10 Practical Considerations in Deposing an Expert Real Estate Appraiser
By Kevin H. Brogan, Esq. – March 21, 2019 | How to make your cross-examination more effective and possibly even entertaining for the court, jury, or both.
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.
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Articles
Justice Kavanaugh Could Be Key Vote in Inverse Condemnation Case after Reargument Ordered
By Joe Willis – January 31, 2019 | The case involves the search of a property for any evidence of old gravesites.
Practice Points
A Quick Guide to Leasing to a Marijuana-Related Business
By Stanley S. Jutkowitz – February 28, 2019 | It is important for both parties to be represented by counsel well versed in local, state and federal laws for the parties to have a successful long-term relationship.
Top Five Lessons from My First Jury Trial
By Saba F. Sayed – February 26, 2019 | An associate’s takeaways from a four-year case involving parties from two continents and 400 filings.
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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Mar
26
Events | In-Person
Practical Skills for New Litigators: Expert Depositions (In-Person)
CLE 528 min
Join the Section of Litigation and Ankura Consulting for this day long program that will provide practical skills training and practice tips for taking deposition testimony from experts.
Apr
11
Events | Webinar
Hurricanes, Floods, and Fires, Oh My!: How to Improve Discovery in a Flood of Post-Disaster Property Insurance Lawsuits
CLE 60 min
Join Section of Litigation to receive this program for FREE! Be among the first to hear about the pattern discovery protocols developed to streamline the discovery process and more efficiently addres…
May
01
Events | In-Person
2019 Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference
The Section of Litigation, and Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division Annual CLE Conference is THE premier event for litigators and solo and small firm practitioners.