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  • July 07, 2025

    Steward Health Reaches $15.5M Deal With Fla. Hospital Buyer

    Hospital operator Steward Health Care told a Texas bankruptcy judge Monday it had reached a deal with the buyer of eight of its hospitals to resolve claims over $55 million in disputed Medicaid payments, with Steward expected to recoup $15.5 million as part of the agreement.

  • July 07, 2025

    Maine Authorizes Task Force To Explore Property Tax Changes

    Maine authorized the creation of a task force to explore the need for legislation and constitutional amendments to provide more effective property tax relief for residents under a bill signed by the governor.

  • July 07, 2025

    Tishman Speyer Lands $385M Refi For NYC Office Tower

    Tishman Speyer landed a $385 million refinancing of its Class A office property at 300 Park Ave., two years after its commercial mortgage-backed securities loan was sent to special servicing, the property owner announced Monday.

  • July 07, 2025

    NY Firm Guides Power Authority On $206M Queens Site Buy

    The New York Power Authority, advised by Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP, has completed a $206 million acquisition of a former Queens power plant site from a BP affiliate, with the purchase intended to bolster clean energy infrastructure.

  • July 03, 2025

    NY Landlord Sues Walmart, Others In Del. Alleging Fraud

    A New York City landlord sued Walmart Inc. and the bankruptcy successor to Bonobos Inc. in Delaware's Court of Chancery late Thursday, asserting hundreds of million in claims and compensatory and punitive damages under both Delaware and New York law arising from an allegedly fraudulent transfer of a Fifth Avenue retailer's lease and obligations.

  • July 03, 2025

    Gov't Must Still Face Claim In Calif. Shipyard Cleanup Suit

    A California federal judge on Thursday granted the U.S. government's bid to trim some claims from a suit challenging aspects of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund site cleanup in San Francisco, but not all of them.

  • July 03, 2025

    Fla. Court Rejects Oral Pact Cutting Loan Interest To 7%

    A Florida state appeals court has sided with a Nevada-based lender, reversing an oral agreement to reduce interest on a $2.6 million loan from 25% to 7%, saying such agreements must be in writing.

  • July 03, 2025

    Kentucky Accuses RealPage, Landlords Of Price-Fixing Rents

    Kentucky has accused property management software company RealPage Inc. and multiple landlords of engaging in rent price-fixing, lodging similar antitrust claims against RealPage as the federal government, the District of Columbia and New Jersey.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term.

  • July 03, 2025

    Residents Urge Judge To Redo Ruling Backing Alaska Casino

    A group of Anchorage, Alaska, residents opposed to a plan to build a casino urged a federal judge to reconsider a ruling finding the Native Village of Eklutna has sovereign immunity and can't face a lawsuit seeking to block the development plan.

  • July 03, 2025

    Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

    The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions.

  • July 03, 2025

    EQT Fund Snaps Up Calif. Industrial Portfolio

    EQT Real Estate's industrial fund acquired a 2.04 million-square-foot portfolio of four fully leased, Class A modern logistics facilities in Manteca, California, the real estate arm of EQT Group announced.

  • July 02, 2025

    As Senior Housing Evolves, Zoning Plays Catch-Up

    Developing senior housing projects includes a number of unique legal complexities, according to land use attorneys. Zoning codes don’t always reflect modern senior housing, and projects must sometimes overcome community opposition. In response to a growing need, some cities and states are encouraging denser senior housing development.

  • July 02, 2025

    How CEQA Reforms Address California's Housing Squeeze

    California lawmakers on Monday enacted a new set of escape routes to the California Environmental Quality Act, the state law blamed for constricting housing development to a crisis point. Experts told ¼«ËÙÈü³µ's Real Estate Authority that while the changes could speed permit processing in some cases, previous attempts to spur housing development by easing CEQA restrictions have proven ineffective.

  • July 02, 2025

    Construction Co.'s Unit Wins $220M Casino Expansion Deal

    A subsidiary of construction company Tutor Perini Corp. won a $220 million contract from the Tule River Indian Tribe's gaming authority to expand the tribe's Porterville, California, casino by building a new tower and events center.

  • July 02, 2025

    6 States Attys Are Watching For Data Center Energy Policy

    Lawmakers and regulators across the country are mulling new policies to address data center energy needs, and while Virginia tends to get a lot of attention on the issue, several other states are also worth keeping tabs on for possible rule changes, according to attorneys.

  • July 02, 2025

    Local Restrictions In New Fla. Hurricane Law Cause Friction

    The Florida Senate hailed the signing late last week of a wide-ranging bill aimed at bolstering the state's handling of hurricanes, but a legal battle could lie ahead, as Gov. Ron DeSantis provided his signature over objections that portions will trample on local governments' authority to regulate land use and development in their own communities.

  • July 02, 2025

    Judge Backs Forest Service In Idaho Logging Project Dispute

    An Idaho federal judge has tossed Rocky Mountain conservation advocates' lawsuit alleging the U.S. Forest Service failed to properly analyze impacts on animal species when it approved a logging and construction project in the Idaho panhandle.

  • July 02, 2025

    Charter School Funder Gets Nod For $5M Ch. 11 Financing

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge said he would grant interim approval to a $5 million debtor-in-possession loan for Charter School Capital Inc., a company that provides funding for charter schools across the country, as it seeks to sell its business by the end of the month.

  • July 02, 2025

    Legal Sector Sees Record Leases As Firms Eye Premium Digs

    Law firm office leasing is off to a red-hot start in 2025, signaling "a long-term commitment to high-quality real estate" in the legal sector even as other industries have reduced their office footprints due to technology and pandemic-driven disruptions, according to a new report.

