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Fair Housing Defense

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://fairhousing.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 21
HUD Resolves Disability Discrimination FHA Case for $12,000

HUD Resolves Disability Discrimination FHA Case for $12,000

Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) announced settlement of a disability discrimination Fair Housing Act (FHA) case from San Francisco, CA. A family filed a fair housing complaint asserting…
Jun 13
Florida Man Violates Fair Housing Act and Related Statutes Concerning Religious Discrimination

Florida Man Violates Fair Housing Act and Related Statutes Concerning Religious Discrimination

A case with difficult facts from Florida involving the Fair Housing Act (FHA) as well as other civil rights laws made the news earlier this week. An immigrant from India (who is Muslim) entered into an agreement to buy a home in an upscale…
Jun 7
HUD Approves Settlement of Nevada Assistance Animal Case for $6,000

HUD Approves Settlement of Nevada Assistance Animal Case for $6,000

Last month the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) approved a settlement agreement concluding an assistance animal Fair Housing Act (FHA) discrimination case from Nevada. An applicant submitted a reasonable…

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Mills and Mills LLP Blog

Covers Canadian business, real estate, family, employment and estate law.

https://www.millsandmills.ca/blog/

Jun 21
Status Certificates and Their Importance

Status Certificates and Their Importance

Many first-time home-buyers are electing to make a condominium their first home purchase. The burgeoning condo market of Toronto, coupled with ever-increasing prices for homes, may signal a shift that the strong condo market is here to…
Jun 18
Understanding Indemnity Provisions in Commercial Agreement

Understanding Indemnity Provisions in Commercial Agreement

Indemnity provisions are an essential tool in the allocation of risk in commercial agreements. Often, indemnity provisions can be overlooked or misunderstood which can belay the effect of any intended risk allocation and also give rise to…
Jun 15
Have you sued a Ford, lately?

Have you sued a Ford, lately?

It’s been about a week since Doug Ford won the provincial election. Yet it’s not all good news for Mr. Ford. In fact, on the eve of the election, Renata Ford, the spouse of the late Rob Ford, commenced a civil action against our…

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Barron Adler Clough & Oddo, LLP…

Barron Adler Clough & Oddo, LLP News & Resources

Focuses on eminent domain, condemnation, inverse condemnation and regulatory takings.

http://www.barronadler.com/blog/

Jun 21
Pipeline Bottleneck in the Permian Basin Leads to Shut In Well

Pipeline Bottleneck in the Permian Basin Leads to Shut In Well

According to Scott, Sheffield, the Chairman of Pioneer Natural Resources Co., capacity to transport oil out of the Permian Basin is expected to reach capacity in the next three to four months. Mr. Sheffield indicated that some companies…
Jun 13
ExxonMobil and Plains All American Pipeline Announce New Pipeline Project

ExxonMobil and Plains All American Pipeline Announce New Pipeline Project

On Tuesday June 12, ExxonMobil and Plains All American Pipeline announced a new pipeline project that would connect the Permian basin with the Texas Gulf Coast. The pipeline is intended to alleviate a bottleneck…
Jun 4
Production in the Permian Basin Creates Demand for Additional Cross-Texas Pipeline

Production in the Permian Basin Creates Demand for Additional Cross-Texas Pipeline

The increasing value of oil has resulted in additional demand for pipelines to move oil and gas production from the Permian Basin to Houston and Corpus Christi.

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Real Property & Environmental Law…

Real Property & Environmental Law Alert

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

http://www.rpelawalert.com/

Jun 20
An Application for Development Must Include All Checklist Items for Protection of “Time of Application” Rule to Apply, New Jersey Supreme Court Say

An Application for Development Must Include All Checklist Items for Protection of “Time of Application” Rule to Apply, New Jersey Supreme Court Say

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled today, in a unanimous opinion in a case of first impression captioned Dunbar Homes, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Franklin, et al., that to receive the protection of the “time…
Jun 18
Superfund Task Force Recommendation 23 Listening Session: Informing Parties About Streamlining the Cleanup and Redevelopment Proce

Superfund Task Force Recommendation 23 Listening Session: Informing Parties About Streamlining the Cleanup and Redevelopment Proce

The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) held a listening session concerning the Superfund Task Force (“Task Force”) Recommendation 23 on June 13, 2018. Recommendation 23 focuses on tools designed to assist parties…
Jun 14
Superfund Task Force Listening Session on Recommendation 21: Encouraging PRPs to Integrate Reuse Opportunities into Cleanup

Superfund Task Force Listening Session on Recommendation 21: Encouraging PRPs to Integrate Reuse Opportunities into Cleanup

On June 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held the fourth of its listening sessions on the recommendations of its Superfund Task Force to improve the implementation of the federal Superfund program. This session focused on…

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Black, Slaughter & Black Blog

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

http://lawfirmcarolinas.com/blog/

Jun 20
Can my North Carolina HOA ban smoking?

Can my North Carolina HOA ban smoking?

