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State Of Insurance: Q2 Notes From Pennsylvania

Todd Leon at Marshall Dennehey highlights notable second-quarter insurance developments in Pennsylvania, including... (more story)

Ala. Bank Case Tells A Cautionary Tale On Collateral Risks

The Alabama Supreme Court's recent decision in U.S. Bank Trust National v. Bonilla, concerning a residential forec... (more story)

What New USDA 'Beneficial Owner' Definition Means For Cos.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent pitch to add a new "beneficial owner" definition to its foreign-owned ... (more story)

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Calif. Warns SEC Against Preempting State REIT Registration

California is urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission not to adopt a proposal that could free certain real estate investment trusts and business development companies from registering with the state... (more story)

4 Firms Guide Meta, BlackRock's $14B Data Center Project

Meta and BlackRock are teaming up to develop a $14 billion, 1-gigawatt data center campus in El Paso, Texas, with guidance from Latham, Eversheds Sutherland, Kirkland and Milbank, the companies announced Tuesday.

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4 Firms Guide $1.2B Self-Storage REIT Merger

Two real estate investment trusts sponsored by SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc. affiliates have agreed to a $1.2 billion all-stock merger that's being advised by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Venable... (more story)

Colo. Sports Complex Owner Files Ch. 11 With $100M+ Debt

Future Legends LLC, the owner of a sports complex in Colorado, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in California with $100 million to $500 million in liabilities following legal battles with a local government... (more story)

Pa. Panel Narrows Test For Tax Exemption On Charities' Land

A Pennsylvania appeals court panel held Tuesday that the Salvation Army was wrongly denied a real estate tax exemption for an outdoor retreat by the organization, saying that the entire property was operated i... (more story)

Debevoise Names Real Estate Leader After Chair Moves To GC

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP said Tuesday that the longtime chair of its real estate division will take over as general counsel, in an announcement also naming the new leader of the practice group.

Bankrupt Summer Camps Owner Says Brother Handled Loans

David Shabsels, who listed $782 million of liabilities in his personal Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, said Monday he often signed loan documents that were given to him by his brother, against whom he may have fut... (more story)

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DC Sues Trump Administration Over HUD's Move To Virginia

Washington, D.C., argued in a federal lawsuit Monday that the Trump administration's plan to move the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's offices to Virginia is illegal, citing congressional dir... (more story)

Calif. Judge Won't Toss Challenge To Homeless Camp Sweeps

A California federal judge partially tossed a proposed class action challenging homeless camp sweeps conducted by California's Department of Transportation and local police working for San Diego County, the ci... (more story)

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Housing Law Backs New Models For Manufactured Housing

A newly passed federal law is making it possible to reimagine how manufactured housing is built in the U.S. Cozen O'Connor partner Thomas Casparian spoke with Law360 Real Estate Authority about the changes the... (more story)

Zillow Judge Tosses Home Loan Claims, Leaves Door Open

A Washington federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Zillow of paying kickbacks to brokers that directed homebuyers to use the company's mortgage services, in a scheme that plaintiffs argued inflated th... (more story)

Conn. Town Drops Airbnb Rental Suit Ahead Of Trial

The Connecticut town of Orange has dropped its Airbnb rental suit against a local property owner a few weeks ahead of the scheduled Aug. 20 trial, according to a recent court filing.

Long Island Castle Operator Says It Has Potential Ch. 11 Buyer

The owner of a century-old mansion turned hotel and event venue told a New York bankruptcy judge on Monday that it is in talks with a buyer for the property with an offer that would repay creditors in full and... (more story)

Wash., Hayden Homes Reach $1.6M Deal To End Fee Claims

Hayden Homes LLC and affordable housing-focused nonprofit lender First Story agreed to pay more than $1.6 million to settle Washington state's claims that they charged home sellers illegal private transfer fee... (more story)