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RPAPL 881 Rewritten: What Property Owners And Developers Need To Know

In high-density places like New York City, property owners often cannot make repairs or improvements to their property without access to their neighbor's land.

United States Real Estate

CL

Carter Ledyard & Milburn

Legal Developments In Construction Law: December 2025

The recent case of RNJM Limited v Purpose Social Homes Limited [2025] EWHC 2224 (TCC) reiterates the importance of substance, clarity and thoroughness in completing application forms to ANB's.

United States Real Estate

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Mayer Brown

California's 2026 Housing Laws: What You Need To Know

In one of the most significant legislative sessions for housing production in decades, a new California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption (AB 130) and denser zoning near...

United States Real Estate

HK

Holland & Knight

Wait, What? Fannie Mae Changed The Rules On Non-Profit Owner/developer's Giving Community Seconds?

Fannie Mae published its selling Guide on November 5, 2025 . to the surprise of many nonprofit builders and HOME Funds providers, a growing tension between federal housing initiatives and secondary financing guidelines...

United States Real Estate

MB

Michael Best

Four Pillars Of Remedies For The Mortgage Loan In Default

United States Real Estate

SM

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

HUD Just Reset The Rules: Here's What Developers And Owners Need To Know

United States Real Estate

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Preserving The Scene, Preventing Delays: A Balancing Act For Joint Site Inspections

United States Real Estate

CO

Cozen O'Connor

High Court Dismisses Claim By Advisory Firm And Broker-dealer For USD 11.6m Success Fee For Provision Of M&A Services Outside Scope Of Agreement

United States Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Legal Risks In Horse Boarding Contracts Under North Carolina Law And How To Avoid Them

United States Real Estate

Wa

Ward and Smith, P.A.

The Role Of Faith-Based Organizations In Affordable Housing Initiatives – Part II

United States Real Estate

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Reimagining Cities: Adaptive Reuse, Creativity, And Community With Shawn Gehle (Pocast)

United States Real Estate

AM

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis

The Power And Gratification Of Giving Back: How Purpose, Character, And Service Drive Fennemore's Culture Forward

United States Real Estate

FL

Fennemore

How The OBBBA Impacts Your 179D Energy-Efficient Building Deduction

United States Real Estate

MG

MGO CPA LLP

RUBS Relief: Residential Landlords Can Still Use RUBS Under New Colorado Law

United States Real Estate

HH

Holland & Hart

Importing Steel Into Mexico A Pillar Of Compliance For Suppliers Trading With Mexico

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

How The JAMS AI Rules Can Streamline Discovery For AI-Related Disputes

United States Litigation

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JAMS

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Hot Topics In International Trade A Tariff Christmas Message For US Kids (Video)

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

[PODCAST] Utilizing Co-Mediation - Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives To Reach Effective Settlements

United States Litigation

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JAMS

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Construction & Planning

RPAPL 881 Rewritten: What Property Owners And Developers Need To Know

In high-density places like New York City, property owners often cannot make repairs or improvements to their property without access to their neighbor's land.

United States Real Estate

CL

Carter Ledyard & Milburn

Failure To Include A Sum Certain Costs Contractor: Takeaway From The ASBCA's Dismissal In Samho Enterprise

The U.S. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently reinforced that a "sum certain" is necessary to trigger ASBCA jurisdiction over an appeal.

United States Government

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Davis Wright Tremaine

Legal Developments In Construction Law: December 2025

The recent case of RNJM Limited v Purpose Social Homes Limited [2025] EWHC 2224 (TCC) reiterates the importance of substance, clarity and thoroughness in completing application forms to ANB's.

United States Real Estate

MB

Mayer Brown

California's 2026 Housing Laws: What You Need To Know

United States Real Estate

HK

Holland & Knight

Preserving The Scene, Preventing Delays: A Balancing Act For Joint Site Inspections

United States Real Estate

CO

Cozen O'Connor

High Court Dismisses Claim By Advisory Firm And Broker-dealer For USD 11.6m Success Fee For Provision Of M&A Services Outside Scope Of Agreement

United States Real Estate

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Role Of Faith-Based Organizations In Affordable Housing Initiatives – Part II

United States Real Estate

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Reimagining Cities: Adaptive Reuse, Creativity, And Community With Shawn Gehle (Pocast)

United States Real Estate

AM

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis

How The OBBBA Impacts Your 179D Energy-Efficient Building Deduction

United States Real Estate

MG

MGO CPA LLP

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Conveyancing

Pre-1972 Conveyance Of Multiple Lots Did Not Create Separate Legal Parcels Under Map Act

A landowner sought a Certificate of Compliance from the City of Oakland, asserting that a pre-1972 deed referencing three lots (Lot 18, Lot 17, and a portion of Lot 16) created three separate legal parcels.

