Starting in December individuals may be accredited based upon their credentials, and issuer employees may be accredited based upon their "knowledge." However, there is no bright-line test to determine which employees are sufficiently knowledgeable to be accredited investors.
Read MoreTo understand the difference between appraisals, BOVs, and CMAs, real estate owners should understand the difference between the professionals that issue them.
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a rule that would, under limited circumstances, allow unlicensed individuals to be compensated finders in certain securities transactions.
Read MoreMaryland now requires diaper changing tables in public restrooms in government buildings. Although the new law isn't applicable to commercial real estate owners and private businesses, they, too, should install diaper changing tables in both men’s and women’s restrooms at their properties.
Read MoreUsually, when a contract ends, the parties’ obligations to each other end too. But sometimes parties to a contract want to end a contractual relationship but have some of their contractual obligations continue after the relationship is over.
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia doesn’t only apply to employment relationships. The decision also clarifies that the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identity.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has provided new means for scammers to separate their victims from their money.
Read MoreThe SEC has adopted a rule expanding the definition of accredited investor to include certain securities professionals, knowledgeable employees of the issuer, and others.
Read MoreThe pandemic will forever change how people conduct business and use real estate. These changes will necessitate that people reexamine how they allocate risk in their contracts.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in how people use their homes. Successful multifamily owners and operators will adjust their properties, amenities, and leases to accommodate tomorrow's tenants.
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