Trustee, This is Your Job: Fiduciary Duties and Personal Liability

You’ve been named trustee. Congratulations. And prepare yourself for real work. Being a trustee isn’t honorary. It’s not a title you hang on your wall. It’s a job with legal responsibilities, financial... Read more »
California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are weighing bills that would reduce regulatory barriers to revive condominium construction, which has dropped significantly from its peak in the years before the Great Recession. Assembly Bill 1406 would... Read more »
L.A. County Pays 2 Million to Defend Sheriff’s Department: What You Should Know About Government Liability and Your Legal Rights

L.A. County Pays $112 Million to Defend Sheriff’s Department: What You Should Know About Government Liability and Your Legal Rights

If you’re a California resident concerned about government accountability, public safety, or how your tax dollars are being spent on legal settlements, this article breaks down the staggering costs Los Angeles County... Read more »
What California Residents Need to Know After the Downtown Oakland Fire: Property Loss, Liability, and Estate Planning Lessons

What California Residents Need to Know After the Downtown Oakland Fire: Property Loss, Liability, and Estate Planning Lessons

When a three-alarm fire devastates a residential building—like the recent blaze at 19th Street and Broadway in Oakland—California families face immediate questions about property rights, liability, and protecting what remains. If you... Read more »
NAR runs out of liability insurance coverage: Sources

NAR runs out of liability insurance coverage: Sources

Three sources, who have asked to remain anonymous, have confirmed to HousingWire that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has run out of liability insurance funds. The news about NAR’s insurance predicament... Read more »
Immunity or liability? Antitrust experts weigh in on commission lawsuit settlement outcomes

Immunity or liability? Antitrust experts weigh in on commission lawsuit settlement outcomes

Speculation is still swirling around the proposed commission lawsuit settlement agreements reached by RE/MAX and Anywhere in the Sitzer/Burnett, Moehrl and now Nosalek lawsuits. The settlement agreements outline specific policy changes, including... Read more »