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Case of the Month – Sheetz v. County of El Dorado

By relawapc | June 11, 2024

In the heart of California’s El Dorado County lies a legal battle that has sparked discussions about the limits of government authority and property rights.…

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The Opportunity of AI

By relawapc | June 1, 2024

In the realm of law, where complexities abound and the cost of legal assistance often seems out of reach for many, the advent of Artificial…

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Fire Risks Continue to Impact Disclosures and Insurance Policies In California

By relawapc | May 21, 2024

As California implements changes to its Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement (NHDS) in 2024, prospective property buyers find themselves navigating not only zoning distinctions but also…

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Case of the Month – National Association of Realtors v. United States of America Department of Justice

By relawapc | May 11, 2024

The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) opened an investigation of potentially anticompetitive practices in the real-estate industry that were implemented…

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FinCEN Proposes Expansion of Geographic Targeting Order Reporting

By relawapc | May 1, 2024

Over the past decade the Department of the Treasury, through their Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) division, has been investigating and collecting information regarding certain…

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Alabama Federal Court Takes Issue with the Corporate Transparency Act

By relawapc | April 15, 2024

On March 1, 2024, the federal district court in the Northern District of Alabama made a ruling in the case of National Small Business United…

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Case of the Month – Riddick et al. v. City of Malibu, et al.

By relawapc | April 8, 2024

In a legal dispute between property owners and the City of Malibu, the focal point was the addition of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to…

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Navigating Technology in California’s Real Estate Market

By relawapc | April 1, 2024

Over the last few years, California’s real estate market experienced unprecedented highs followed by a sudden downturn, leaving many agents scrambling to adapt to changing…

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CalHFA’s Dream For All Program Coming Back

By relawapc | March 21, 2024

In the spring of 2023, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) introduced a groundbreaking initiative: no-interest, no-monthly-payment loans aimed at helping lower-income residents overcome financial…

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