Choosing The Correct Business Entity
Societies have conceived new business structures since time immemorial. Fundamentally, joining together with business partners spreads the demands of capital and limits risk. Italians made…
How To Transfer Title With The Beneficiary Deed
There are many ways for property owners to hold title to real estate. And there are many great estate planning options available to smoothly transfer title upon the owner’s death outside of probate, including the careful use of the beneficiary deed.
The PACA Trust
Most real estate professionals understand that a purchase-money mortgage is senior to all other liens. But that is only mostly true. One important exception for all real estate professionals to be aware is the “PACA Trust.”
Civil Remedies And The Commercial Lease
Commercial landlords today have considerable rights and remedies if a tenant defaults. This article discusses two remedies available to landlords.
Property Owners Waive All Claims And Defenses Against Lender After Foreclosure
Pursuant to Arizona’s deed of trust statutes, if a borrower defaults on her mortgage obligations, the lender may foreclosure non-judicially by recording its Notice of…
You’re Not in Kansas Anymore: A Cautionary Tale Concerning Real Estate Transactions in Arizona
This article was written by Christopher J. Charles, Esq. and Eric L. Walberg, Esq. With interest rates hovering at historic lows and prices generally stable,…
Mediating Real Estate Disputes
Litigating real estate disputes can be expensive and time consuming. Here are three tips on how to increase your odds of successfully resolving real estate disputes at mediation.
Joint Owners Of Easement Must Share Costs To Maintain Easement
When multiple property owners share interests in an easement, who must pay for the easement’s maintenance? Read this article to find out.
Don’t Ever Give Up
Twenty-four months ago, Blue Bell was on the eve of extinction. Yet once again, the closely held company anticipates hundreds of millions in revenues, and our freezers are filled with heaven.
Slander of Title = Strict Liability
One of the chief hallmarks of America’s jurisprudence is our careful protections and respect for one another’s individual property rights. For example, regarding real estate, it is unlawful to record a groundless document or lien against a real property.
Trademark Infringement and Joining the Discussion on “#Rio2016”
The United States Olympic Committee has been accused of “bullying” companies that aren’t official sponsors, sending legal cease and desist letters, demanding that companies remove certain social media content protected by U.S. intellectual property law. Particularly, content with the alleged trademarks “#Rio2016” and “#TeamUSA.”
Whose Business Is It Anyway? Considerations For Dividing Assets In A Divorce
Community Property Sadly, according to recent statistics, roughly half of marriages end in divorce. When “irreconcilable differences” occur, one of many important considerations is how…