Dentons Tops List Of Firms With Biggest Water Law Teams
Dentons, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP and WilmerHale are among the large U.S. law firms that have sizable teams of lawyers that work on water matters, according to an analysis by Law360 Real Estate Authority.
4 Movies To Watch About Water And Real Estate
From Hollywood blockbusters to low-budget shorts, the big screen over the decades has played host to various stories about legal conflicts that lie at the intersection of water and real estate.
Under Pressure, Higher Ed Leans On Real Estate
As institutions of higher education contend with declining enrollment and federal funding cuts, some are finding creative ways to monetize their real estate, which comes with important legal considerations, according to attorneys.
Dentons Tops List Of Firms With Biggest Water Law Teams
Dentons, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP and WilmerHale are among the large U.S. law firms that have sizable teams of lawyers that work on water matters, according to an analysis by Law360 Real Estate Authority.
4 Movies To Watch About Water And Real Estate
From Hollywood blockbusters to low-budget shorts, the big screen over the decades has played host to various stories about legal conflicts that lie at the intersection of water and real estate.
Under Pressure, Higher Ed Leans On Real Estate
As institutions of higher education contend with declining enrollment and federal funding cuts, some are finding creative ways to monetize their real estate, which comes with important legal considerations, according to attorneys.
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