Those in New York are well aware of some of our more famous residents and their highly publicized personal affairs. Robert De Niro has had a rough time of it in the battle over some of his assets with his estranged wife, Grace Hightower, in their pending divorce. Fortunately for him, a judge recently ruled…
California State Legislature Passes Children’s Privacy Amendments to the CCPA, Pending Governor’s Signature On August 29, 2024, the California State Assembly passed California bill AB-1949, following the bill’s passage in the California State Senate. AB 1949 currently awaits approval by Governor Newsom. If enacted, AB-1949 would amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by…
FBI Investigation: Scam Artists Make Off With Nearly $500,000 In Sale Proceeds; Local Real Estate Agent, Developer, and Attorneys Caught Up In Fraudulent Transaction Involving Concord, MA Property Using a counterfeit driver’s license and passport (shown at right), fake e-mail address impersonating the real owner, and a forged deed and notary stamp, scam artists were…
By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. Miami, renowned for its vibrant cultural landscape, is no stranger to artistic hubs that redefine the city’s identity. In recent years, a neighborhood has emerged as a focal point for the arts, transforming itself into the beating heart of Miami’s creative pulse. That neighborhood is Allapattah. In this exploration, we…
Navigating the intricacies of short-term disability benefits in Ontario can be overwhelming. Whether due to illness or injury, many employees require financial assistance during a recovery period. Understanding your rights and the process of securing benefits is vital. Introduction to Short-Term Disability in Ontario Short-term disability benefits provide financial support to individuals unable to work…
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NewYork Education DepartmentNeeds More Love I have done a few posts concerning being a teacher and getting a DWI. The NYS education department has to follow specific laws and rules before firing you for a criminal conviction. How will the DWI effect your job? How will it impact your life? It depends upon what work…
Can a lender challenge debtors’ transactions with a parent company as fraudulent conveyances when the debtors had disclosed the transactions before the loan was advanced? In NYDIG ABL LLC v IE CA 3 Holdings Ltd, the Supreme Court of British Columbia said yes. On appeal, the British Columbia Court of Appeal in IE CA 3…
Non-payment Evictions Put On Hold Until Tenant RAFT Applications Are Denied/Approved Ignoring strong opposition from property owners, the Legislature and Gov. Healey have re-enacted a Covid-19 era tenant protection law (Chapter 257 of the Acts of 2020) which puts an indefinite hold on any non-payment eviction where the tenant has applied for rental assistance (RAFT)…
There can be several reasons why a foreigner would own real estate in New York. She could have purchased it as an investment property, or bought it while she lived in New York. The decedent could have also been waiting for US citizenship approval and died before the nationalization. Maybe she inherited the property from…
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Ontario’s new Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (“ONCA”) was officially proclaimed in force on October 19, 2021. It provides a modern legal framework for the not-for-profit sector in Ontario. This new Act applies to existing not-for-profit corporations, as well as those incorporated after ONCA’s effective date. Existing not-for-profit corporations have a three-year transition period to make changes…
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