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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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Jun
3
2022
Breaking: Mass. High Court Expansively Interprets Zoning Exemption for Solar Energy Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
10
2023
And Environmental Justice for All? Mass. High Court Clarifies Application of EJ Policy Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
5
2023
Massachusetts High Court Reaffirms “Single Look Doctrine” For Evaluating Liquidated Damages Clause in Commercial Leases Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
26
2024
Maine Law Court Upholds Sanctions Against Pro Se Litigant in Foreclosure Cases Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
2
2020
COVID-19: Maine Extends Property Tax Application Deadlines; New Hampshire Offers Some Tax Relief Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
30
2020
Mass. High Court Declines to Expand Prior Public Use Doctrine Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
3
2022
Now is the Time to Appeal Excessive Rhode Island Commercial Property Tax Assessment Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
18
2023
New Mass. AG continues hard line against local bylaws that hinder battery energy storage systems Pierce Atwood LLP
Nov
20
2023
Maine Court Clarifies Jurisdiction in Certain Property Tax Appeals and Addresses Maine Revenue Services’ Duty to Taxpayers When Changing Policy Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
12
2024
Maine Law Court Reverses Rule Barring Foreclosure After a Deficient Notice of Default Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
17
2018
Late-Filed Appeal to Zoning Board is a Nullity, Not a Springboard to Constructive Approval Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
29
2019
Condominium Mechanic’s Liens Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
27
2020
COVID-19: Massachusetts Governor Baker’s March 23, 2020 Order Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
29
2020
Real Estate Development in the Time of Coronavirus: Massachusetts – Update 4/28/20 Pierce Atwood LLP
May
22
2020
In Massachusetts, Defendant Who Prevails on Special Motion to Dismiss Lis Pendens Case Can Recover Appellate Attorneys’ Fees Pierce Atwood LLP
May
28
2020
COVID-19: IRS Extends Production Tax Credit/Investment Tax Credit Safe Harbors Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
21
2022
FERC Issues Two Controversial Policy Statements on Natural Gas Infrastructure Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
31
2018
Trustee of Realty Trust Saved from Application of Merger Doctrine (at least for now) Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
12
2019
Mass. Appeals Court Upholds Somerville’s Union Square Revitalization Plan Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
23
2019
This Land (Was) Your Land: Mass. Appeals Court Updates Law on Adverse Possession and Prescriptive Easements Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
16
2020
COVID-19: Maine DECD Issues New Statewide Guidance on Real Estate Activities Pierce Atwood LLP
Jun
30
2020
Wrong Procedure Costs City $1 Million Dollar Judgment Against Developer it Fined for Building Without Permits Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
5
2022
Legislation Requiring Statewide Registration of Short-Term Rentals Becomes Law Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
15
2024
The Court as Casino No More: Law Court Ends Stringent Foreclosure Rule Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
26
2019
An Easy Way to Preserve Your Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Rhode Island Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
23
2020
Emergency Rule – Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB) Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
27
2020
COVID-19: City of Portland, Maine Issues Stay at Home Emergency Order Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
21
2020
COVID-19: Massachusetts Legislature Stays Evictions and Foreclosures Pierce Atwood LLP
 

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