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culture Economy ethics Family Law history International Marriage Mortgage Real Estate Separation small business society UncategorizedThe Code of Hammurabi: Unveiling the Pillar of Ancient Legal Systems

September 8, 2023by Charlton Allen

Welcome back to this blog series on ancient legal codes. First, I apologize for the delay in posting—sometimes a short week only compresses the time to complete the tasks at hand! In previous posts, we explored the Code of Ur-Nammu and the principle of “an eye for an eye” (lex talionis) in ancient Mesopotamian legal...

culture Divorce Family Law history International Lending Marriage Real Estate society UncategorizedThe Code of Ur-Nammu: Unveiling Ancient Legal Principles and Their Enduring Impact

August 30, 2023by Charlton Allen

Welcome to the latest post in this law firm blog, where we delve into the fascinating world of legal history. And to do so, we are not only stepping back into the historical record, we are going way back to the first known legal code. Today, we explore the Code of Ur-Nammu, an ancient legal...

best practices Economy Finance Mortgage nonprofit Real Estate society UncategorizedCommon Issues with HOA Enforcement Actions: Understanding the Boundaries

August 29, 2023by Charlton Allen

There’s an upcoming blog series which will be taking a deep dive into the intersection of law and history, so I thought I’d post today about a more practical topic. Let’s get started about a subject most have experienced at some point in safeguarding their biggest investment—their home. Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) can play a crucial...

Banking best practices Economy elections ethics Finance Interest Rates International Lending Mortgage nonprofit Real Estate UncategorizedIntroducing this Blog: Exploring the Intersection of Law, History, and Practicality.

August 24, 2023by Charlton Allen

Welcome to this law firm’s blog! I am thrilled to embark on this journey of knowledge-sharing and exploration with you, where we will delve into a wide range of topics that touch upon the law’s impact on history, its intersection with society and culture, and practical insights for small businesses and nonprofits. My aim is...

Banking Economy Finance Interest Rates Lending Mortgage nonprofit Real Estate UncategorizedUnderstanding Balloon Payments

August 18, 2023by Charlton Allen

Yesterday’s post discussed the impact of balloon payments for nonprofits in a challenging lending environment. I anticipate many readers are already familiar with the concept of a balloon payment. I have learned that not all people are familiar with the concept, as it is not seen as often in the residential lending segment as it...

Banking best practices Economy Finance Interest Rates Lending Mortgage nonprofit Real Estate UncategorizedThe Anticipated Rise in Mortgage Interest Rates: Implications for Nonprofits with Balloon Payments Due

August 17, 2023by Charlton Allen

In recent times, the real estate market has experienced historically low mortgage interest rates, providing an opportunity for nonprofits to secure affordable financing for their operations. The impact of rising mortgage rates on the housing market dominates much of the headlines and news traffic on this topic, but it will also impact commercial and nonprofit...

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