I get asked this question frequently. With more public and private facilities now smoke-free, and the knowledge of the dangers of even remote second hand smoke widespread, non-smoking owners and board members start to wonder if they can limit…
Jun 20
BUT I’VE NEVER HAD TO DO IT THAT WAY BEFORE! INDUSTRY PRIMER: ALL ATTORNEYS ARE DIFFERENT

BUT I’VE NEVER HAD TO DO IT THAT WAY BEFORE! INDUSTRY PRIMER: ALL ATTORNEYS ARE DIFFERENT

To follow up on my last blog post, I have to believe that every attorney who practices has been confronted with the statement “but I’ve never had to do it that way before”. Please believe that despite the image of…
Jun 19
HOAs & Condos: Follow Your Bylaws & Proper Parliamentary Procedure (PART 2)

HOAs & Condos: Follow Your Bylaws & Proper Parliamentary Procedure (PART 2)

A blog I wrote in 2016 (HOA’s: Follow Your Bylaws & Proper Parliamentary Procedure) examined two opinions from the NC Court of Appeals about HOA/condo board decisions. The short takeaway from those cases for associations? FOLLOW THE…

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California Land Use Blog

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

http://landuselaw.jmbm.com/

Jun 19
New California Prop 65 Warnings Required by August 30, 2018 – Is your business ready?

New California Prop 65 Warnings Required by August 30, 2018 – Is your business ready?

Companies doing business in California are well-acquainted with the required Proposition 65 signs and labels that warn consumers of exposure to specific chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or…
Aug 18
JMBM Government, Land Use and Environmental Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® Guide

JMBM Government, Land Use and Environmental Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America® Guide

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is proud to announce 18 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the list of Best Lawyers in America® for 2018. Among those, three are members of…
Apr 20
Double Deja Vu: AB 219 is Reinstated!

Double Deja Vu: AB 219 is Reinstated!

PREVAILING WAGE LAW is California’s “other” minimum wage. It requires workers to be paid union wages on publicly funded construction projects. But in recent years, the law in California has EXPANDED well beyond its initial…

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McDonald Fleming Moorhead Blog

Covers Florida real estate law.

https://www.pensacolalaw.com/blog/

Jun 19
STEPHEN MOORHEAD SELECTED AS 2018 SUPER LAWYERS AND KATHLYN WHITE SELECTED AS 2018 RISING STAR

STEPHEN MOORHEAD SELECTED AS 2018 SUPER LAWYERS AND KATHLYN WHITE SELECTED AS 2018 RISING STAR

PENSACOLA, Fla. (June 2018) – McDonald Fleming Moorhead is proud to announce that Stephen Moorhead was selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers list (real estate) and Kathlyn White (estate planning and probate) was selected to the 2018…
Jun 11
North Gulf Coast Chapter of CAI’s golf tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity

North Gulf Coast Chapter of CAI’s golf tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity

This past Friday, Attorney Jay Fraiser participated in North Gulf Coast Chapter of CAI‘s golf tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity. They won 1st place! The post North Gulf Coast Chapter of CAI’s golf…
Jun 6
Steve Moorhead guest on Toddcast

Steve Moorhead guest on Toddcast

Make sure to listen to the latest Toddcast! http://www.pensacolachamber.com/legislative-blog/steve-moorhead-on-the-greater-pensacola-chamber-toddcast The post Steve Moorhead guest on Toddcast appeared first on Pensacola Law.

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Idaho Law Blog

Covers workers compensation, employment, estate, injury and accident, real estate and property law. By Racine Olson.

https://www.racinelaw.net/blog/

Jun 19
IDAHO ESTATE PLANNING: WHAT IF MY CHILDREN DIE BEFORE ME?

IDAHO ESTATE PLANNING: WHAT IF MY CHILDREN DIE BEFORE ME?

By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney As a part of my Idaho estate planning practice over the last 20 years I meet with clients to discuss their questions and concerns about either creating an estate plan for them or how the…
Jun 17
3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SPENDING YOUR KID’S INHERITANCE

3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SPENDING YOUR KID’S INHERITANCE

By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney So you’ve worked hard your entire life and have put together a pretty good retirement plan for yourself. Your house is paid off, your cars are free and clear of any debts, and your…
Jun 12
TOMS v. DAVIES – WHAT CONSTITUTES A VALID WILL IN IDAHO

TOMS v. DAVIES – WHAT CONSTITUTES A VALID WILL IN IDAHO

By Lane V. Erickson, Idaho Estate Planning Attorney Many times in my nearly 20-year career as a Idaho estate planning attorney I’ve had clients come to me and talk with me about how they can create a valid last will and testament in…

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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/

Jun 19
A Quick Explanation About Our Divorce Comment

A Quick Explanation About Our Divorce Comment

After our blog post about the ubiquitous Arnie Becker a few weeks back, more than a few readers asked us what we meant by the ‘unctuous’ lawyers on HBO’s Divorce. Fair question, so let’s review how and where the…
Jun 7
“Strong in Broken the Places”

“Strong in Broken the Places”

Two weeks ago, within three days, three very – very! – different shows, Legion, Billions, and Grey’s Anatomy, invoked the same Hemingway quote as significant plot devices. The quote, from A Farewell to Arms: “The world…
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…

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Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer…

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers construction, foreclosure, real estate and property law. By Pulgini & Norton, LLP Attorneys at Law.

