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NYC Conversions Unimpeded By Debacle At Old Pfizer HQ

Despite the structural failure at a prominent project, momentum for office-to-residential conversions in New York City is continuing to build, and attorneys say they have not noticed clients shying away from such projects.

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Weil Leader: NYC Class A Office Having Year Of The Century

New York City is having the strongest Class A office leasing year this century, one of Weil's real estate leaders told Law360 Real Estate Authority in a recent interview.

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Fla. Shares Insights On Condo Inspections, But With Big Gaps

Tighter enforcement and reporting are needed to ensure that the building inspection mandates Florida added to its condominium law after a deadly 2021 building collapse deliver on their intent, attorneys and other observers said after reviewing data released last month by the state.

Expert Analysis

4 Tips For Using AI To Max Fee Awards In NY Lease Disputes

Allyson McKinstry, Eryn Howington and Emily Strickland

As New York's new artificial intelligence court filing rule takes effect, lawyers handling commercial lease disput... (more story)

Managing Data Center Power Issues, Public Pushback

Randa Adra, Lily Geyer and Natasha Dahl

The many risks associated with data center construction include power availability, government regulations and pub... (more story)

California FAIR Plan Is Outgrowing Last-Resort Role

Jan Larson and Averi Suk

With a recent rate increase, a litigation win and pending legislation to reshape operations, the California FAIR P... (more story)

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Lurin Judge Voices Doubts About Ch. 11 Plan

A Texas bankruptcy judge Thursday declined to make a decision on the disclosure statement of an insolvent affiliate of real estate company Lurin LLC, saying he had doubts as to whether the debtor should proceed with a plan.

The Joy And Agony Behind The 5-Day Summer Camp Auction

There were tears of joy and sorrow. Cigarette breaks. Some screaming. But after five intense days of nearly round-the-clock work, a bankruptcy auction of 23 summer camps raised $377 million and will see many o... (more story)

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World Cup Helps Hotels Score In Q2 Despite Middle East War

The FIFA World Cup boosted second-quarter results for hotels, partly offsetting headwinds from the Middle East conflict, according to several industry leaders who recently reported their quarterly earnings.

Parties Reset Review Clock For Fertitta's $17.6B Caesars Buy

Caesars Entertainment Inc. has said it will reset the clock to give the Federal Trade Commission another 30 days to review the roughly $17.6 billion purchase of the company by Fertitta Entertainment, owner of ... (more story)

Broad Street Can't Use Trump Order To Dodge SEC Suit

A Florida federal judge refused to dismiss a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suit against a private equity firm accused of defrauding investors in a $1 billion fund, saying a 2025 executive order by Pr... (more story)

Reed Smith, Hunton Guide $250M Queens Resi Project Loan

Reed Smith represented New York Life on its $250 million loan for a residential project in Queens, with Hunton helping borrowers LMXD and BedRock, according to recent New York public records and additional loan information.

Greenberg Traurig Hires Venable Real Estate Chair In DC

Greenberg Traurig LLP has tapped former Venable LLP real estate chair Joseph W. Creech to lead its real estate team in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, the firm announced Wednesday.

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Carrier Growth Comes At Insureds' Expense, Report Shows

A novel report on homeowners insurance market trends from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners shows an operationally strong market, but policyholders are bearing the cost of tougher coverage re... (more story)

Fla. Homeowners Settle Faulty Construction Suit For $26.5M

Homeowners at a 10-unit luxury townhome community in Winter Park, Florida, have resolved a construction defect suit against developer Hill/Gray Seven LLC and other parties for $26.5 million, according to Pursi... (more story)

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NYC Appeal Can't Lift 2nd Home Tax Pause, Homeowners Say

New York City will be in contempt of court if it continues with the rollout of its tax on high-value second homes that a judge temporarily paused, an attorney for homeowners challenging the tax said, arguing t... (more story)

NC Biz Court Bulletin: Judges Retire, HCA Suit Heads To Trial

The North Carolina Business Court dropped a host of heavy-hitting opinions in July ahead of two judicial retirements and a new chief judge rising in the ranks.

Newrez Pays $15.5M Over Force-Placed Insurance Charges

Rithm Capital-owned mortgage servicer Newrez LLC will pay $15.5 million to resolve allegations that force-placed insurance charges were erroneously levied against customers, following a multistate mortgage loa... (more story)

Oakland Sues Mosser Over Weekslong Elevator Outages

The city of Oakland accused property management company The Mosser Cos. Inc., its CEO Neveo Mosser and Mosser's building owner 184 13th Street Associates LLC in California state court of failing to fix two non... (more story)

10th Circ. Says NAR Antitrust Suit Came Too Late

A Tenth Circuit panel found Tuesday that antitrust allegations against listing rules created by the National Association of Realtors are time-barred because the four-year statute of limitations applies to the ... (more story)