United States Real Estate

PC

Perkins Coie LLP

The Nuts And Bolts Of Easements

An easement is the right to use the land owned by another for some designated purpose. Such uses typically include ingress/egress, rights-of-way, utility, or water access.

United States Real Estate

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Barrett McNagny

California Allows Employees in the Construction Industry to Waive PAGA Remedies Pursuant to Qualifying CBAs

Among the approximately 1,000 bills signed by California Governor Brown last month was Assembly Bill 1654 ("AB 1654"), which allows a class of employees to waive the remedies created by the PAGA of 2004.

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Do Due Diligence, Or Risk Demolition

United States Real Estate

BF

Berman Fink Van Horn P.C.

How To Effectively Manage Vapor Intrusion Risks When Acquiring And Developing Property

United States Real Estate

FB

Farella Braun & Martel

Texas Supreme Court Approves Top Lease Of Reversionary Interest; Orders New Trial On Production In Paying Quantities

United States Real Estate

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BakerHostetler

Does It Matter If A Deed Correction Is Material?

United States Real Estate

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Gray Reed & McGraw LLP

Distinction Regarding Acquired Real Estate Companies Under Pennsylvania's Realty Transfer Tax Act And Philadelphia's Realty Transfer Tax Act

United States Real Estate

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Fox Rothschild LLP

Ownership Of And Access To Land Records: Private Records Intended For Public Inspection

United States Real Estate

RB

Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.

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Estate Management

Tacking – Adverse Possession Through Successive Occupants

Under the doctrine of adverse possession, a person may acquire legal title to another's land if they use another's land for at least ten years in a manner...

United States Real Estate

BB

Beresford Booth

Is Massachusetts Real Estate Subject To Massachusetts Estate Tax For Non-Residents

Q: Is my Massachusetts real estate subject to Massachusetts estate tax even if I am not a Massachusetts resident?

United States Real Estate

MM

McLane Middleton, Professional Association

California Estate Planning Case Study: 21 Real Challenges Solved With Trusts

California Estate Planning Case Study: Discover how real families in California overcame complex legal and financial challenges through smart trust-based strategies.

United States Family

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Opelon

California's Independent Administration Of Estates Act (IAEA): A Clear Path Through Probate In 2026

United States Real Estate

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Opelon

Selling A House In San Diego Probate: Step-by-Step California Guide (2025)

United States Real Estate

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Opelon

March 31, 2025: Last Chance To Challenge Real Property Tax Valuations

United States Real Estate

CH

Calfee Halter & Griswold

U.S. Tax Planning For Israeli Investment In U.S. Real Estate: A Tale Of Scylla And Charybdis

United States Real Estate

RP

Ruchelman PLLC

Year End Estate Planning Tips For A Secure Future (2025 Ultimate Guide)

United States Family

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Opelon

3 Tips For Every New Homeowner

United States Real Estate

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Barrett McNagny

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Real Estate

RPAPL 881 Rewritten: What Property Owners And Developers Need To Know

In high-density places like New York City, property owners often cannot make repairs or improvements to their property without access to their neighbor's land.

United States Real Estate

CL

Carter Ledyard & Milburn

California's 2026 Housing Laws: What You Need To Know

In one of the most significant legislative sessions for housing production in decades, a new California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption (AB 130) and denser zoning near...

United States Real Estate

HK

Holland & Knight

Wait, What? Fannie Mae Changed The Rules On Non-Profit Owner/developer's Giving Community Seconds?

Fannie Mae published its selling Guide on November 5, 2025 . to the surprise of many nonprofit builders and HOME Funds providers, a growing tension between federal housing initiatives and secondary financing guidelines...

United States Real Estate

MB

Michael Best

Federal Courts Consider Constitutionality Of Restrictions On Foreign Land Ownership

United States Government

SH

Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Four Pillars Of Remedies For The Mortgage Loan In Default

United States Real Estate

SM

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

HUD Just Reset The Rules: Here's What Developers And Owners Need To Know

United States Real Estate

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

2026 Global Data Center Market Outlook: Key Takeaways For The Middle East

United States Strategy

A

AlixPartners

Preserving The Scene, Preventing Delays: A Balancing Act For Joint Site Inspections

United States Real Estate

CO

Cozen O'Connor

The Role Of Faith-Based Organizations In Affordable Housing Initiatives – Part II

United States Real Estate

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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Latest Videos

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Going For Green In Real Estate Sectors – Episode 3 - Data Centres In The AI Era (Podcast)

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Smart Approach To Environmental, Health, And Sustainability In Real Estate (Podcast)

AM

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis

Sheppard Mullin Hosts: Insurance Solutions For Managing Risk On Design-Build And Alternative Delivery Projects (Video)

SM

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Webinar – Methods For Establishing An Easement (Video)

BB

Beresford Booth

Tenant Advocacy And Building Legacy In New York Real Estate With Norman Bobrow (Podcast)

AY

A.Y. Strauss

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