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

Jun 18
Massachusetts Landowners Seek Access Over Neighboring Property Through Discontinued Public Easement

Massachusetts Landowners Seek Access Over Neighboring Property Through Discontinued Public Easement

People who claim the right to an easement on another person’s property may need to take legal action if the existence of the easement is disputed. At issue in a June 7, 2018 Massachusetts real estate case were the…
Jun 11
Massachusetts Homeowner Successfully Reverses Foreclosure Judgment on Appeal

Massachusetts Homeowner Successfully Reverses Foreclosure Judgment on Appeal

The foreclosure process for a residential mortgage loan can seem daunting, but the borrower may have defenses against foreclosure. In a May 11, 2018 Massachusetts foreclosure action, the Appeals Court of Massachusetts found in…
Jun 6
Massachusetts Beachfront Property Owners Take Legal Action to Determine Location of Right of Way Easement

Massachusetts Beachfront Property Owners Take Legal Action to Determine Location of Right of Way Easement

An easement is the legal right to a particular, limited use of property by someone other than the owner of the property. In some cases, the existence of an easement may become unclear after the property has passed down through…

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Accessibility Defense

Covers the defense of accessibility claims under the ADA and FHA. By Richard Hunt.

http://accessdefense.com

Jun 18
Quick Hits for the ADA and FHA – World Cup edition

Quick Hits for the ADA and FHA – World Cup edition

Those of you who are not binge watching the World Cup matches will be interested in what has been going on in the world of disability rights during the last few weeks. Here is our roundup of recent ADA and FHA decisions, some of which are…
Jun 12
Website accessibility under the ADA – what do new standards mean?

Website accessibility under the ADA – what do new standards mean?

The latest iteration of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines became effective with the publication of version 2.1. on June 5, 2018. The newest version adds an additional 17 success criteria for compliance with WCAG, 12 of which are…
Jun 6
ADA Standing “when the truth don’t lie.”

ADA Standing “when the truth don’t lie.”

“‘What is truth?’ said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer.” These words from Francis Bacon’s famous essay on truth often seem to apply in the earliest part of an ADA lawsuit. Truth is…

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Florida Real Estate Law and…

Florida Real Estate Law and Investment Blog

Provides news, insights and commentary for investors, developers and their advisors. By Assouline & Berlowe, P.A..

http://floridarealestatelawandinvestmentblog.com

Jun 18
Big Business’ Role In Saving The World

Big Business’ Role In Saving The World

Big business has made headlines in recent years for playing a role in solving community, national and global problems. Sometimes the corporations’ role is for social change. Sometimes, it is for humanitarian assistance. And, sometimes,…
Jun 11
To Close Or Not To Close – Now What?

To Close Or Not To Close – Now What?

When 2 parties sign a real estate contract, they generally do so with the expectation that the seller wants to sell and the buyer wants to buy. Basically, at the time that the contract is signed, both parties want to close. However,…
Jun 4
Keep An Eye On Your CAM Charge

Keep An Eye On Your CAM Charge

Sophisticated commercial tenants generally understand that the cost of leasing space is not limited to rent. Most retail and higher end office spaces are net leases and therefore, include a separate charge for Common Area Maintenance and…

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Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond…

Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond Blog

Covers recent case law, changes in the statutory law, advice and practical tips on construction law including filing materialmen's liens, payment bond claims, Miller Act issues, construction contracting, and public works.

http://cobblawgroup.net/blog/

Jun 17
How can a GC Remove A Mechanics Lien?

How can a GC Remove A Mechanics Lien?

In today’s blog, the Cobb Law Group is answering a recent question from a client regarding a general contractor’s right and remedies under the Georgia’s Mechanics and Materialmen’s Act. Question: I’m a general…
Jun 14
Construction Delays and Damage

Construction Delays and Damage

By Francisco R. García-Soroeta Construction Schedule Delays can occur for a medley of reasons, and they can be caused by any party participating in the project including the owner, design professional, prime contractor, subcontractor…
Jun 2
Georgia’s Notice to Owners–A Primer

Georgia’s Notice to Owners–A Primer

Most southeastern states require suppliers and subcontractors to give some sort of Notice of Furnishing or Notice to Owner (“NTO”); however, each state has its own special requirements and relying on one state’s requirements…

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Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante…

Robbins Ross Alloy Belinfante Littlefield LLC Blog

Covers real estate law.

http://www.robbinsfirm.com/in-the-news/

Jun 15
Big concrete makers mix it up in federal court

Big concrete makers mix it up in federal court

Two of the Southeast’s biggest concrete companies are accusing each other in federal lawsuits of illegal or improper business practices. On June 7, Alpharetta-based Argos USA LLC filed a complaint in federal court in Atlanta alleging…
Jun 12
Who’s Repping Chris Carr and Charlie Bailey, Georgia’s AG Candidates?

Who’s Repping Chris Carr and Charlie Bailey, Georgia’s AG Candidates?

Over the past 18 months or so, Republican Attorney General Chris Carr has turned to a couple of high-powered political law firms for campaign-related legal work. In contrast, Democratic opponent Charlie Bailey has eschewed outside legal help,…
May 18
Robbins Firm attorneys obtain procurement victory – before documents even produced by government entity

Robbins Firm attorneys obtain procurement victory – before documents even produced by government entity

Josh Belinfante recently obtained a victory for a Speech and Rehabilitation Therapy company bidding for work with the a Georgia school district. The school system initially scored the proposal 5.5 points too low to be considered for…

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HindmanSanchez Law Blog

Covers Colorado community association law. By HindmanSanchez.

http://www.hindmansanchez.com/blog

Jun 15
Pre-CCIOA Communities Right to Veto Budget Bill Signed into Law by the Governor

Pre-CCIOA Communities Right to Veto Budget Bill Signed into Law by the Governor

In prior blog posts we discussed House Bill 18-1342, which proposed that all pre-Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) communities, i.e. communities formed prior to July 1, 1992, comply with the budget veto process…
May 11
Day Two of the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition

