The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently issued a decision on remand from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding Evergreen Shipping Agency’s imposition of detention charges....more
Two new laws go into effect on January 1, 2025, which will impact how commercial landlords manage their properties, as well as the timeline for unlawful detainer (eviction) cases....more
We are spotlighting a published California Court of Appeal decision on rehearing for its analysis on contract and fraud claims arising out of a real estate transaction. The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate...more
In California, a holdover tenant (a tenant who remains in possession after the expiration of the written lease) has fewer rights than a tenant operating under a lease....more
Lenders who prevail on claims arising from a deed of trust can always recover their attorney fees from the losing party as long as the deed of trust says something about fee recovery, right? It’s not that simple....more