It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!
Katherine C. Tower, JD, MBA, RPLURinat B. Klier Erlich There are about 9 million Americans with significant physical and sensory impairments, but there are only 10,000-12,000 assistance dogs, of which...
View ArticleHaving a badly Drafted Contract is Worse Than Having No Contract At All
Rinat B. Klier Erlich I. Benefits of a Well Drafted Contract Contracts can insulate professionals from liability. They can impose a shorter statute of limitation, impose a requirement to mediate (as a...
View ArticleCAR Coronavirus Addendum and Cancelation of Contracts
Rinat B. Klier Erlich The California Association of Realtors Residential Purchase Agreement does not have a force majeure provision in the contract, so a buyer or seller wishing to cancel or delay...
View ArticleThe Risks of Dual Agency
Cheryl Davidson, Specialty Claims Management Rinat B. Klier Erlich Real estate transactions have always had the dual agency anomaly, in comparison with other fields of professional services. In the...
View ArticleCan a Broker Avoid Its Duty to Physically Inspect The Property?
Rinat B. Klier Erlich The recent California Governor executive order and the continued practice of brokers, requires a refresher on the brokers’ duties of inspection, so that brokers understand what...
View ArticleRisks and Difficulties In Mold Litigation
Rinat B. Klier Erich Mold litigation is unique in that it is a cross over between design and construction defect, personal injury and property damage. Mold litigation is expert-intensive and it...
View ArticleCyber Phishing For Wire Fraud
Rinat Klier Erlich There are many forms of cyber fraud including, stolen information, cyber ransom and identity theft. In those situations, a perpetrator attacks a business and is able to steel from...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts for Property Managers and Landlords
Rinat B. Klier Erlich Real estate agents and brokers manage properties. They are often subject to claims by the Department of Real Estate, Department of Fair Housing, Department of Consumer Affairs,...
View ArticleBeware of Zillow Purchase Agreements
Rinat Klier Erlich In many transactions, Zillow acts as seller and it insists on using its own purchase agreement. Below are issues you should consider when advising your buyers whether/how to use the...
View ArticleThe Exclusionary Impact of Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) in the Workplace
By Katherine C. Tower, JD, MBA and Rinat B. Klier-Erlich, JD, MA For the last few years, we hear a lot about automating certain task, whether by necessity (to remain competitive and save human...
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