What is spousal maintenance and how is it determined in Arizona?
Simply owning property in New York City likely means that, at some point – more than once – a neighbor will need to access your property to protect it during development or maintenance work taking place at its adjacent...more
When you grant an easement over your lands to another, who has the obligation to maintain the lands and the improvements on those lands? One might argue that it is the grantor of the easement—that the owner has the obligation...more
The off-plan property market in Dubai has been a magnet for investors, promising profitable returns and a vibrant real estate landscape. However, delays in the completion of off-plan properties can lead to significant...more
On August 1, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will temporarily stop accepting applications for small-business certifications while it upgrades the certify.sba.gov website. This will affect new applications and...more
On 21 June 2024, the Hong Kong LegCo Bills Committee which is considering the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill (“Bill”) held a meeting to discuss various policy concerns of the Bill....more
A while back, I wrote an article titled “3 Things to Address in Digital Media Agreements,” which focused on issues related to the purchase or sale of ad space on different media channels (e.g., websites and mobile...more
In the transactional world of resale of residential condominium units the statutory three business-day condominium-review period will be taking on new elements for consideration. These additional considerations will be very...more
Last month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Alexander v. Burkey, 894 S.E.2d 291 (2023). The Court of Appeals' opinion upheld the ability of condominium associations to determine in their...more
For the ever-evolving aviation industry, the traditional time and material–based contracts between airlines and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the maintenance of aircraft engines may not always be the most...more
Those familiar with the automotive industry have certainly heard the phrase “the future is electric.” With most automobile manufacturers deciding to electrify their fleets within the next 10-20 years, one obvious question is...more
I grew up in a household where my father worked as an engineer for a large manufacturer. My mother and I worked in small family businesses where there were 5-10 employees. Suffice to say we had some interesting dinner...more
Florida Statute 2023-203: Ensuring Building Safety in the Wake of Tragedies - It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can...more
The John O. Nix Trust (“Nix”) filed an October 10th Complaint in Miller County, Arkansas, Circuit Court against Bradley Enterprise & Farm, LLC, (“Bradley”) and Drainage Districts No. 4 & 5 (“District”) addressing the...more
The modern producing gas well is a sophisticated and complex piece of equipment. The basic well head itself consists of several meters, valves and other components, each of which is under constant stress and pressure. In...more
In the wake of the tragic 2021 condominium building collapse in Surfside, Florida, Fannie Mae (“Fannie”) and Freddie Mac (“Freddie”) adopted temporary eligibility guidelines for loans insured by Fannie and Freddie for...more
The latest phase of digitization in manufacturing or “smart manufacturing” has transformed the automotive industry. Through the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation, auto manufacturers...more
Although there is a recent trend of employees returning to the office on a more regular basis, continued reliance on and demand for data centers that help support remote and hybrid work only appear to be increasing. For...more
In recent years, environmental concerns, skyrocketing electricity costs, and tax incentives have led to a boom in both residential and commercial use of solar panels. Stated differently, the masses have flocked to solar not...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced in a May 16th news release that it had cited Arch Wood Protection, Inc. (“AWPI”) and Mullins Mechanical & Welding, LLC (“Mullins”) for alleged violations. ...more
In the State of Washington, a life estate is a legal arrangement where a person, known as the “life tenant,” has the right to use and occupy a property for the duration of his or her life. The life tenant has all the same...more
Short-term rentals of property, including, rentals for as short of time as on an hourly basis, are increasing in frequency around the country. The character of a community can be dramatically altered by such rentals and cause...more
Denver’s new ordinance regulating the licensing of residential rentals became effective Jan. 1, 2023, and provides that it is unlawful for any person to offer, provide, or operate a residential rental property consisting of...more
If you have considered living in or currently live in a community with a homeowners’ association (commonly referred to as an HOA) such as a condominium or complex of townhomes, you have likely heard of special assessments....more
On a small peninsula extending into the Chesapeake Bay, a developer has applied for several variances. It seeks to allow the disturbance of steep slopes, exceed the maximum structure size for its lot, clear-cut old-growth...more
There are many important issues for a business to consider when its leaders plan to lease commercial property as a tenant. Whether the planned new location will be the only location for the business or a new location to be...more