The Tony Bennett Estate Battle: Insights From a Probate Lawyer

The Tony Bennett Estate Battle: Insights From a Probate Lawyer

While the court documents filed in the Tony Bennett estate dispute offer some insight into the musical legend’s estate planning, limited information has been publicized, making it difficult to draw fully informed... Read more »
Inside the Jimmy Buffett Family Trust Battle: What Happens When Co-Trustees Clash?

Inside the Jimmy Buffett Family Trust Battle: What Happens When Co-Trustees Clash?

Even airtight trusts can spark conflict. The Jimmy Buffett family trust battle reveals what can go wrong, and how to prevent it. When someone takes the time to craft a detailed estate... Read more »
NAR steps up the battle against Phoenix Realtors

NAR steps up the battle against Phoenix Realtors

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has taken things a step further in its battle with Phoenix Realtors (PAR) over the local trade group’s MLS Choice program. On Monday, NAR notified its leadership and members... Read more »
Battle over luxury Verdugo Mountains development spills into court

Battle over luxury Verdugo Mountains development spills into court

The latest chapter in the saga of a 300-acre development in the Verdugo Mountains revolves around surveillance cameras and native bumblebees. The developer is suing protesters for trespassing onto the property in... Read more »
Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

As localities across the country wrestle with housing shortages, one Massachusetts town will make its case to a panel of judges next week to argue against a plan that requires the construction... Read more »
In Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts

In Nevada, Harris and Trump battle for economic hearts

LAS VEGAS —  Vice President Kamala Harris has never met Maria Rodriguez. She probably never will. But the Democratic presidential nominee should be worried about Rodriguez, and voters like her. The single mother... Read more »
The Prince Estate Battle Explained

The Prince Estate Battle Explained

The current dispute surrounding Prince’s estate primarily concerns the actions of Prince’s half-sister, Sharon Nelson, although Prince’s half-sister, Norrine Nelson, Prince’s niece, Breanna Nelson,  and Prince’s nephew, Allen Nelson,  also have been... Read more »
Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

The Fed is in no rush to cut rates amid inflation battle

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Wednesday that the central bank won’t be applying any cuts to benchmark interest rates until it’s sure that inflation is under control.  In his prepared testimony... Read more »
Fed ‘Not Confident’ in Inflation Battle

Fed ‘Not Confident’ in Inflation Battle

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed uncertainty about the central bank’s success in tackling inflation, emphasizing the ongoing challenges. Powell, addressing an International Monetary Fund audience, revealed the Federal Open Market Committee’s... Read more »
DOJ: 7M secured for communities of color in battle against redlining

DOJ: $107M secured for communities of color in battle against redlining

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that it has secured $107 million in judgments and enforcement actions against banks and mortgage lenders to combat the practice of lenders’ avoidance... Read more »