Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Eminent domain proceedings in Florida present unique challenges and opportunities for property owners facing condemnation. Understanding the state's owner-friendly statutory framework, valuation methodologies, and business damages claims can significantly impact outcomes when government agencies exercise their taking power.

The Calm Among the Storm – In each post of this blog series, Schneider Bell attorney Veronica Garofoli answers a real question she sees from families, fiduciaries, financial advisors, and CPAs — focused on the moments when a situation first becomes unstable, and what actually protects people under Ohio probate and trust law.

As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation reflects on its pivotal role in transforming Ground Zero from a site of tragedy into a revitalized urban center. With the redevelopment of Two World Trade Center underway and most reconstruction complete, two legal professionals examine the complex legal and administrative challenges that shaped one of the most significant urban renewal projects in American history.

A revocable living trust (sometimes called a revocable inter vivos trust) is a legal arrangement you create during your lifetime to hold legal title to your assets.

Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.

Leaving real estate to heirs through a will or a revocable trust has long been standard practice in estate planning. Many clients expect to pass along the home they have lived in for years...

California's Assembly Bill 1156 introduces a streamlined process for developing solar projects on agricultural lands restricted by Williamson Act contracts in critically overdrafted groundwater basins. The legislation offers contract nullification and fee waivers for qualifying photovoltaic projects that meet specific requirements, including Environmental Leadership certification and community benefits agreements. Will this new pathway successfully balance the state's clean energy goals with agricultural la

President Trump's executive order directs multiple federal agencies to comprehensively review policies affecting American cattle ranchers, including potential wolf delisting under the Endangered Species Act and mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef products. The order aims to develop actionable recommendations to enhance rancher profitability and expand market access for domestic beef producers.

The Eminent Domain Report provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of eminent domain law, condemnation proceedings, and property rights issues. This resource offers insights into legal developments, case law, and regulatory changes affecting property owners, government entities, and legal practitioners in the field of eminent domain.

A recent Ninth Circuit opinion challenges the long-standing practice of title insurers terminating their obligations by simply paying policy limits, potentially exposing them to bad faith liability even when exercising contractual options. The case examines whether title insurance companies can prioritize their economic interests over their insureds' need for legal defense without facing extracontractual claims.

Eminent domain proceedings in Florida present unique challenges and opportunities for property owners facing condemnation. Understanding the state's owner-friendly statutory framework, valuation methodologies, and business damages claims can significantly impact outcomes when government agencies exercise their taking power.

When you discover serious property defects after closing on a real estate purchase in Massachusetts, understanding your legal options becomes critical. This article examines when sellers, brokers, and inspectors can be held liable for undisclosed defects, exploring the boundaries of Massachusetts' "buyer beware" doctrine and the circumstances under which misrepresentation claims may succeed.