  • July 02, 2025

    Fried Frank Guides Industrial Portfolio Recapitalization

    Real estate investment firm and developer Crow Holdings, advised by Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, recapitalized a 6 million-square-foot, 25-property industrial portfolio with Blackstone-affiliated funds, according to a Tuesday announcement from Newmark Group, which provided guidance for the recapitalization.

  • July 02, 2025

    Norton Rose Hires K&L Gates Real Estate Ace In LA

    Norton Rose Fulbright is building on its California footprint, announcing Wednesday it is bringing in a K&L Gates LLP real estate pro as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

  • July 02, 2025

    Investor Says Houston Apt. Owner Diverted $17M In Proceeds

    An investor controlled by bridge lender KHCA Funding LLC has filed suit against the owner and operator entities of a multifamily building in Houston, alleging that $17.6 million in investment proceeds it was due were improperly diverted elsewhere by the company.

  • July 02, 2025

    What '80s Rock Tells Us About Commercial Real Estate Today

    In its 1980s hit "Here I Go Again," recorded three times over a period of five years, the rock group Whitesnake declares: "I don't know where I'm going, but I sure know where I've been."

  • July 01, 2025

    8 NYC Casino Applicants Meet Deadline For Key Licenses

    A series of multibillion-dollar applications rolled in ahead of a June deadline for the three coveted casino licenses up for grabs in New York, with prospective developers promising millions for infrastructure upgrades, housing development and other community needs.

Expert Analysis

  • The 4 Top Philadelphia Commerce Court Opinions Of 2023

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    Four 2023 rulings from the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas — including decisions on judicial privilege, stay requests, sheriff's sales and the appointment of a receiver — highlight the court's commitment to stringent standards and address evolving challenges in commercial litigation, say Jonathan Hugg and Sarah Boutros at Eckert Seamans.

  • A Former Bankruptcy Judge Talks 2023 High Court Rulings

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    In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued four bankruptcy law opinions — an extraordinary number — and a close look at these cases signals that changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code will have to come from Congress, not the courts, says Phillip Shefferly at the University of Michigan Law School.

  • 5 Traps To Avoid When Selling CRE In Las Vegas Area

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    When dealing with commercial real estate in Clark County, Nevada — which includes the Las Vegas metro area — even sophisticated sellers may be ensnared by a myriad of tricky issues, ranging from transfer tax nuances to arbitration laws, says Chris Walther at Fennemore Craig.

  • 'Brownfields' Definition Key To Energy Community Tax Credits

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    As the IRS rolls out guidance for claiming community energy tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, a review of the long-standing statutory definition of "brownfields" reveals that it continues to serve the goal of creating opportunities for investment in abandoned properties, says Louise Dyble at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Why Courts Are Nixing Insurer Defense Recoupment Claims

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    Following a recent trend, the Hawaii Supreme Court's decision in St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Bodell Construction Co. provides a concise explanation of the argument that an insurer generally may not recoup costs for defending claims, based on three considerations, says Bradley Nash at Hoguet Newman.

  • The SEC's Cooled Down But Still Spicy Private Fund Rules

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    Timothy Spangler and Lindsay Trapp at Dechert consider recently finalized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules, which significantly alter the scope of obligations private fund advisers must meet under the Investment Advisers Act, noting the absence of several contentious proposals and litigation that could result in implementation delays.

  • Trump NY Fraud Trial Shows Civil, Criminal Case Differences

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    Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial currently unfolding in New York provides a reminder that civil bench trials can be just as damaging, if not more so, than criminal prosecutions, due to several key elements of civil litigation procedure, says retired attorney David Moskowitz.

  • A Year-End Look At Florida's Capital Investment Tax Credit

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    Notwithstanding the Walt Disney Co.’s feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis this year, Florida's capital investment tax credit will continue to make the state a favored destination for large corporations, particularly in light of the new federal alternative minimum tax and the Pillar Two top-up tax, says Alan Lederman at Gunster.

  • Crypto Has Democratized Trading In Bankruptcy Claims

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    Following the pandemic, there has been a wave of cryptocurrency bankruptcies and a related increase in access to information, allowing nontraditional bankruptcy investors to purchase claims and democratizing a once closed segment of alternative investing, says Joseph Sarachek at Strategic Liquidity.

  • Paths Forward For RE Buyers In Turbulent Market Conditions

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    Real estate borrowers are facing significant challenges in financing new acquisitions or developments amid escalating interest rates, but opportunistic debt funds may be able to help bridge through the present environment, say Jon Gallant and Jared Hodges at Knowles Gallant.

  • DC Ruling Provides Support For Builders Risk Claim Recovery

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    To deny coverage for builders risk claims, insurers have been increasingly relying on two arguments, both of which have been invalidated in the recent U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia decision, South Capitol Bridgebuilders v. Lexington, say Greg Podolak and Cheryl Kozdrey at Saxe Doernberger.

  • What NJ's Green Remediation Guidance Means For Cleanups

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    Recent guidance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection promoting greener approaches to restoring contaminated sites demonstrates the state's commitment to sustainability and environmental justice — but could also entail more complexity, higher costs and longer remediation timelines, say J. Michael Showalter and Bradley Rochlen at ArentFox Schiff.

  • Inside Bank Regulators' Community Lending Law Overhaul

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    The federal banking agencies' recently finalized changes to the Community Reinvestment Act not only account for the gradual shift to an environment where lending and deposit-taking are primarily conducted online, but also implement other updates such as diversity initiatives and a new series of lending tests, say attorneys at Norton Rose.