LEGAL INSIGHTS
Was It Love or Undue Influence?
A person drafting his or her estate plan has the right to dispose of their worldly possessions as they see...
New FinCEN Reporting Requirements for Residential Real Estate Transactions
By Rachelle H. Cohen and Robert C. Weiss New rules were announced in August by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...
How Far Does a “Duty of Care” Extend?
In construction projects, it’s not unusual today for engineers, consultants, and other specialists to be asked for advice even on...
In an Unlawful Detainer, Details Matter
Any legal document must be prepared with care, but some are likely to be scrutinized especially closely by courts that...
No Arbitration for Disputes Affecting the Public?
Arbitration is intended as a faster, less expensive alternative to traditional litigation, and is often an effective way to resolve...
Supreme Court Ruling Weighs Against Corporate Ownership of Life Insurance
For closely held companies, a frequently used estate planning strategy is to have the company buy life insurance policies on...