Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: CoxDear Editor,I read the article “Breaking the Chains of Stigma: Safeguarding Substance-Using Parents and their Children in Civil Legal Matters” with more than a little dismay and trepidation.The article repeatedly refers to “substances,” leaving it unclear…
Read Full ArticleMechanics’ Liens and the Priority Dilemma by John R. Jameson
by John R. JamesonIdaho mechanics’ lien statutes reflect the public policy favoring protection of construction contractors, materialmen, and providers of certain professional services to receive renumeration for improvements made to real property. In essence, a right to a mechanics’ lien…
Read Full ArticleChanges In The 2021 ALTA Standard Form Title Insurance Policies by S. Craig Adams
by S. Craig AdamsOn July 1, 2021, the American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) formally adopted substantial changes to its standard title insurance policy forms.[i] On July 1, 2021, it published these new forms for official use.[ii] ALTA is the national…
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