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How Cos. Can Roll With NY's New Algorithmic Pricing Rules

Despite uncertainty from New York’s new ban on artificial intelligence and computer algorithms for setting rents, ... (more story)

How Workforce, Tech Will Affect 2026 Construction Landscape

As the construction industry's center of gravity shifts from traditional commercial work to infrastructure, energy... (more story)

Receivership Law May Streamline Real Estate Sales In Illinois

The Illinois Receivership Act, which goes into effect Jan. 1, provides much-needed clarity on the issue of receive... (more story)

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Hotel Sector Navigates Uneven Recovery In 2025

While the hotel sector in 2025 welcomed signs of normalization after whipsaw results during the past five years, headwinds generated by an uncertain economy and other events stalled any hopes of a breakout yea... (more story)

LSU Districts' Taxes Challenged For Not Getting Voter OK

A former Louisiana councilperson filed a suit against two economic improvement districts associated with Louisiana State University on Wednesday, saying the jurisdictions failed to get taxpayer approval before... (more story)

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NY Board Approves 3 New Casino Licenses In NYC

The New York State Gaming Commission granted three casino licenses to New York City for projects proposed in Queens and the Bronx, finalizing a tiered license system tied to the size of applicants' investments.

Fed. Circ. Says Biz Can Recover Damages For Building Loss

The Federal Circuit revived an Illinois business's claim on Wednesday for $460,000 in damages after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revoked the company's lease to operate a wedding and event venue at a Carlyl... (more story)

NYC Real Estate Week In Review

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, Paul Hastings LLP, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and DLA Piper were among the law firms that advised the biggest New York City real estate deals in deed filings last week, ... (more story)

Boston Accused Of Retaliating Over Property Tax Appeals

The city of Boston retaliated against commercial property owners that appealed their valuations to a state board by unlawfully boosting those valuations, an owner said in a proposed class action filed Wednesda... (more story)

2 Firms Advise On $1.1B Canadian Last-Mile Warehouse JV

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust said on Wednesday they have formed a $1.1 billion joint venture to acquire last-mile industrial properties in major Ca... (more story)

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Ex-Clients Say Gibbons Botched $35M Judgment Appeal

A group of former Gibbons PC clients has sued the firm in New Jersey state court for allegedly waiting too long to file an appeal of a $35 million judgment in an insurance company's suit against a real estate ... (more story)

Manhattan Loft Landlord Hits Ch. 11 With $46M Debt

The owner of a six-story commercial loft building in Manhattan has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on the eve of a foreclosure sale on close to $41 million in mortgage debt.

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UWM Nabs MSR-Focused REIT In $1.3B All-Stock Deal

Greenberg Traurig-advised mortgage lender UWM Holdings Corp. on Wednesday unveiled plans to acquire mortgage servicing rights-focused REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp., led by Jones Day, in an all-stock deal t... (more story)

High Court Seals End To NAR Optional Rule Antitrust Suit

The U.S. Supreme Court again declined to review antitrust claims centered on Zillow's adoption of an optional National Association of Realtors rule, which a defunct brokerage claimed was necessary after a dist... (more story)

2 Firms Guide $59M Take-Private Of Denver Luxury Travel Co.

Luxury travel company Exclusive Resorts said Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Denver, Colorado-based Inspirato Inc. and take the vacation home company private in a deal advised by Latham &... (more story)

The Top Trademark Decisions Of 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a trademark infringement award that reached nearly $47 million and found nonparties couldn't be on the hook for the amount, while the Federal Circuit reproached a trademark tribu... (more story)

Property Management Co. Faces AI Platform Antitrust Suit

Artificial intelligence-driven insurance compliance service provider Beagle Labs Inc. has hit AppFolio with antitrust claims in federal court, alleging the property management software company told customers B... (more story)