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The Community Wealth Preservation Program: A Guide for Lenders and Homeowners

Introduction On January 12, 2024, Governor Murphy signed legislation establishing the “Community Wealth Preservation Program,” which aims...

Real Property Principles: Recordation Status Doesn’t Supplant Actual Notice

Introduction After purchasing real property in 2017 in Greenport, New York, Plaintiff JMMJ Development, LLC (“JMMJ”) brought...

State Court Prioritizes Taxpayer ID in Adverse Possession of Unimproved Land Case

Introduction The Court of Appeals for Arkansas, Second Division, recently affirmed the dismissal of a complaint seeking...

Court Holds MPDAA Controls over Tenancy Act in Joint Account Ownership Case

Introduction The New Jersey Appellate Division recently decided a case involving levies on a bank account wherein...

Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Coverage Suit, Questioning What Plaintiff Knew and When She Knew it

Introduction In this case, the United States District Court for the Central District in California considered how...