Business: Costs of Litigation (State Court)
It is essentially impossible to tell a client just how much a lawsuit will end up costing. However, that does not mean you cannot have some idea of what to expect. That is the purpose of this article.
Occupancy Law: Eviction, Ejectment or Unlawful Detainer? (Video)
This video focuses on the three primary methods of removing an occupant from your property: eviction, ejectment and unlawful detainer.
REAL ESTATE: 3-Day Notices for Evictions (Video)
If you are a landlord, skip this video at your peril. There are at least a few judges who are dismissing evictions based on defective 3-Day Notices for reasons you would not expect.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Video – Setting Up Your Portfolio
How can you use a combination of LLCs and land trusts to structure you portfolio for optimal effect? Get the answer here. ¿Cómo se puede combinar unas empresas (LLC) con unos fideicomisos (land trust) para conseguir el resultado óptimo? La respuesta está aquí.
BUSINESS: Are Electronic Signatures Risky?
E-signing technology is becoming more and more prevalent, and there is no denying the convenience. Affixing your signature with a simple tap on your phone screen is a beautiful thing. After all, the alternative is to print the document, sign it, scan, and then email the scanned copy. Sometimes you have to go find witnesses, and, if notarization is required . . . well, now you really have yourself a project.
BUSINESS DISPUTES: Straight Talk about Costs of Litigation (Video)
Thinking about suing someone? Or, had a bad experience in a lawsuit? Don’t miss this uncommonly frank discussion of the good, bad and ugly sides of litigation.
REAL ESTATE: Commercial LeaseDisputes
The purpose of this article is to make both landlords and tenants aware of the common considerations after default on a commercial lease.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: Video – LLCs for Real Estate Investment
Real estate attorney, Jeff Harrington, shares his insights on the use of LLCs in real estate investment.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT: LLC vs. Land Trust
Investors are generally comfortable with LLCs, so they often miss out on the benefits of a land trust just because of unfamiliarity. This articles compares the two entities side-by-side, showing the similarities and differences.
Real Estate: FIRPTA
Investors that come to us early can structure their US holdings to avoid unnecessary complications, such as withholdings under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). If you did not plan ahead, then this article is for you.