The United States Supreme Court recently handed down a landmark decision, Tyler v Hennepin Cnty., 143 S. Ct. 1369, 1371 (2023), that has significant implications for property owners and the government’s ability to withhold tax foreclosure surplus.

Frank Hammond July 17, 2023

Thoughts On E-Discovery

In a previous and recent case with the State of Oregon, several counties sued the state for over a billion dollars. They alleged that the state had breached a contract with them for high timber harvests and therefore higher timber generated payments.

Jason Hammond July 10, 2023

Breaking Down Urban Zoning For Development Projects

Developing a project takes a significant amount of time, effort and research to ensure the development happens without a hitch.

Jason Hammond July 6, 2023

An Overview Of Express Easements And Their Legal Descriptions

You bought a retirement home adjacent to a lake, but not on the lake, in large part because the title included “[a] 60 foot of even width roadway easement” across the neighboring property

Frank Hammond July 5, 2023

Resolving Neighbor Disputes: Navigating Easement Rights

Living in a close-knit community often brings numerous benefits, such as a sense of belonging, shared resources, and a supportive network.

Frank Hammond July 5, 2023

Understanding the Circumstances of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) under CERCLA

Environmental protection and remediation efforts are crucial to safeguarding our communities from hazardous substances and pollution.

Frank Hammond July 5, 2023

Navigating Contribution Actions under CERCLA: A Lawyer’s Perspective

Environmental contamination is a growing concern in our modern world, and addressing the cleanup and allocation of responsibility for such contamination is crucial.

Frank Hammond July 4, 2023

Beginning Discovery

This post assumes a typical large commercial or government lawsuit in federal court where the complaint or some version of it has survived motion practice.

Frank Hammond July 4, 2023

The Clean Water Act, Past and Future

On January 1, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order telling federal agencies to review action and policies from the last four years for “inconsistencies” with policies in the order.