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Case of the Month – Sheetz v. County of El Dorado
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.…
Read MoreThe Opportunity of AI
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…
Read MoreFire Risks Continue to Impact Disclosures and Insurance Policies In California
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…
Read MoreCase of the Month – National Association of Realtors v. United States of America Department of Justice
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…
Read MoreFinCEN Proposes Expansion of Geographic Targeting Order Reporting
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…
Read MoreAlabama Federal Court Takes Issue with the Corporate Transparency Act
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…
Read MoreCase of the Month – Riddick et al. v. City of Malibu, et al.
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…
Read MoreNavigating Technology in California’s Real Estate Market
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…
Read MoreCalHFA’s Dream For All Program Coming Back
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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