Day Two of the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition

Day two of the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition kicked off with BBC correspondent Katty Kay. Speaking on worldwide issues, Ms. Kay spoke on the state of the world including (1) the rise of China as a superpower, (2) the need to, as…
May 11
Day Two of the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition

Day Two of the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition

Day two of the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition (https://exchange.caionline.org/sandbox/home) kicked off with BBC correspondent Katty Kay (http://www.bbc.com/news/correspondents/kattykay). Speaking on worldwide issues, Ms. Kay spoke on…

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Texas Oil and Gas Attorney Blog

Covers oil and gas law. By Aimee Hess.

https://www.texasoilandgasattorneyblog.com/

Jun 15
Renting Your Home is NOT a “Business Purpose” in Violation of Restrictive Covenant

Renting Your Home is NOT a “Business Purpose” in Violation of Restrictive Covenant

In the recent case of Tarr v. Timberwood Park Owners Association Inc. the Texas Supreme Court considered whether a deed restriction that limited use of homes “solely for residential purposes” prevented a homeowner from using his…
May 18
Healthy Forecast for Texas Permian Basin Oil and Gas Production

Healthy Forecast for Texas Permian Basin Oil and Gas Production

Economists at IHS Markit recently issued a report (summarized here) that predicts that oil production in the Permian Basin will almost double by 2023, increasing by 3 million barrels per day (mbd) to 5.4 mbd. That level of growth…
May 11
Land Descriptions Ambiguities Can Create Serious Problems in Oil and Gas Option

Land Descriptions Ambiguities Can Create Serious Problems in Oil and Gas Option

When preparing and executing any type of contract, it is important to be clear on all important terms in the contract. Ambiguities lead to uncertainty, and uncertainty can turn into disputes down the road. Even so, there are times when an oil…

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the wasserblawg

Provides Chicago residential real estate information for buyers and sellers. By Michael H. Wasserman.

http://wasserblawg.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
Good for Chicago: Reading in Motion

Good for Chicago: Reading in Motion

One thing we don’t love about Chicago is its literacy problem. Our city has one of the lowest adult literacy rates in the country. Thankfully, Reading in Motion works hard to reverse this trend by helping our youngest students learn to…
May 22
Tax hike?! 3 ways to fight the latest Cook County property assessment

Tax hike?! 3 ways to fight the latest Cook County property assessment

By Michael H. Wasserman City of Chicago homeowners should be on the lookout for newly proposed assessed valuations from the Cook County Assessor’s office. A property’s assessed valuation has a direct relationship to the…
May 15
Should Lawyers Protect Clients from Wire Transfer Fraud? I say YES!

Should Lawyers Protect Clients from Wire Transfer Fraud? I say YES!

By Michael WassermanIn 2017, the FBI reported that wire transfer fraud was up 480% in real estate transactions. It’s a frightening number.Yet more and more, I’ve heard that real estate lawyers won’t discuss transfer…

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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Blog

Discusses topics related to business law, commercial litigation, employment law, estate planning, internet/cyber law, and real estate.

https://www.dbllawyers.com/blog/

Jun 15
MLB Advanced Media Sued Over Pitch-Tracking System

MLB Advanced Media Sued Over Pitch-Tracking System

Back in the day, baseball was said to be “a game of inches.” Today it’s largely driven by statistical data, such as the length of home runs, bat speeds and ... The post MLB Advanced Media Sued Over Pitch-Tracking System…
Jun 1
Third Party Content and Copyright Infringement: The Case of Goldman v. Breitbart News Network

Third Party Content and Copyright Infringement: The Case of Goldman v. Breitbart News Network

Websites, blogs, and other internet content providers may be facing a radical shift how they present third-party content, such as photographs, following a ruling out of New York. This past ... The post Third Party Content and Copyright…
Jun 1
Legal Issues to Consider Before Purchasing an Aircraft

Legal Issues to Consider Before Purchasing an Aircraft

What is the legal process for acquiring an aircraft? There are many legal and tax considerations when it comes to purchasing or selling an aircraft. All airplane related transactions must ... The post Legal Issues to Consider Before…

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Property Blawg

Covers property and real estate law in the UK.

http://www.propertyblawg.com/

Jun 14
First time buyers: How to get on the property ladder

First time buyers: How to get on the property ladder

Contribution sharing tips for first buyers on how to get onto the property ladder in the UK. Buying your very first home can be both an exciting and daunting experience. With so many factors to consider, each as important as one…
Jun 13
5 Potential Problems That Commercial Tenants Could Face

5 Potential Problems That Commercial Tenants Could Face

This contribution is based on commercial property law and practice in England & Wales and generally. Renting commercial property for the first time is a big step for any business, not only because of the big financial commitment…
Nov 21
Buy to Let mortgages – Practical advice following Bank of England interest rate rise

Buy to Let mortgages – Practical advice following Bank of England interest rate rise

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates. What does this mean for buy-to-let? Can landlords mitigate the interest rate hike? Is now the time to remortgage? Portico London estate agents ask…

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New York Zoning and Municipal Law…

New York Zoning and Municipal Law Blog

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

http://blog.szlawfirm.net/

Jun 14
Use Extending Into Adjoining Zone Only Required Area Variance

Use Extending Into Adjoining Zone Only Required Area Variance

The Appellate Division affirmed the granting of area variances and further affirmed that under the circumstances, a use variance was not required to extend a use into an adjoining zone on lots located in two zoning districts.
Apr 12
Rezoning Single Parcel Was Not Spot Zoning

Rezoning Single Parcel Was Not Spot Zoning

The Appellate Division upheld the rezoning of a parcel from commercial to high density residential, despite the provisions of the local comprehensive plan and the failure to prepare an environmental impact statement.
Nov 20
Court Overturns SEQRA Findings And Requires Supplemental EIS

Court Overturns SEQRA Findings And Requires Supplemental EIS

After a seven year saga, the Appellate Division overturned the rezoning of a parcel which would have permitted a multi family development in the Town of Ramapo.

