Sep 6, 2009 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
As the economy has languished, many property sellers and landlords have experienced extensions of property listings. In many cases, these extensions have actually exceeded the terms of the listing agreements with their brokers. This situation can raise some complex...
Sep 3, 2009 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that Executive Order mandating compliance with the “e-verify” program for confirmation of immigration status as part of the Federal Acquisition Regulations is constitutional and enforceable. The case decision, issued on August 26,...
Sep 1, 2009 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
A Fairfax County judge has ruled that a commercial real estate tax used to help fund the rail extension to Dulles Airport is constitutional. According to the Washington Business Journal, Fairfax Circuit Court Judge Stanley Klein approved of the structure in the...
Sep 1, 2009 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
The economy has affected the budgets of not just individuals and companies, but also state and local governments. In these hard economic times, governments are facing serious shortfalls of revenue, made worse by the plunging value of real estate, shriveling sources of...
Aug 24, 2009 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Virginia can be a difficult forum for plaintiffs. One tremendous advantage to plaintiffs, however, has been the “nonsuit”. So long as there are no cross-claims or counterclaims filed, a plaintiff has an absolute right to request a dismissal without prejudice and has a...
Feb 17, 2006 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
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