Below you will find articles from our legal journals on a variety of pressing legal topics.
In the world of estate planning, few vehicles offer the multigenerational control and wealth preservation power of a dynasty trust. Originally favored by the ultra-wealthy, dynasty trusts are now a common planning tool for families seeking to...
A major regulatory change is coming to the U.S. real estate market, and professionals in the legal, financial, and real estate sectors need to prepare now. Beginning December 1, 2025, the Residential Real Estate (RRE) Reporting Rule, issued by the...
Arriba, Arriba, Arriba! Roberto Clemente Growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1960s, I idolized Roberto Clemente. One of my prized possessions is the polaroid my sister took of him standing at Forbes Field with the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of...
The Supreme Court ended its 2023-2024 term with a series of blockbuster decisions that reshaped how courts evaluate agency action. As regulatory power evolves, lawyers advising clients in regulated industries — and those engaging with or...
Current Developments in Employment Law 2025 – now in its 31st year – is taking place in Santa Fe, NM, on July 24-26, 2025, in person or via live webcast. 2025 will be an evolving and challenging year for employment practitioners, and Current...
In recent years, a growing number of construction companies have established employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).1 The interest in an ESOP is often generated by the need for an exit strategy for one or more of the owners of a closely held...
Get the in-depth answers to the most essential questions in estate planning and administration with Estate Planning in Depth 2025: The Do’s, the Don’ts, and the Must-Knows, on July 15, 2025 via live webcast. With Estate Planning in Depth 2025,...
When advocates for property owners take on an eminent domain case, they aim to achieve the best result possible for their clients. In some cases, that means fighting the taking. In other cases, the taking is inevitable, and the objective is to...
The rendering of a third-party legal opinion, like other attorney responsibilities in connection with closing a real estate secured finance transaction, involves professional liability risks.1 This article will discuss how an opinion preparer’s use...