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When entitlement to leave lapses under EU law – a neverending story?
International Law OfficeFebruary 1, 2012

Under German law, the statutory minimum entitlement to leave is four weeks per year. However, six weeks' paid annual leave is often agreed under collective bargaining agreements or in employment contracts. For example, if an employee is unable to work ...more »

Bill to require more transparency in ballot measure advertising moves forward
Northwest Progressive Institute Official Blog (blog)February 1, 2012

HB 2499 would require advertising for or against ballot measures in Washington to include the name and address of the entity paying for the advertising; entities that are political committees would also have to disclose the names of their top five ...more »

Real Estate Law News and Stories

Building Codes
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Web Winners: Navigating real estate industry
News & ObserverFebruary 8, 2012

That's where FDR is code for "formal dining room" and "in-law potential" refers to a part of a house that might serve as a separate apartment. http://bit.ly/wR9RJB -The Dummies.com page on real estate investing gives a broad look at ways to invest in ...more »

Industrial Development Issues
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Fuel subsidy strike was a violation of the Constitution
VanguardFebruary 3, 2012

If not an industrial or trade dispute, then it cannot form the basis for a strike: See Section 254C[1] of the Constitution as amended; Section 7 of the National Industrial Court Act 2006. Some States in Nigeria have astronomically increased taxes as a ...more »

Commercial Real Estate
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Johnson C. Smith, Charlotte School of Law to offer dual degree
Charlotte Business JournalFebruary 1, 2012

Johnson C. Smith President Ronald Carter touts the university's collaboration with Charlotte School of Law. Beginning this fall, Johnson C. Smith University and Charlotte School of Law will offer a dual degree program that will allow students to earn ...more »

30 SECOND GUIDE: Mortgage approvals
This is MoneyFebruary 1, 2012

By This Is Money Reporter Mortgage approvals are a good indicator of how the housing market is going to behave in the coming months. What's it all about? The City team explains how mortgage approvals can be used to indicate the general health of the ...more »

Reits And Limited Partnerships
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CCSAM FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP v. KING
Leagle.comFebruary 1, 2012

Humphrey & Petersen, PC, Tucson, By Andrew J. Petersen, Attorneys for Defendant/Appellee John Siler. THIS DECISION DOES NOT CREATE LEGAL PRECEDENT AND MAY NOT BE CITED EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY APPLICABLE RULES. See Ariz. R. Supreme Court 111(c); ...more »

Construction Contracts & Disputes, Boundaries
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Demonstrators seek revision of terrorist detention act
Louisville Courier-JournalFebruary 4, 2012

Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., at Friday's protest against a section of the National Defense Authorization Act outside the Snyder Federal Courthouse downtown. / By John Sommers II/Special to The CJ More than 50 Occupy Louisville and other demonstrators Friday ...more »

Residential Real Estate
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Governor Announces Appointments to Commissions and Boards
WIBWFebruary 1, 2012

She earned a Masters of Public Administration and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Kansas. Mays is also a licensed specialist in Clinical Social Work and a Certified Mediator. (Law Enforcement and JJA Agencies Member) Dona Booe, ...more »

Construction Litigation
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Legislative scrutiny increases on traffic-fine revenue
Richmond Times DispatchFebruary 5, 2012

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010, Virginia's courts collected $95 million in fines and court costs from the enforcement of local ordinances — most involving traffic laws — that parallel state statutes, the audit shows.more »

Restrictive Covenant Injunctions
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Illinois Appellate Court applies Reliable Fire retroactively to reverse and ...
Lexology (registration)February 15, 2012

The plaintiff, a hair salon, sought to enforce a restrictive covenant against defendant, a former employee who quit and joined a competing hair salon in violation of the terms of the restrictive covenant. The trial court relied upon LSBZ, Inc. v.more »

Eminent Domain
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Ariz. tribe votes to take over Skywalk management
FederalNewsRadio.comFebruary 10, 2012

A northwestern Arizona tribe has voted to declare eminent domain over the Grand Canyon Skywalk. A tribal spokesman says the Tribal Council voted Feb.7, 2012 to sever a contract with Las Vegas developer David Jin and take over management of the Skywalk.more »

Title Litigation
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Notice From the Securities Arbitration Law Firm of Klayman & Toskes to Merrill ...
MarketWatch (press release)February 3, 2012

K&T, an experienced, qualified and nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, practices exclusively in the field of securities arbitration and litigation. It continues its representation of investors throughout the world in securities ...more »

Foreclosure
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Miramar man convicted of fraud, theft in 'Don Juan' case
Palm Beach PostFebruary 17, 2012

... and classified his misdeeds as civil, not criminal. But prosecutors Don Tenbrook and Al Guttmann said love had nothing to do with Francois' actions. Now awaiting foreclosure, Anglade remained in court throughout the day Wednesday and Thursday, ...more »

Zoning Regulations, Land Use
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New plan for county land-use code?
The Durango HeraldFebruary 3, 2012

The decision came Thursday after a daylong workshop with the county's new interim planning director, consultant Gary Suiter, and a second consultant who is an expert in zoning. During the session, Suiter recommended commissioners amend the code rather ...more »

Hotel Reit Practice
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Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II Acquires Medical Office Buildings in ...
MarketWatch (press release)February 2, 2012

2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II (formerly known as Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT II) announced today that it has acquired three medical office buildings in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina for an aggregate ...more »

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