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New York Law Journal

'Significant Risk': NY AG Urges Appeals Court to Deny Stay of $464.5M Bond

Former President Donald Trump has asked a full panel at the Appellate Division, First Department to press pause on collection while he appeals.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida's Legislature Tweaks Affordable Housing Law After Pushback, Helping Developers Feel More Secure

"I can tell you personally I'm already receiving numerous calls by clients and prospective clients that are wanting to move forward with development options," said Berger Singerman partner Javier Vazquez.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Understanding the Definition of a Foreign Principal: A Legal Perspective

One of the most controversial laws that restrict property ownership by foreign nationals took effect on July 1, 2023. This law comes with a complex landscape of international relations and legal restrictions. The term "foreign principal" often arises, especially in the context of property ownership in the United States.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Ask the Former Regulator: Condo Conversions Under Amended Law for Small Buildings

In this article, Erica F. Buckley recaps the 2022 amendments to the Martin Act and how they may apply to a situation where a husband and wife are looking to convert their building into a condominium.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

How Should Fla. Community Associations Answer Residents' Requests for Emotional Support Animals?

What type of documentation can be required of the resident for the association's records to support a nonobservable disability, and what is considered a reasonable accommodation, as required under the Federal and Florida Fair Housing Acts and Florida Statutes are routine questions for community associations.
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Cities Fight to Keep 'ETJ': A Look at the Litigation Over Senate Bill 2038

"While the court considers the declaratory judgment action, municipalities are rejecting petitions from residents and landowners," writes Allison Elko of Bell Nunnally & Martin.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firm Leaders Want Lawyers to Spend More Time in the Office, But With Less Space

Forty-two percent of all firms in the CBRE 2024 U.S. Law Firm Office Benchmarking Survey expect their office footprint to stay the same over the next three years.
4 minute read

The Recorder

'We Believe There's a Purpose to Being in the Office': Dechert Grows San Francisco Footprint Via Sublease

The firm moved into new space formerly held by Slack at the start of the month, taking on an additional 2,000 square feet.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Court Finds Summary Judgment Inappropriate for Adverse-Possession Case

"Although summary judgment is certainly not precluded in adverse-possession cases, adverse possession raises predominantly fact-intensive issues that generally must be resolved at trial," the decision said.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Former Georgia Real Estate Attorney Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzling More Than $3M From Clients

"Closing attorneys serve a vital role for all real estate transactions in Georgia. They are entrusted with protecting their clients during the real estate transaction process. Dickason's actions violated that trust and put many taxpayer-insured FHA mortgages at risk of default," said a HUD-OIG agent.
3 minute read

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