Expert Analysis

How Real Estate Funds Can Leverage Del. Statutory Trusts

Over the last two years, traditional real estate fund sponsors have begun to more frequently adopt Delaware Statut... (more story)

What Calif. Insurance Ruling Means For Smoke Damage Limits

As California continues to grapple with an increasing number of wildfire claims, a state court's recent Aliff v. C... (more story)

The Metamorphosis Of The Major Questions Doctrine

The so-called major questions doctrine arose as a counterweight to Chevron deference over the past few decades, bu... (more story)

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Haynes And Boone Guides $145M Swanky Tribeca Hotel Refi

The entity behind a luxury hotel in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood landed a $145 million refinancing for the property from affiliates of Goldman Sachs, which includes $100 million of new equity, accordin... (more story)

Whitman Breed Asked To Set Aside $3.8M Amid Lease Fears

Connecticut law firm Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC should set aside $3.8 million to satisfy its landlord's fears that a wave of departures has rattled the firm's finances and may jeopardize its lease of a ... (more story)

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Real Estate Lawyers On The Move

Buchalter, Shumaker and Warshaw Burstein are among the law firms that have made recent real estate or construction hires.

NJ Requires State Buyback Of Unused Tax Credits

New Jersey's tax agency will be required to purchase certain unused tax credits for real estate development projects under a bill Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed Tuesday.

Maynard Nexsen Brings On 8-Atty Atlanta Real Estate Firm

Maynard Nexsen PC announced Tuesday that it has merged with Atlanta-based real estate firm Miller Lavoie LLP, bringing on eight attorneys to the firm's national footprint to strengthen its real estate investme... (more story)

Bridge Logistics Nabs $84M Calif. Industrial Portfolio

Bridge Logistics Properties has acquired a three-building, 332,793-square-foot industrial portfolio in Fontana, California, for $83.5 million, the logistics real estate investment manager announced Tuesday.

Midwest Office Market Cools From Early 2025 Spike

Leasing activity across the Midwest office market in the second quarter of 2025 moderated from an optimistic first quarter, with "muted" net absorption and an increasing vacancy rate, per a report from CBRE.

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NYC To Put Housing Processes On November Ballot

A Charter Review Commission convened by New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a number of proposals on Monday that city voters will see on ballots in November, most of which center on housing.

Record Crypto Deal Sought For California Property

California's Manhattan Beach is best known for surfing and beach volleyball, but a local real estate listing is making a play for attention, as the seller's willingness to accept cryptocurrency for the $12 mil... (more story)

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Nixon Peabody Adds Former HUD Managing Attorney

Nixon Peabody LLP bolstered its affordable housing and real estate practice by hiring an attorney who most recently served on the leadership team for the southwest regional office for the U.S. Department of Ho... (more story)

Nonprofits Take Aim At New HUD Grant Rules

A coalition of nonprofit groups filed suit Monday in Rhode Island federal court, challenging new conditions for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants that target diversity, equity and inclusi... (more story)

BofA Beats Bias Claims Over Upkeep Of Foreclosed Homes

A Maryland federal judge on Monday granted Bank of America a win over a series of housing advocacy groups claiming the bank maintained and marketed foreclosed homes differently in white communities than in com... (more story)

Wis. Homeowners Lack Basis For Tax Burden Suit, Court Told

A Wisconsin county, town and tribal school district pushed a federal court to throw out a suit by homeowners who claim the government entities have conspired to expand the Menominee Indian Tribe's holdings of ... (more story)

Feds Want Early Out For Bank In $3M Redlining Case

The government told a Pennsylvania federal judge on Monday that a bank it previously accused of discriminatory lending should be released from court oversight because it fulfilled the bulk of its obligations s... (more story)