The Dangers of Decanting
By Thomas J. McIntyre – May 22, 2019 | Early cases indicate that trust decanting eliminating or reducing beneficial interests will be closely scrutinized and could be invalidated.
Real Estate, Condemnation, & Trust Litigation
The Real Estate, Condemnation, & Trust Litigation Committee is involved with real estate disputes and their resolution, including issues of ownership, purchase and sale, title, casualty, and land use. The committee is also focused on litigation relating to eminent domain and zoning law.
Message from the Chairs
A note from the cochairs about upcoming events and other committee activities.
Articles
Tips for Navigating the Complex Web of Shopping Mall Real Estate Agreements
By David J. Marmins and Lindsey E. Hughes– May 6, 2019 | Now more than ever, it is vital that a real estate lawyer understand the agreements that govern the operation of these properties to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation.
Practice Points
How to Avoid Issues When a Lender Satisfies a Mortgage that was Previously Assigned
By Jason C. Bergman – June 24, 2019 | It is a question that should not have to be posed, but it is a surprisingly commonplace problem.
Marijuana-Related Businesses Pose Legal Issues for Those Seeking Title Insurance
By Jason C. Bergman – May 22, 2019 | It is critical to understand your insurance options and speak with your title insurance professional at the inception of the transaction.
Audio
Up in Smoke? Cannabis Law Roundtable
This discussion explores the collision of the cannabis industry and the real estate industry, including leasing, zoning, financing, personal injury and property liability, insurance (business/title insurance etc.) issues and other legal issues, along with other considerations for practitioners who may be thinking about becoming "cannabis counsel."
Section 15a of the MA Mechanics Lien Law
Boston real estate litigator Ross Wecker explains the ins and outs of the Bay State’s mechanics lien law, specifically section 15a. (9:55 min.)
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ABA Cross-Border Institute: The Intersection of Global Discovery, Privacy and Data Security
ETHICS 60 min
Join U.S. and E.U. data privacy experts for the latest on GDPR, complying with privacy requirements globally, and dealing with cross-border incidents. Complimentary in-house counsel registrations ava…
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
ETHICS 60 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women Leading for Success in the Courtroom, in the Judiciary and in the Profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from leading litigators from across the nation a…