In a potential blow to the fledging EV transition, reports have noted that the Trump transition team is planning to terminate the $7,500 consumer EV credit, an action publicly supported by Elon Musk. The future of the EV market, however, also depends on the fate of the Clean Air Act (CAA) tailpipe air quality and…
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a slew of issues and potential areas for debate in the real estate world. This has included issues with performing under active or potential purchase contracts, as well as determining how real estate agents may operate their businesses. In light of these issues, the California Association of Realtors (“CAR”) has…
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This Tale from the Trenches is the second in our ongoing mini-series on permits for real estate. You know, those sometimes-nasty bits of paper that towns, cities, counties, and other municipalities require before you can do certain types of work on a property. From my perspective as a real estate lawyer, I think it’s fair…
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Mayor Wu Loses Again In Housing Court; City Eviction Moratorium Remains Unlawful and Evictions Can Move Forward (For Now) For the second time in a month, Housing Court Justice Irene Bagdoian has dealt the City of Boston’s Eviction Moratorium a major setback, this time, strongly rebuffing the City’s request to stay her previous ruling striking…
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Pets have long been a problem with rented property. Tenants want, and often need, the benefits, in particular mental health benefits, that having a pet can bring. Landlords, on the other hand, are worried about pet damage and being unable to recover the cost of repair and rectification works. They are also worried about delays…
The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and spending time with loved ones. However, it can also be a busy and stressful time for those involved in real estate transactions. Whether you are buying or selling a home, closing a deal during the holidays can present unique challenges. However, with proper planning and…
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The title of this post is not correct. But it is safer than saying the correct rule of law. A recent order dismissing a case involving a claim brought under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for failing to bring suit within the one-year limitations time shows why my practical rule may be better than the more…
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In the newest episode of Resilience, Pillsbury’s Shellka Arora-Cox and guest Adam Hise, Managing Director of Storage Risk Solutions for Ascend Analytics, dive deep into the evolving world of battery storage, market volatility, and how companies are navigating risk in a dynamic energy landscape. (Editor’s note: The following transcript has been edited for clarity.) Shellka Arora-Cox:…
COVID-19 has had far reaching economic effects that continue to ripple through every industry, and real estate is no exception. In this time of uncertainty many of those who have recently entered into real property purchase contracts find themselves unwilling or unable to complete the transaction. These buyers often have thousands of dollars at risk…
This is the third Tale in my recent mini-series on Real Property Reports (RPR), municipal compliance, and building/development permits. Our first two Tales dealt with the maze of bureaucracy that surrounds permits and the dangers of not getting a clean RPR with compliance when buying real estate. As per usual, my examples are from Alberta, because that’s…
