County’s new jail? Dec 8, 2007
Gifford said older decisions can be especially important in real estate law, where key precedents may have been set by courts in the early days of land divisions as American states expanded westward and haven t been reviewed by courts since. Despite the lack of organization, the Pulaski County Law Library is one of the best in the area, Gifford said, and attorneys visiting Pulaski County for cases have sometimes asked to use the library s collection since what they want isn t available in their... (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Sharon Stone Nov 14, 2007
I'm told former Gunster Yoakley lawyer Harvey Oyer III - who was grilled by federal authorities for signing documents that hid former Palm Beach County Commish Masilotti's interest in a crooked land deal but was not charged - has done quite a bit of soul-searching that's leading him away from real estate law. On Tuesday, Oyer was on his way to Harlem as part of a 12-person WPB-sponsored delegation to learn about how to form a private-public partnership to rid neighborhoods of drugs. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pensacola's 12th Avenue business being reborn Nov 4, 2007
"This site is exactly what we were looking for. It strategically serves our clients in Milton, Pace and other parts of Escambia County," said David Scarritt, North Florida regional manager, whose company supports attorneys involved in real estate law. Built in 1964, the 6,500-square-foot building served as a post office until 2003. (Pensacola News Journal)
Chinese homeownersnail down their rights Nov 2, 2007
Shenzhen currently has two other nail house hold-outs, both in a dispute with Kingkey, one of whom said he also was considering a change of residence when his case was settled but who also praised the recent real estate law reform. The man, Yang Bing Hui, said he has become a reluctant amateur law student in an effort to find a solution. (Asia Times Online)
What Caused the Fire That Killed 7 College Students? Oct 30, 2007
Mahon had plans to work in real estate law one day, Palacio said. . (WTVR.com, VA)
Answer Desk: Bankruptcy or foreclosure? Oct 29, 2007
A good attorney who knows real estate law can help, but you may not be able to afford that. A credit counselor (from an accredited, non-profit agency, not the slime balls who spam you with bogus promises of making your debts go away) is another option. (MSNBC -- Business)
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Real estate columnist, author Robert Bruss dies in Calif at 67 Sep 28, 2007
Bruss, who had an undergraduate business degree from Northwestern University and a law degree from the University of California's Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, also published monthly newsletters on real estate law and investing issues ... He taught real estate law at the College of San Mateo. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Robert J. Bruss, 67; syndicated journalist wrote about real estate Sep 28, 2007
Bruss was well versed in such maneuvers, having practiced real estate law for years before journalism beckoned. A Minneapolis native and graduate of Northwestern University School of Business Administration, he earned a law degree from UC Hastings College of Law in San Francisco in 1967 and practiced real estate law in Northern California ... He also co-authored, with William Pivar, a college textbook, "California Real Estate Law," which was released in its sixth edition in 2005. (Los Angeles Times)
Real Estate Deals Are Feeling the Credit Pinch Sep 12, 2007
"That was a sobering thing," said the San Francisco real estate law veteran ... Right now, big-firm real estate lawyers are working on an increasing number of workouts, shepherding along deals that were already close to completion and hoping that the instability will blow over soon ... DLA Piper has 600 real estate lawyers around the world, while Orrick, Herrington iffe has about 100. (Law.com)
Federal Law Prohibits Most Payment of Referral Fees to Unlicensed Persons Aug 21, 2007
For example, California real estate law permits the payment of referral fees to unlicensed persons. Other states may prohibit that. (RealtyTimes)
New buyer has printer's building in its sights Jul 25, 2007
The representative identified in that filing is Seth Akabas, a real estate law attorney with the firm Akabas le of Manhattan. He did not return a call Monday seeking comment. (Albany Times Union)
Sedgwick merges with boutique real estate law firm Jun 26, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (San Francisco Business Journal)
David Blumenfeld Jun 26, 2007
