We thought this was going to be about sticks.
We ain’t gonna pretend we understand cryptocurrency or blockchain. I’m just a caveman. Your world frightens and confuses me!
And there’s a lot there to confuse us in the U.S.
Property Law
Another Semester Of Dirt Law In The Books
Urgent News! Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Enjoined by a Federal Court on December 3, 2024 – Compliance Stalled
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a NATIONWIDE preliminary NATIONWIDE injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (Act). See Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. In the underlying case, the Plaintiff argued that…
Guest Post (Jennifer Polovetsky): "Trade Fixtures In New York Eminent Domain Cases – What Qualifies and How Are They Valued?"
Today we have another guest post by New York colleague Jennifer Polovetsky, who writes about trade fixtures in New York. Lots of good stuff for those of us not in NY as well. Thanks to Jennifer (and to the New…
Iowa: Statute Permitting Precondemnation Surveyor Entry Is "pre-existing limitation on … title"
The latest state supreme court decision involving a takings challenge to a statute permitting precondemnation entries, this time from Iowa.
In Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC v. Kasischke, No. 23-1186 (Nov. 22, 2024), the Iowa Supreme Court concluded that, at…
How To Find Out If You’re Owed Surplus Funds in New Jersey
When a property is foreclosed in New Jersey and sold at auction, any funds left after paying off the mortgage and other liens may be owed to the former homeowner. These are known as “surplus funds,” and they represent an…
What Happens if You Default on a Second Mortgage?
What Happens If You Default on a Second Mortgage, or Defaulted Years Ago Without Knowing?
Even if you’re current on your first mortgage, falling behind on a second mortgage can still result in foreclosure. In many cases, people had a…
NYT Word Of The Day: "Eminent Domain"
Thanks to lawprof Donald Kochan for the heads-up: the “Word of the Day” in today’s New York Times is … “eminent domain.”
Defined by the piece as:
“the right of the state to take private property for public use; the…
Why Condo Corporations Should Regularly Review Employment Contracts
A recent article in Condo Business outlines the key reasons why condo corporations should take proactive steps to reviewing existing employment contracts.
As employment laws change, outdated contracts can expose condo corporations to legal risks. Regular reviews help ensure compliance…
Cert Denied (With Hints) In SWAT Takings Case
Here’s the latest in a case we’ve been following with keen interest
Yesterday, the Supreme Court denied certiorari in Baker v. City of McKinney, the case where municipal police severely damaged a home in the course of extracting a criminal…