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VA Supreme Court Declares General Contractor Not a Necessary Party to Lien Enforcement Suit
A new decision from the Supreme Court of Virginia involving mechanic's liens may take some by surprise.
Continue ReadingClaims Deadline Set in Southern Title Receivership
A deadline of January 28, 2015 has been set for filing claims related to title insurance policies issued by Southern Title Insurance Corporation
Continue ReadingAvoiding Dealer Taint for Real Estate
Legitimate reasons compel a real estate holder to isolate his properties in separate LLCs.
Continue ReadingCan You Keep a Secret? The Quiet Pursuit of a Federal Trade Secret Regime
Congress is currently mulling new legislation designed to federalize (partially) trade secret law.
Continue ReadingHistoric Rehabilitation Tax Credit Transactions After The Safe Harbor
Lenders, Developers and Borrowers were all frustrated by the effect that revenue rulings and court cases had on Historic Rehabilitation loans in 2013.
Continue ReadingSmall Businesses Remain Targets of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased its focus on small businesses.
Continue ReadingThe HIPAA Honeymoon is Over
Recently, there has been an marked increase in the enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules by the federal government.
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