Commercial
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November 04, 2024
Adams Loses Bid To Sanction Feds Over Alleged Leaks
A Manhattan federal judge Monday rejected New York City Mayor Eric Adams' bid to sanction the prosecutors handling his bribery and corruption case for allegedly leaking secret grand jury information to journalists, saying he hasn't shown the news articles contain protected information or that prosecutors were behind any leaks.
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November 04, 2024
Turkish Co. Asks To End Sanctions As Kyrgyzstan Settles Suit
Kyrgyzstan has agreed to a settlement deal that resolves a Turkish company's suit to confirm an $11.6 million arbitral award it won after being forcibly ejected from its hotel project in the capital city of Bishkek, the company has told a New York federal judge.
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November 04, 2024
9th Circ. Revives Developer's Fire Loss Coverage Suit
The Ninth Circuit revived a company's claim for lost business income after its laundromat development project was destroyed in a fire, saying Monday in an unpublished opinion that the developer's claim is not unduly speculative.
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November 04, 2024
Newmark Lines Up $315M Refi For Self-Storage Portfolio
Newmark Group arranged a $315 million loan that will refinance a self-storage portfolio with 43 assets and over 21,300 units located in 24 markets in 11 states, the commercial real estate adviser announced Monday.
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November 04, 2024
Simpson Thacher Guides Stonepeak's Fla. Logistics Assets Buy
Stonepeak, advised by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, acquired nine Jacksonville, Florida logistical real estate assets that total 1.8 million square feet, the alternative investment firm announced Monday.
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November 04, 2024
NYC Real Estate Week In Review
Sullivan & Cromwell and Meltzer Lippe are among the law firms that guided the largest real estate deals that hit New York City records last week, a slow period that saw only four transactions north of $15 million become public.
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November 04, 2024
Developer And Mich. Township Reach Deal In FOIA Suit
A developer and a Michigan township resolved the developer's nearly $18 million suit that accused the township of wrongfully blocking its industrial development project.
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November 04, 2024
Real Estate Lawyers On The Move
Greenberg Traurig, Buchalter and Spencer Fane are among the law firms that have made recent real estate or construction hires.
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November 04, 2024
GrayRobinson Adds Trio Of Attys To Tampa Office
GrayRobinson PA announced Monday that it has boosted its local government, education and commercial litigation offerings with three hires for its Tampa office — two new shareholders and a senior associate.
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November 04, 2024
Crowell & Moring Aims To End $1M Fee Bid In DC Lease Row
After losing a bid for its District of Columbia landlord to return $30 million in lease payments Crowell & Moring reportedly paid for an empty office during the COVID-19 shutdown, the firm now wants to sidestep a $1 million fee from the failed suit, arguing the landowner cannot recoup fees while an appeal is pending.
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November 01, 2024
Property Plays: Energy Capital, Flatiron, CareTrust
Property Plays is a weekly roundup of the latest loans, leases, sales and projects around the country. Send your tips — all confidential — to realestate@law360.com.
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November 01, 2024
JLL Lines Up $22M Loan For Pa. Industrial Warehouse Project
JLL Capital Markets arranged a $22 million floating-rate construction loan for the development of an Allentown, Pennsylvania, industrial warehouse and distribution facility project, the real estate company announced.
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November 01, 2024
Judge Skeptical Of NYC Mayor's Bid To Dismiss Bribery Count
A Manhattan federal judge on Friday voiced skepticism of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' motion to dismiss his bribery charge, and set an April trial date in a case accusing the mayor of taking travel perks from Turkish officials in exchange for official favors.
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November 01, 2024
Treasury Expands Foreign Land Transaction Authority
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Friday that it has added 59 new military installations to the list of those over which it has jurisdiction to review any nearby real estate transactions involving foreign citizens.
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November 01, 2024
Big Lots Says $760M Bid Wins In Ch. 11 Auction
Discount retailer Big Lots got approval from a Delaware bankruptcy judge to sell off nearly three-dozen store leases the day after it said it had received no offers to beat a $760 million bid for the business as a whole.
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November 01, 2024
Ohio Makes Play To Enter Cleveland Browns' Stadium Suit
Ohio asked to join Cleveland as a defendant in a suit filed by the Cleveland Browns alleging that a state law impeding the NFL team's plan to move to another city within the state is unconstitutional.
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November 01, 2024
China-Based Investors Sue Over Tenn. Land Ownership Law
Two real estate investors who reside in China and one who lives in the U.S. claimed Friday in Tennessee federal court that a state law prohibiting residents of countries subject to national security regulations from owning agricultural land is unconstitutional.
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November 01, 2024
Gibson Dunn Works On Flatiron Building's Financing
Real estate developer and owner The Brodsky Organization borrowed more than $406 million worth of mortgage loans from Tyko Capital for the Flatiron Building in Manhattan, New York, in a set of deals worked on by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, according to official property records released Friday.
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October 31, 2024
Judge Suggests Condo Builder's $19M Jury Win Should Stand
A Washington appeals court judge asked Thursday why a $19 million trial verdict in favor of Skanska USA Building Inc. should be overturned, saying determining the facts in the condo project construction dispute that led to the verdict seemed like something for the jury to answer.
