Category: Property Law

Thomas Kearns Publishes Article in NYREJ on LLC’s Manager’s Liability to Members New York Real Estate Journal published an article on July 29 authored by Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns entitled “LLC’s Manager’s Liability to Members” (or here for NYREJ subscribers). The liability of the person appointed as a manager of…

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As the value of niche collections—whether they are limited-edition sneakers, rare LEGO sets, or other trendy collectibles—continue to grow, it is crucial to think about how these items will be managed in the future. Estate planning is not just about passing down wealth, but also about ensuring your prized collections are preserved and distributed according…

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The recent decision in Carr v. Spinnaker Insurance Company, 1 is a coverage interpretation case where the policyholder attempted to reframe the cause of a disputed loss into covered perils. It is a case involving defective workmanship being reframed into allegations of vandalism. I suggest that students and those involved with litigation of insurance coverage…

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UPDATED August 2025: What a difference eight years make. This article was originally published in 2014 and was updated in 2017. We have again updated the links to the relevant agency resources. The question frequently arises for participants in a nationwide construction contracting industry. Simply stated, is a licensed contractor in good standing in State…

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It’s been about three weeks since Steve and Sally Seller signed the contract with with Billy Buyer on their two-bedroom one-bath condo in Mountain View. It their first home and had made for a great rental over the years, but with an offer for nearly two million dollars for a 20 year old condo, Steve…

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Are you selling a home in Alberta for the first time? Or maybe you haven’t sold for a while or perhaps you are selling an investment property? Exciting! There’s a lot to know about what makes a successful sale. Read on. Selling is different from buying (obviously), so if you’re a new buyer then make…

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Here is our last Newsround for July and it comes with no shortage of housing news. Renters Rights Bill implementation predictions Solicitor David Smith has predicted that: The bill will get Royal Assent during September Assured shorthold tenancies and the section 21 no fault eviction procedure will be abolished from 6 April (apart from existing…

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In both share and asset purchase transactions, the body of the purchase agreement often receives the most attention. Yet, it is the schedules—those annexed lists and supporting documents—that give the purchase agreement its full effect. When schedules are omitted, incomplete or vague, even the best-drafted purchase agreement can fail to deliver the protection or clarity…

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The Minnesota Supreme Court issued an important decision last week in Great Northwest Insurance Company v. Campbell, 1 reaffirming and clarifying the scope of ordinance and law provisions and the obligations of insurers under replacement cost coverage for partial property losses to pay for those. In this case, the court held that when storm-damaged shingles…

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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) into law, reshaping the landscape for global investment in Texas real estate. When the new statute takes effect on September 1, 2025, it will impose expansive state-level restrictions on property ownership through sweeping prohibitions aimed at limiting land acquisition by…

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