Expert Analysis

Corporate Liability Issues To Watch In High Court TM Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a trademark dispute between Dewberry Group and Dewberry Engineers ne... (more story)

Plugging Gov't Leaks Is Challenging, But Not A Pipe Dream

As shown by ongoing legal battles involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Sean “Diddy” Combs, it’s challengin... (more story)

Gardening Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Beyond its practical and therapeutic benefits, gardening has bolstered important attributes that also apply to my ... (more story)

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2 Firms Guide Ground Lease For $780M NYC Soccer Stadium

A New York professional soccer team began construction on its $780 million, 500,000-square-foot Queens stadium and secured a 49-year ground lease, in a deal guided by Venable LLP and Paul Hastings LLP, accordi... (more story)

Macy's, Bank And Parking Garage Settle $2.7M Repair Fight

Macy's Retail Holdings has resolved litigation against it by a bank and a parking lot operator over $2.7 million in repairs and maintenance fees needed at a nearby parking garage, according to a Thursday court filing.

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RXR Realty Faces Foreclosure Suit On $670M NYC Office Loan

A lender has moved to foreclose on a $670 million Manhattan office loan, more than a year after borrower RXR Realty defaulted on the loan following a major tenant's decision not to renew a lease at the propert... (more story)

GSA To Sell 8 Federal Buildings, Saving Up To $475M

The U.S. General Services Administration has announced plans to offload eight federally owned properties, a move that could potentially save the federal government $475 million over 10 years.

Lowenstein Sandler Adds Real Estate, Capital Markets Attys

Lowenstein Sandler LLP has hired partners for its business litigation and capital markets and securities teams in New York City, the firm announced Wednesday.

Treasury Finalizes Broad Energy Investment Tax Credit Regs

The U.S. Treasury Department released final regulations Wednesday for the clean energy investment tax credit, which includes notable changes to the proposed energy property definition to include functional com... (more story)

Real Estate Pro Joins Flaster Greenberg In Philly

An attorney with more than 10 years of experience as in-house counsel at Philadelphia-area real estate development firms has moved his practice to Flaster Greenberg PC to grow his client base with complex proj... (more story)

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Property Insurance Policyholders See Hope Amid Headwinds

In a year filled with property insurance challenges ranging from rising rates to limited availability, some policyholders saw gains in favorable state high court decisions, easing regulatory landscapes and ins... (more story)

Rocket Mortgage Sues HUD, Hits Back At DOJ Race Bias Suit

Rocket Mortgage, the largest U.S. mortgage lender, has punched back against housing discrimination claims brought by the U.S. government, countersuing in Colorado federal court to challenge what it argues are ... (more story)

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Senior Living Community Lands $473M Bond Financing

A group of developers has secured $473 million in bond financing for the development of a 350-bed senior living facility in Irvine, California, a record-breaking financing deal, according to JLL, whose capital... (more story)

Freddie Mac Beats Suit Over Payoff Statement Fees, For Now

A Washington federal judge has tentatively let Freddie Mac off the hook in borrowers' proposed class action alleging loan servicer Nationstar Mortgage illegally charged fees for payoff statements, ruling Thurs... (more story)

Yardi Must Face Rent-Fixing Suit With Tough Standard

A Washington federal court has refused to dismiss an antitrust case accusing multifamily building owners of conspiring to use Yardi's revenue management software to inflate rental prices and found the claims s... (more story)

Real Estate Fintech Co. Lands $350M Blue Owl Investment

Real estate fintech company Splitero announced Thursday that it inked a deal with asset management firm Blue Owl Capital, which will use its managed funds to buy up to $350 million worth of home equity investments.

Detroit Needs More Evidence In Census Row, Judge Says

A Michigan federal judge gave the city of Detroit another chance Thursday to prove the U.S. Census Bureau undercounted the city's population and negatively impacted its federal funding, telling the city it wou... (more story)