Quasi-Judicial Immunity for Court-Appointed Partition Brokers
In California, several classes of persons are entitled to some form of immunity protecting them from liability for activities performed in connection with judicial proceedings. For…
Where Can a Wronged Deed of Trust Investor Sue?
This post was primarily authored by Zachary B. Young, a “Rising Star” for four years running and a Litigation Associate at Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP. When…
Money and Dirt: Reviewing 2017
Here is a look back at some of the top real estate and secured lending developments from 2017 covered here at Money and Dirt: The 2016…
“Broker Beware” — Get Commission Agreements In Writing
All California real estate brokers should be well aware of the statute of frauds governing their work found in Civil Code section 1624(a)(4). Here is what…
Money and Dirt: Reviewing 2016
Here is a look back at some of the top real estate and secured lending developments from 2016 covered here at Money and Dirt: The California…
California Supreme Court Weighs In On “Associate Licensee” Duties In Dual Agencies
Dual agencies — where a broker represents both the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction — raise plenty of thorny questions regarding the duties…