In yet another head-scratching court of appeal ruling, investors were given a shocking and sobering reminder that common sense has nothing to do with the law. The court ruled that despite a clear, unambiguous provision in a written purchase agreement between two “very...
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Jeff Hosts Radio Show On Wall St. Business Network
Jeff recently hosted the Going Beyond Real Estate Show on the Wall St. Business Network (KDOW 1220 AM). In addition to discussing hot topics he's encountering with his investor clients (if you would like to discuss any of those topics, please contact Jeff at...
Surprising Court Ruling Impacts Every Business Contract and Written “Proposal”
Every real estate investor, real estate broker and businessperson needs to know about a surprising decision handed down recently by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of California. In First National Mortgage Company v. Federal Realty Investment Trust (9th Cir. 2011)...
On the Radio: How To Negotiate Better Joint Ventures and Construction Contracts and Handle Your Construction Defect Problem
Jeff was on the "Best Of Investing" radio show this past Saturday at 1:00 p.m. on Fox News Radio 910 AM discussing the topics of how to negotiate better joint ventures and better construction contracts, as well as what to do if you're having a construction defect...
Success Story: When negotiating loan modifications, you need “an iron fist in a velvet glove”
There is an increasing amount of confusion surrounding loan modifications. The longer this challenging economy persists, the more new laws, rules, and regulations complicate this area. On top of that, individual lenders often make matters worse by adding their own...
UPDATE: New LinkedIn Group Offers Free Matching of Joint Venture Partners
Less than one year ago, I announced my new free Joint Venture Matching Group in LinkedIn with the below e-mail. As of today, that group is 526 members strong. That's 526 free sources of potential JV opportunities. I invite you to read the below, check out the group...
Critical Lessons You Must Learn From “The Social Network”
I recently saw “The Social Network”, the super-hot movie about how “Facebook” was created. Significantly, the primary focus of the movie was not just showing how the mega-company came to be but the mega-multiple-lawsuits that almost immediately erupted among the...
Jeff On The Radio: “Insider Secrets for Lower Legal Bills”
Jeff was on the radio recently discussing "Alternative Strategies in Today's Economy - Insider Secrets for Lower Legal Bills". This is a good, in-depth dialogue on an important topic that can help you collect money owed to you, even if you think you can't afford to...
Jeff on CNBC “Squawk Box”: How To Minimize Risks/Costs When You Sue
Jeff Lerman appeared this morning on CNBC “Squawk Box” to discuss an important topic in today’s challenging economy: how to minimize your risk and cost when enforcing your rights in a business dispute. The segment explored the rise in lawsuits in this recession, the...
News Alert: New “Accredited Investor” Definition Effective Immedately
Yesterday, a new law went into effect that immediately changes the definition of "accredited investor" under the federal securities laws, having a potentially dramatic effect on the real estate investment market and the economy. President Obama signed into law the...
