowner association and condominium…

Rank this Week: 714

Fridaysmove

Covers conveyancing and residential property law in the United Kingdom.

http://www.fridaysmove.com/blog

Mar 30
Survey can save buyers in the long run

Survey can save buyers in the long run
May 23
England needs 340,000 new homes built every year

England needs 340,000 new homes built every year
May 23
England's empty properties hit highest level in a decade

England's empty properties hit highest level in a decade

Rank this Week: 4180

Law Offices of Shaun A. Hannafin,…

Law Offices of Shaun A. Hannafin, LLC Blog

Covers landlord-tenant law.

http://www.hannafinlaw.com/blog/

May 30
Getting Your First Apartment? Here's What You Need to Know About Lease

Getting Your First Apartment? Here's What You Need to Know About Lease

If you are getting an apartment for the first time, you should be aware that signing a lease can be a big commitment. You'll be bound by the terms of the written lease, and if you do not follow the lease agreement including paying rent as…
Apr 29
Can a Landlord Enter a Tenant's Property Uninvited?

Can a Landlord Enter a Tenant's Property Uninvited?

When you rent an apartment or house, you expect that you will have privacy within the confines of your own home. Of course, your landlord is the legal owner of the property, so the landlord may expect to be given access to the home.
Mar 29
What if a Tenant Won't Leave After Eviction?

What if a Tenant Won't Leave After Eviction?

Evicting a tenant can be a complicated prospect in Boston because you have to follow Massachusetts laws that protect tenants. This means you cannot just lock a tenant out of his or her apartment if the tenant stops paying the rent or violates…

Rank this Week: 1852

Anglican Curmudgeonr

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

http://accurmudgeon.blogspot.com/

May 23
Where Were the Soldiers Quartered in Jerusalem?

Where Were the Soldiers Quartered in Jerusalem?

This is Part II of a series: Where Did Israel's Temples Stand? You may read Part I here.There are a good number of blog posts and articles on the Internet that deal with the relationship of Fortress Antonia to what is today called "Temple…
May 16
South Carolina Case Goes to SCOTUS Conference

South Carolina Case Goes to SCOTUS Conference

The petition for review (certiorari) filed by Bishop Mark Lawrence's Diocese of South Carolina and 28 of its parishes with the Supreme Court of the United States is now ready for decision by the justices. At least four of the nine justices on…
May 14
Where Did Israel's Temples Stand?

Where Did Israel's Temples Stand?

(Part One of a Series)With the recent news of renewed clashes between Jews and Muslims over the right to occupy Jerusalem's so-called "Temple Mount", your Curmudgeon has thought it timely to remind people of all the historical evidence that…

Rank this Week: 2978

Learn About Law

Covers bankruptcy, business law, family law, elder law, criminal law and estate planning. By Kevin O'Flaherty.

https://www.oflaherty-law.com/our-law-blog

May 23
Parenting Plans Explained | Illinois Joint Parenting Agreement

Parenting Plans Explained | Illinois Joint Parenting Agreement

In this article, we will examine the important details of Illinois parenting plans to determine the allocation of parenting time and responsibility in divorce and paternity cases, including how to file a parenting plan, what’s typically…
May 21
Illinois Divorce Forms Explained

Illinois Divorce Forms Explained

In this article we will explain the forms necessary for a couple to file for a divorce in Illinois, including “where to find the required forms for an Illinois divorce,” “What are the Required Forms for an Illinois…
May 17
How to Respond to a Restraining Order | Illinois Orders of Protection

How to Respond to a Restraining Order | Illinois Orders of Protection

In this article, we will explain how to respond to a restraining order or order of protection in Illinois, including how to file a response to an Illinois restraining order, what to do at the court hearing, and your right to appeal if the…

Rank this Week: 1708

Sherin and Lodgen Real Estate Blog

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

http://www.sherin.com/real-estate/

May 23
Retailers Can Improve Leasing Efficiency with Document Automation

Retailers Can Improve Leasing Efficiency with Document Automation

Corporate legal departments in the retail industry are under constant pressure to cut costs, and they often pass those pressures on to outside counsel. In turn, law firms are searching for new technologies to help increase efficiencies for…
Sep 5
Commercial Real Estate: Tensions in Due Diligence

Commercial Real Estate: Tensions in Due Diligence

Whenever a buyer wants to acquire real estate, due diligence can make or break the deal. For obvious reasons a buyer wants not to buy a “pig in a poke.” (As an aside, do you know the origin of “pig in a…
Sep 5
Commercial Real Estate: Tensions in Due Diligence

Commercial Real Estate: Tensions in Due Diligence

Whenever a buyer wants to acquire real estate, due diligence can make or break the deal. For obvious reasons a buyer wants not to buy a “pig in a poke.” (As an aside, do you know the origin of “pig in a…

Rank this Week: 3360

Archer Real Estate

By Archer & Greiner, P.C.

https://www.archerlaw.com/tag/real-estate/

May 23
Lori Grifa Weighs In On The Progress Of NJ’s Affordable Housing

Lori Grifa Weighs In On The Progress Of NJ’s Affordable Housing

By: Joshua Burd (Real Estate NJ) When it comes to zoning for new affordable housing, Jeff Surenian says he has spent the past several years fighting to preserve each municipality’s right to choose. But at some point, he said, they have…
Feb 10
Op-Ed: Supreme Court’s Decision — the Final Battle in the COAH War?

Op-Ed: Supreme Court’s Decision — the Final Battle in the COAH War?

Op-Ed: Supreme Court’s Decision — the Final Battle in the COAH War? – NJ Spotlight by: Lori Grifa This article originally appeared in NJ Spotlight:…
Jun 9
John DiPasquale Joins Archer

John DiPasquale Joins Archer

John DiPasquale, III has joined Archer as an Associate in the firm’s Haddonfield office. Mr. DiPasquale concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, land use and financing. He counsels clients on the acquisition, development,…

Rank this Week: 1546

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