Service: Real Estate
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Navigating the NAR Settlement Amid New DOJ Scrutiny: Essential Insights for Realtors, Brokers, and Buyer
U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough’s recent approval of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) $418 million settlement in the Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case marks a significant shift in real estate commission structures. However, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has expressed concerns that certain provisions may still hinder competition, indicating that further scrutiny is likely. Key…
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How Title Insurance Protects Against Fraud in Commercial Real Estate
In the dynamic and often complex world of commercial real estate, fraud can pose a significant threat to investors, developers, and lenders. Fraudulent activities, ranging from forged documents to undisclosed liens, can result in substantial financial losses and legal complications. At Excel Title Services, we understand the critical role that title insurance plays in protecting…
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The Role of Surveys in Commercial Real Estate Title Insurance
In the realm of commercial real estate transactions, the importance of thorough due diligence cannot be overstated. One critical aspect of this due diligence process is obtaining a comprehensive survey of the property. Surveys play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of title insurance for commercial properties. At Excel Title Services, we…
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Angie Gates
Angie is a partner practicing in the areas of commercial finance, real estate, construction, and general corporate law. Angie joined DBL Law in 2002 and is based in the firm’s Northern Kentucky office. In her commercial finance practice, Angie advises regional and national lending institutions, as well as private and non-profit organizations as borrowers, in…
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Drew Emmert
Drew is a partner in the Real Estate, Banking & Commercial, Business & Transactional, Construction, Estate Planning & Probate and Tax Planning & Compliance practice groups at DBL Law. Drew provides general counsel services to individuals and privately-held businesses in a wide range of industries, and to real estate owners, investors, tenants and developers. Drew…
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Jim Dressman
Jim is a former managing partner and current DBL Law partner practicing extensively in the areas of Banking & Commercial, Business & Transactional, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate and Tax Planning & Compliance. He represents profit and nonprofit entities and individuals in financial transactions, business mergers and asset acquisitions and sales, and real estate…
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Aaron Caskey
Aaron is a partner practicing in the Banking & Commercial, Business & Transactional, and Real Estate practice groups. Aaron joined DBL Law as a summer associate in May of 2013 and is based in the firm’s Northern Kentucky office. Aaron obtained his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2014, where he…
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Patrick Hughes
Patrick is a partner practicing in the areas of Banking & Commercial, Business & Transactional, Government Advocacy & Economic Development, and Real Estate. He is admitted to practice law in both Kentucky and Ohio. Patrick has successfully represented clients in a variety of matters involving public-private partnerships, banking and public financing, infrastructure development and construction,…