North America: Real Estate and Construction

Real property owners in Canada should be aware that their tax obligations may differ depending on whether a property is used for residential (such as renting as a home or apartment) or for commercial purposes (such as renting for business use).

Solicitor-client privilege protects confidential communications between a lawyer and client made for the purpose of giving or receiving legal advice.

Les gouvernements fédéral et ontarien tentent d’atténuer les pressions sur l’abordabilité des logements notamment en offrant des remboursements bonifiés de la TPS/TVH aux acheteurs d’une habitation neuve auprès d’un constructeur.

A revocable living trust (sometimes called a revocable inter vivos trust) is a legal arrangement you create during your lifetime to hold legal title to your assets.

Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.

Many Canadians dream of owning a vacation property in the United States, whether it is a condominium in Florida, a cottage in Vermont, or a ski chalet in Colorado, U.S. situs property represents both lifestyle and investment value.

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling on whether a 1953 deed's reservation of "coal or other minerals of any vein" includes oil and gas rights. The decision examines how specific language choices and the absence of oil-and-gas-related terminology in deed reservations can determine the scope of mineral rights, potentially reshaping how courts interpret similar conveyances across the state.

However, this structure introduces an additional layer of complexity, when determining how the right of survivorship applies when a joint tenant is a corporation.

In today's world of high real estate prices, the property held by an estate is often its most valuable asset.

The Trump Administration has intensified scrutiny of foreign investment in US agricultural land, with the USDA proposing significant revisions to AFIDA regulations to enhance monitoring and coordination with CFIUS.

As agricultural borrowers face tighter margins and reduced cash flow in 2026, Farm Credit lenders are increasingly turning to "bulge financing" - temporary credit extensions designed to bridge short-term liquidity gaps. This analysis explores how these 60-120 day facilities differ from traditional accordion structures and examines their strategic deployment through a real-world case study of discounted crop input financing.

Alexandra Dunn, President and CEO of CropLife America, joins this discussion to explore critical challenges facing the crop protection industry.