Recent News and Updates from AGC
AGC Attorneys Present “Top 10 Pointers For Dealing With Cities and Counties”
On December 10, 2010, AGC attorneys Matthew Gorman and Anthony Marinaccio conducted a presentation for the Commercial Division of the North San Diego County Association of Realtors in Vista, California on the subject of local planning and entitlement issues entitled “Top 10 Points When Dealing.
Read MoreAGC Successfully Defends Lawsuit in Court of Appeal
Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin is extremely pleased to announce that the California Court of Appeal has issued an opinion unanimously upholding a judgment in favor of the City of West Covina. The underlying lawsuit was filed by Steven and Deborah Lynn against the City of West.
Read MoreReal Estate Brokers Owe Duty To Disclose To Prospective Buyers That Seller May Not Be Able To Transfer Title Free From Liens
The California Court of Appeal recently decided a case having important implications on real estate transactions, especially in light of the economic downturn. The case, Holmes v. Summer[1], dealt with whether real estate brokers owe a duty to buyers to disclose, prior to entering escrow,.
Read MoreAGC Partner Matthew M. Gorman Addresses Industry Manufacturers Council
On Tuesday, October 5, 2010, AGC Partner Matthew M. Gorman gave a presentation to the Industry Manufacturers Council at the Management/Operations Committee (“M/O”) Luncheon. The presentation, titled “Urban Development in a Down Economy — Using Redevelopment to Expand Business and Improve Communities,” was a tremendous.
Read MoreCalifornia Court of Appeal Holds Insurer May Deny Coverage After Discovering Insured Made Material Misrepresentations on Policy Application
In 2003, the building owner applied for insurance from Crusader. The applications specifically asked whether the building had been inspected by any governmental department, and the building owner answered that the building had been inspected several years past but did not mention the most recent.
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