A very nice Law Society of Upper Canada auditor visited me today for a random audit (note: lawyers get audited at least once every five years). Here’s what the experience was like. First off, I’m not a typical lawyer getting audited. I don’t do real estate law (phew! – I hate paper and all the fraud involved in real estate) so that made the auditor’s life easier. Also, the fact that I keep my statements, invoices, etc. organized helped too.  The auditor commented that I was the “second simplest lawyer” she’s ever audited.

Before each showing of your home to potential buyers, it is important to make a good first impression. Be sure your front entry has a sparkling door knocker and door knobs, and that front door and porch are clean and free of clutter. Once inside your home should smell inviting so bake the quick and easy break and bake cookies or brownies, or put a drop of vanilla on the top of a light bulb for a welcome aroma. You can make the home seem more inviting by installing higher wattage light bulbs and opening all the window treatments to let the light flood your home.

Legal document translation requires expert knowledge; the words in this type of document are very precise and shouldn’t have any ambiguity. A legal translator should have in-depth knowledge of law. Getting the legal document translation wrong can cause a huge cost, confusion, frustration and undue delay.

In late March of this year in the case of U.S. Bank v. Ibanez , Massachusetts Land Court Judge Keith C. Long issued one of the most controversial rulings in recent years which has called into question hundreds if not thousands of foreclosure titles across Massachusetts. The Ibanez decision is what happens when you mix equal parts of a deteriorating real estate market with Wall Street’s insatiable demand for mortgage back securities with sloppy lending practices and outdated state foreclosure statutes.

Over at The Modern Firm (formerly Chard.Net), we’re excited to begin an online marketing campaign for Bloomfield Hills, MI Law attorneys Graham & Hubbert . The Law Offices of Graham & Hubbert provides experienced, personalized representation and quality advice at an affordable price. They specialize in a number of legal areas, including: divorce , estate planning , real estate law , personal injury , business law , and criminal law .

Home foreclosure is still a hot topic on the minds of many Americans.  Mass layoffs, furloughs, and salary cuts have given cause to worry for millions of homeowners who are tightening purse strings to budget for monthly mortgage payments.  Over the past months we have covered the topic from various angles to inform consumers about the state of foreclosures and homeowner options to avoid foreclosure. Here is a rundown of our top 10 posts: 1.

As I was following some of the posts by @ imadnaffa on Twitter, I came across a post by a consultant that guarantees LEED Certification.  This got me thinking about the myriad issues relating to the third party certification aspect of adding such certification to construction contracts and the relationship of consultants to this process.