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October 31, 2024
Chicago Cubs To Boost Wheelchair Access To End DOJ Probe
The Chicago Cubs and the U.S. government told an Illinois federal judge Thursday they have entered into a consent decree that will bring more accessible seating to Wrigley Field, ending litigation over claims that the ball field's $575 million renovation gave the worst seats to wheelchair users.
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October 31, 2024
Public Storage Tells Investors That Business Is Steady In Q3
Public Storage, a real estate investment trust that focuses on self-storage properties, told investors during a quarter-three 2024 earnings call that its business has stabilized compared to the previous quarter.
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October 31, 2024
Rep, Warranties Coverage Rates 'Unsustainable,' Report Says
A recent report issued by a major representation and warranties insurance underwriter warned that recent average market prices for the coverage were "unsustainably low," highlighting how the relatively new insurance product was rapidly changing amid broader economic trends.
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October 31, 2024
Aby Rosen Loses Control Of Chrysler Building
A Manhattan judge ordered an affiliate of real estate tycoon Aby Rosen, R&S Chrysler LLC, on Wednesday to stop interfering with efforts of the Chrysler Building's landlord, Cooper Union, to collect rents and manage the property, while the two fight over ultimate control of the iconic building.
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October 31, 2024
Nixon Peabody Lands Norton Rose Real Estate Pros In LA
Nixon Peabody LLP took another step this week to strengthen its affordable housing and real estate practice on the West Coast and beyond, bringing on a pair of real estate attorneys from Norton Rose Fulbright with six years of experience working together.
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October 31, 2024
Hecker Fink Expands Empire State Building Office Space
Hecker Fink LLP signed a new full-floor lease with the Empire State Building's real estate investment trust that will grow the firm's office space in the building by 26,782 square feet, the REIT has announced.
Expert Analysis
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Applying High Court's Domestic Corruption Rulings To FCPA
After the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the domestic corruption statutes in three decisions over the past year and a half, it’s worth evaluating whether these rulings may have an impact on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement, and if attorneys can use the court’s reasoning in international bribery cases, says James Koukios at MoFo.
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Climate Among Many Factors Driving Up RE Insurance Costs
A proactive approach to risk management may determine the viability of the U.S. commercial real estate sector as weather crises and other factors drive insurance costs higher, says Ulrick Matsunaga at Crosbie Gliner.
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Bid Protest Spotlight: Debriefings, Timeliness, Documentation
James Tucker at MoFo examines three recent decisions from the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims concerning an agency's decision not to hold post-award discussions, a timeliness trap in certain Federal Supply Schedule procurements and the importance of providing contemporaneous documentation in price-evaluation protests.
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Collecting Art Makes Me A Better Lawyer
The therapeutic aspects of appreciating and collecting art improve my legal practice by enhancing my observation skills, empathy, creativity and cultural awareness, says attorney Michael McCready.
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A Look At Recent Case Law On Expedited Judgment In NY
A number of recent New York state court decisions clarify and refine the contours surrounding Civil Practice Law and Rule 3213, providing landlords, lenders and other payees guidance on how to seek accelerated judgment in certain litigation, says Alexander Lycoyannis at Holland & Knight.
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Round-Canopy Parachuting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Similar to the practice of law, jumping from an in-flight airplane with nothing but training and a few yards of parachute silk is a demanding and stressful endeavor, and the experience has bolstered my legal practice by enhancing my focus, teamwork skills and sense of perspective, says Thomas Salerno at Stinson.
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Dealmaker Lessons From CFIUS' New Enforcement Webpage
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States’ recently launched webpage, which details the actions — and inactions — that led to enforcement activity, provides important insights for dealmakers about filing requirements, mitigation commitments and the cost of noncompliance, say attorneys at Dechert.
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Reassessing Lease Provisions To Account For ESG Initiatives
As companies seek to build ESG considerations into their businesses, it's crucial to understand how such initiatives can quickly become significant enough to compel reassessment of lease agreement provisions, and how best to modify leases accordingly, say Julian Freeman and Gabe Pitassi at Cox Castle.
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Avoid Getting Burned By Agencies' Solar Financing Spotlight
Recently coordinated reports and advisories from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission maximize the spotlight on the consumer solar financing market and highlight pitfalls for lenders to avoid in this burgeoning field, says Mercedes Tunstall at Cadwalader.
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Co-Tenancy Clause Pointers For Shopping Center Landlords
Large retail tenants often require co-tenancy provisions in their leases, entitling them to remedies if a shopping center's occupancy drops in certain ways, but landlords must draft these provisions carefully to avoid giving tenants too much control, says Gary Glick at Cox Castle.
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Assessing Algorithmic Versus Generative AI Pricing Tools
A comparison of traditional algorithmic pricing models and those powered by generative artificial intelligence can help regulators and practitioners weigh the pros and cons of relying on large language models to price products or services, say Maxime Cohen at McGill University, and Tim Spittle and Jimmy Royer at Analysis Group.
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Navigating A Potpourri Of Possible Transparency Act Pitfalls
Despite the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's continued release of guidance for complying with the Corporate Transparency Act, its interpretation remains in flux, making it important for companies to understand potentially problematic areas of ambiguity in the practical application of the law, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Keys To Successful Commercial Property Insurance Claims
Excerpt from Practical Guidance
While insurance needs for commercial leasing arrangements are driven by the characteristics of the premises and the nature of the tenants' intended operations, there are several universal best practices landlords and their counsel can follow when making claims after loss or damage.