United States: Real Estate and Construction

On April 29, 2025, US EPA and the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) signed a memorandum of agreement detailing plans for the state's administration of programs related to carbon storage wells...

In Colorado, if a person or company provides services, labor, or materials to a property, but does not receive payment, a Mechanics' Lien may be an appropriate route to attempt to recoup those losses.

Can a public entity be held liable for inverse condemnation when it fails to prevent another party from causing damage to private property?

An easement is the right to use the land owned by another for some designated purpose. Such uses typically include ingress/egress, rights-of-way, utility, or water access.

Among the approximately 1,000 bills signed by California Governor Brown last month was Assembly Bill 1654 ("AB 1654"), which allows a class of employees to waive the remedies created by the PAGA of 2004.

In previous blogs, we've touched on the concept of due diligence during a real estate transaction.

Property owners in 19 Ohio counties have from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, to formally challenge the real property tax valuation of their properties; otherwise, they must wait until the following year.

U.S. real estate remains a favored asset class for foreign investment by Israeli residents. With the Israeli shekel currently being relatively strong against the U.S. dollar, investments in the U.S.

As the year comes to a close, there's no better time to ensure your estate plan is up to date and aligned with your goals. At Opelon LLP, we specialize in creating customized estate planning

For nuisance claims, plaintiffs must demonstrate an "unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of another's land"...

Assume that you want to make a tax-free exchange of your apartment building (the "relinquished property") for a retail strip center (the "replacement property"). You located a great deal on a retail center, but only if you close in 30 days. However, your buyer for the apartment cannot get its financing for 90 days.

In recent years, short-term rentals, facilitated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, have surged in popularity. While these rentals offer homeowners an opportunity to generate additional income...