We are halfway through 2025, and for property professionals, purchasing houses has just become a bit more expensive. Property investing is no small feat, with only a small percentage of the UK expected to own their homes by 2030. The dropping percentage of homeowners directly correlates with the increases in cost of living and interest…
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Whether you’re running a growing business or sitting on the board of a not-for-profit, good corporate governance isn’t just good practice: it’s a legal obligation. When overlooked, even simple governance missteps have the potential to create serious operational, reputational, and legal issues. But in many small to mid-sized organizations and NFPs, governance often takes a…
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We are excited to announce the opening of Merlin Law Group’s newest office in Atlanta, Georgia. This reinforces our commitment to serving policyholders throughout the Southeastern United States. Leading this expansion is Brian Braddy, a dynamic attorney with deep ties to Georgia and a career dedicated to advocacy, leadership, and results. Brian Braddy, a native…
In the newest episode of Resilience, Pillsbury’s Shellka Arora-Cox and Brookfield Asset Management’s Brian Callahan discuss one of the most dynamic corners of the energy and infrastructure market: private debt. (Editor’s note: The following transcript has been edited for clarity.) Shellka Arora-Cox: Welcome to Resilience, the podcast where we explore how grit and innovation intersect to build the next…
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With the recent outbreak of fires in Butte County and Southern California, it seemed like an appropriate time to address the best course of conduct for those who have been hit with tragedy. For this article, we will assume you have insurance that covers the cause of damage. If you do not have insurance, you…
This Canadian real estate investing video is an edited recording of a live webinar for participants in Barry McGuire’s Rapid Cash Program. The topic is how to use the funds in a registered investment (e.g., RRSP, RESP, TFSA, etc.) as an alternative source for a mortgage. Whether you want to be a lender or a…
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The date of implementation of the Renters Rights Bill is getting closer, and many landlords are wondering what they should do to prepare for this. Here are seven critical steps you should be taking now: 1. Check your tenancy/occupation type Most of the bill will only affect English assured and assured shorthold tenancies under the…
This Thursday at 6 p.m. EST, I’ll be joined by one of the most respected voices in insurance law and consumer protection, Professor Jay Feinman, for what promises to be a thought-provoking podcast conversation. Feinman, a Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University, is the author of the nationally recognized book Delay, Deny, Defend, a searing…
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On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed granting the State of Texas primary enforcement authority—commonly referred to as “primacy”—over the permitting and regulation of Class VI underground injection control (UIC) wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This would authorize the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) to regulate the geologic sequestration…
A few recent articles have discussed new laws in mediation and situations which oftentimes result in mediation, however we have not discussed what mediation is and the practical implications of it. Our firm deals with mediation on an extremely regular basis, and clients oftentimes ask what mediation is, who “wins” in mediation, how much does…
