Legal Matters Podcast

Legal Matters Podcast

The Legal Matters Podcast is the official podcast of the California Association of REALTORS® Member Legal Services Department. C.A.R.'s Member Legal Services Department provides C.A.R. members with the latest in legal information to give our members a competitive edge and minimize legal exposure.

  1. Fall 2025 New and Revised Forms (Part 2)

    10/14/2025

    Fall 2025 New and Revised Forms (Part 2)

    C.A.R. Attorneys Jana Gardner and Dana Spears give you a rundown of the most significant recent forms updates in Part 2 of this two part episode. For more information on all recent forms releases, go to https://www.car.org/transactions/standard-forms/new-forms-and-revisions

    28 min
  2. Fall 2025 New and Revised Forms (Part 1)

    10/14/2025

    Fall 2025 New and Revised Forms (Part 1)

    C.A.R. Attorneys Jana Gardner and Dana Spears give you a rundown of the most significant recent forms updates in Part 1 of this two part episode. NOTE: As mentioned at the end of this episode, the new FINCEN reporting rule deadline has been extended from December 1, 2025, to MARCH 1, 2026. For more information on all recent forms releases, go to https://www.car.org/transactions/standard-forms/new-forms-and-revisions

    34 min
  3. 2025 New Laws

    01/10/2025

    2025 New Laws

    Jana and Dana are joined by C.A.R. Supervising Senior Counsel Robert Bloom to discuss the most important 2025 new laws that will impact REALTORS. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. Wildfire Resources: https://www.car.org/difference/realtorscare https://www.smartzonecar.org/disaster-relief 2025 New Laws Information: https://www.car.org/riskmanagement/qa/New-Laws/2025-New-Laws https://www.car.org/riskmanagement/live

    47 min
  4. Californians For Homeownership (Episode 20)

    10/25/2023

    Californians For Homeownership (Episode 20)

    In this episode, Jana and Dana are joined by Allyson Richman, Staff Attorney with Californians for Homeownership. They discuss the important work that the non-profit does around the state to address California’s housing crisis by enforcing housing laws and fighting unlawful policies that limit access to affordable housing for families at all income levels. For more information, go to https://www.caforhomes.org/

    15 min
  5. New Rental Forms (Episode 19)

    07/27/2023

    New Rental Forms (Episode 19)

    In this episode, C.A.R. Attorneys Jana Gardner and Dana Spears discuss the most recent changes to the leasing and property management forms. Episode Links: SmartZone https://www.smartzonecar.org/ Forms Webinars https://www.car.org/riskmanagement/live New Forms Summary https://www.car.org/transactions/standard-forms/summary-forms-releases-chart/June-2023-Forms-Release

    43 min
  6. Implicit Bias - What REALTORS need to know (Episode 17)

    01/10/2023

    Implicit Bias - What REALTORS need to know (Episode 17)

    This episode, Jana and Dana are joined by C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Farrah Wilder to discuss what every REALTOR needs to know about implicit bias and how it affects their business. They also discuss the new license renewal requirements and what resources are available to REALTORS on this topic. Resources discussed in this episode: Harvard Implicit Bias Assessment - https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/user/agg/blindspot/indexrk.htm NAR Bias Override -https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/bias-override-overcoming-barriers-to-fair-housing CAR License Renewal w/Implicit Bias Training - https://www.car.org/education/licenserenewal

    19 min
  7. 2023 New Laws (Episode 16)

    12/13/2022

    2023 New Laws (Episode 16)

    For our final episode of the year, Dana and Jana are once again joined by C.A.R. Supervising Senior Counsel Robert Bloom. They discuss the most important new laws that may impact your business in 2023, from tenant protections to Prop 19 updates. A detailed summary of all the new laws can be found here: https://www.car.org/en/riskmanagement/qa/New-Laws/2023-New-Laws

    58 min
  8. Newly Released and Revised Forms (Episode 15)

    09/22/2022

    Newly Released and Revised Forms (Episode 15)

    In this episode of the Legal Matters Podcast, brought to you by the California Association of REALTORS®, Jana and Dana discuss the recent Standard Forms updates, including brand new releases and significant revisions. June 2022 Forms Quick Summary - https://www.car.org/transactions/standard-forms/summary-forms-releases-chart/June-2022-Forms-Release

    48 min
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The Legal Matters Podcast is the official podcast of the California Association of REALTORS® Member Legal Services Department. C.A.R.'s Member Legal Services Department provides C.A.R. members with the latest in legal information to give our members a competitive edge and minimize legal exposure.

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  • Creator
    Legal Matters Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
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