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New Property Tax Laws in Connecticut

While the recently concluded 2023 legislative session focused largely on other forms of taxation, the Connecticut General Assembly did pass several noteworthy acts regarding property taxation. Income and Expense Reports...more

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When Logic And Proportion Fall: Do Policy Objectives Override Common Rules Of Conveyancing For Conservation Easements?

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The Second District Court of Appeal’s decision in Canyon Vineyard Estates I, LLC v. DeJoria sidesteps several potentially troublesome conveyancing issues by focusing on the statutory authorization for “conservation easements”...more

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Law of the Land - Real Estate Litigation Newsletter - September 2021, Volume I, Issue IX

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CASES OF NOTE - UPHILL BATTLE FOR RETAIL CANNABIS APPLICANTS  - Mederi, Inc. v. City of Salem, 488 Mass. 60 (2021) Summary: In Mederi, Inc. v. City of Salem, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court grappled with...more

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Colorado Conservation Easement Bill Presents Taxpayer-Friendly Opportunities

In recent years, Colorado has developed and implemented one of the most comprehensive conservation easement (CE) income tax credit programs in the country, reflecting a state policy of incentivizing preservation of lands with...more

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Real Estate Acquisitions for Public Agencies: Do Your Homework!

Thorough, Fact-finding Due Diligence Mitigates Risks, Writes Real Estate Attorney Nancy Park in PublicCEO - Real estate acquisitions gone awry can be damaging for public agencies. They can tarnish an agency’s...more

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Appeals Court Registers Objection to Superior Court Judgment Affecting Registered Land

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The Appeals Court’s decision in Johnson v. Christ Apostle Church, Mt. Bethel is a useful reminder that the Land Court’s jurisdiction over cases affecting title to registered land is exclusive. ...more

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What is “Oil or Gas” as Used in a Pipeline Easement?

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In Texan Land & Cattle II, Ltd. v. ExxonMobil Pipeline Company a Texas court of appeals ruled that “oil or gas” is not limited to “crude petroleum,” but includes refined petroleum products gasoline and diesel....more

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WV high court sides with Antero in implied surface easement dispute

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Law 360 reports that the West Virginia Supreme Court has issued its ruling in the matter of Robert L. Andrews et al. v. Antero Resources Corp. et al. The court addressed whether the plaintiff landowners were unreasonably and...more

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Crafting Settlement Agreements in Eminent Domain

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Like the vast majority of general civil litigation, eminent domain matters usually settle before going to trial. The resolution is typically documented in either a stipulated judgment or a settlement agreement. ...more

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Real Estate Quarterly - Spring 2019

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Hogan Lovells quarterly newsletter on legal topics relevant to the UK real estate industry. ...more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending February 9, 2018

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Misrepresentation/Concealment: genuine issues of material fact remained in dispute regarding whether board-certified real estate attorney committed fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation or concealment by falsely assuring...more

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Property Tax & Valuation Topics: Summer 2017

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Declaratory Judgment Not the Correct Remedy - Danping Li sued the Town of Woodbury with regard to the assessments of three properties she owned in that community. One of the counts of her complaint seeking a declaratory...more

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Real Property, Financial Services & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending July 31 & August 7, 2015

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Foreclosure: non-borrower owner of real property as tenants-in-common with borrower not required to sign mortgage for borrower to encumber only his interest in the property and non-borrower’s signature on mortgage reflected...more

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The Case For Smart Easements

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Practically speaking, from a landowner’s perspective there are two types of easements, otherwise known as rights to use another person’s property. The first are those that I’ll call “beneficial easements.” These benefit the...more

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Owner and Developer Implied Duties in Construction Projects

Increasing construction activity and the general improvement in the real estate market means that more owners and developers will be starting new construction projects, and it is important to review some of the obligations...more

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