Thomas Kearns Publishes Top 2023 Legal Developments Affecting New York’s CRE Industry in NYREJ New York Real Estate Journal published an article on January 30 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “Top 2023 Legal Developments Affecting New York’s Commercial Real Estate Industry” (by subscription). 2023 was a year of dramatically […]
What Is Friday Afternoon Fraud in the World of Conveyancing and Property Law?
So, you’ve found your dream home, made and secured the offer and got your mortgage paperwork moving. When the exciting day of completion finally comes around, you’ll be ready to transfer a large sum of money over to your conveyancing solicitor. As with all deposit transactions, you’ll likely check the details, and then check again, […]
Data Centers and Carbon Removal Compete for Zero-Emission Energy — Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog — September 9, 2024
Artificial intelligence, data centers, carbon removal and zero-emission power may sound like a winning line (plus the Free Space) on a 2024 Buzzword Bingo card. But the concepts have come into dramatic real-world tension as private and public actors seek to accommodate the digital and environmental imperatives for green energy. After years of fairly stable […]
The New Paralegal Apprenticeships Standard – paving the way for new careers in property law
By Jane Robson, CEO, National Association of Licensed Paralegals With the overhaul of the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship Standard being completed this year, is now the right time to take on, or become, a Paralegal Apprentice? The legal profession has tended to be regarded as somewhat elitist, attracting recruits from a limited pool. However, in […]
Massachusetts Partition Process –
The Supreme Judicial Court issued an informative decision last week concerning the Massachusetts partition process. The full decision, Battle v. Howard, is included below. This case provides a good overview of dividing real estate among property owners and how the death of one of these owners can affect the process. What is Partition? Partition is […]
ESQ.title’s Guide in Unraveling a Property’s History and Potential — Florida Real Estate Lawyers Blog — November 16, 2023
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. Embarking on a real estate journey involves more than just the physical aspects of a property. It’s about understanding its narrative, delving into its history, and envisioning its future potential. At ESQ.title, a premier real estate law firm situated in the vibrant Coral Gables, Florida, we recognize the significance of […]
2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 33 Becker Attorneys
Perspectives 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 33 Becker Attorneys The 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, honors 33 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Two Becker attorneys, Joseph Adams and Sanjay Kurian, were also recognized as Lawyer of the […]
Parking Dispute Over Driveway Easement Leads to Massachusetts Real Estate Action — Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog — November 5, 2019
When a driveway is shared by two neighboring properties, the owners’ legal right to use the driveway is commonly provided through an easement. Overuse or obstruction of the driveway easement may lead the property owners to take legal action, as in an October 28, 2019 Massachusetts real estate case. The plaintiff in the case had […]
Alberta Outlines Planned Increases to Land Registration Fees
On February 29, 2024, Alberta’s Minister of Finance announced Alberta’s 2024 Budget, and in connection with this announcement, the Government of Alberta published its Fiscal Plan for the 2024 – 2027 period. In this Fiscal Plan, the Province outlined their proposal for the introduction of what they are calling a new “Land Titles Registration Levy”, […]
I Didn’t Protect My Tenant’s Deposit In Time, What Should I Do Now?
Where a deposit hasn’t been protected within the prescribed time, landlords must return it to the tenant or risk being prevented from recovering possession of the property. The Problem At present, landlords must protect a deposit with an authorised scheme within 30 days of receiving it. If a deposit was received between 6 April 2007 […]