Category: Property Law

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…

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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…

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Real estate is a cyclical game. The market is strong; the market is weak. It’s a buyer’s market; it’s a seller’s market. Interest rates are abusively high; interest rates are unbelievably low. Inflation is rampant; deflation is around the corner. All of these factors affect what Canadian homeowners and investors pay for their dream home…

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Welcome to our first Newsround for June, let’s take a look at what has been in the housing news headlines this week. Fire risk warning for kitchen appliances Air fryers have been in the news this week for being a potential fire hazard if not used correctly and if left unattended. This is not good…

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Thomas Kearns Publishes Article in NYREJ on Non-Recourse Lenders Refusing to Take a Deed in Lieu New York Real Estate Journal published an article on May 27 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “Is a Bank Required to Take a Deed in Lieu?” (or here for NYREJ subscribers). Non-recourse…

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There is strong evidence to support the idea that children benefit greatly when both parents are positively involved and spend quality time with them. This is why some of the most contentious issues in family law revolve around decision-making and parenting time. It’s Not Just About Time — It’s About Experience However, research suggests that…

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The announcement of California’s Smoke Claims & Remediation Task Force by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is a welcome development. The success of this initiative will depend entirely on who is appointed to serve. After years of mounting complaints from wildfire survivors and consumer advocates, this task force represents a long-overdue attempt to establish uniform, science-based…

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The rapid growth of electricity demand from data centers has emerged as a major challenge for the U.S. power sector. Much of this demand is being driven by the deployment of large learning models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (AI). These workloads require large-volume, high-uptime computational infrastructure, and correspondingly large, reliable power supplies. Combined with…

Read More “Powering Data Centers with Nuclear Generation — Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog — May 30, 2025” »

It is the New Year, and with that comes resolutions, gift returns, tax returns and new laws.  This is a short guide to help landlords and tenants navigate the new rental protections laws that the City Counsel of Redwood City approved in 2018 and are effective as of January 1, 2019. Minimum Lease Terms As…

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Anyone who follows this blog knows that I love Agreements for Sale (AFS)! It’s a seller financing strategy that is so, so relevant in today’s tough Canadian real estate market. AFS is a classic way of buying property with very little money out of your own pocket. On November 17th, we’re running a special AFS…

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