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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/

Jun 12
New Client: Brookstone Condominiums Homeowners’ Association

New Client: Brookstone Condominiums Homeowners’ Association

We are proud to announce that Brookstone Condominiums Homeowners’ Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Brookstone is a quiet condominium community located in South Huntington…
Jun 6
Sticks and Stone

Sticks and Stone

As HOA industry professionals, there are many positive aspects to our occupation. We work with a diverse group of people, take fulfillment from helping volunteer boards, and are happy when we solve problems through creativity. …
May 29
New Client: Spyglass Hill Community Association

New Client: Spyglass Hill Community Association

We are proud to announce that Spyglass Hill Community Association has selected Tinnelly Law Group as their associations’ legal counsel. Spyglass Hill is a custom home community situated on a hill in Corona del Mar. Residents enjoy…

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Hydraulic Fracking Blog

Covers the issues surrounding shale and hydraulic fracturing--commonly known as fracking. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

https://www.hydraulicfrackingblog.com/

Jun 11
Ineos granted permission in UK Green Belt for exploratory shale gas drilling

Ineos granted permission in UK Green Belt for exploratory shale gas drilling

Ineos has been granted planning permission on appeal for exploratory shale gas drilling in the Green Belt, near Rotherham. In May 2017, petrochemical firm Ineos sought temporary permission for a period of five years for a shale gas well,…
Apr 9
PA Superior Court revives trespass claim against fracking company

PA Superior Court revives trespass claim against fracking company

Last Monday, a three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court revived a trespass claim against a fracking company. The claim, which was previously defeated by summary judgment, could return to the trial court for determination of…
Apr 9
PA Superior Court revives trespass claim against fracking company

PA Superior Court revives trespass claim against fracking company

Last Monday, a three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court revived a trespass claim against a fracking company. The claim, which was previously defeated by summary judgment, could return to the trial court for determination of…

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New York Real Estate Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.newyorkrealestatelawyersblog.com/

Jun 8
Partition Actions for Cooperative Apartment

Partition Actions for Cooperative Apartment

Last week’s blog post discussed legal issues relating to a foreclosure as it applies to cooperative apartments in New York State. To summarize, because cooperatives are considered shares in a corporation, and not real…
Jun 1
Foreclosure and Evictions in New York Cooperative

Foreclosure and Evictions in New York Cooperative

Many of our prior blog posts have discussed foreclosures of real property. But what happens when the owner of a cooperative or “co-op” apartment cannot pay his share loan or maintenance? Although the term…
May 24
Happy Memorial Day from Weiss & Wei

Happy Memorial Day from Weiss & Wei

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Bingham Greenebaum Doll Blog

Covers Indiana law.

http://www.bgdlegal.com/blog/

Jun 7
Commercial ACOs Must Consider Fraud, Antitrust Concerns When Entering Market

Commercial ACOs Must Consider Fraud, Antitrust Concerns When Entering Market

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), a relatively new way to provide health care services to patient populations, have grown in numbers since their promotion in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Jun 4
Supreme Court Rules: Class Action Waivers Allowed

Supreme Court Rules: Class Action Waivers Allowed

On May 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a highly anticipated ruling clarifying that employers can require employees to sign class action arbitration waivers. It may not sound like a big deal, but employers should…
May 31
How the Lab-testing Firm Theranos Duped the World

How the Lab-testing Firm Theranos Duped the World

This article appeared in the Indianapolis Business Journal on May 11, 2018. I saw the magician David Copperfield in Las Vegas one time. The headline of the act was that he would make an elephant disappear, right before the…

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Law Offices of Lauren E. Jackson

An Illinois legal blog covering all things relating to estate planning, real estate, and probate issues.

http://laurenjacksonlaw.com/blog/

Jun 6
Who pays for the survey when buying a house?

Who pays for the survey when buying a house?

In the state of Illinois, if you own a single family home or a townhouse with its own lot number, and you are selling your property, your real estate contract will require you to provide a survey to your buyer dated within the last six…
Apr 17
What on your real estate inspection report can you ask a seller to fix?

What on your real estate inspection report can you ask a seller to fix?

If you are in the process of buying a home or piece of property, one thing I advise my clients to do as soon as the ink on the contract is dry is to set up an inspection of the property performed by a certified home inspector. A lot of…
Apr 17
What on your real estate inspection report can you ask a seller to fix?

What on your real estate inspection report can you ask a seller to fix?

If you are in the process of buying a home or piece of property, one thing I advise my clients to do as soon as the ink on the contract is dry is to set up an inspection of the property performed by a certified home inspector. A lot of…

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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/

Jun 6
Method in the madness: new certainty in valuation methods for viability assessment

Method in the madness: new certainty in valuation methods for viability assessment

Viability assessments for affordable housing have long been a source of frustration for developers. This difficult element of the planning phase is often the cause for delays in getting a development to the point where works can…
Mar 27
Landlords, let’s be reasonable: otherwise you might pay the price

Landlords, let’s be reasonable: otherwise you might pay the price

Landlords take note, on the back of a recent case, you face an increased risk that tenants will challenge costs which they are responsible for in a lease. The case in question related to tenants’ challenge of insurance costs the…
Mar 13
Consent to Assign – taking the good with the bad.

