There was a piece in “Above the Law” regarding a conflict of interest case between a home buyer and her agent. They predicted that this lawsuit was “the first of many in which regretful or resentful buyers seek redress from the agents who found them a home and arranged its purchase.” Lawsuit of the day buyer
The flurry of lawsuits has not materialized despite continued decline in residential property valules. Further, we learned that commercial real estate is taking a bigger hit than expected. “It was the fourth consecutive quarter of declining values for properties including offices, warehouses, hotels and shopping centers, according to a new report by the MIT Center for Real Estate.” Dallas News
How does this story of real estate relate to the Happy Birthday video? No relationship just a big stretch. As I was struggling with wording for a conflict of interest issue this morning, a Washington attorney-turned-author phoned. And the words I needed rolled off his tongue: “Facially conflict of interest aka nepotism.”
Today is his birthday. Bob, here is Wynton Marsalis to play for you.
Happy Birthday! / R
Copyright 2009 Rita Watson