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New ADU Law Sparks Concerns and Opportunities
A new law is poised to reshape the realm of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), affectionately known as “granny flats.” The signing of Assembly Bill 1033…
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Case of the Month – Tiffany Builders, LLC, et al. v. Delrahim et al.
In a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal, a case involving a handwritten agreement between two parties has led to a dispute over whether…
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Litigation Impacting Real Estate Commissions
Multiple lawsuits challenging how real estate commissions are negotiated and shared are impacting the real estate industry. One such case, the Sitzer/Burnett case, involves an…
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Case of the Month Colvis et al. v. Garaventa Enterprises, Inc.
In the realm of probate law, the recent case involving Garaventa Enterprises, Inc. has stirred discussions about the standing of “interested persons” in trust proceedings.…
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Copyright and Floor Plans in Real Estate Marketing
Rights to work, aka copyrights, is a highly litigated topic in many industries, including real estate. Indeed, the use of floor plans in real estate…
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California Sets New Limits on Listing Agreements
With the goal of protecting homeowners from deceptive practices, Governor Newsom has recently signed Assembly Bill 1345. The law limits the length of listing agreements…
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New Executive Order Aimed at Fixing Homeowners’ Insurance Issued in California
On September 21, 2023, a new Executive Order granting authorization to the Insurance Commission was issued by California’s Governor with the stated goal of addressing…
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Case of the Month – Maarten et al. vs. Cohanzad et al.
In general, local municipalities control what can be built in their communities. These local rules, however, can be limited or powers checked by state laws…
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California Getting 56 New Housing Laws
California’s legislative cycle is ending with a bang this year when it comes to housing. To that end, the Governor signed into law 56 new…
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