Consent to Assign – taking the good with the bad.

The case of No.1 West India Quay (Residential) Ltd v East Tower Apartments Ltd surprised the legal profession in 2016 when the court held that one bad reason for refusing consent to assign a lease effectively trumped two other good reasons,…

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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/

Jun 5
OH Appeals Court Affirms Conviction of Owner of Business Operating Without a Certificate of Zoning Compliance

OH Appeals Court Affirms Conviction of Owner of Business Operating Without a Certificate of Zoning Compliance

This post was authored by Matthew Loeser, Esq. Larry Bagford, a planning and zoning specialist for the city of Hamilton, observed appellant operating an auto sales business. Appellant continued to operate its business despite being ordered to…
Jun 4
LA App. Court Holds Denial of Rezoning Applications Did Not Create Impermissible Reverse Spot Zoning

LA App. Court Holds Denial of Rezoning Applications Did Not Create Impermissible Reverse Spot Zoning

This post was authored by Matthew Loeser, Esq. TTC Properties, Inc. (“TTC”) filed applications for zoning changes for its three properties with the Jefferson Parish Planning Department in order to change the zoning classification…
Jun 3
Fed Dist Court in LA Denies City’s Motion for a Three Month Delay for the Preliminary Injunction Hearing in a Civil Rights Action Challenging the Constitutionality of the City’s Murals-Permit Scheme

Fed Dist Court in LA Denies City’s Motion for a Three Month Delay for the Preliminary Injunction Hearing in a Civil Rights Action Challenging the Constitutionality of the City’s Murals-Permit Scheme

This post was authored by Matthew Loeser, Esq. On November 4, 2017, Neal Morris commissioned a local artist to paint a mural on a commercial property he owned. The mural quotes a comment made by Donald Trump, recorded in a 2005 “Access…

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Eminent Domain Blog

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

http://eminentdomain.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 5
Borrower Not Entitled To Attorneys’ Fees Under PA Act 6 Based Solely On Affirmative Defense

Borrower Not Entitled To Attorneys’ Fees Under PA Act 6 Based Solely On Affirmative Defense

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a Philadelphia homeowner was not entitled to attorneys’ fees under a PA consumer protection law because filing affirmative defenses doesn’t qualify as filing an…
May 29
Ride Sharing May Decrease Values Near Subways and Bus Stop

Ride Sharing May Decrease Values Near Subways and Bus Stop

It is clear that ride sharing has impacted the real estate community. One possible change is the value of properties near subways and bus stops. According to Bloomberg, “ride-sharing services such as Uber Technologies…
May 29
Ohio Supreme Court Remands Lowe’s Tax Assessment Due To New Case Law

Ohio Supreme Court Remands Lowe’s Tax Assessment Due To New Case Law

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated an Ohio Board of Tax Appeals decision affirming a county appraiser’s $8.8 million valuation of a Lowe’s Inc. property. The Court found, in a 4-3 decision, that new case law required…

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Eminent Domain and Real Estate…

Eminent Domain and Real Estate Valuation

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://eminentdomain.foxrothschild.com/

Jun 5
Borrower Not Entitled To Attorneys’ Fees Under PA Act 6 Based Solely On Affirmative Defense

Borrower Not Entitled To Attorneys’ Fees Under PA Act 6 Based Solely On Affirmative Defense

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a Philadelphia homeowner was not entitled to attorneys’ fees under a PA consumer protection law because filing affirmative defenses doesn’t qualify as filing an…
May 29
Ride Sharing May Decrease Values Near Subways and Bus Stop

Ride Sharing May Decrease Values Near Subways and Bus Stop

It is clear that ride sharing has impacted the real estate community. One possible change is the value of properties near subways and bus stops. According to Bloomberg, “ride-sharing services such as Uber Technologies…
May 29
Ohio Supreme Court Remands Lowe’s Tax Assessment Due To New Case Law

Ohio Supreme Court Remands Lowe’s Tax Assessment Due To New Case Law

The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday vacated an Ohio Board of Tax Appeals decision affirming a county appraiser’s $8.8 million valuation of a Lowe’s Inc. property. The Court found, in a 4-3 decision, that new case law required…

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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/

Jun 5
Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending May 18 & 25, 2018

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending May 18 & 25, 2018

REAL PROPERTY UPDATE Foreclosure/Standing: bank's allegation in complaint that it acquired loan and possessed both legal and beneficial interest in note and mortgage prior to filing complaint, coupled with the subsequent entry into evidence…
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,…

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New Jersey Real Estate Attorney…

New Jersey Real Estate Attorney Blog

Published By The Law Office of Michael D. Mirne, LLC.

http://www.newjerseyrealestateattorneyblog.com/

Jun 4
New Jersey Landlord Tenant Law: Case Analysis of a Commercial Habitability Decision

New Jersey Landlord Tenant Law: Case Analysis of a Commercial Habitability Decision

We noted that neither the condition concerning the roof nor the condition concerning the parking lot were the types of conditions that could have been repaired by the Tenant. In the case of the roof, which covered the entire strip mall, no…
Jan 11
New Tax Bill May Leave Some Taxpayers Subject to Double Taxation

