Real Estate Law and Construction Law

It’s an uncomfortable topic, but it also creates immediate legal and financial questions for surviving family members, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals.

Recent amendments to Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.15 have significantly changed how Massachusetts law yers must handle unclaimed and unidentified funds held in IOLTA accounts.

The Texas Supreme Court has overturned the "gist" rule used by lower courts to dismiss cases involving out-of-state property, establishing that Texas courts can exercise jurisdiction over contractual disputes and deed reformation matters regardless of property location. This landmark decision clarifies the distinction between in personam and in rem suits, potentially opening Texas courts to a broader range of extraterritorial real estate disputes. The ruling in Braxton Minerals III, LLC v. Bauer provides cr

When landlord construction work falls behind schedule, tenants face mounting risks including delayed openings, increased costs, and operational disruptions.

The post-pandemic retail landscape has reshaped commercial real estate across the country. Some major consumer brands are abandoning the race for urban flagship square footage in favor of smaller, strategically placed...

A bill proposed in California's state legislature would regulate and restrict "rent now, pay later" (RNPL) services, whereby a lender advances a tenant's residential rent.

A pending lawsuit filed by the California Attorney General against the City of Poway and proposed legislation, SB 1326, don’t change the law today — but they signal where Tribal Cultural Resource treatment...

When landlord construction work falls behind schedule, tenants face mounting risks including delayed openings, increased costs, and operational disruptions.

The California Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling on the application of the existing facilities exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically addressing whether this exemption extends to changes in the use of existing structures. This decision provides crucial guidance for property owners, developers, and local agencies navigating CEQA compliance when repurposing or modifying the use of existing facilities without physical alterations.

Massachusetts quietly amended its estate tax statute last summer. This amendment significantly changes how the tax is calculated for non-resident decedents owning Massachusetts real estate.

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.