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  • Town Takes Parcel, Owner Sues for Fair Market Value

    The Legal Battle for Fair Compensation in Eminent Domain Cases Background In 2007, the plaintiff bought a 21, 557 square feet lot with a retail building and storage area across the Saugus River at the Belden Bly Bridge on Route 107 to complement the marina and boat maintenance facility. In 2018, the property was taken […] More

  • “Home buying costs set to decrease following major US real estate group settlement”

    The National Association of Realtors Resolves Antitrust Litigation The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to a settlement of $418 million in antitrust litigation. This settlement was in response to accusations of brokerages inflating sales commissions, and is expected to bring significant changes and lower costs when Americans buy and sell homes. Brokers were […] More

  • New Pesticide Regulations Spark Environmental Racism Protests in Ojai Valley News

    The Importance of Access to Justice During the COVID-19 Pandemic As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that access to justice is more crucial now than ever before. Unfortunately, the pandemic has created numerous barriers to accessing legal services and court proceedings, particularly for vulnerable populations. The Digital […] More