New Tax Bill May Leave Some Taxpayers Subject to Double Taxation

Under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment, state taxes must not subject a taxpayer to an unfair cumulative tax burden. The post New Tax Bill May Leave Some Taxpayers Subject to Double Taxation appeared first on New Jersey Real Estate…
Dec 19
Bergen County New Jersey Tax Appeals – Understanding the Effect of Real Estate Revaluation

Bergen County New Jersey Tax Appeals – Understanding the Effect of Real Estate Revaluation

While the net effect of a revaluation or re-assessment is ostensibly “tax neutral,” there will usually be a few taxpayers who will benefit from the revaluation or re-assessment while others are negatively impacted. The post Bergen…

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The Class-Action & Compliance…

The Class-Action & Compliance Sentinel

Covers class-action litigation and compliance matters for real estate professionals. By Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.

http://www.realestateclassactions.com/

Jun 3
Real Estate Businesses Should Use New Supreme-Court Decision to Protect Against Wage-and-Hour Collective Action

Real Estate Businesses Should Use New Supreme-Court Decision to Protect Against Wage-and-Hour Collective Action

One of the most dangerous legal traps that can ensnare a real estate business—or any employer, for that matter—is a company-wide lawsuit alleging violations of minimum-wage or overtime laws. A new decision by the United…
Apr 28
Mulvaney Could Lead BCFP Until 2025

Mulvaney Could Lead BCFP Until 2025

Since last November, when Mick Mulvaney became acting director of the agency formerly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he’s steered it away from many of the practices his predecessor had embraced. Questions have arisen…
Apr 21
Mulvaney Signals Relaxed UDAAP Enforcement

Mulvaney Signals Relaxed UDAAP Enforcement

One of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s more expansive powers is to police unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAP). The CFPB’s acting director plans to curb that authority significantly. On April…

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FIRPTA Tax Blog

Covers tax, real estate and property law. By Directs LLP.

https://www.firptataxblog.com/

Jun 3
Foreign Investors Entering Into Like-Kind Exchange Transactions- What About the 15% FIRPTA Withholding Tax (Part 2)?

Foreign Investors Entering Into Like-Kind Exchange Transactions- What About the 15% FIRPTA Withholding Tax (Part 2)?

By Michael W. Brooks, Esq. As discussed in Part 1, we know Foreign Investors are permitted to enter IRC Section 1031 (like-kind exchange) transactions provided certain conditions are met. The Foreign Investor can avoid (really delay)…
May 13
Can a Foreign Investor Enter Into a Like-Kind Exchange Transaction (a 1031 Transaction) and Avoid Paying Income Tax on the Sale (Part 1)

Can a Foreign Investor Enter Into a Like-Kind Exchange Transaction (a 1031 Transaction) and Avoid Paying Income Tax on the Sale (Part 1)

By Michael W. Brooks, Esq. As with US persons, non-US persons and parties (“Foreign Investors”) are allowed to enter into Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 (like-kind exchange) transactions. Foreign Investor exchanges allow…
May 1
Congress Makes Changes to Passport Certification Rules for ITIN’s Required of Foreign Sellers of US Real Estate

Congress Makes Changes to Passport Certification Rules for ITIN’s Required of Foreign Sellers of US Real Estate

At DIRECTS (Domestic and International Real Estate Closing Services), we help 100’s of non-US sellers of US real estate obtain their US Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers (ITIN’s) each year. The ITIN procurement process is critical…

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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/

Jun 1
Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) Effective July 1

Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) Effective July 1

The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) takes effect on July 1. This new law applies to all condominium and homeowners associations created in Washington on or after that date. The following section of WUCIOA…
Apr 9
Washington Court Upholds Homeowners Association's View Enforcement Decision

Washington Court Upholds Homeowners Association's View Enforcement Decision

A Snohomish County homeowner recently proposed to increase the height of his roof by seven feet, which obstructed the view of Puget Sound from at least one neighboring house. After the Picnic Point Homeowners Association denied his…
Mar 30
Well, Yes - Washington Court Affirms Authority of Homeowners Association

Well, Yes - Washington Court Affirms Authority of Homeowners Association

Two Washington homeowners recently challenged the authority of their homeowners association to manage well water services in their housing development. In an opinion published earlier this month, the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed…

Rank this Week: 4498

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: 2037

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 30
WCIOA Presentations!

WCIOA Presentations!

For those that were not able to attend our recent presentations on the Washington Common Interest Ownership Act ("WCIOA"), Barker Martin is offering to have our attorneys come to your management company and review the key aspects of this new…
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?

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Washington Landlord Tenant .Info

Covers evictions. By Scott Eller.

http://washingtonlandlordtenant.info

May 30
Fair Housing Complaint Against Seattle Housing Authority Dismissed on Appeal

Fair Housing Complaint Against Seattle Housing Authority Dismissed on Appeal

A domestic violence victim suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. As a result, she was unable to sleep in studio apartments because she would become afraid if she heard footsteps or saw lights from the hallway…
Apr 29
Tacoma Government Passes 90-Day Notice Rule

Tacoma Government Passes 90-Day Notice Rule

Tacoma has passed an ordinance that requires landlords to give tenants 90 days notice when the tenancy is being terminated due to “demolition, substantial rehabilitation or change of use of a residential dwelling.” State law…
Apr 29
Washington Landlords Must Accept All Sources of Income

Washington Landlords Must Accept All Sources of Income

Washington residential landlords must accept all income sources when screening tenants under a new law that goes into effect September 30, 2018. Under the new law, Landlords must accept all sources of income, including Section 8 housing…

