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This is a California form of Promissory Note drafted to be secured by a Deed of Trust.

This is a California short form Deed of Trust to be recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

This is a form of guidelines to be used when engaging outside counsel. It is tailored towards litigation transactions.

These are sample Partial and Final Mechanic's Lien Waiver forms (Illinois).

This article highlights issues in Australia pertaining to short-term rental accommodations (such as Airbnb). The short-term rental industry has obviously taken hits during the pandemic. However, the Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) Act 2018 No 41 was enacted on 10 April 2020 in order to address the short-term rental concerns.

The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is being phased out on June 30, 2023, following allegations of manipulation. This has raised questions about what will replace LIBOR. The switch to another rate depends on the country where a company is located. While companies may still use LIBOR until June 2023, that extension is specific to the US dollar. This article discusses the transition.

The Covid-19 health crisis has affected the way businesses operate around the world. In this article, in-house counsel can learn more about the impact to Australian and New Zealand foreign investments, commercial real estate and subsidies for employees. This resource was published by Meritas in April 2020.

Whether you are an entrepreneur in charge of your first start-up, or an established company looking to open a new office, the decision to rent office space can be fraught with pitfalls and costs. Learn more about certain clauses and policies that can protect you and your company.

The environmental due diligence required for purchasing a commercial property can be daunting. Which of these assessments best fit your business goals?