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AL INSIGHTS | Recently, our nation has seen an increase in evictions and threats of eviction, often justified by the government's efforts to reclaim public land that was previously allocated as private property through illegal or irregular means. This issue has sparked intense debate in courtrooms and on parliamentary floors across the country, prompting lawmakers, legal professionals, and judges to weigh in on a critical question: Does the concept of indefeasibility or the sanctity of title serve as absolute proof of ownership? In this article, Modesta Mwanga Esq. examines the court's rulings on the indefeasibility of titles and explores whether such titles were lawfully acquired. #LandEvictions #PublicLandReclamation #PropertyRights #IndefeasibilityOfTitle #LandLaw

⚖️ Property settlement: superannuation and procedural fairness ⚖️ Procedural fairness is a very wide legal concept related to whether a court has exercised fairness when arriving at an administrative decision. The idea ensures that the court has not arrived at a decision that may be unfair, unjust or inequitable. In our latest blog post, we delve into: 🔹 What is Splitting order? 🔹 Why a splitting order? 🔹 How a splitting order can be made? Learn more about visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gwfTF--h #ProceduralFairness #SplittingOrder #SuperannuationSplit #JamesNobleLaw

The new Good Cause Eviction Law (NY RPL Article 6-A) has posted on public.leginfo.state.ny.us, and it's fair to say property rights in NYC for both landlords and tenants will substantially change. However, the approach to a good landlord-tenant relationship remains the same. Respectful and productive communications, proper and timely notices, fair dealing and reasonable expectations are generally better than time in Housing Court, where judges, clerks, court attorneys and counsel for litigants will hash out the details of this new law. https://lnkd.in/gpgyZcfw

The High Court (England and Wales) handed down its judgement last month in a case which looks at the components that are required in order to succeed in a case based on misrepresentations, all found to be missing in this case. The alleged misrepresentations were made in an “auction pack” relating to the sale of plots of land. The judgment contains an interesting dissection of the construct of those representations. In our most recent lawbite, we delve deeper into this aspect. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ehh7QyVX This article relates to legal developments in the United Kingdom, and was authored by Charlotte Mavor and Damian Hyndman. #RealEstateDisputes #LawBite

Our conflicts shape our cities, and our cities shape our conflicts. How do political leaders, city management, law enforcement and the citizens of our cities enable themselves to effectively deal with these modern urban conflicts? That is the main topic we explore in my new book, Skylines: Modern Urban Conflicts, due out December 2024

An interesting case on alleged misrepresentations made at a property auction. I have prepared the below article outlining why this is an important decision, especially for those in the industry.

S.9130 has no fiscal implications, making it a clear win-win for justice and budget alike. Let’s champion this bill for equitable access to civil legal services. #SupportS9130 #ProtectIOLA

In the varied landscape of United States law, each state crafts its legal framework under the dual sovereignty granted by the federal system. This results in a mosaic of laws that, while unified under the Constitution, often diverge significantly in interpretation and application from one state to another. California, known for its progressive legislation and influential court decisions, frequently sets precedents that either lead or markedly differ from those in other states. Read our latest blog for some of the key areas where California diverges from or aligns with other states. 👉 https://bit.ly/3wUibRi #LegalResearch #CAlaw #CaliforniaLaw #CEB

SCOTUS will soon rule on the Chevron doctrine. Our guide to agency deference provides a summary of the key cases that inform judicial review of agency decisions—from agencies’ policy judgments to their interpretations of governing statutes and regulations: https://ow.ly/cYh030sECa3

In a landmark ruling, the Ontario Superior Court has validated a notebook as the legal will of the deceased, illustrating the evolving nature of testamentary documentation under the Succession Law Reform Act. This decision underscores the court’s readiness to adapt to non-traditional forms of wills that clearly express a person's final wishes. 👉 Dive deeper into the details of this case and its implications for estate planning. https://ow.ly/PXXe50Rz3jm #EstatePlanning #LegalNews #InnovativeLaw #OntarioCourt