Real Estate & Property Law

SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein avoided $500K poker repayment, former firm employee testifies

A former employee at SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein's law firm testified Wednesday that Goldstein dodged repaying him for money invested in his poker-playing exploits, according to a story by Law360.

Jan 22, 2026 11:22 AM CST

Judge who allegedly kept ‘Book of Grudges’ faces misconduct charges

A Pennsylvania judge who allegedly kept a “Book of Grudges” and a sexually explicit calendar in her office violated judicial conduct standards, according to formal charges filed Wednesday.

Jan 9, 2026 12:42 PM CST

‘Christmas Lawyer’ uses settlement with homeowners association on more holiday decorations

An Idaho lawyer who had been fighting with his homeowners association over his "elaborate holiday displays" said he's using the money that he received during mediation for even more Christmas cheer in his new home, according to a report by Fox News.

Dec 24, 2025 11:15 AM CST

‘One of the strongest years ever’ for law firm office space leasing, new report suggests

Law firm office space leases are up 12% year over year so far, signaling that 2025 may come in as "one of the strongest years ever," acccording to a new report by real estate company Cushman & Wakefield.

Dec 11, 2025 10:08 AM CST

2025 Year in Review: Generative AI, access to justice and law schools

Another year is nearly in the books. In many ways, 2025 was a continuation of trends present in previous years.

Dec 10, 2025 9:08 AM CST

Grand jury refuses to reindict Letitia James in mortgage fraud case

A grand jury in Virginia on Thursday rejected Justice Department efforts to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, declining to indict her again after a judge dismissed the charges last week, according to two people familiar with the matter, who asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak about the proceedings.

Dec 5, 2025 9:53 AM CST

Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage case Trump pushed

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty Friday to allegations of mortgage fraud brought by the Justice Department amid President Donald Trump’s push to prosecute those who have investigated him.

Oct 24, 2025 2:24 PM CDT

Justice Department indicts NY attorney general

The Justice Department obtained an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, accusing her of committing mortgage fraud when she purchased a property in Virginia.

Oct 10, 2025 9:25 AM CDT

Illinois moves toward approving nonlawyers to offer limited legal advice

In an effort to increase access to justice, Illinois is moving toward developing a program to allow certified nonlawyers to offer limited legal advice under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

Oct 3, 2025 1:51 PM CDT

As more Americans fall behind in rent, cities adopt right to counsel programs for tenants

The idea that governments should provide free lawyers for low-income tenants in eviction court proceedings has gained traction in recent years. According to some housing rights groups, there are at least 19 cities, two counties and five states with right to counsel programs, and more will soon follow.

Oct 1, 2025 12:50 AM CDT

Compromise decision in Trump civil case tosses nearly $500M disgorgement order to pave way for appeal

A splintered New York appeals court gave President Donald Trump a partial victory Thursday, when it vacated an order for him to disgorge nearly $500 million for inflating the value of assets in statements to lenders and insurers.

Aug 21, 2025 1:07 PM CDT

Ex-judge gets law license back after suspension for taking $90K to do this

A former municipal court judge in Philadelphia has been reinstated to law practice after his suspension for accepting $90,000 from the campaign of a political opponent to drop out of a 2012 congressional campaign in the Democratic primary.

Aug 20, 2025 12:33 PM CDT

New legal tech service helps renters recover security deposits in New York

A new legal service designed to help New York City renters recover their security deposits launched Friday.

Jul 7, 2025 11:11 AM CDT

Federal judge’s defamation suit over alleged hacking inference tossed after he’s deemed public official

A federal judge in Miami has tossed dueling defamation claims stemming from a dispute over condo repairs in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that involve a New York federal judge.

Jul 3, 2025 10:11 AM CDT

Legal aid is a lifeline for families and communities

Each year, our organization, Community Legal Services, provides legal assistance to thousands of individuals who otherwise could not afford counsel. Our work, and that of the volunteer attorneys who support us, is essential in helping people navigate matters as simple as signing a lease or as complex as obtaining an injunction against an abusive spouse.

Jun 30, 2025 2:33 PM CDT