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US federal judge blocks enforcement of non-compete ban against real estate broker

JURIST

However, the judge only stopped the ban from going into effect against the plaintiff, a real estate broker, rather than blocking the FTC from enforcing the ban nationwide. The judge concluded that the relevant statute here, Section 6(g) of the FTC Act, “falls short” of doing so.

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US federal appeals court rejects suit challenging COVID-19 eviction moratorium

JURIST

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit by landlords challenging part of New York’s eviction moratorium statute. Five landlords and a real estate industry trade group in New York sued the state court administration and county sheriffs on May 6.

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Zillow Loses Second Round of Copyright Fight Over Real Estate Photos

The IP Law Blog

VHT “is the largest professional real estate photography studio” in the U.S., Real estate brokers generally retain VHT to photograph properties they are attempting to sell and then edit the photos, save them in their electronic database, and deliver them to the client pursuant to a license agreement.

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Anti-SLAPP statute applies to lawsuit against residential sidewalk picketers

At the Lectern

Kuhns , the Supreme Court today holds that the anti-SLAPP statute (Code Civ. Because the CEO dismissed his petitions for restraining orders, the case involves whether the picketers can recover attorney fees under the statute. In Geiser v. Three years ago, in FilmOn.com Inc v. DoubleVerify Inc. 2019) 7 Cal.5th

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Property owner defendants could not rely on statute of repose for defective improvements to real property.

Day on Torts

The statute of repose for defective improvements to real property did not apply where defendants were the property owners of the pipe culvert at issue in the case. The trial court found that “the statute of repose for defective improvements to real estate barred [plaintiff’s] action” and granted summary judgment to defendants.

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Tips for Managing Your Personal Injury Cases

Paralegal Bootcamp

Even if you’re in a different practice area, some of these will also apply to you, whether in personal injury, real estate, or commercial litigation. . What you do need to know are a few important things about every one of those personal injury files: What is the statute of limitations date for each one?

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Paralegal Tips for Negotiating Client Bills and Liens

Paralegal Bootcamp

We’re up against statutes and tight deadlines, so when you get a file early on you should try to take advantage of it. I’m currently working as a real estate legal assistant, learning to be a real estate paralegal. Get involved early on. Meet the Author.