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• Publication year: 2021

CALIFORNIA REAL PROPERTY JOURNAL

Message from the Chair..............................................3
By Elizabeth Blair

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: Regaining Possession of Commercial Real Property in a Court System Impacted by the Great Recession and the COVID-19 Epidemic...........................4
By Kyle Yaege

Like many other states, California's judicial system is facing a tidal wave of evictions in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic. This article discusses some of the practice pitfalls and less common litigation options that are available to California commercial landlords as they attempt to regain possession of their property.

When the Courthouse Doors Are Closed: Trials in a State of Emergency......................8
By Hon. Craig G. Riemer

Even if the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, time in a civil trial department will be a scarce commodity for years to come. This article explores how counsel can use that time efficiently. It also identifies the issues that counsel must consider if the trial must be conducted by video rather than in person.

MCLE Self-Study Article: It's Not Easy Being Green: California's Journey Towards a More Sustainably-Built Environment..........................................17
By Jennifer Tung and Christi Fu

As the global leader in green building and sustainable construction, there have been many...