They can't do that, can they? Constitutional limitations on the seizure of underwater mortgages *

USA - June 29 2012
This Commentary discusses a proposal, referred to below as "the property seizure program," whereby state and local governments would use their eminent domain power to "condemn" underwater mortgages—that is, mortgages under which the outstanding amount of the debt exceeds the market value of the underlying real property.

Co-authors: Brian J. Murray, Michael A. Carvin, Antonio F. Dias, Jayant W. Tambe, Katherine S. Ritchey.

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act: new disclosure requirements for companies doing business in California to take effect January 1, 2012 *

USA - November 17 2011
On January 1, 2012, California Civil Code Section 1714.43, or the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, will go into effect.

Co-authors: Amanda Pushinsky , Timothy G. Hoxie , David S. Boyce.

California Supreme Court expands class actions under unfair competition law *

USA - May 21 2009
On May 18, 2009, the California Supreme Court in In re Tobacco II Cases (No. S147345), issued a landmark opinion addressing Proposition 64, in the context of fraud and false advertising.

Co-authors: Jeffrey A. LeVee, Michael R. Tunick.