Sedgwick merges with boutique real estate law firm - San Francisco Business Times ... Sedgwick merges with boutique real estate law firm. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Cicero Town President Hit With Order Of Protection Jun 23, 2007
Proft said she had a right to hire the firm, which primarily practices municipal and real estate law. (Source: Sun-Times News Group Wire Chicago Sun-Times 2006. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
For sale by owner? Jun 13, 2007
Jeff is kind of a cute for a dork, but if he understood Florida real estate law, he would not write a column like this. You CHOOSE the kind of representation you want in Florida. (The Palm Beach Post)
Assault charge vs. lawyer dropped Jun 7, 2007
Kunian, a 1964 graduate of Harvard Law School, is a partner in the firm Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, specializing in banking, business, and real estate law. The ICA was one of Kunian's philanthropic interests. (Boston Globe)
Boston lawyer to face assault charge in alleged groping at museum May 1, 2007
Kunian, a 1964 graduate of Harvard Law School, is a partner at the firm Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, specializing in business, banking, and real estate law. He lives with his wife in the Back Bay and is involved in numerous charitable causes, including prominent local arts organizations. (Boston Globe)
Longtime Berkeley councilman Denton dies Apr 18, 2007
Before moving west, Mr. Denton specialized in real estate law in New York. He did pro bono work for an American Indian tribe in New Mexico and moved his family to Arizona, where he taught law at the University of Arizona. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Hempstead mulls construction moratorium Apr 16, 2007
He and other members have appeared before zoning boards, armed with radius maps, lot sizes and their knowledge of real estate law. They've instructed other civic groups in the Bellmore area, Merrick, Wantagh, Freeport and East Meadow. (Newsday)
WPB's public money bulldog draws yips Apr 9, 2007
She started her own law firm there, where she specialized in real estate law, and her own title firm, Southeast Title Services. She took a break from both for several years to be a financial adviser. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hospital board acts on buying; renovating KANE building Mar 31, 2007
Simon, a private-practice lawyer, specializes in real estate law. In other action, a search committee was formed to interview candidates for chief administrative officer at the hospital. (New Iberia, LA)
Hospital district moving on purchase of KANE property Mar 29, 2007
Simon, a private-practice lawyer, specializes in real estate law. According to the resolution to be considered by the board, the work will be performed at an hourly rate of 100 per hour, not to exceed 50 hours, or 5,000, unless curative title work is required. (New Iberia, LA)
Black's Co-Defendants Tell Jury They Too Are Innocent of Fraud Charges Mar 22, 2007
Kipnis was ``an outsider,'' his lawyer said today, an attorney who spent his entire career with one Chicago real estate law firm before being hired as Hollinger's in-house lawyer. Non-Competition. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Protester of group home is targeted Mar 20, 2007
But UCLA Law School Dean Michael H. Schill, one of the nation's leading real estate law experts, said the government investigation may be unconstitutional. "I think she has a point," Schill said. (Los Angeles Times)
Law firm Goodman and Carr shutting down Mar 15, 2007
Goodman and Carr LLP, which once reigned as one of Canada's top tax and real estate law firms, is closing its doors after suffering a steady exodus of partners. The Toronto firm's partners voted to disband the mid-sized practice of about 90 lawyers at a meeting in its downtown head office Tuesday night, marking what is believed to be Canada's largest law firm closing. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
John Murphy Jr., 80; ex-judge had many roles in Winthrop Mar 5, 2007
He worked with his father at their State Street firm, Murphy & Murphy, focusing mainly on real estate law. During the development of the Massachusetts Turnpike, Mr. Murphy worked for the state to secure property rights and acquire houses where the roadway would be built. (Boston Globe)
Judge Marilyn M. Sullivan, 83; a trailblazer for women in Bay State's courts Feb 26, 2007
She had an "extraordinary knowledge of real estate law, more so than any judge or lawyer I knew," said retired Judge John E. Fenton Jr. of Andover, who succeeded her. "She had a unique gift of taking very complicated legal problems and writing decisions that were very lucid and that members of the bar could easily understand.". (Boston Globe)
False Credential Claims Can Lead to Loss of License Feb 19, 2007
