Expert Analysis

3 Securities Litigation Trends To Watch In 2026

Pending federal appellate cases suggest that 2026 will be a significant year for securities litigation, with long-... (more story)

For Data Centers, Both Hyperscale And Edge Are Key In 2026

Recent trends in development of data centers highlight the importance of proactive attention to the zoning, permit... (more story)

Funding Haze And Deregulatory Pursuits: The CFPB In 2026

In 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau did not seek additional funding from the Federal Reserve and unw... (more story)

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Ga. Partnership Contests Denial Of $15.7M Property Donation

A Georgia partnership invoked the Fifth Amendment in defending its $15.7 million conservation easement tax deduction in the U.S. Tax Court, arguing that the IRS in denying the deduction effectively is taking p... (more story)

Hilton Hotel Tax Valuation Rightly Cut, Minn. Justices Told

Minnesota's tax court was correct in reducing the tax valuations of a Hilton hotel and convention center, which included a $70 million drop in one year, the property owner told the Minnesota Supreme Court.

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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.

Interest Grows In Little-Used NY Child Care RE Tax Break

After New York increased a little-used property tax break for landlords of child care centers, and extended its application window through 2027, both landlords and child care providers are showing more interes... (more story)

OCC Wants To Preempt State Mortgage Escrow Interest Laws

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has unveiled a pair of proposals aiming to, among other things, preempt state laws requiring banks it regulates to make interest payments for escrow accounts conne... (more story)

NFL's Chiefs Moving To $3B Stadium In Kansas

The Kansas City Chiefs are leaving their longtime home in Missouri to play in a new, $3 billion stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, that state's governor and the NFL team announced.

Hudson Hotel Debtors Seek To Recast 'Ground Lease'

The developers behind the former Hudson Hotel in Manhattan have asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to recharacterize a long-term "ground lease" tied to the property as a disguised financing arrangement, arguing... (more story)

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NYC Puts Foot Down On Landlord's Ch. 11 Plan, Sale

New York City wants to pump the brakes on the reorganization and sale of a group of debtors affiliated with Pinnacle Group, arguing the landlord cannot sell its buildings until it corrects code violations in w... (more story)

NJ Panel Tosses Newark Property Claims, Cites 'Unclean Hands'

A New Jersey state appeals court backed the permanent dismissal of claims, crossclaims and counterclaims involving business agreements over a Newark residential property, ruling Friday that a lower court right... (more story)

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MLS General Counsel Eye NAR Settlement In Rearview

When the National Association of Realtors unveiled nationwide buyer commission rule changes amid a $418 million antitrust settlement in 2024, multiple listing services and their counsel took on the heavy lift ... (more story)

Top Property Insurance Trends To Watch In 2026

Homeowners insurance investigations, a novel climate suit accusing oil majors of contributing to high premiums, and a California action accusing carriers of collusion are some of the top property insurance mat... (more story)

Hawaii Property Tax Appeal Is Untimely, State Justices Affirm

A Hawaii vacation homeowner failed to appeal his property's tax assessment through the correct channels and is now time-barred from doing so, the Hawaii Supreme Court said. 

Silicon Valley City Planners, Landowners Settle Antitrust Suit

A company associated with a group of wealthy Silicon Valley business owners who are working on building a minicity has settled its antitrust suit against the last few local landowners that were facing the comp... (more story)

Outgoing NYC Mayor Vetoes Nonprofit Resi Purchase Bill

Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a bill in his final hours as mayor that would have granted some nonprofit housing companies the first shot at purchasing specific residential buildings or land zo... (more story)