Cooperatives & Condominiums
June 02, 2015
Two cases involving shareholder religious discrimination claims and a condominium board's first-refusal right.
Guide To Escheating Outstanding Trust Fund Checks
June 02, 2015
Escheatment laws are voluminous and could appear to be unrealistic to keep up with; however, knowing that they are there can spare you from an unwelcomed unclaimed property audit.
Enforceability of Co-Tenancy Remedies
June 02, 2015
A recent California Court of Appeal decision provides useful guidance about the likely enforceability of remedies that are often negotiated into co-tenancy and other lease provisions.
Anchoring the Firm Culture In Solid Rock
June 02, 2015
Over the years of my consulting practice, I have seen many formerly great law firms fail and go under. The reason? They lost the anchor to their core values, and then started drifting into issues and concerns that eventually destroyed them from within. Herein, I try to lay out what can be done to keep the anchor holding.
Broker Lien Laws
June 02, 2015
Today, 34 jurisdictions have some form of statute that specifies whether, how, and for what a broker may file a lien for the non-payment of a commission in connection with the sale or lease of commercial real estate. A few states simply give brokers the right to file liens under mechanics' lien statutes, but more than 30 have enacted broker-specific lien laws.
Arbitration Agreements and the Use of Electronic Signatures
June 02, 2015
Despite legal questions surrounding electronic document management and the use of electronic signatures, these cases demonstrate that it is possible to successfully move to a paperless system. Here's what you need to know.
Renewal Options and Lapse of Notice
June 02, 2015
A failure by the tenant to timely deliver valid notice does not always leave the tenant without options. This article examines <I>Greater Park City</I> and the arguments made by the tenant to the court.
NLRB Shields Online Rants
June 02, 2015
To some, a recent labor board ruling about social media marks the end of workplace civility. To others, it's a boost to protected speech.
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