The California Lawyers Association Real Property Section Executive Committee is sad to announce the passing of our beloved friend and colleague Bob McCormick. Read more
Stancil v. Super. Ct. (2021) _ Cal.5th _ , 2021 WL 1727612: The California Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeal ruling denying defendant writ relief from the trial court's order denying defendant's motion to quash service of summons under Code of Civil Procedure section 418.10 in an unlawful detainer case. Read more
A notice of pendency of action or lis pendens is a statutory procedure designed to give constructive notice of a lawsuit affecting real property. (Civ. Pro. C. § 405.2 et seq.) The recording of this notice is privileged if properly recorded. However, no privilege exists if the notice is improper such as when the action does not affect title or possession of real property or because the action is filed in the wrong court. Read more
As the Chair of the California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Section (RPLS), I want to first thank our amazing volunteers and CLA staff who help RPLS provide relevant and timely educational content, Real Property Journal articles, and monthly articles in the eNews. I encourage you to get involved with RPLS. Read more
The California Lawyers Association is hosting its first Summer Cannabis (Law) Series. The Summer Cannabis (Law) Series is being hosted on the first Thursday of July, August, and September. Read more
Whether property is currently being used for cannabis purposes or in intended to be used for such purposes, and whether the property is for sale or lease, the unique nature of the cannabis industry means that lawyers will inevitably be called upon to consult on a plethora of legal issues. Read more
As the country re-opens and potential clients return to their busy lives, attorneys need to quickly pivot and adapt this changing landscape. This webinar will discuss ethical and effective strategies for building a strong online presence and best practices in social media and web-based marketing, including dealing with online review sites. We will also address the California Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to attorney advertising, as well as considerations for attorneys who actively engage in social media regarding their personal views. Read more