by Brian Huddleston | Nov 5, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes
House approves extension by vote of 402-12; buyers now have until June 30, 2010 to close on a home. By:?Alison Rice Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted 402-12 to approve an extension and expansion of the popular housing tax credit and,...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 2, 2009 | Real Estate Law
Myth No. 1: ?You must be behind on your payments to qualify for a loan modification. This belief is patently false. However, the reason why this belief exists is because it was once true. Before the U.S. government got involved, most banks could not be convinced that...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 2, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes
Amanda Bronstad 11-02-2009 A class action has been filed against Redbox Automated Retail LLC on behalf of consumers who claim they were charged late fees on DVD rentals, even though the kiosk retailer advertises that it does not charge late fees. The suit comes as...
by Brian Huddleston | Oct 22, 2009 | Firm News
At the end of a landlord/tenant relationship disputes can easily lead to litigation. ?This week I was pleased to successfully defend a Tulsa couple that were sued by their landlord for rent and late fees far in excess of what was actually owed by the tenants. ?It was...
by Brian Huddleston | Sep 1, 2009 | Real Estate Law, Uncategorized
Commercial contracts have become increasingly complex in our litigious society. Why can’t contracts just be written in plain language with the common words (and sentence structures) we use in everyday conversation? The truth is – they can! There is no...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
It happens every year. My doctor’s office, calls to tell me I need to schedule an appointment. Why? ?Because it is time?for my annual check-up. I always forget. ?That’s ok, that’s why my doctor’s office is calling me. I make the appointment and...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 26, 2009 | Firm News
I am a proud member of America’s essential profession. Without lawyers and the rule of law, a free, fair and open society is not sustainable. I recognize that the legal profession’s traditions – the world’s most respected legal education...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 22, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes
By ROBERT BOCZKIEWICZ World Correspondent Published: 8/22/2009??2:26 AM Last Modified: 8/22/2009??3:44 AM DENVER ? Haskell County commissioners lost another battle Friday in their ongoing court fight to have a Ten Commandments monument remain on the courthouse lawn in...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 20, 2009 | Real Estate Law
Several factors go into the decision to buy a home, e.g., price, location [location, location :-)], condition and financing. One decision is often over-looked, and that is how to take and hold legal title to the home. However, this decision will affect who can sign...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 18, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes
NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2009 Release # 09-309 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 699-4595 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media...
