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Use of the Attorney Client Privilege in Pre-Litigation Internal Communications

Written By: Eric D. Dean  

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Labor Law: New Pregnancy Regulations for Employees

Written By: Joseph J. Nardulli

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To Remove or Not to Remove?

Written By: Christine E. Howson 

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Protecting Commercial Loan Collateral Against the Vindictive or Unscrupulous Borrower

Written By: Eric D. Dean and Christine E. Howson

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A Change in Chapter 13 Debt Limits

Written By: Alan S. Wolf

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U.S. Supreme Court Decision Provides a Welcomed Tool to Fight Frivolous FDCPA Claims

Written By: Hallie R. Goins

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The Section 1111(b) Bankruptcy Game

Written By: Ryan M. Davies

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Conversion of Personal Property Collateral

Written By: Eric D. Dean

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An Introduction to the Qualified Mortgage Rule

Written By: Christine E. Howson 

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The Anti-Deficiency Statute, CCP Section 580b, Has Been Expanded to Apply to Homeowners’ Purchase Money Loans Refinanced After December 31, 2012

Written By: Christine E. Howson 

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Recent Expansion of Lender and Servicer Risk of Adverse Misrepresentation Claims and Lawsuits.

Written By: Eric D. Dean and Christine E. Howson

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Labor Law: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Written By: Joseph J. Nardulli

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Part 3: Penalties against Lenders and Servicers for Blight under the California Homeowner Bill of Rights

Written By: Eric D. Dean

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Part 2: The Protection of Tenants and Prospective Tenants under the California Homeowner Bill of Rights

Written By: Eric D. Dean 

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Part 1: A Preliminary Guide to the California Homeowner Bill of Rights

Written By: Eric D. Dean Published in Winter 2012 Issue of CMBA Legal News      

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Bankruptcy Update: HAMP Mod-in-a-Box Meets BK

Written By: Alan S. Wolf  Published in Summer USFN Report 2010 

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Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act 2009

Written By: Eric D. Dean 

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A Fresh Look at The Possible Use of Court Appointed Receivers in Residential Property Foreclosures in California

Written By: Eric D. Dean 

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What An EB-5 Visa Investor Should Consider When Investing In A Business Real Estate Venture

Written By: Eric D. Dean 

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What A Guarantor Needs to Consider Before Signing a Commercial Real Estate Guaranty

Written By: Eric D. Dean 

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Congressional Panel Releases Oversight Report on Foreclosure Mitigation

Written By: Alan S. Wolf  Published in Spring USFN Report 2009 

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Partnership Disputes

Written By: Joseph J. Nardulli

Partnership disputes inevitably arise and can often be emotionally charged — especially when the partners involved are family members, or long-time friends or business associates.  Although the reasons for partnership disputes can differ dramatically, the effects of the disputes can range from minor squabbles to a complete breakdown in the functioning of the partnership.  When the partnership is a going business with significant assets and liabilities, a breakdown in the partnership can result in a severe blow to the economic stability of the partnership, and in some instances even to the financial well-being of the partners.

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Shareholder Disputes

Written By: Joseph J. Nardulli

Whatever form the dispute takes, a well-drafted shareholders’ agreement is oftentimes the most important means of defining and limiting a shareholder’s rights and obligations.  However, even if no shareholder agreement exists or if it does not apply to the situation, a carefully planned and focused strategy, combined with a thorough understanding of the legal tools available to resolve the dispute, can be the difference between the success or failure of any litigation involving the prosecution or defense of shareholder’s lawsuit.

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Corporate Disputes

Written By: Joseph J. Nardulli

Disputes of many types and varieties can and do develop among individuals operating, managing and investing in corporations and other types of business entities.  These internal disputes frequently involve struggles to control the operation of the present business operations or the future of the company.  Such corporate disputes can be further fueled by shareholders or members of the business entity whose positions are at odds with the current management of the business entity.

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Lis Pendens – What Everyone Should Know

Written By: Joseph J. Nardulli

Often questions are posed to us regarding what a Lis Pendens recorded against real property is and what its effects are on the owner of the real property. “Lis Pendens” is merely a Latin expression which means that an action is pending in Court concerning an ownership or possessory interest in the property in question. That is, anyone who would acquire an interest in that real property, a purchaser or a lender, would take that interest subject to any judgment that may be entered in the lawsuit described in the Lis Pendens.