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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has introduced a new rule effective March 1, 2026 requiring reporting for certain residential real estate transactions to combat money laundering and other illicit financial activity. But what sorts of...
The San Jose City Council has recently eliminated a condition from a permit for development that had drawn criticism and set the stage for a Chick-fil-A restaurant at the corner of Race and West San Carlos Streets. The action highlights the struggles of the...
A Strategy Law Guide for Real Estate Lawyers and Business Lawyers in San Jose FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule: Why Legal Guidance Matters The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has adopted sweeping new reporting requirements that will affect a broad range of...
California continues to refine its approach to pass-through entity taxation. With the enactment of SB 132 (Ch. 25-17), the state has extended the availability of the Passthrough Entity Tax (PTET) for an additional five years, covering tax years 2026 through 2030. The legislation also...
Disputes over boundaries and property lines are among the most frequent (and most contentious) disputes in real estate law. Whether they involve residential neighborhoods or commercial real estate, boundary disputes represent substantial challenges for property owners. Knowing your legal options is critical to protect...
If you are operating a business under a trade name in the state of California, you should know what the business law requirements are for your Fictitious Business Name (FBN) – or DBA (Doing Business As). According to California Business & Professions Code §17920,...
For a number of years, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has employed Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) to pinpoint areas where all-cash purchases of real estate could conceivably be at risk for money laundering or other suspicious financial conduct....
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has released an expansive Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule which represents one of the biggest changes to ever hit real estate professionals from a regulatory standpoint. Initially scheduled to...
California businesses now face an added compliance challenge in an ever-changing legal environment: a crackdown on “junk fees.” The California Honest Pricing Law (SB 478) is now in effect, as well as the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new Junk Fees Rule, which means companies...
Contracts are the basis of many personal, professional and business relationships. These legal agreements define expectations and obligations when it comes to business leases, service agreements, and more. When one party does not fulfill their obligations, they are breaching the contract, which can lead...