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California Eminent Domain Report

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

http://www.californiaeminentdomainreport.com

May 29
New Eminent Domain Opinion Discusses Admissibility Rules for Valuation Witnese

New Eminent Domain Opinion Discusses Admissibility Rules for Valuation Witnese

One of the unique things about eminent domain cases is that a set of specific procedural rules govern the admissibility of valuation evidence at trial. A new unpublished opinion from the Court of Appeal, San Bernardino County…
May 1
FERC to Consider Adjustments to Use of Eminent Domain for Gas Pipeline

FERC to Consider Adjustments to Use of Eminent Domain for Gas Pipeline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking input on whether to adjust its policies and procedures for reviewing and issuing authorizations for natural gas transportation…
Apr 26
Is Meaningful Eminent Domain Reform Finally On The Horizon?

Is Meaningful Eminent Domain Reform Finally On The Horizon?

Many states have enacted eminent domain reform since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2005 decision in Kelo v. City of New London, which broadly defined “public use” to include the government’s acquiring property for…

Rank this Week: 3541

Iowa Real Estate & Land Use Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen, PC.

https://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blogs-articles/iowa-real-estate-and-land-use-blog/

May 29
Major Changes to Iowa's Mechanics' Lien Law: Five Years Later

Major Changes to Iowa's Mechanics' Lien Law: Five Years Later

Five years ago, this blog covered major changes to Iowa’s mechanics’ lien law. Five years later, the law is still largely intact, albeit after the legislature added a couple commas to clarify its intention. After five years,…
May 10
Dickinson attorneys recognized by Chambers USA as among best in Iowa

Dickinson attorneys recognized by Chambers USA as among best in Iowa

Chambers USA has given the Dickinson Law Firm five high rankings for practice areas in Iowa. Dickinson was recognized for exceptional performance in: Real Estate, Corporate/M&A, Corporate/M&A: Banking & Finance, Labor…
Mar 30
Title Insurance: What is it good for anyway?

Title Insurance: What is it good for anyway?

A recent decision from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals may have property owners wondering what title insurance really covers. Captiva Lake Investments v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company is a familiar story involving…

Rank this Week: 3124

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

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

http://massfamilylawblog.blogspot.com/

May 28
Massachusetts Revises Child Support Guideline

Massachusetts Revises Child Support Guideline

Child support in Massachusetts is controlled by Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines are a formula approach to child support based on the parents' incomes and certain expenses (health, dental, vision, insurance, child care costs, and…
Feb 18
In Massachusetts you can't sue for fraudulent inducement to marry.

In Massachusetts you can't sue for fraudulent inducement to marry.

What do you do if you find out that your spouse lied to induce you to marry? What do you do if your spouse married you just to get your money? What do you do if your spouse lied to get you to marry for immigration status? What if you find…
Feb 12
Should you file for divorce because of the new tax law?

Should you file for divorce because of the new tax law?

IIn writing this article I am not encouraging people to file for divorce. In my opinion, the decision to divorce or stay married should be based on a desire to spend the rest of your life with your spouse. It should not be based on…

Rank this Week: 3579

Colorado Homeowners Association…

Colorado Homeowners Association Law Blog

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

https://www.cohoalaw.com/

May 24
Continuing the WLPP Warehouse Lecture Series – Continuing Education for Community Association Manager

Continuing the WLPP Warehouse Lecture Series – Continuing Education for Community Association Manager

Our Warehouse Lecture Series offers regular half-day class sessions, providing four hours of DORA-approved Community Association Manager Continuing Education credits. The second session of 2018 is scheduled for Friday, June 15, 2018.…
May 23
Big Changes to Pre-CCIOA Budget Approval Processes Coming July 1, 2018!

Big Changes to Pre-CCIOA Budget Approval Processes Coming July 1, 2018!

As the title of this post suggests, as of July 1, 2018, there are big changes coming to those communities formed before July 1, 1992. Seemingly out of the blue, our legislature this year decided with little fanfare that it was time to…
Feb 26
HOAs Still Able to Regulate Breed, Size and Weight of Dog

HOAs Still Able to Regulate Breed, Size and Weight of Dog

An amended version of House Bill 18-1126 ('HB 1126"), which would have stopped HOAs in Colorado from prohibiting dogs in the communities based solely on breed, weight or size, was killed today in the Colorado House of Representatives on a 34…

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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…
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…

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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: 1818

Sherman Law News & Insights

Focuses on employment law, personal injury, construction law, real estate law, workers' compensation, civil rights and appeals.

http://www.johnshermanlaw.com/blog/

May 22
11 Ways to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace [+ FAQs]

11 Ways to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace [+ FAQs]

In 1967, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was passed to protect people from age discrimination in the workplace. While this was a very positive step toward protecting workers’ rights, age discrimination and…
Jan 18
Dangerous Driving Habits: How to Prevent Personal Injury Accident

Dangerous Driving Habits: How to Prevent Personal Injury Accident

Dangerous driving habits are a leading cause of personal injury accidents and deaths in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than 32,000 people are killed and over two million are injured every year…
Jun 22
Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

Discrimination at Work: Why You Need to Act Fast

In the case of Green v. Brennan, Marvin Green was a mailman experiencing racial discrimination at work in the form of threats, harassment and demeaning comments. After filing informal complaints against his employer, Green was subjected to…

Rank this Week: 1578

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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