Real Estate Law 
Shots fired in stand-off with police as crazed gunman takes office workers hostage – Daily Mail
A gunman took an unknown number of office workers hostage on Friday after bursting into an Indiana real estate office in a dramatic stand-off with police. Law enforcement surrounded the building and shut down the nearby streets. It is thought … Continue reading
PSE revives discussion on REIT – ABS-CBN
The REIT law was passed in 2009. However … REITs are companies that own and operate income-generating real estate assets, which include offices, apartment buildings, hotels, warehouses and shopping centers.
Artisan Business Group announces EB-5 Investment Speaker from China for Las Vegas Real Estate Forum – YAHOO!
Many Chinese emigration agents are promoting US real estate business and investment opportunities to … Wolfsdorf, Managing Partner & Attorney, Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group, Mr. David Appel, CPA & Senior Partner, Marcum LLP and Mr. Kevin Wright …
Special assessments require notification – Chicago Tribune
Is there some recourse against the management firm? A: Under Illinois law, the board of directors must advise the owners in advance of the directors’ vote on a special assessment. Sections 18(a)(8) and 18(b)(6) of the Condominium Property Act …
Your Next "Buyer" May Be the DRE – jdsupra.com
The site inspections are one of several tools the DRE is using to monitor subdivision compliance with the California Real Estate Law and the DRE’s regulations. You may or may not have advance notice of the visit, so an ongoing … Continue reading
Nossaman Snags Real Estate Partner For LA Office – site.law360.com
Law360, Chicago (May 24, 2012, 5:09 PM ET) — Nossaman LLP has snapped up a former Silver & Freedman real estate and health care industry attorney with expertise in property transactions for its Los Angeles office, the firm said Thursday. … Continue reading
FDLE: Man posed as real estate agent, took down-payments on homes not for sale – Sun Sentinel
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents say a Central Florida man posed as a real estate agent and collected down payments on homes that were not for sale. Paul Vencatasawmy was arrested by FDLE agents last week on a charge … Continue reading
FDLE: Man posed as real estate agent, took down-payments on homes not for sale – Orlando Sentinel
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents say a Central Florida man posed as a real estate agent and collected down payments on homes that were not for sale. Paul Vencatasawmy was arrested by FDLE agents last week on a charge … Continue reading
Court: Families cannot sue over loan discount fee – msnbc.com
A federal judge threw the lawsuit out, saying the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act made the lawsuit improper. That decision, which was upheld by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, was appealed to the Supreme Court. … Continue reading
Partners Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Acquisition of British Columbia Retail Shopping Centre and $20 Million Bought Deal Equity Offering – 4-traders (press release)
Partners Real Estate Investment Trust, (TSX:PAR.UN) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Washington Park Shopping Centre, a two-building 32,912 square foot open- air shopping centre located in Courtenay, British Columbia on the …
