People raising money for a small business or real estate investment may be surprised that they are selling investment contracts subject to federal and state securities laws.
Read MoreProspective tenants should know the differences between commercial lease types so they can understand the total lease cost and the risks they are assuming.
Read MoreDistrict of Columbia employers with more than twenty employees now must provide commuter transit benefits.
Read MoreDifferent aspects of the financing process occur at different points in the real estate transaction. Yet, most real estate buyers depend upon the money from mortgage lenders to buy the property; the real estate transaction cannot occur without financing.
Read MoreNew York and other major metropolitan areas have had rent control laws for decades. Now some state legislatures are taking more control over the landlord-tenant relationship by passing state-wide rent control laws.
Read MoreContractually shortened statutes of limitations are becoming more popular in real estate contracts to provide certainty and finality for the parties.
Read MoreAs women climb the corporate ladder, there are fewer identical positions they can use to compare their salaries with those received by male colleagues. When positions aren’t the same, there sometimes may be legitimate business reasons unrelated to employee sex for a pay differential. Unfortunately, the limited number of comparable jobs also can make it easier for an employer to engage in pay discrimination.
Read MoreOn July 15, 2019, SEC and NAASA recently released a Joint Summary of securities law concerns for Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds. Although these funds can provide significant tax benefits, fund sponsors must be careful to comply with securities laws when selling them to investors.
Read MoreIt has been more than thirty years since Congress added familial status to the classes of individuals covered by the Fair Housing Act. Still, many landlords continue to adopt policies which discriminate against tenants with children.
Read MoreTo real estate buyers, title insurance options can be confusing. There is standard and extended coverage, which is limited by exclusions and exceptions. Plus, a buyer can purchase endorsements to provide coverage for specific concerns.
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