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How the Political Crisis in Venezuela Could Impact Florida Real Estate
Roy D. Oppenheim
Civil unrest in Venezuela could have repercussions in South Florida, where many Venezuelans currently live.
Legal Trends Overview for the Real Estate and Construction Markets in Northwest Russia
Maya Petrova
The Russian courts are, with increasing frequency, upholding challenges brought by real estate owners who are indignant about unfair cadastral valuations placed on their immovable property.
Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes
Anthony J. Enea
Your cryptocurrency assets could pose problems when it comes to your income and estate taxes.
Here Are Gide's Predictions on the Biggest Trends in Real Estate
Best Lawyers
Winner of the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Real Estate Law in France, Hugues Moreau of Gide talks global capital and market changes.
How To Avoid Five Common Estate and Elder Law Planning Mistakes
Anthony J. Enea
Having a basic understanding of these common mistakes can help reduce the risk of making some unfortunate errors.
Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements
Gregory T. Peacock
Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting.
Case Alert: Can You Sue (Or Be Sued By) Someone You Didn’t Have a Direct Contract With?
Robert M. Steeg
In Dufrene vs. Murphy Appraisal Services, LLC, contract rights and real estate law pose an interesting problem.
When Purchasing Property, Take Note Of What You See
Robert M. Steeg
A recent case in the Louisiana Court of Appeal highlights an area of law anyone in real estate needs to know.
An Interview With Vitaly Mozharowski of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
Best Lawyers
The firm is the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner for Real Estate Law in Russia.
An Interview With Serhiy V. Piontkovsky of Baker McKenzie
Best Lawyers
The head of Baker McKenzie's Real Estate practice group in Ukraine discusses the firm's standout attorneys.
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best Lawyers
The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
When the Levy Breaks
Warren Friedman
Tariffs on construction materials are capricious, unpredictable, and often spectacularly ill-timed. How can the industry prepare?
Evolution of the U.S. Construction Market
Steven M. Charney
This strong return to activity, in both public and private works, has taken place in an environment marked by an equally striking evolution.
Q&A with Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch of Colin Biggers & Paisley
Best Lawyers
Patrick Monahan and Andrew Tulloch talk about their work with Colin Biggers & Paisley.
Clean Energy: Arena's Grant Funding and the New Clean Energy Innovation Fund
Clare Corke
On 23 March 2016, the Turnbull Government announced the establishment of a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund (CEIF) to provide debt and equity funding for clean energy projects.
A Winning Team Formed from Unique Backgrounds
Briol & Benson
While Scott Benson and Mark Briol are different from one another, they’ve used their passions to help form a trial firm full of extraordinary attorneys.
Health Care Prime
Jon Henderson, Andrew Kinworthy, Kevin McDonell, and Bobby Guy
How will M&A shape the American health industry going forward? By adhering to the Amazon model.
Small Case, Important Principles For Written Agreements
Robert M. Steeg
The Louisiana state Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's recent ruling could spell big things for written arguments in the future.
An Interview With Cornelia Thaler of Clifford Chance Deutschland
Best Lawyers
The head of Clifford Chance Deutschland's 2019 German "Law Firm of the Year" winning practice discusses the future of German real estate.
Q&A with Andrew Smulian of Akerman
Best Lawyers
A Q&A with Advisory Board member Andrew Smulian at Akerman.
Residential Security Deposits Provide Protection for a Landlord, but There can be Unexpected Pitfalls
Sander A. Rikleen
On tenant’s counterclaims, the court found that landlord had violated the security deposit statute by failing to provide tenant with a receipt acknowledging acceptance of the deposit, and failing to pay interest earned on the deposit over the multi-year tenancy.
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Practical Legal Advice: What to do When a Loved One Dies
Salvatore Grillo
When someone you love, whether a relative or close friend, dies, the last thing you want is to start figuring out the legal process.
Divide and Conquer
Kathryn A. Graves
The practice of family law has changed substantially in recent decades. How is it different—and how does that affect the lawyers who specialize in it?
Beyond Rope and Dope
D. Rodney Kight Jr.
The hemp industry emerges as a powerful global force in natural health care.
Hotter and More Intense
Lori Tripoli
Multiple Category 5 hurricanes. Drought. Wildfires. Climate change isn’t just damaging the environment and our health. It’s impacting the bottom line.
Sex, Gender, and Stereotypes
Elizabeth L. White
How courts are interpreting Title VII to protect LGBT workers.
