| The Community Reinvestment Act |
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| Prior to the enactment of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), many depository institutions excluded low-income neighborhoods and persons of color from taking advantage of the institutions' lending services. More... |
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| Deceit in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present opportunities for deceit. Deceit, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law. More... |
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| Preparation for Construction Claims |
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| Construction claims are so prevalent and diverse that preparation for the inevitable should be a part of each contractor's normal business routine. Though the source and nature of each claim is not known, contractors do know when the performance of their work is impacted or when events, circumstances, or situations arise that are outside the realm of the contractual provisions contemplated by the parties. In these instances, the contractor should collect any pertinent information and documentation that would support its actions or assist in the defense of any potential claims. More... |
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| Negligent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions |
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| Real estate transactions present situations in which negligent misrepresentation can occur. Negligent misrepresentation, insofar as the area of tort law is concerned, is usually defined by state law. More... |
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| The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act |
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| Congress enacted the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). The law can be found at 26 U.S.C.S. §1445. More... |
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