It might come as a bit of a surprise, then, to learn that, in California, certain kinds of real estate resume padding constitute a violation of real estate law and can result in suspension or loss of license. This is a result of Assembly Bill 790 (Yee) which passed both houses last summer and was signed into law by the Governor September 5, 2006. (RealtyTimes)
Scholarships making a difference Feb 7, 2007
Chappell, the second Robinson scholar, is in her final year at Campbell University School of Law and plans to work in real estate law, probably in the Raleigh area. Saunders is completing a master's degree in accounting at Wake. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Jones, Skelton lawyer is appointed Feb 1, 2007
With 25 years of experience practicing real estate law, she has represented commercial and subdivision developers, investors, real estate agents and brokers, landlords, tenants and lenders. She previously worked for Gust Rosenfeld. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mortgage brokers warn against misleading loan offers Jan 25, 2007
Some of these advertisements are against California Real Estate law, Nilssen said. For example, a sample advertisement e-mailed to the News-Sentinel by the California Association of Mortgage Brokers shows an offer of a 1. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Assembly approves court chief nominee Jan 19, 2007
The Constitutional Court, which is charged with examining laws and government actions to ensure they do not violate the Constitution, is set to review crucial petitions on the private school law, the real estate law and the proposed Korea-U.S. free trade agreement. (hjjin@heraldm. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Former DA Zimmer Running For Judge Dec 2, 2006
He has regularly taught lawyers in the areas of trial practice, evidence law, criminal law and real estate law. He also teaches victim services providers criminal justice through programs set up by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
8TH DISTRICT Nov 6, 2006
Boyle is a practicing attorney at Steinberg and Boyle Llp in East Islip, where he specializes in real estate law. Boyle received a bachelor's from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master's in public administration from the University of Albany and a law degree from Albany Law School. (Newsday -- Politics)
Two newcomers vie for office of Clerk of District Court Oct 30, 2006
She also earned a degree in real estate law, math and principles at Wayne (Neb. State College, and a degree in medical terminology from Western Iowa Tech community College, where she also studied office management. (Sioux City Journal)
How to Hold Title Oct 27, 2006
A great teacher taught me years ago that many of the nuances of real estate law only matter when it matters. How you hold title is one of those nuances and it really matters when it matters. (RealtyTimes)
Two vie for Circuit Judge position in county Oct 26, 2006
I practice in the areas of family law, juvenile law, probate law, criminal law and real estate law. I have one secretary and share office space with another attorney and her secretary. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Liquor chief's trips at issue Oct 26, 2006
"State ethics rules don't prohibit educational trips.Some passed it up Last month, Fox and ABC Commission official Mike Herring took a six-day trip provided by the Irish government to visit Irish distillers and attend the Ryder Cup golf match.Two members of the three-member commission didn't take the Ireland trip. Commissioner Mike Joyner of Charlotte said he sees little value in the trips. Commissioner John Lyon didn't return calls for comment."It's a legitimate question as to why somebody has... (The Morning Star)
Top court picks acting president Sep 20, 2006
The top court mainly serves to enforce constitutional law, and is currently reviewing some crucial petitions such as the private school law, the real estate law and the proposed Korea-U.S. free trade agreement. (aibang@heraldm. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Constitutional Court chief retires Sep 14, 2006
It is currently reviewing some crucial petitions such as the private school law, the real estate law and the proposed Korea-U.S. free trade agreement. With Yun's departure, the bench will be left vacant until Sept. 19 when the National Assembly will hold the next plenary session. (Korea Herald, Korea)
TRAINING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Online Real Estate Bookstore Adds 11 New Books & CD-Roms Sep 13, 2006
