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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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”,…
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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…
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If you’re a landlord, Section 8 and 21 Notices are two methods you can use to legally terminate an assured shorthold tenancy agreement (AST) and require the tenant to vacate your property. The Housing Act 1988 governs both Notices, and they both have their uses. If you’re looking to evict a tenant for misconduct such…
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The Court of Appeal recently considered a claim that a right to apply for an order to have a decision of a public body set aside on public law grounds, in and of itself, could constitute an in personam right for the purposes of the Transfer of Land Act 1958’s indefeasibility provisions. In MAPA Pearls Pty Ltd v…
