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Additionally, the National Law Review covers regulations and legislation as it relates to mortgages and other real estate lending requirements; including, the requirements imposed on lenders under RESPA, and other news from the CFPB as it relates to homeownership and mortgage procedures, such as the Know Before You Owe Rule.

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In the construction arena, reporting worker injuries on the job site, and coverage of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws are extensively reported on by the attorney writers at the National Law Review. 

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Recent Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure & Zoning News

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Dec
12
2020
Federal Judge Blocks Eviction Moratorium Challenge by Los Angeles Apartment Owners Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
9
2021
California Legislature Extends Residential Eviction Moratorium and Implements Rental Assistance Program for Landlords and Tenants Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
29
2011
Provisions in CC&R's Requiring Arbitration of Claims Against Developers by Homeowners Associations or Owners Are Not Enforceable Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
4
2021
Build Me A Building As Fast As You Can Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2011
Brokers - Thou Shalt Not Accept Payments From More Than One Source In Connection With a Mortgage Loan Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
17
2011
More Teeth For The Tender Rule Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
30
2011
No Need To Record An Assignment Of A Deed Of Trust Prior To Foreclosure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
11
2013
The Supreme Court Gets It Right On Takings - And Wrong - A View from "Inside the Curtilage": The Property Owner's Perspective Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
4
2013
Maryland Legislature Fixes Problems Left Over From 2012 Indemnity Deed of Trust (IDOT) Legislation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
27
2023
California Court Holds Proposed Ballot Measure Excluding Community Plan Area from Height Limit Is Not a “Later Activity” For Purposes of a Within-the-Scope Analysis Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
16
2014
Bright Line Rule: Collateral Estoppel Precludes Attacks on Quasi-Judicial Permit Decisions (But Stay Tuned: Rehearing Granted on the Court’s Own Motion) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
25
2015
California Supreme Court Upholds San Jose’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
24
2016
New Live/Work Ordinance Adopted by L.A. City Council Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
29
2016
Attacking Class Action Allegations On The Pleadings Can Be A Successful Strategy Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
13
2019
CDP Applicant May Not Challenge Local Agency’s CEQA Decision on Coastal Development Permit While CDP Appeal to Coastal Commission Is Pending Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
19
2019
Court of Appeal Rules HERO Cannot Save Previously Vacated Rental Units Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
12
2019
California’s “Housing Crisis Act of 2019” May Boost Housing Production or Just Boost Housing-Related Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2020
State-Level Rent Relief Due to COVID-19 Impacts: California Governor Newsom’s Executive Order Explained Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
27
2020
Digital CEQA: New Executive Order Creates An Alternative Path For Complying With CEQA Notice, Posting And Public Review Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
26
2010
County Approval of Conditional Siting Agreement Not A Project Approval Under CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
4
2021
Continuous and Progressive Damage Raised Factual Question as to the Timing of “Occurrence” Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
28
2011
Fourth Circuit Offers Pyrrhic Victory On Corps Jurisdiction Over Developer's Clean Water Act Permit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
22
2011
The Year 2010 In Review: Contractor Licensing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
16
2011
To Avoid Assuming Fiduciary Duties, Mortgage Lenders Should Take Care to Avoid Acting as Mortgage Brokers Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
20
2011
Construction Arbitration Clause Calling for Expanded Judicial Review Must be Explicit and Unambiguous Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
6
2011
California AB 32's Cap-And-Trade Program Developments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
23
2013
Considerations For International Clients Who Intend to Buy A Home In the U.S. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
2
2023
As Deadline for Housing Element Certification Passes, “Builder’s Remedy” and AB 1398 Remedies Loom for Noncompliant Bay Area Cities and Counties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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