Real Estate Law narrates the history of real estate from its basic spatial and conceptual form through the most important private and public law transactions and processes that govern its conduct in American society today ... Basic Real Estate Appraisal Real Estate Marketing and Sales Essentials The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals Essentials of Real Estate Economics Ethics for the Real Estate Professional California Real Estate Law: Text. (RisMedia.com)
What Do Agents Really Bring to the Table? Aug 25, 2006
This means they are knowledgeable about various aspects of real estate law, rules and regulations, such as. What rights exist for land and how they can be traded. (RealtyTimes)
Achievements for August 20, 2006 Aug 22, 2006
He also is experienced in general corporate and business law, banking law, and real estate law. While in Hawaii, he served leadership roles with the Hawaii State Bar Association, most recently as Vice Chair of the Tax Section. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
[NEWS ANALYSIS]Suspicions mount over president's personnel choices Aug 17, 2006
Among them are the school reform law and the real estate law, and now wartime operational control may be added to the list, observers say. The newly named Constitutional Court chief is known for having sided with the administration during a battle in 2004 over the relocation of the national capital. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Ask Realty Times Jul 7, 2006
At this point you are best served by speaking with an attorney who specializes in real estate law or elder law. Question: House A is permanent residence on which I have a 30-year loan at 5. (RealtyTimes)
From his lips to Bush's ears Jul 3, 2006
" Since 2001, Gonzales has dedicated himself to expanding presidential powers. He has consistently argued that the war on terror is so exceptional that it requires a radical new legal paradigm, one that authorizes the executive to order harsh interrogations of detainees, to conduct surveillance without court warrants and to detain suspects indefinitely without charge. Such propositions are strikingly similar, in some respects, to those of Carl Schmitt, the influential Nazi lawyer. In the 1920s... (San Francisco Chronicle)
State narrows list for Ka Loko investigator Jun 24, 2006
Previously practiced in Hawaii for 24 years, handling cases in water law and real estate law with the firm of Ashford on. Steven S. Michaels, counsel in the litigation department in the New York office of law firm Debevoise ton LLC. Served in the Hawaii attorney general's office from 1985 to 1996 in various positions including first deputy attorney general and solicitor general. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Jun 7, 2006
Mr. McGuire practiced real estate law in the Atlanta area for 40 years before retiring and moving to Conyers, Ga. with his wife, the former Norma Mae Yates of Rockingham, N.C., whom he met while she was a registered nurse working at the Emory University Hospital and he was in law school. (Enterprise-Journal)
Gridlock grind isn't over yet in Downtown Miami Apr 19, 2006
Diaz, who has experience in real estate law, said construction accidents ``are not uncommon. . (The Miami Herald)
Bernard Siegan, 81; Legal Scholar Fought for Economic Rights Mar 31, 2006
Wanting to become an academic, Siegan in 1973 closed his real estate law practice in Chicago after 20 years to join the faculty at the University of San Diego, with which he remained affiliated until his death. Known to be engaging and charming, Siegan was considered good company by university colleagues who often hoped to be invited to his La Jolla home, which overlooked the Pacific and was once owned by mystery novelist Raymond Chandler. (Los Angeles Times)
Robert Coan joins Schenectady law firm Feb 14, 2006
Coan was a partner in Higgins Robert Beyerl & Coan where he focused on real estate law, with expertise in commercial and residential property matters. These included banking, title and new construction issues. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Law program opens its doors Feb 13, 2006
While students may opt to explore the three concentrations offered by the program, they also are able to continue to study general law or to design their own concentrations in areas such as public interest law and policy, environmental law, or real estate law, Stemple said. The expansion of the master's program is part of School of Law's mission to provide high-quality legal education, said Philip Little, director of communications at the law school. (The Daily Bruin, CA)
Coastal town fears replay of another killer mudslide Jan 15, 2006
George Lefcoe, a professor of real estate law at the University of Southern California, said government officials "aren't the absolute guarantors of public safety.". "The people who live in La Conchita have to decide what risk level they are comfortable with," he said. (AZCentral -- News)
