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Escrow Holder Liability and Related Damages – A Simple Framework

Escrow Holder Liability Theories An escrow holder is typically able to be held liable on theories of: breach of contract, general negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty, among others which will not be discussed herein. Talkov Law, however, does have a stable of attorneys ready to assist with any other potential theories of liability which … Read More

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Escrow Holder Liability to Third Parties – A Simple Framework

What is Escrow? What is an Escrow Account? Escrow disputes may arise in a real estate or business context. One typical area where escrow is used and may be the source of litigation is in the course of a purchase and sale. Escrow disputes are one of many potential issues which may arise in the … Read More

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Statute of Frauds in California Real Estate

How the Statute of Frauds Applies to Real Estate in California What is the Statute of Frauds under California Code of Civil Procedure § 1971? The Statute of Frauds is a legal doctrine providing that certain types of contracts are invalid unless they are produced in writing and signed by the party to be charged. … Read More

Mortgage Shotgunning Fraud and California’s Race-Notice Recording System

Mortgage shotgunning threatens the classic rule of real property that a secured lender that has acquired his/her lien for value and without notice of earlier unrecorded interests in the property, maintains priority over the other interests if he/she records their trust deed first.

Lawyer Scott Talkov Published in American Bar Association Journal on Real Estate Law

Attorney Scott Talkov was recognized by the American Bar Association for his academic diligence through the publication of his research paper focusing on real estate finance and contracts. Talkov’s paper was published in the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal of the American Bar Association. With more than 30,000 members, the section is a leading national forum for … Read More