Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Three recently filed bills in the North Carolina General Assembly propose significant changes to homeowners association authority, including restrictions on regulating solar panels, gardens, and accessory dwelling...

The U.S. Army’s FY 2027 budget request emphasizes force growth, modernization, and industrial base expansion. The Army is requesting approximately $252.8 billion...

As California continues to grow, addressing the need for more housing supply, such as in West Hollywood, casts into the spotlight the balance between state and local...

Seller financing offers an alternative path to homeownership for buyers who struggle to meet conventional lending requirements, providing flexibility for both parties while potentially avoiding broker fees. However, these transactions require careful legal documentation including loan agreements, promissory notes, and deeds of trust to prevent adverse consequences. A real estate attorney can guide buyers and sellers through the complexities of seller-financed deals, from drafting paperwork to addressing tit

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling on whether a 1953 deed's reservation of "coal or other minerals of any vein" includes oil and gas rights. The decision examines how specific language choices and the absence of oil-and-gas-related terminology in deed reservations can determine the scope of mineral rights, potentially reshaping how courts interpret similar conveyances across the state.

A landowner sought a Certificate of Compliance from the City of Oakland, asserting that a pre-1972 deed referencing three lots (Lot 18, Lot 17, and a portion of Lot 16) created three separate legal parcels.

Iowa's amended criminal trespass statute prohibits camera use during trespassing incidents, raising questions about First Amendment protections for activists filming on private property.

A California appellate court recently addressed the limits of the necessity defense when animal rights activists trespass on agricultural property to document alleged animal cruelty.

Product manufacturers, developers, agricultural operators, utilities, and local governments should take note of Maryland’s 2026 environmental actions. The most immediate impacts include new pre-construction...

A curious character in the modern real estate transaction is the “non-imputation endorsement.” Its name reveals little of its nature. Despite its expense—generally 15% to 20% of the cost of the basic...

Three recently filed bills in the North Carolina General Assembly propose significant changes to homeowners association authority, including restrictions on regulating solar panels, gardens, and accessory dwelling...

The U.S. Army’s FY 2027 budget request emphasizes force growth, modernization, and industrial base expansion. The Army is requesting approximately $252.8 billion...